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Kristina Feldman

Kristina Feldman, PhD

Languages spoken: English
  • Kristina Feldman, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor, licensed psychologist, earned her Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Utah Educational Psychology program. She completed her APA accredited internship at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, where she received generalist training while enhancing her knowledge of concepts related to autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Feldman also participated in the URLEND program as a fulltime and an autism enhancement trainee. Prior to graduate school, Dr. Feldman gained undergraduate and post bachelor research experience at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute. She is committed to advocating for individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder, as well as advancing the field by educating graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Feldman serves as staff psychologist providing services at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic.

  • Kristina Feldman, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor, licensed psychologist, earned her Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Utah Educational Psychology program. She completed her APA accredited internship at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute, where she received generalist training while enhancing her knowledge of concepts related to autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Feldman also participated in the URLEND program as a fulltime and an autism enhancement trainee. Prior to graduate school, Dr. Feldman gained undergraduate and post bachelor research experience at the University of California, Davis MIND Institute. She is committed to advocating for individuals and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder, as well as advancing the field by educating graduate students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Feldman serves as staff psychologist providing services at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Psychiatry -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

    Education history

    Certification Psychology - Asperger/Autism Network Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute Certificate
    Autism Spectrum Disorder - University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Postdoctoral Research Associate
    Internship Psychology - University of Utah University Neuropsychiatric Institute Clinical Internship
    Educational Psychology/School Psychology - University of Utah Ph.D.
    Other Training Autism Enhanced - Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities URLEND Trainee
    Long-term Trainee - Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities URLEND Trainee
    Graduate Training Educational Psychology/School Psychology - University of Utah M.Ed.
    Psychology - University of California, Davis B.A.
    Undergraduate General Education - De Anza College A.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kirby, A V, Feldman, K J C, Himle, M B, Diener, M L, Wright, C A, Hoffman, J M (2021). Pilot test of the Maximizing Adolescent Post-Secondary Success (MAPSS) intervention: Supporting parents of autistic youth. Am J Occup Ther, 75(3).
    2. Kirby, A V, Cottle Feldman, K J, Hoffman, J M, Diener, M L, Himle, M B (2020). Transition preparation activities and expectations for the transition to adulthood among parents of autistic youth. Res Autism Spectr Disord, 78.
    3. Farley M, Cottle KJ, Bilder D, Viskochil J, Coon H, McMahon W (2018). Mid-life social outcomes for a population-based sample of adults with ASD. Autism Res, 11(1), 142-52.
    4. Farley M, Cottle KJ, Bilder D, Viskochil J, Coon H, McMahon W (2018). Mid-life social outcomes for a population-based sample of adults with ASD. Autism Res, 11(1), 142-152. (Read full article)
    5. Jones KB, Cottle K, Bakian A, Farley M, Bilder D, Coon H, McMahon WM (2016). A description of medical conditions in adults with autism spectrum disorder: A follow-up of the 1980s Utah/UCLA Autism Epidemiologic Study. Autism, 20(5), 551-61. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Cottle KJ, McMahon WM, Farley M (2016). Adults with autism spectrum disorders: Past, present, future. In Wright SD (Ed.), The Challenge and Promise of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mid and Later Life.
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