Emily Parker
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Emily Parker, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Emily Moulton Parker, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Utah, with specialty in autism spectrum disorders and pediatric neuropsychology. She works with children, adolescents, and their families within the University Developmental Assessment Clinics (UDAC). Dr. Parker earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut, specializing in the early detection of autism spectrum disorders, and developmental trajectories following early diagnosis. She completed an APA-accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior within the Pediatric Neuropsychology track. Dr. Parker additionally completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA dually focused in autism spectrum disorders and pediatric neuropsychology. She is a certified provider in the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERSÒ), an evidence-based social skills program for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults. Throughout her career, Dr. Parker has focused on the comprehensive assessment of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences (autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning difficulties, cognitive impairment, language delay), psychiatric challenges (anxiety, depression), and medical conditions impacting cognition (epilepsy, brain injury, pediatric cancers). She is passionate about improving our understanding of cognitive and social skill development, and effective interventions to address neurodevelopmental challenges. She pursues her work through clinical assessment, intervention, and research programs.

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Patient Rating

4.8 /5
( out of 11 reviews )

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PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

I truly recommend her she knows what she's doing and does a great job on helping others

PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

We loved the way she explained things to us and the way she was with my son . Very professional and caring person .

PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Very professional. Kind and caring about your child's needs. I feel listened to and heard.

PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

If you go and get a diagnosis, make sure you are proactive or it will be pushed under the rug.

PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Emily is so kind and so thorough. She lays everything out and takes all the time that you need to have a clear understanding of the plan of care and diagnosis.

PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Parker is an excellent provider! She took time to listen to my concerns and explain the evaluation process to both my child. It was a very positive experience!!!

Emily Moulton Parker, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor (Clinical) in the Division of General Pediatrics, University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Utah, with specialty in autism spectrum disorders and pediatric neuropsychology. She works with children, adolescents, and their families within the University Developmental Assessment Clinics (UDAC). Dr. Parker earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut, specializing in the early detection of autism spectrum disorders, and developmental trajectories following early diagnosis. She completed an APA-accredited Predoctoral Psychology Internship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior within the Pediatric Neuropsychology track. Dr. Parker additionally completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA dually focused in autism spectrum disorders and pediatric neuropsychology. She is a certified provider in the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERSÒ), an evidence-based social skills program for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults. Throughout her career, Dr. Parker has focused on the comprehensive assessment of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental differences (autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning difficulties, cognitive impairment, language delay), psychiatric challenges (anxiety, depression), and medical conditions impacting cognition (epilepsy, brain injury, pediatric cancers). She is passionate about improving our understanding of cognitive and social skill development, and effective interventions to address neurodevelopmental challenges. She pursues her work through clinical assessment, intervention, and research programs.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Pediatrics -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions General Pediatrics

Education history

Undergraduate Neuroscience - Hamilton College B.A.
Graduate Training Clinical Psychology - University of Connecticut M.A.
Doctoral Training Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology Concentration - University of Connecticut Ph.D.
Internship Pediatric Neuropsychology - University of California, Los Angeles Predoctoral Internship
Fellowship Autism Spectrum Disorders and Pediatric Neuropsychology - University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Moulton E, Barton M, Robins DL, Abrams DN, Fein D (2016). Early Characteristics of Children with ASD Who Demonstrate Optimal Progress Between Age Two and Four. J Autism Dev Disord, 46(6), 2160-2173.
  2. Moulton E, Bradbury K, Barton M, Fein D (2019). Factor Analysis of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale in a Sample of Two Year Olds with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord, 49(7), 2733-2746.