Erin Micali, Psy.D., is a senior postdoctoral fellow at Sasco River Center who specializes in pediatric neuropsychology. Dr. Micali attended the University of Connecticut where she received her Bachelor of Arts in psychological sciences within the Honors Program. She earned a second Bachelor of Arts in communication from UConn. In 2023 Erin graduated from Rivier University with a combined doctorate in counseling and school psychology, with Kappa Delta Pi honors. She completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at Clifford Beers Community Care Center, conducting assessment and therapy with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. Cultural humility was a value instilled in Erin throughout her doctoral and internship programs and she remains dedicated to providing services to a diverse clientele and integrating issues of diversity into clinical work.
Erin’s experience in assessment includes learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities (e.g., ADHD, ASD, language disabilities, intellectual disability) and socioemotional assessment (e.g., mood, anxiety, depression, personality). She has a passion for early childhood evaluations as well as first time evaluations as Erin believes that a well-written assessment can be used as a road map for helping a child and their family to navigate their complex needs holistically, academically, socially, and emotionally. Dr. Micali approaches assessment from a strength-based perspective in which she looks for a child’s innate skills to help facilitate growth and development. To do this Erin meets every child where they are at, ensuring each child feels comfortable in her office. Her reports are intended to support the child to access their education and better understand their learning style through highlighting the interplay of emotions, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and overall psychological functioning.
Currently, Erin integrates cultural competence into her research where she is a contributing member of the Pediatric Mind-Body Health Lab of Touro University. Erin has published on equitable assessment and inclusive teaching practices for students with neurodevelopmental diagnoses. Other publications have focused on metacognitive practices, helping parents to understand neurodiversity and female ASD. Previously, as an undergraduate Erin researched joint engagement and language acquisition in toddlers. Erin never leaves home without a book and ends every day with yoga. Outside of work she enjoys kayaking, walking on nature trails, and hiking with her puppy.
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