Stephanie Miodus (she/her)

I have extensive experience working with children and adults with autism. I use evidence-based tools like the ADOS-2 for diagnosis and further adapt assessments for adults. I help parents to support their child with skill-building and addressing challenges. I also provide autism-tailored therapy and have presented on this topic at the American Psychological Association Convention and Kennedy Krieger Institute. I am trained in the Early Start Denver Model and hold PEERS certification from UCLA.

I have experience working with children and adolescents in clinical and school settings, providing assessment and therapy for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, intellectual disability, grief, OCD, and other mental health needs. I am knowledgeable about the special education system and accessing school services. I also have expertise in areas like adoption and chronic illness for children. I work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and teachers to support children's needs.

I conduct ADHD testing for both children and adults. These evaluations can be used to obtain academic accommodations and to develop personalized strategies for success at school and at home. Additionally, I provide executive function coaching designed to build essential skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing, managing time, and regulating emotions. My expertise is supported by peer-reviewed research I have published on childhood ADHD symptoms, including their connection to trauma and PTSD.

I have expertise in providing assessments for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and developmental needs. My evaluations offer insights into social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and academic functioning, as well as provide diagnostic clarity and accommodation recommendations. I also assess giftedness, selective mutism, private school admissions, and pre-adoption readiness. Each includes a detailed report and personalized feedback to guide next steps.

CBT is a practical, evidence-based approach to help manage challenges by adjusting patterns of thinking and behavior. It is goal-oriented, focusing on collaboratively setting specific goals and strategies to achieve them. My experience in this area includes researching CBT for depression at the University of Pennsylvania and providing therapy for youth and young adults using CBT for PTSD. In my work, I integrate CBT with other techniques to tailor treatment to your unique needs.

I have experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, including foster care, adoption, sexual abuse, bullying, chronic illness, and justice system involvement. I am trained in TF-CBT and delivered CBT for PTSD to trauma-exposed college students. My work emphasizes adapting trauma therapy for autistic individuals, and I have presented on this topic at the Philadelphia Trauma Training Conference. I also have presented for The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.