Kristina Feldman

Kristina Feldman, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Academic Information

Departments Adjunct - Psychiatry

Divisions: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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.

Education History

Undergraduate De Anza College
 AA
Undergraduate University of California, Davis
 BA
Graduate Training University of Utah
 MEd
Other Training Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
 URLEND Trainee
Other Training Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
 URLEND Trainee
Doctoral Training University of Utah
 PhD
Internship University of Utah University Neuropsychiatric Institute
 Clinical Internship
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
 Postdoctoral Research Associate
Certification Asperger/Autism Network Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute
 Certificate

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. 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.
  3. 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.
  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.
  5. 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.

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.