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