Areas of Interest
- Diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention and executive functioning in neurodevelopmental disorders
- Developmental trajectories of cognitive functioning in neurodevelopmental disorders and childhood medical conditions
Clinical Interests
- Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Neuropsychological sequelae of childhood mental conditions including congenital heart disease, cancer, and epilepsy.
Featured News

October 5, 2022
Neuropsychologists launch efforts to diversify field
Drs. Richard and Schmitt were interviewed by Spectrum - The leading source of news and expert opinion on autism research.
Credentials
- Postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology: Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan
- Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology, Department of Behavioral Health, Henry Ford Health System
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University
- MS, Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University
- BA, Psychological and Brain Sciences, Philosophy, Dartmouth College