Leadership Team

Dr. Cara Soccorso

Training Director

I'm a pediatric psychologist specializing in the assessment and testing of children, adolescents, and young adults. My passion lies in early detection of autism and neurodevelopmental differences, because I know that early identification leads to better outcomes.

I spent many years as an attending psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and I'm committed to collaborating with families, schools, and medical providers to create practical recommendations that help children thrive. My approach is comprehensive, compassionate, and focused on identifying both challenges and strengths.

Education & Training

• BA in Psychology (Concentration in Clinical Psychology, Minor in French) - Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - William James College, Newton, MA
• APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship - Leon O. Brenner Center for Psychological Assessment and Consultation, Newton, MA
• Additional Training - Rhode Island College
• Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship - Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Developmental Medicine
• Attending Psychologist - Boston Children's Hospital (multiple years)
  

My Specialties

Assessment Focus:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation
• Early Detection of Autism in Young Children
• Intellectual Disability Assessment
• Down Syndrome Evaluation
• ADHD Testing
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Populations Served:

• Children
• Adolescents
• Young Adults
• Complex medical backgrounds

Published Research:

• First author: "Quality of Life and Family Impact in Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Co-occurring Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder" - Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics