Clinical Staff

Dr. Carolyn Cassill

Hi, I'm Dr. Cassill!



I work with children, teenagers, and young adults with various neurodevelopmental concerns including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and learning difficulties. One of my key interests is early identification of autism and developmental weaknesses in young children, as I know that early identification and intervention lead to improved outcomes.

My training at top institutions in Texas and Massachusetts has given me extensive understanding of neurodevelopment in children ages 1-22, including those with complex medical backgrounds. I can provide recommendations and resources for navigating services both in school (Early Intervention, 504 plans, IEPs) and outside of school (home and community-based therapies and interventions).

In my free time, I enjoy trying new food, playing video games, traveling with my husband, playing and cuddling with my two cats, and maintaining a patio garden.

Education & Training

• BS in Psychology (Minor in Biological Sciences) - University of Texas at Austin
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with Neuropsychology Concentration - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)
• Predoctoral Training - Pate Rehabilitation (post-acute cognitive rehabilitation following brain injury in adults)
• APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship - UTSW at Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) and Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic, Children's Hospital, Dallas, Texas
• Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology - Learning and Emotional Assessment Program (LEAP) at Mass General Hospital (Harvard Medical School affiliate)
  

My Specialties

Assessment Focus:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Early Identification of Autism in Young Children
• ADHD
• Intellectual Disability
• Learning Difficulties
• Neurodevelopmental Differences
• Mood & Anxiety Concerns
• Complex Medical Backgrounds

School & Community Resources:

• Early Intervention
• 504 Plans
• IEP (Individualized Education Programs)
• Home/Community-Based Therapies
• Intervention Planning

Clinical Experience:

• Neuropsychological Evaluations
• Client-Centered Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Populations Served:

• Young Children (ages 1-5)
• Children
• Teenagers
• Young Adults (up to age 22)