Donna Henderson, Psy.D. (she/her/hers)
Clinical neuropsychologist | DIRECTOR OF AUTISM SERVICES
I have been a clinical neuropsychologist for over three decades, and my passion for this work is as strong as ever! As a non-autistic ADHDer with a neurodiverse family, I combine my personal experience with clinical expertise to bring a well-rounded perspective to each evaluation. I firmly believe in not only understanding the root causes of challenges but also acknowledging and building on individual and family strengths. I work hard to provide each client with personalized recommendations and a roadmap tailored to their specific profile and life circumstances.
Dr. Donna Henderson attended Rutgers University, then earned her doctoral degree from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University. She subsequently worked as a staff neuropsychologist and then director of acquired brain injury at the Gaylord Hospital in Connecticut. After staying home with her three children, Dr. Henderson joined The Stixrud Group in 2011. She specializes in neuropsychological evaluations of individuals with cognitive, academic, social, and/or emotional challenges, with a particular specialty in autism. She is licensed in Maryland and certified by PsyPact.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Henderson has made significant contributions to literature in her field. She is the co-author of two critically acclaimed books, Is This Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else and Is This Autism? A companion guide for diagnosing, both written in collaboration with Drs. Sarah Wayland and Jamell White. She is a sought-after lecturer and frequent podcast guest on the less obvious presentations of autism, autistic girls and women, PDA, and parenting children with complex profiles. She also provides case consultations and neurodiversity-affirmative training for other healthcare professionals.
Services & Expertise
- Neuropsychological evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults
- Virtual social cognition evaluations for clients in PSYPACT states
- Clinical consultations/second opinions with clients
- Parenting consultations
- Professional consultations with healthcare professionals
- Workshops and trainings for clinicians, educators, and parent groups
Education & Training
- Private practice at The Stixrud Group since 2011
- Clinical neuropsychologist and director of acquired brain injury at Gaylord Hospital
- Doctor of Psychology from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University (APA-accredited)
- APA accredited internship at Hartford Hospital, the University of Connecticut, and the Institute of Living
- BA from Rutgers University
- PSYPACT Provider
- Member of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology
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