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Shana Richardson, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Psychologist
Marcus Autism Center
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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PHONE: 404-785-4934
Biography
Shana Richardson, PhD, is a clinical psychologist as a part of the assessment and diagnosis team at Marcus Autism Center. Dr. Richardson conducts psychological assessments for families through the Diagnostic Clinic and for families participating in various research studies. Dr. Richardson sees children of all ages and specializes in the clinical characterization of infants and toddlers. Dr. Richardson also serves as the site principal investigator for Emory University in a multi-site U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clinical trial investigating the use of an eye-tracking device in early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children 16 to 30 months old. She also plays an active role in the supervision of trainees, from practicum students to post-doctoral fellows.