Autism Care Team
Navigators
patient navigator
Linda Petrossian, B.S.
Linda is the first point of contact for UFHealth CAN patients. She provides patients with education on how to access appropriate services within UFHealth and the community.
Patient Navigator
Mary Kleckner, MSW, RCSWI
Mary is part of the patient navigation team—the first point of contact for UFHealth CAN patients. She provides patients with education on how to access appropriate services within UFHealth and the community.
Center for autism and neurodevelopment administrative team
CAN MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Takahiro Soda, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Soda is the medical director of UFHealth CAN, beginning in October 2021. He believes that transdisciplinary, collaborative care amongst the patient, their family, and multiple professionals is imperative to achieve the highest quality of care.
CAN Administrative Director
Kerri Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Peters is the Administrative Director of the UFHealth CAN. She is also the Clinical and Research Director of the Behavior Analysis Research Clinic. She works with medical director to build programs aimed at transdisciplinary care.
Scientific Director
Brandon Zielinski, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Zielinski is the Scientific Director of the UFHealth CAN. He is also the Chief of Pediatric Neurology at UF College of Medicine. He is board certified in neurology and psychiatry with a special qualification in pediatric neurology.
Healthcare Manager
Kati Breton, B.S.
Kati is the administrative supervisor at UFHealth CAN and the program coordinator for UFHealth Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Behavioral Health Hub.
Psychology
Clinical associate professor and licensed psychologist
Brenda Wiens, Ph.D.
Dr. Wiens conducts Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments. Dr Wiens also participates in the CAN transdisciplinary weekly case conference meetings.
Clinical Associate Professor and licensed psychologist
Regilda Romero, Ph.D.
Dr. Romero conducts Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments as well as neuropsychological evaluations for CAN. She also is part of the Brief Behavioral Consultation team and the Family Resource Meeting team.
Clinical Assistant Professor and licensed psychologist
Katie Marsh, Ph.D.
Dr. Marsh conducts Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.
pediatric psychology intern
Sabrina DiCarlo
Sabring is a psychology doctoral candidate who assists with Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.
pediatric psychology intern
Giselle Jimenez
Giselle is a psychology doctoral candidate who assists with Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.
Rehabilitation
Occupational therapist
Laura Frahm, OTR/L
Laura is an occupational therapist at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
occupational therapist
Yvonne Stride, OTR/L
Yvonne is an occupational therapist at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
physical therapist
Donna Wolcott, PT
Donna is a physical therapist at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
Speech Language Pathologist
Margaret Dowling, M.S., CCC-SLP
Margaret is a speech language pathologist at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
Speech Language Pathologist
Caitlin Salerno, M.A., CCC-SLP-CBIS
Caitlin is a speech language pathologist at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Jaime Miale, MA, CCC-SLP
Caitlin is a speech language pathologist at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN. Caitlin has a special interest in AAC.
Clinical Manager
Patty Garrison, OT/L
Patty is the clinical manager at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
Office representative
Peggy Gourley, CNA
Peggy is the office representative at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.
