Autism Care Team
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.

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
Lindsay Clark, M.A.
Lindsay is a psychology doctoral candidate who assists with Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.

pediatric psychology intern
Kiran Kaur, M.S.
Kiran is a psychology doctoral candidate who assists with Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.

pediatric psychology intern
Mary Elizabeth Moody, M.Ed.
Mary Elizabeth is a doctoral student in the UF School Psychology Program who assists with the Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.

Postdoctoral psychology associate
Monique Cohn, Ph.D.
Dr. Cohn is a postdoctoral associate who assists with the Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.

pediatric psychology intern
LeAnna Kehl, M.S.
LeAnna is a doctoral student in the UF School Psychology program who assists with the Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Evaluation (CADE) assessments.

psychology
Miranda Higam, M.S.
Miranda is a doctoral student in the UF School Psychology program who assists with the 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.

Office representative
Peggy Gourley, CNA
Peggy is the office representative at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.

Rehabilitation Aide
Laura Rojas Rodriguez
Laura assists with therapy sessions at the Autism Rehabilitation Center at UFHealth CAN.

Florida Autism Center (FAC) collaborating partner
Behavior Analyst
Kerri Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Peters is the center director for the FAC Specialty Clinics.

Behavior Analyst
Vivian Ibañez, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Ibañez is the clinic coordinator for the Specialized Behavioral Pediatric Feeding Clinic.

Behavior Analyst
Ciobha McKeown, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. McKeown is the clinic coordinator for the Specialized Early Skill Acquisition Clinic.

Behavior Analyst
Faris Kronfli, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Kronfli is the clinic coordinator for the Specialized Social, Community, and Life Skills Clinic.

Behavior Analyst
Sean Smith, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Smith is the clinic coordinator for the Specialized Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Clinic.

Behavior Analyst
Lindsay Lloveras, M.S., BCBA
Lindsay is a Doctoral Candidate whose role spans across FAC, the UF Psychology Department, and various clinical research projects. Her specialty is assessment and treatment of problem behavior.

UF Center for Autism and Related DIsabilities (CARD) COLLABORATING PARTNER
UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Gregory Valcante, Ph.D.
Dr. Valcante is the Director of UF CARD.

UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Ann-Marie Orlando, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Dr. Orlando is the Associate Director at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Arthur Wallen, M.S.
Arthur is the Associate Director at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Danielle Liso, Ph.D. BCBA-D
Dr. Liso is the Assistant Director of UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Mark Lewis, Ph.D.
Dr. Lewis is a professor working with UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Carole Polefko
Carole is the Public Education Coordinator at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Kathryn Robinson
Kathryn is the Visual Supports Specialist at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Faris Kronfli, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Kronfli is a postdoctoral associate working at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Margarita Garlin
Margarita is the Parent Partner at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
John Polefko, M.Ed.
John is the Education and Training Specialist at UF CARD.

UF CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISABILITIES
Alissa Yax
Alissa is the office manager at UF CARD.
