Robin Peterson, PhD
Psychology
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
720-777-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
I provide neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents in order to help understand brain-based learning or developmental challenges and give parents, schools, and the medical team guidance about appropriate supports. I am particularly interested in working with children with the following conditions: concussion, traumatic brain injury, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, perinatal stroke, and learning disabilities.
Care Philosophy
In my work with children and families, I use several sources of information to learn about how the child is functioning in different contexts (family, home, and community) and to try to identify the basis for any current concerns. I then strive to work with families to develop a treatment plan that will capitalize on the child's strengths and support the child in areas of weakness to promote an optimal developmental trajectory.
Specialties
- Psychology
Conditions & Treatments
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Brain and Nervous System
Cerebral Palsy, Concussion Assessment, Head Injury, Hydrocephalus, Intellectual Disability, Language Disorders, Spina Bifida, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries (e.g., traumatic brain injuries, strokes)
Education & Training
Undergraduate Schools
AB, Harvard University (MA) (1998)
Graduate Schools
MEd, Lesley University (1999)
PhD, University of Denver (2010)
Internships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program (2010)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Child Psychology Program (2012)
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
I provide outpatient neuropsychological assessment services for children and adolescents, particularly those with concussion/mild traumatic brain injury, moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, spina bifida myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus, perinatal stroke, and developmentally-based learning disorders.
