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Brigid Garvin, PhD, BCBA, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. She is affiliated with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where she provides clinical care, research, and education. Her clinical practice focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, and depression, with a particular emphasis on equitable access to mental health care for immigrant communities. She holds certifications as a licensed psychologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and nationally certified school psychologist, and is fluent in Spanish.
- Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Temple University
- MEd in Education, Temple University
- BA in Psychology, Georgetown University
Dr. Garvin’s research interests include ASD diagnosis in primary care settings, dissemination of evidence-based interventions, and behavioral health education for medical trainees. Her work emphasizes integrating assessment and intervention services into healthcare systems. She supervises psychology residents, pediatric residents, fellows, and medical students through the St. Christopher’s Hospital Psychology Internship Program.
Her publications and presentations span ASD symptom differentiation, early intervention strategies, and the impact of trauma on neurodevelopmental disorders. She volunteers clinical services for Philadelphia’s immigrant communities, advocating for culturally responsive care.
Dr. Garvin’s affiliations include roles at St. Christopher’s Hospital and Drexel University, with clinical services covering neurodevelopmental disorder assessments, pediatric behavioral treatment, and healthcare consultations.
