Kelly Carrasco

Kelly Carrasco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Fresno, within the College of Science and Mathematics. She is a licensed psychologist in California and Hawaii, certified as a Health Service Psychologist (NR) and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).

• Education: BA in Psychology (University of Texas at Austin), MEd in School Psychology (University of Florida), PhD in School Psychology (University of Florida)
• Career Path: Postdoctoral fellow at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Lecturer in Educational Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, and Programme Director for their Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychology Practice

Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD and autism), executive functioning, language development, and the biological basis of such disorders. She explores technology and virtual reality in psychological assessment and school psychology training practices. Her international work spans Japan and New Zealand collaborations.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in ADHD-autism comorbidity, diagnostic timelines, neuronal biomarkers, and the intersection of technology in psychological assessment. Her work also examines dietary interventions and MAO-inhibition's role in ADHD symptoms, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches.

• Scientific Awards: Postdoctoral fellowship at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

At Fresno State, she teaches graduate courses in school psychology, including Intervention and Prevention in School Psychology, Assessment of Intellectual Abilities, and Practicum in School Psychology. She leads the Carrasco Research Labs, analyzing neurophysiological signals to understand cognitive control mechanisms in neurodevelopmental disorders.