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Melanie Porter is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney. She holds academic appointments in the Psychology Department and is affiliated with the Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment and Hearing Research Centre. Her expertise spans neuropsychology, developmental disorders, and medico-legal assessments. She earned a Master's and PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology and has over 15 years of clinical experience in child and adult mental health.
Dr. Porter's research focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions such as Williams syndrome, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. She investigates cognitive, behavioral, and brain abnormalities in these disorders and leads projects in neuropsychological rehabilitation and intervention. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Her clinical work includes family law and guardianship assessments, with a specialization in complex cases involving child development, trauma, and substance abuse. She coordinates neuropsychology programs at Macquarie and supervises over 40 postgraduate students. Teaching responsibilities include units on developmental neuropsychology, rehabilitation, and psychological assessment.
Recent research trends emphasize systematic reviews in autism anxiety treatment, ADHD education strategies, and capacity assessments in minors. Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, with active collaborations in Australia and internationally.
