Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, PhD

Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Psychological Evaluations with teens (ages 16 and up) and adults, including those who wish to be evaluated for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder.With over 12 years of experience administering over 1500 comprehensive psychological evaluations, Dr. Emily is well known in Columbia, Missouri as a trusted and compassionate psychologist with impeccable work that both providers and clients respect. She is trained in the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), MIGDAS-2, and other measures to assess Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also does comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine diagnosis and treatment recommendations for a range of issues including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Learning Disorders, IQ testing, and the range of mood, anxiety and thought disorders. Also bariatric, pain, and transplant evals. Evaluations include a …comprehensive, detailed, and strengths-based report. Dr. Crawford-Thompson also provides individual counseling and group counseling, and she offers workshops for CEs for other mental health providers on a variety of topics including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, assessment in counseling, and autism in adults.Show Me Social Skills Groups for Autism Spectrum DisorderJoin us Online OR in Person! This group is designed for young Autistic Adults (Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis*). Participants learn social skills to help increase success in relationships and the workforce. The group begins with an initial screening to determine eligibility (participants must have a documented diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and be able to verbally and respectfully participate in a group setting). The group sessions include material from the Evidence-Based Social Skills Program PEERS for Young Adults, and include education on the following topics:Finding common interests by trading informationUsing appropriate conversational skills to start and maintain conversationsFinding sources to make friendsHow to appropriately use humorHow to enter and exit group conversationsHow to handle rejection and direct or indirect bullyingHow to organize and have successful get-togethersRules for forms of electronic communicationHow to handle arguments and disagreementsDating etiquette/skill The group is designed as sixteen weekly 90- minute sessions. $40 per session.If you are interested in participating in a Social Skills Group, please e-mail Emily or Laird.*If you are seeking an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis, please click here.