Ann Clawson, PhD, ABPP
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
About Dr. Clawson
Dr. Clawson is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist (see https://theaacn.org/about-board-certification/ for more information about board certification) and licensed psychologist who specializes in pediatric neuropsychology. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with youth who have medical and neurodevelopmental diagnoses.
Education and Professional Training
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Undergraduate: B.S. in psychology at Brigham Young University
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Graduate: Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Brigham Young University, emphasis in neuropsychology
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Clinical Psychology Internship: University of Washington in behavioral medicine and neuropsychology
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Postdoctoral Fellowship: Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins Medicine focused on pediatric neuropsychology
Professional Career
Dr. Clawson worked for nearly eight years in the Neuropsychology Department at Children’s National Hospital. She assessed youth through medical clinics and the Center for Autism. Dr. Clawson was also one of two clinicians in the Gender and Autism Program, the first clinic in the United States specifically dedicated to the co-occurrence of autism and gender diversity.
Research
Dr. Clawson is an active researcher, collaborating on multiple grant funded projects. She is an author on 23 peer-reviewed publications and numerous poster or paper presentations. Her research is focused on cognitive and neural development in autism and understanding the clinical needs and supports for LGBTQ+ autistic youth.
Life Outside Work
Dr. Clawson most enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She loves the outdoors and is a runner, hiker, skier, and rock climber.