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PhD
Assistant Professor

Location:

Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (Carrboro)

Education and Training:

BA, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
MA, Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York
Predoctoral Internship, University of Colorado School of Medicine/JFK Partners
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York
Postdoctoral Fellowship, UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities

Summary Statement:

Dr. Hiruma is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Psychologist at the UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD), which is the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) for North Carolina. She specializes in evaluating and treating individuals with neurodevelopmental differences including autism, intellectual disability, and neurogenetic conditions across the lifespan. Her scope of practice involves diagnostic evaluation, developmental assessment, and evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex developmental and behavioral needs. Specific areas of expertise include treatment of co-occurring behavioral health conditions, sleep disorders, and social communication challenges. Dr. Hiruma engages in teaching and supervision of graduate students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows through the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program at the CIDD.