Dr. Meghan Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the MIND Institute. Her research uses a developmental psychopathology framework to understand the early emergence of neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular focus on ASD and ADHD. The long-range goal is that this work will help identify factors that account for the transition from risk to disorder, and will be highly translational, delineating core shared processes to be targeted by transdiagnostic prevention and early intervention efforts. Dr. Miller is also a licensed clinical psychologist.

The goal of the Miller Lab for Infants with Autism and ADHD is to understand the early signs of autism and ADHD in infants and toddlers. By tracking the development of children at familial risk for these conditions, they hope to understand the links between autism and ADHD. They strive to improve and establish methods of early detection of ASD and ADHD in infants to help families access early intervention and treatment.

Fun Facts about Dr. Miller:

• Where did you grow up?       
• Walnut Creek, CA.
• What drew you to this field? 
• I became interested in the field of clinical psychology as a teenager when a childhood friend was struggling with mental health issues. Clinical experiences during the course of my training led me to my ultimate interest and research program focused on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly autism and ADHD.
• Where are you happiest at work? 

• In front of the computer writing.

• Where are you happiest outside of work?
• With my husband and our dog, Juniper.
• Who would you most want to have over for dinner?
• Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile.