Meredith Brinster, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Meredith Brinster serves as a Pediatric Developmental Psychologist in the Dell Children’s Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Program and as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School of The University of Texas at Austin. With over five years of experience, Dr. Brinster specializes in evaluating children and adolescents with developmental, behavioral, and academic concerns, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, intellectual disability, anxiety, attention problems, and learning disabilities. Her current research focuses on early biomarkers of autism spectrum disorder, as well as improving access to care. Dr. Brinster received her BA in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Johns Hopkins University and her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She completed her clinical internship in pediatric and child psychology at the University of Miami Medical School and Mailman Center for Child Development. She is a member of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) and the American Psychological Association (APA).

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How to

Get a Girlfriend When You're Autistic

Everyone deserves a life full of love. If you are autistic, you may find it particularly difficult to overcome shyness, follow the dating norms of neurotypicals, and overcome the social stigma of autism. However, with pe...

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Treat Children and Teens With Special Needs

Unfortunately a lot of disabled children and teenagers are treated poorly by their non-disabled peers, no matter the amount of empathy and kindness they show in return. If you're a passerby who wishes that disabled kids ...

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Tell Your Parents You Think You're Autistic

If you are old enough to have an awareness of a complex neurological disability such as autism, you are old enough to tell your parents about anything. It may be hard, but it's worth it in the end. These steps will help ...

How to

Talk to an Autistic Person

Autistic people may appear strange or intimidating to others, but they can be quite fun and charming once you get to know them. This guide will help explain how to talk to them.

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Test for Asperger's

Asperger's Syndrome, now called autism spectrum disorder level 1 in the DSM-V, affects a person's ability to communicate and socialize.. 23 July 2021. People with Asperger's have medium to high IQs and may achieve great ...

How to Overcome Selective Mutism

Is your child being affected by selective mutism? This anxiety disorder causes an inability to speak in social situations, even though speaking elsewhere—in private or at home, for example—may be easy. Symptoms usual...

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Identify if a Child Has Been Traumatized by an Event

Unfortunately, children are not immune to traumatic events and conditions like PTSD. While a traumatic experience can damage a child if left unspoken about and untreated, the good news is that children are better able to...

How to

Respect People With Disabilities

Today, disabled people are often treated with disrespect. This is mostly due to non-disabled people not fully understanding how to treat them with the respect they deserve. Learning the proper way to act and speak around...

How to

Deal with Obsession As an Autistic Person

Many people on the autism spectrum have obsessions, from numbers, toys to even names. If you are experiencing a strong obsession with something minuscule or even something significant, such as a favorite topic, it can be...

How to

Share a Dorm with an Autistic Person

Living with an autistic person can be confusing for someone who doesn't understand autism well. However, with a little education and acceptance, your roommate arrangement can turn out to be a fantastic one.

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Act Around People With Special Needs

Your family may have given you advice like saying "please" and "thank you," raising your hand before talking in class, and saying "excuse me" before leaving the dinner table. But that advice rarely extends to how to be c...