Melissa Fischer is a pediatric neuropsychologist who gets to meet all sorts of amazing families and their children. She uses her knowledge of child development, brain-behavior relationships, learning, and psychology to deepen understanding of the child and create a road map for the future. She also values and learns from the voices of neurodivergent individuals. Her goal is to increase understanding, which increases compassion and self- (and parent/family) acceptance.  Specialty areas include autism (including the ‘subtle’ presentation), giftedness, twice-exceptionality, ADHD, FASD, and learning disabilities.