Sarah F. Laughlin, Ph.D. is neuropsychologist and an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine, Department of PMR.

Dr. Laughlin is a LEND faculty member contributing to LEND clinic, psychology doctoral student recruitment, the LEND Outcomes Study, and the development of LEND autism curriculum.

Dr. Laughlin works clinically within the Neuropsychology Service in the Division of PMR at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP). She provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation for children with acquired or neurodevelopmental conditions that affect brain development. She provides services on an outpatient and inpatient basis, and contributes to multidisciplinary specialty clinics/services within CHP (e.g., Epilepsy Service). Dr. Laughlin uses evaluation results to make recommendations to families and the child’s broader care team that consider the child’s unique profile of neurocognitive, behavioral and social-emotional strengths and weaknesses. In this clinical setting, Dr. Laughlin engages in teaching/training with medical fellows and psychology doctoral students.

Specialized Areas of Interest

Epilepsy/seizure; autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, intellectual disability, and related genetic syndromes; the neuropsychological effects of childhood trauma and/or maltreatment

Professional Organization Membership

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• National Association of Neuropsychology (NAN)
• International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
• American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN)