Carla Counts Allan, Ph.D.

Carla Counts Allan, Ph.D., is a psychologist who specializes in using evidence-based psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents with ADHD. As the director of ADHD Programs at Children’s Mercy-Kansas City, she oversees programs designed to improve the lives of children in the places it matters most: at home, at school, and with peers. She is involved in graduate medical education and an active researcher. She is also a frequently invited presenter on topics related to evidence-based treatment interventions for children with ADHD, disruptive behavior, and anxiety. Dr. Allan serves as the liaison for the Society of Pediatric Psychology on the ADHD Clinical Practice Guidelines Subcommittee for the American Academy of Pediatrics. You can reach Dr. Allan at childrensmercy.org/profiles/carla-c-allan

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