Dr. Cynthia Martin is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in autism spectrum disorder, complex neurodevelopmental profiles, and comprehensive developmental assessment across the lifespan. She is the Founder and Director of CM Psychology & Developmental Care, where she integrates gold-standard diagnostic evaluation with science-backed intervention and long-term developmental planning.
Dr. Martin’s path into neurodevelopmental care began long before her formal training. Early personal experiences navigating developmental services within her own family shaped her deep commitment to improving life trajectories for children and families. These formative experiences informed her dedication to bridging rigorous scientific assessment with meaningful, real-world support.
She received advanced training in psychology and neurodevelopment within leading academic medical settings. Dr. Martin was mentored by pioneers in child development and autism and developed a strong foundation in developmental science, diagnostic precision, and whole-child formulation. She completed specialized fellowship training in autism and neurodevelopment and has worked extensively in academic medicine, contributing to clinical care, training, and research initiatives.
Dr. Martin is a certified trainer in the ADOS-2 and ADI-R and has trained professionals nationally and internationally in gold-standard autism assessment. Her work emphasizes the importance of diagnostic clarity paired with relational insight, ensuring that evaluations translate into actionable, developmentally informed recommendations for families and schools.
Throughout her clinical and research career, Dr. Martin has focused on closing the gap between what research demonstrates to be effective and what families are able to access in community settings. She has been involved in clinical research examining developmental outcomes and intervention responsiveness and brings this research-informed lens into every aspect of her practice.
At CM Psychology & Developmental Care, Dr. Martin leads comprehensive neuropsychological and autism evaluations, complex diagnostic consultations, and program development initiatives. She oversees clinical training and supervision for postdoctoral fellows and graduate externs, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of assessment methodology, ethical practice, and developmental formulation.
Dr. Martin’s clinical philosophy rests on a central belief: precision and humanity are complementary. Rigorous evaluation, when paired with attuned care and longitudinal planning, can meaningfully alter developmental trajectories. Her work is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults understand their neurodevelopmental profiles in ways that foster confidence, clarity, and long-term growth.
