Professional Objective

To provide personalized, patient centered care to children, adolescents, and young adults and their families.

Current Clinical Responsibilities

Dr. Meidinger joined Neuropsychology Associates in 2007 and became part owner in the clinic in 2019. She specializes in complex medical presentations and neurodevelopmental disorders in children, adolescents, and younger adults. 

Dr. Meidinger focuses on diagnostic assessment and recommendations for management of neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and language disorders and complex symptoms arising from medical conditions like traumatic brain injury, treatment of cancer, spina bifida, and congenital heart disease.

Dr. Meidinger's clinical practice relies heavily on collaboration with other disciplines including mental health providers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, and physicians. Dr. Meidinger also has an appointment as Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Professional Interests and Activities

Competence as a neuropsychologist requires not only an understanding of brain structure and function, but of general psychological principles. As a result, Dr. Meidinger spends a considerable amount of time learning about various topics in child development, developmental psychology, and neuroanatomy as well as psychological/neuropsychological assessment.

Dr. Meidinger is a Fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology Diplomate, and member of the American Psychological Association, the International Neuropsychological Society (INS), the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN).

Education

Dr. Meidinger obtained her Master’s degree from North Dakota State University with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis and completed a PhD in Medical (Clinical) Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship were completed at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Health/Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology, respectively. Dr. Meidinger obtained Board Certification by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology in 2022.  

Personal Interests

Dr. Meidinger is a plant enthusiast who enjoys the outdoors, yoga, and hosting get-togethers with family and friends.