Meet The Team
Dr. Hackwell & Team
Psychological Assessments & Consulting
Dr. Amanda Hackwell, Ph.D., NCSP
Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Clinic Director
As a mother myself, I understand the rewards and challenges that come with parenting. Unfortunately, there is no manual that tells us how to navigate the world of meeting our child’s needs. Just when you think you’ve figured out one child, the other(s) are completely different and you feel like you are starting from scratch. I’ve learned that it is OK to need support, advice, and guidance from others. I believe that it takes a village, and building your support
network is invaluable in supporting your children!
I obtained my undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon, in Eugene, OR, and my doctorate degree from Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff AZ. I have been working with
individuals with disabilities such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other behavioral challenges for the past 8 years. My educational career has afforded me the opportunity to work with a diverse
population ranging in age from 2 to adult. As a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), I understand the needs of children in the school setting with an extensive background and knowledge of IEPs and the IEP process. I truly enjoy being able to provide parents with support from the lens of a private psychologist, school psychologist, and parent.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children, and two dogs. We enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, and anything outdoors.
Recently, Dr. Hackwell was named by the Phoenix Review as one of The Best Psychologists In Phoenix!
Dr. Dawn Trueblood Ph.D., NCSP
Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Dr. Dawn Trueblood is a licensed psychologist in the state of Arizona who obtained her undergraduate degree from Carroll University and her doctorate degree from Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dr. Dawn Trueblood has 17 years of experience working within local Arizona school districts as a certified school psychologist. She also supervises school psychology practicum students from NAU. Dr. Trueblood has extensive experience working with diverse populations and age groups. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specific learning disabilities (SLD), intellectual disabilities (ID), dyslexia, emotional disabilities, and developmental delay (DD).
Dr. Trueblood is married with two young children. In her spare time, she enjoying reading, pickle ball, hiking, working out, and hanging out with friends and family. She also enjoying coaching her kid’s in soccer and basketball.
Erin Squillaro, B.A.
Clinical Psychometrist
Erin is a psychometrician currently serving schools across the valley as well as in the private practice setting. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Sociology. Once she discovered she had a passion for working with children, she returned to school to obtain her Secondary Education Teaching Certification with Reading and SEI Endorsements. She taught English at a local college prep school for seven years where she was the lead teacher before she took a break to start her family. After eight years as a stay-at-home mom, Erin missed working with students and returned to the field of education as a psychometrician. She really enjoys conducting assessments with children of all ages.
Erin is married with three young children. She likes spending as much time as she can with her family, especially going for walks together and dinners out. In her free time, she loves to read, embroider, and go to Pilates.
Dani Niccum
Office Administrator
Prior to becoming and administrative assistant, Dani completed her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education and worked as a special education teacher. She finds joy in being a positive influence in the growth nand development of others. Teaching children has been a consistent joy for her, and giving back to the community has always been one of her primary goals. Dani believes that children learn best in a nurturing atmosphere where they feel free to be creative and express themselves. She continues to help embrace these values and philosophies by assisting with the important work and evaluations conducted by Arizona Developmental Psychology. She enjoys helping families and children from a new lense.
Dani is married with two children. In my spare time, she likes to read, cycle, practice yoga, spend time with family, have a good glass of wine with friends, go for coffee, and listen to crime podcasts or music.
