Know Yourself. Know Your Child. Get the Answers You Need.
Compassionate, evidence-based evaluations and behavioral support for autistic individuals and those with other neurodevelopmental differences, from age 2 through adulthood, serving Albuquerque and all of New Mexico.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evaluations
- Intellectual Disability Assessment
- ADHD & Learning Disorder Evaluation
- Behavioral Support Services
- School Consultation
- Serving Ages 2 Through Adulthood — Lifespan Care
Specialized Care for Neurodivergent Individuals & Families, Across the Lifespan
Children & Toddlers
Ages 2 and up — early evaluation and support for developmental differences.
Teens & Adolescents
Navigating school, identity, and independence with confidence.
Adults
Late-identified neurodivergent adults seeking diagnosis, clarity, and support.
How We Can Help
We offer comprehensive evaluations and behavioral support for autistic individuals and those with neurodevelopmental differences, from age 2 through adulthood. Our two most common and most essential referrals are ASD and intellectual disability evaluations, which open doors to New Mexico’s autism services and developmental disability waiver.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evaluation
We use gold-standard tools — including the ADOS-2 — to provide comprehensive, strengths-based ASD evaluations for individuals of all ages. An ASD diagnosis in New Mexico is the key that unlocks autism services and the developmental disability waiver, opening doors to speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral support, and more.
In New Mexico, this is our most common and most essential referral.
Intellectual Disability Assessment
We assess intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior to provide thorough, accurate ID evaluations, including for individuals with complex support needs or limited verbal communication. An intellectual disability diagnosis is the key to New Mexico’s developmental disability waiver, which funds critical long-term supports.
Experienced with co-occurring autism, medical conditions, and significant support needs.
ADHD Evaluation
ADHD is frequently evaluated alongside ASD and ID, and is one of the most missed diagnoses, especially in women, girls, and adults. Our evaluations assess attention, executive functioning, and processing, rule out co-occurring conditions, and provide the documentation needed for school, college, and workplace accommodations.
Includes differential diagnosis to distinguish ADHD from anxiety, learning disabilities, and other conditions.
Learning Disorder Evaluation
Learning disorders — including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia — reflect a different way the brain processes academic information. Without an accurate diagnosis, children don’t have the accommodation they need to show what they truly know and can do. We provide the documentation required for IEP eligibility, 504 plans, and extended time.
Prepares families to advocate effectively at IEP and 504 meetings.
Communication Disorder Evaluation
We evaluate language, social communication, and pragmatic differences — particularly when communication difficulties may be related to autism or another neurodevelopmental condition. We coordinate findings with speech-language pathologists and provide documentation for school teams.
Covers language disorder, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, and related conditions.
Anxiety & Tic Disorder Evaluation
Anxiety and tic disorders are significantly more common in autistic individuals and those with ADHD, and they often look different in neurodivergent people, making them harder to identify. We specialize in assessing these conditions in the context of a full neurodevelopmental profile and provide treatment recommendations including CBT and CBIT.
Includes differential diagnosis: tics vs. stimming, anxiety vs. behavioral rigidity.
Behavioral Support Services
When behaviors create real safety risks or prevent participation in daily life, they deserve skilled, compassionate support. As a licensed psychologist and BCBA-D, Dr. Martins conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), designs individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and trains families and school staff in implementation.
Grounded in ABA and a neurodiversity-affirming philosophy: every intervention should build independence, not just manage behavior.
Expertise You Can Trust. Care You Can Feel.
PhD, BCBA-D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Megan Martins
Dr. Martins is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Doctoral-Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) with over 20 years of experience serving individuals with autism and significant behavioral needs. Trained at Rutgers University, UCLA, and the University of Colorado Denver, she brings rare dual expertise in both diagnosis and behavioral support — a combination that allows her to provide truly comprehensive care.
"My goal is to celebrate who each person is, build on their strengths, and help them and their families find a clear path forward — whatever that looks like for them."
Celebrating Difference. Building Capacity. Opening Doors.
New Mexico Psychological & Behavioral Services was founded on a simple but powerful belief: every person — regardless of how their brain works — deserves to be seen, understood, and supported. We are a neurodiversity-affirming practice committed to delivering New Mexico Psychological & Behavioral Services was founded on a belief that neurodevelopmental differences are exactly that — differences, not deficits. Getting a diagnosis isn’t about labeling what’s wrong. It’s about getting to know yourself, or getting to know your child, so you can help them find their path. We are a neurodiversity-affirming practice committed to delivering outstanding evidence-based evaluations and behavioral support to autistic individuals and those with other neurodevelopmental differences.
"We don't just identify differences — we help you get to know them."
Address
315 Alameda Blvd Suite B1 Albuquerque, NM 87113
Phone
+1234567890
Office Hours
- Monday 10:00-18:00
- Monday 10:00-18:00
- Monday 10:00-18:00
- Monday 10:00-18:00
- Monday 10:00-18:00
Serving Albuquerque and All of New Mexico
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, our practice welcomes individuals and families from across the state. We offer in-person evaluations and consultations at our Alameda Blvd location, with hybrid telehealth available for select services.
Ready to Take the First Step?
We are actively completing credentialing and plan to accept the following insurance plans. We encourage all patients to contact us to confirm current coverage before scheduling.
Plans marked with grey are currently in the credentialing process. Please call to confirm current insurance acceptance before scheduling.
Every Journey Starts With a First Step
We are here to listen, evaluate, and walk alongside you — wherever you are in the journey.