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Nicholas Hoffmann

Asst Professor Term

School of Medicine

Orcid identifier0009-0009-7367-6566
  • Asst Professor Term
    School of Medicine

BIO

 
Dr. Nicholas Hoffmann is a clinical psychologist and behavior analyst specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly autism. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate training at Eastern Kentucky University. As part of his training, he participated in the Human Development Institute’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program.
Dr. Hoffmann completed his APA-accredited doctoral internship at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s Center for Autism Research and Education Services and the Community Adult Autism Partnership Program. He subsequently completed his postdoctoral fellowship at Devereux’s Center for Autism Education Services.
His clinical and research interests include developing psychological and behavioral interventions that balance the perspectives of the neurodiversity movement with the skill-building and mental health needs of the individuals he serves. Additionally, Dr. Hoffmann has a strong interest in developing cost-effective, parent-mediated intervention technologies designed to provide interim support for clients who are waitlisted for more comprehensive services.
 

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
    University of Louisville, Pediatrics, Neurodevelopment Science, Louisville, United StatesMay 2026

DEGREES

  • PhD
    Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, United States2024
  • MS
    Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, United States2021
  • BS
    Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, United States2018

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
    Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, United States2024
    ABAI Verified Course Sequence

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship
    Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Center for Autism Education Services, United StatesAug 2024
    Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • Doctoral Internship
    Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Center for Autism Research and Education Services, Louisville, United StatesAug 2023 - Aug 2024
    Internship
  • Practicum
    University of Kentucky, Developmental Pediatrics, Lexington, United StatesJan 2023 - May 2023
    Other
  • Practicum
    Kentucky Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs, Autism Specialty Clinic, Louisville, United StatesAug 2019 - May 2023
    Other
  • Practicum
    Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, United StatesJun 2020 - Jul 2023
  • Student Assistant and Event Coordinator
    Eastern Kentucky University, ABA Verified Course Sequence, Richmond, United StatesMay 2022 - May 2023
  • Practicum: Compass for Hope Parent Group
    Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, United StatesAug 2022 - May 2023
  • Practicum: Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
    University of Kentucky, Human Development Institute, Lexington, United StatesAug 2022 - May 2023
  • Practicum
    Eastern State Hospital, Lexington, United StatesAug 2021 - Jul 2022