Fielding Alum Brings Global Reach, Deep Compassion to Neurodivergent Children and Families (opens in new tab)

From New York to Japan, Brazil to Hong Kong, Fielding Graduate University alum Colette Ryan, PhD (IECD ’24), is helping reshape how neurodivergent children and their families are supported around the world. With more than 30 years of experience and a career rooted in compassion, clinical expertise, and relationship-based care, Dr. Ryan has become an international force in autism-informed practice, bringing hope, guidance, and connection to families across continents.