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Biography
Dr. Anna Kroncke is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience conducting assessments with children, teenagers and adults. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan and has authored many articles and a textbook on autism assessment. At Prosper Health she conducts autism evaluations with adults. She also works with children and families conducting comprehensive evaluations for autism, ADHD, anxiety, and learning differences. She has extensive experience conducting psychological evaluations and assessments via telehealth and in person. Dr. Kroncke is passionate about working with the neurodivergent community and has been across her career.
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Ph.D., School Psychology, May 2006
Major area: School Psychology
Minor area: Counseling
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
M.Ed. School Psychology, with highest distinction, 2003
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
B.A. Psychology, with highest honors, 2001
Certifications
Licensed Psychologist CO #3474
Licensed Psychologist GA #3334
PSYPACT licensed for Interjurisdictional Practice
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Area of Expertise
Assessment tools and approaches
Autism
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Social-emotional development in childhood
Learning differences
Modalities
Comprehensive assessment
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Mindfulness
Parent consultation
Affiliations
Research and Publications
Kroncke, A., Willard, M & Huckabee, H. (2016). Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Critical Issues in Clinical, Forensic, and School Settings. New York: Springer.
Kamphaus, R.W., Thorpe J.S., Winsor, A.P., Kroncke, A.P., Dowdy, E.T., VanDeventer, M.C.
(2007). Development and Predictive Validity of a Teacher Screener for Child Behavioral
and Emotional Problems at School, Educational and Psychological Measurement, 67(2) 342-356.
Kamphaus, R. W. & Kroncke, A. (2004). “Back to the Future” of the Stanford-Binet
Intelligence Scales. In Hersen, M., Goldstein, G. & Beers, S (Eds.),
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Intellectual
& Neuropsychological Assessment, Volume 1, (pp.77-86). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Koyama, T., Kroncke, A. P., Koyama, Y., & Coghill, R. C. (2004). Effects of stimulus
duration on heat-induced pain: the relationship between real-time and post-stimulus pain ratings, Pain, 107(3), 256-266.
Kamphaus, R. W., Dowdy, E., & Kroncke, A. P. (2003). Reliability (pp.
546-547). In T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder (Eds.), Encyclopedia of
clinical child and pediatric psychology. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum.
Kamphaus, R.W., Quirk, M.P., & Kroncke, A.P. (2006). Learning Disabilities
Assessment. In Psychodiagnostic assessment of children: Dimensional and
categorical methods. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Workshops and Presentations
Kroncke, A. & Willard, M. (2022) Denver Metro CHADD presents ADHD and the Autism Spectrum
Kroncke, A. (2022) ADDventures Conference from DU Learning Effectiveness presents: Autism Spectrum Disorder or ADHD? Or Could it be both?
Willard, M. & Kroncke, A. (2022) Big Waves nonprofit presents “it’s okay to not be okay”
Willard, M. & Kroncke, A. (2020/2021). CADE autism assessment training and free offering Nevada and Delaware school districts
Willard, M. & Kroncke, A. (2020/2021). CADE autism assessment training and free offering Durango School District, Colorado
Willard, M. & Kroncke, A. (2020/2021). CADE autism assessment training and free offering Cherry Creek School District, Colorado
Willard, M. & Kroncke, A. (2019 and 2020). Ongoing autism spectrum training for St Vrain School District Special Education
Willard, M. & Kroncke, A. (2018, November 2). From the kingdom of isolation to sleepovers with a BFF: the progression of social skills from social presence to intimacy. Presented to Colorado Society of School Psychologists. Keystone, Colorado.
Willard. M. & Kroncke, A. (2017, November 11). Diagnostic data: making it digestible for parents using the Cleape evaluation model. Presented to Colorado Society of School Psychologists, Vail, Colorado.
Kroncke, A. & Willard. M. (2017, August 13). Classroom interventions for autism spectrum disorders. Presented to STEM Lab School. Northglenn, Colorado.
Willard, M., Kroncke, A., & Reinhardt, J. (2016, August) Autism Spectrum Disorders in Schools presented to Adams County Schools
Willard, M. & Kroncke. A. (2015, November 7). The 3 x 3 of ASD: Using a prescriptive model to identify ASD in schools. Presented to Colorado Society of School Psychologists. Vail, Colorado.
Can Autism Be Cured? Why Acceptance Matters More
Autism is a natural variation in human neurodevelopment. Those on the autism spectrum often have unique ways of thinking, learning and interacting with the world. Autistic peoples’ brains are essentially wired differently––and many people want to find the cause of these differences and remove them. In fact, most money going toward autism research is going toward researching the treatment and prevention of autism.
However, studying the causes of autism with the intention of curing it is a controversial topic. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that cannot––and many argue, should not––be “cured.”
PMDD and Autism: Understanding Their Intersection and Getting Support
No one loves getting their period––but for people with PMDD, periods can be debilitating. PMDD affects up to 10% of people who menstruate, and for autistic individuals, that rate is even higher. PMDD presents unique challenges for autistic people, but there are several options for treatment and support that can help them reduce and cope with PMDD symptoms.
How to Build a Sensory Self Care Kit to Cope with Sensory Overload
Most autistic adults are familiar with the feeling of sensory overload. Sometimes, an environment is too brightly lit or too noisy. There may be too many overwhelming smells, or clothing may feel extra tight or scratchy. Sensory overload and overstimulation can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from anxiety to irritability to dizziness. For many autistic individuals, sensory overload can lead to meltdowns, which are particularly exhausting facets of living with autism spectrum disorder.
Though it’s difficult, if not impossible, to completely avoid overly stimulating environments, a sensory self-care kit can help ease discomfort. A sensory kit is a set of items that can be used to reduce sensory input. Having a pre-made kit of these trusty items in one convenient place means that when you’re feeling distressed, you don’t have to think about what to do or scramble to find your comfort items. You can simply reach into your sensory toolkit and start finding relief ASAP.
Read on to learn how to identify your individual sensory preferences and create a sensory self-care kit uniquely suited to your needs.