Research Discipline/Bio
I am a doctoral candidate in School Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, with a primary research focus on neurodevelopmental disorders. My dissertation investigates the diagnostic implications of incorporating emotion dysregulation into Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) DSM criteria. I have extensive experience conducting neuropsychological assessments across diverse clinical, educational, and research settings, including Growing Minds Psychology and Mount Sinai. For my internship year, I will be at Weill Cornell’s neurosurgery center, where I will further develop expertise in neuropsychological assessment within a medical setting.
Educational Background
Master of Arts in Educational Psychology: Schooling, Teachers College 2023
Master of Education in School Psychology, Teachers College 2025
Master of Philosophy, Teachers College 2025
Publications/Exhibitions
Rozenblatt, S., Axel, E., Nazmiyal, A., (2025, March 3). Is it dyslexia? [Conference presentation]. Everyone Reading Annual Conference, New York, NY, United States.
Pagirsky, M., Nazmiyal, A., McLeod, S., Wong, O., (2025) Detecting children who "fly under the radar": The role of the neuropsychologist in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) [Continuing education credit]. NYCEL.
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Nazmiyal, A., Pagirsky, M., Emery, K., (2024) The lack of dyslexia coursework in psychology training programs. American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology 10th Annual Conference, Virtual.
Pagirsky, M., Nazmiyal, A., Emery, K., (2024, January 9). What do school psychologists and mental health professionals know about dyslexia? [Conference presentation]. Everyone Reading Annual Conference, New York, NY, United States.
Lovett, B. J., Schaberg, T., Nazmiyal, A., & Spenceley, L. M. (2023). How Do School Psychologists Address Issues of Effort, Motivation, and Honesty During Evaluations? Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 41(6), 603-618. https://doi.org/10.1177/07342829231175938
Schaberg, T. M., Nazmiyal, A., & Lovett, B. J. (2023). How do school psychologists address issues of effort, motivation, and honesty during evaluations? [Poster presentation]. Teachers College: Institute for Psychological Science and Practice (IPSP).
Fitzgerald, K., Nazmiyal, A., Lovett, B., (2022). Construct validity of subjective and objective ADHD symptoms in college students. 93rd Eastern Psychological Conference, New York, NY.
Nazmiyal, A. (2021). Picky eating in children: Associations with IQ and executive functioning. Washington University in St. Louis Undergraduate Research Fair, St. Louis, MO
Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025