Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. is a Board Certified pediatric neuropsychologist with areas of specialization in forensics, school psychology, child development, autism and neuropsychology.
Dr. Goldstein is an Assistant Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine, with expertise in school psychology, child development, forensics and neuropsychology. He is Board certified Pediatric neuropsychologist, licensed as a psychologist and certified as a Developmental Disabilities evaluator in the State of Utah. He has also been nationally certified as a school psychologist by the National Association of School Psychologists. Dr. Goldstein is listed in the Council for the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Attention Disorders and a former Contributing Editor to Attention Magazine.
Dr. Goldstein has authored, co-edited, or co-authored over 50 books, including 28 textbooks. He has also authored approximately 70 book chapters and peer-reviewed scientific research studies, and ten psychological tests. He has co-authored a number of books with various authors, including fourteen books with Robert Brooks (Handbook of Resilience, 3rd Edition (2023) Handbook of Resilience in Children, 2nd Edition (2012), Tenacity in Children (2021), Raising A Self-Disciplined Child (2007), and Understanding and Managing Children’s Classroom Behavior: Creating Sustainable, Resilient Classrooms, 2nd Edition (2007)); with Nancy Mather, (Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors, 3rd Edition (2015)); with Jack A. Naglieri (Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (2012), Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood, 2nd Edition (2011), Practitioner’s Guide to Assessment of Intelligence and Achievement (2009), Assessing Impairment: From Theory to Practice (2009), Handbook of Executive Function (2013), and Practitioner’s Guide to Assessment of Intelligence and Achievement (2009)); and (also with Sally Ozonoff (Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders – Second Edition (2019), Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (2009)).
Dr, Goldstein has also published a number of psychological assessments including the Disruptive Mood Questionnaire (2023); with Jack A. Naglieri, (Autism Spectrum Rating Scales (2010), the Comprehensive Executive Functioning Inventory (2013), The Rating Scales of Impairment (2016) and the Cognitive Assessment System 2nd Edition (2014)); with David Herzberg, (Risk Inventory and Strength Evaluation (2018)). He has two new measures for Autism in press.
Dr. Goldstein has also served as Executive Producer for a number of film and training video projects, including the award-winning documentary Tough Times/Resilient Kids. He speaks nationally and internationally on topics such as resilience, mood disorders, child development, Autism, Learning Disabilities, neuropsychological disorders, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. As a founding member of Majestic Films he has co-produced, written and served as consultant for over a dozen family films including: Wind Dancer, Escape From Wolf Mountain, Heaven Sent, Walking Thunder, and Little Heros. With Craig Clyde and Graham Russell he has written three stage musicals including: A Wall Apart, Alamo Voice of Freedom, and Dead Certain. He has had the honor of completing two TEDx talks.
Dr. Goldstein also holds Diplomate status in Medical Psychotherapy (awarded by the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists), General Psychotherapy (awarded by the American Psychotherapy Association), Pain Management (awarded by the American Academy of Pain Management), and Disability (awarded by the American Board of Professional Disability Consultants). He holds both Fellow and Diplomate status in Forensics (awarded by the American Board of Forensic Examiners). He is a Fellow in the National Academy of Neuropsychology, American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine. He is also a Board-Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist.
Dr. Goldstein has served as Clinical Director in a private practice setting since 1982 as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing evaluation, case management and treatment services for children and adults with histories of neurological disease and trauma, learning disabilities, adjustment difficulties, and Attention-Deficit Disorder. He has served as a member of the Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Team. He has also been a member of the Developmental Disabilities Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Goldstein is a past Chairman of the National Professional Advisory Board for the parents’ support group Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD), and has served as a member of the Professional Advisory Board for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Rowland Hall St. Mark’s School, Ronald MacDonald House, Guadalupe School, Rowland Hall School, Girls on the Run and the Children’s Center. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Service Society in Salt Lake City and New York Rep in New York City. He is the Chief Scientific Officer for Neurotech, and a consultant for Guinti Psychometrics.
Clinical Work
Dr. Goldstein provides in-depth neuropsychological evaluations throughout the lifespan, case management, clinical care, legal/forensic and insurance consultation.
Dr. Goldstein has evaluated patients throughout the United States, providing clinical care as well as evaluation in legal matters. His opinions for both plaintiff and defense are much sought after. He has testified in deposition and Court over 400 times with legal work comprising approximately 30% of his practice.
If you are interested (from a personal basis) in an evaluation please follow this link to the contact page for information on reaching Dr. Goldstein.
About Our Office
The Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center provides neuropsychological evaluation, case management and treatment for children, adolescents and adults with histories of neurological disease, head trauma, attention deficit disorders, specific learning disabilities, autism, depression and anxiety disorders. Evaluations and consultation are provided for individuals from the intermountain west as well as across the United States.
Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center
230 South 500 East, Suite 100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
(801) 532-1484
(801) 532-1486 (FAX)
watch his TEDx talk The Power of Resilience (click here).
Clinical Work
Dr. Goldstein provides indepth neuropsychological evaluation throughout the lifespan, case management, clinical care, legal and insurance consultation.
Dr. Goldstein has evaluated patients throughout the United States, providing clinical care as well as evaluation in legal matters. His opinions for both plaintiff and defense are much sought after. He has testified in deposition and Court over 300 times with legal work comprising approximately 40% of his practice.
If you are interested (from a personal basis) in an evaluation please follow this link to the contact page for information on reaching Dr. Goldstein.
About Our Office
