I am a Testing Assistant at KPS, where I help facilitate and score evaluations. I graduated from the University of Michigan in December 2024 with dual B.A. degrees in Psychology and History. My passion for psychology began while working at a speech and language center during my summers, where I supported a program designed to build communication and social language skills with neurodiverse children. This experience shaped my academic and professional path, leading me to University of Michigan Autism Consultation and Treatment Services, where I conducted Autism Spectrum Intake (ASI) interviews with families, assisted with clinical documentation, and provided weekly applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy sessions. I also gained valuable research experience as a Lab Assistant in a social development lab, supporting participant recruitment, collecting behavioral data, and engaging with children during lab-based studies.
Beyond clinical and research work, I have supported children’s daily routines, learning, and social development while working at a daycare, and I have volunteered with community-based programs such as BookPALS and America Reads, furthering my commitment to children’s social, emotional, and academic growth. These experiences have strengthened my communication skills, fostered a holistic approach, and deepened my passion for the field. Looking ahead, I plan to pursue a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Outside of KPS, I enjoy reading, practicing yoga, watching movies and musicals, and exploring Massachusetts as I settle into the area.
Dr. Kuehnel translates best practices into meaningful strategies for parents and students. Her expertise and deep understanding of complex learning profiles drive the day-to-day interventions that improve overall functioning for families. With the big picture in mind, Dr. Kuehnel can break down the skills your child needs into manageable steps to support lasting change.
Educational Advocate
Dr. Kuehnel attended my daughter’s special education eligibility meeting and everyone at the IEP table remarked how helpful Dr. Kuehnel’s report was in understanding our daughter and how to support her. When I shared the report with our pediatrician, she said it was the best and most thorough one she had ever seen!
Neuropsych Client
The testing is very thorough, and the comprehensive reports Dr. Ballou provided to our family were very detailed and easy to follow. Our behavioral health team at our pediatrician’s office and our IEP teams at school have also commented many times about how professional and helpful the comprehensive reports have been. It has assisted our family in developing appropriate action plans to help our children become the best version of themselves.
Neuropsych Client
Carolyn conducted a school observation as part of my daughter’s assessment, which was so impactful! My child’s presentation is particularly nuanced and Dr. Kuehnel was able to detect and highlight her struggles that were going under the radar. Her carefully synthesized observation report, combined with her very thorough and thoughtful formal report of my child’s presentation, proved critical in helping the public school system see our daughter’s needs.
School Observation Client
The report is a work of art! So beautifully captures our son and I think will be really helpful, most importantly for our understanding of him as a learner, but also over the next year as he prepares for high school. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Neuropsych Client
I cannot thank you enough for your presentation last evening. It was informative, engaging, and useful for the targeted audience. We had SEPAC members from three different towns represented in our small group last night, so I would definitely call it a success.
SEPAC Board Member
Thank you so much for sharing her neuropsychological report. We are beyond grateful for the time, care, and expertise that went into this evaluation. The report is incredibly comprehensive and provides a deep and thoughtful understanding of her unique learning profile. Your report not only affirms many of the strengths and challenges we have observed, but also offers new insights that will be instrumental as we move forward in planning the most effective supports for her.
Neuropsych Client
I thought you did a great job conveying the testing results combined with direct observations to help us understand what we are dealing with. We sincerely appreciate your diligence and efforts!
Neuropsych Client
I just wanted to tell you that we had the meeting to determine eligibility and the Team agreed that he should get services! We will be putting together the IEP in the next couple of days. We can’t tell you how relieved we are! Your excellent, thorough report had a lot to do with it. Thank you so much!!!
Neuropsych Client