Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar
Kaitlyn Corso
Background and Experience
Kaitlyn is a clinical neuropsychology registrar who has provided assessment and intervention to individuals with neurodevelopmental differences, acquired brain injury, complex medical conditions and behaviours of concern across hospital and community settings. She completed her PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology at Monash University and is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Kaitlyn has also practised as a general psychologist, providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute Concussion Clinic. She has enjoyed teaching into the Monash University psychology program and has held research positions at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, the Royal Women's Hospital, the University of Melbourne, Monash University and the Monash Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre.
Alongside her role at the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology Group, Kaitlyn works at the Royal Children's Hospital in the Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic, providing neuropsychological assessment and support to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates and their families from two years of age. She is also a postdoctoral researcher at the Monash Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre and coordinates the Australian Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Network.
Clinical Interests
Kaitlyn enjoys working with neurodivergent children and teenagers, including those who are autistic or have ADHD, learning disorders and/or intellectual disabilities. She is particularly interested in how these presentations may co-occur and interact with mental health to look different for each child. Supporting emotional wellbeing is central to her work, and she values helping young people and families understand their strengths and needs. Kaitlyn also enjoys providing neuropsychological intervention, working closely with young people and their support networks to develop strategies and build skills around what matters most to them.
Research Interests
Kaitlyn's PhD research focused on academic outcomes following preterm birth, including the role of parent perspectives. She has published and presented this work nationally and internationally. Kaitlyn has also enjoyed opportunities to work in translational research, including in the implementation of the Positive Behaviour Service at Monash University and the Concussion Clinic at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
Practice Philosophies
Kaitlyn takes a strengths-based, family-centred approach to assessment and intervention. She works collaboratively with young people, families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to understand each child as a whole person, including their strengths, challenges and the environments they live and learn in. Kaitlyn works hard to create a safe, supportive and flexible space where children and families feel heard and children are able to perform at their best. Her feedback is practical and realistic, and she works alongside families to set meaningful, achievable goals that help each young person reach their full potential.
Extra About Me
Outside of work, Kaitlyn enjoys playing sport, reading and cooking (but not cleaning up!). She has a background as a gymnastics instructor and loves hanging out with her pet cats and dogs.
Latest Publications
Corso, K., Anderson, P . J., Takagi, M., Burnett, A., Thompson, D. K., Doyle, L. W., Cheong, J., Pascoe, L.,
& Collins, S. E. (2026). Parental perceptions of academic competence following extremely preterm
birth. Early human development, 212, 106408.
Catroppa, C., Morrison, E., Ryan, N. P ., Khan, N., Botchway-Commey, E. N., Moe, S., Piazza, C., Corso, K.,
Rae, G., Bull, C., McIntosh, E., Anderson, V., Crowe, L., Stonier-Kipen, C., & Sood, N. T. (2023).
Characterising the Educational Experiences and Mental Health of Children with Pre-Existing Learning
Difficulty or Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) during the COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID, 3(9), 1233-1243.