David Porrino, PsyD

Director of Diagnostic Testing Services, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Licensed Psychologist

David Porrino, Psy.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults across Fairfield County and Westchester County. Dr. Porrino oversees the Diagnostic Testing Services Program at Sasco River Center and consults with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams. He specializes in identifying cognitive strengths and weaknesses, clarifying diagnoses, and developing data-driven recommendations for treatment, educational, and vocational planning. His approach integrates a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, recognizing individual differences while maintaining a strong clinical and diagnostic focus.

  • Doctorate (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University New England (Concentration in Clinical Neuropsychology)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Muhlenberg College
  • Predoctoral Internship: Mount Sinai Medical Center (Neuropsychological Assessment & Psychotherapy)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship: Inspire Wellness Psychology (Two-Year Clinical Neuropsychology Fellowship)

  • Use data-driven assessment to create clear, actionable roadmaps for patients and families
  • Balance identification of strengths with areas of need
  • Incorporate a neurodiversity-affirming lens while maintaining diagnostic clarity
  • Collaborate closely with families, schools, and providers
  • Translate complex neuropsychological data into practical, real-world recommendations

  • Director of Diagnostic Testing Services, Sasco River Center (serving Lower Fairfield County and Westchester County)
  • Oversees neuropsychology postdoctoral training program
  • Supervises postdoctoral fellows and early career evaluators
  • Conducts neuropsychological and multidisciplinary evaluations across the lifespan
  • Provides consultation to parents, school districts, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Clinical training and experience across leading academic medical centers and specialty clinics, including:
    • Columbia University Medical Center
    • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    • Child Mind Institute
    • Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center

Outside of work, Dr. Porrino enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He’s an avid golfer, enjoys staying active, and is a dedicated New York Yankees fan.

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder)
  • Neurological and medical conditions (seizure disorders, genetic conditions)
  • Acquired brain injuries
  • Differential diagnosis across complex cognitive, medical, and psychiatric presentations

“The key to good decision making is evaluating the available information – the data – and combining it with your own estimates of pluses and minuses.” – Emily Oster