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Margaret J. Kay, Ed.D.
Psychologist
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
(NCSP)
Pennsylvania Licensed Psychologist PS003431L
Delaware Licensed Psychologist B1-0000780
Pennsylvania Certified School Psychologist
2818 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601-3322
Phone: (717) 569-6223
FAX: (717) 560-9931
EMAIL:
MJK@MargaretKay.com
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Professional Licenses
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Graduate &
Undergraduate Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Indiana, PA
1996
Doctor of Educational & School Psychology (Ed.D.)
NASP Approved program Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society (April 1996)
Specialization: Child Neuropsychology
Dissertation: "Cognitive Predictors of the Dyslexia Syndrome".
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, Ontario, Canada
1977
Masters of Applied Psychology
(M.A.Sc.) (Summa cum Laude)
Specialties: Problems of children, educational/school psychology & child
neuropsychology Masters Thesis: "Therapeutic Interventions in the
Treatment of Delinquent Behavior: A Comparison of Group Homes Utilizing
Reality Therapy, Behavior Modification & Eclectic Approaches to Treatment."
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Indiana,
PA 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Cum
Laude)
Psi Chi National Honor Fraternity (1972)
Major: Psychology
Minor: Mathematics
Continuing Education
YALE UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA STATE
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC
CENTER
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Treating Depressed and Suicidal Adolescents
(2004)
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18th Annual Star – Center
Conference (2004)
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17th Annual Services for Teens at
Rick Conference (2003)
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Helping & Healing Those Who Hurt (2003)
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Special Issues in Autism (2002)
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Childhood Autism (2002)
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Special Issues in Autism (2002)
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STAR Conference (2001)
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (2000)
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Services for Teens at Risk (2000)
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Treatment of Child and Adolescent Behavioral
Disorders (2000)
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
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Neurological and Behavioral Aspects of
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (1991)
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Neurological Interventions for Children
(1991)
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Neuropsychological Assessment with the
Halstead-Reitan (1986)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY
TOWSON STATE COLLEGE
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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The Aging Brain (2007)
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Practical Ethics for Psychologists (2006)
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Trauma and Substance Abuse (2006)
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Helping Students Develop Social Thinking
Skills (2006)
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Keeping Current with ADHD, Autism,
Asperger’s, OCD and Tourette (2006)
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Ethical, HIPAA &
Risk Management Considerations (2004)
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HIPAA Help Course – Ethics Requirement
(2003)
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Professional Liability & Ethics in the
Managed Care Era (2000)
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Directions in Pediatric Psychology (1999)
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Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for OCD
(1999)
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Child Custody Parenting Plans: A Symposium
(1999)
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Boundaries in Psychotherapy: Risk Management
and Ethical Issues (1999)
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Use of EMDR in the Treatment of Rape and
Trauma (1999)
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Attention Deficit Disorders Update (1999)
INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
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Response to Intervention with the Wilson
Reading System (2007)
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The Science of Reading (2004)
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Research Based Education (2004)
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Freedom through Learning (2004)
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Practical Strategies for Building
Orthographic Recall (2004)
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A Component Model-Based Remedial Reading
Program (2004)
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Beyond the Weekly Spelling Test (2004)
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Role of the Visual System in Dyslexia (2004)
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Normal Geschwind Lecture (2004)
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Neuropsychobiological Characteristics &
Therapies (2004)
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Temperament, Teaching and Learning (2004)
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Selecting Effective Early Reading
Assessments (2004)
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Prediction/Prescription/Prevention of
Reading Failure (2004)
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The Trimodal Brain and Reading (2004)
IMMACULATA COLLEGE
Additional Continuing Education
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Non-Verbal Learning Disorders: Sue Thompson Kutztown University (2000)
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Healing the Hardware of the Soul: Daniel Amen Towson University (2002)
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Understanding/Treating Attention Deficit Disorders-Keith Conners (1996)
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Varied Sources & Patterns of Attentional Dysfunction in Children-
Melvin Levine (1993)
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Recent Trends in School Law & the Implications for Exceptional Children
(1993)
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Learning Disabilities & Attention Deficit Disorder---Larry Silver (1993)
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Revision of the MMPI-2 for Working Professionals---Roger Greene, Philhaven
(1989)
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Evaluation & Treatment of Children/Adolescents who have been Sexually Abused
(1989)
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Biological Psychiatry for the Non-Prescribing Professional---Dr. Richard
Heyada (1998)
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National Council on Drugs & Alcohol---30 hours diagnosing (1982 & 1985)
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Southern Institute of Neurolinguistic Programming---Introduction to NLD
(1981)
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Neurolinguistic Programming Institute of Washington, D.C. --- (5 day course)
(1981)
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Personality Characteristics of the Predatory Pedophile---Sexual Abuse Center
(1989)
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New Directions for the Provision of Psychological Services in the Schools
(1993)
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Understanding & Treating Learning and Attention Disorders---George Hynd
(1992)
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Evaluating and Treating Sexually Abused Children---Richard Gardner (1993)
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Screening Instrument for Determining Risk of Physical Abuse in Children
(1992)
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Child Custody & Visitation in Pennsylvania---Philadelphia Bar Association
(1992)
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CONTACT crisis intervention training (60 hours) (1981)
Current Employment
1980 to present---PRIVATE
PRACTICE Pennsylvania Licensed
Psychologist, Delaware Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Pennsylvania
Certified Act 48 compliant School Psychologist
(Educational Specialist I), Diplomate American Board of Psychological
Specialists with Forensic Specialization in Educational and School
Psychology and EMDR- certified therapist.
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY---LANCASTER
Adjunct Professor
(2001 to present) Teach Educational
Psychology course to undergraduate students who are also teachers employed at
Lancaster Career/Technology Centers.
PRO ED PUBLISHERS Field psychologist
(2002 to present) Participated in the norming
of the Rapid Automatized Naming and Rapid Alternating Stimulus
tests (RAN/RAS) by Maryanne Wolf and Martha Bridge Denckla (2003-2004) and the
Test of Silent Word Reading Fluency (TOSWRF) by Nancy Mather, Donald
Hammill, Elizabeth Allen & Rhia Roberts (2000-2003).
THOMAS DELMAR LEARNING Book Review
(June 2004)
The Asperger’s and Non-Verbal Learning Disorders Guide
MOORE COLLEGE OF
ART AND DESIGN---PHILADELPHIA, PA
Consultant
(2004 to present) psychoeducational evaluations for learning disabled students
and offer technical assistance to testing and advising center staff to assure
compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CONSULTING PSYCHOLOGIST
for---
EXPERT WITNESS
for---
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Educational due process hearings in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Federal District Court
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Court of Common Pleas: Lancaster,
Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks and Cambria
- Workman’s Compensation and Personal Injury cases
Previous Employment
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MILLERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT,
Millersville, PA
Consultant (1999 to 2003)
Duties include providing psychological assessments for police officer
candidates in accordance with Pennsylvania State certification guidelines
and standards.
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ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE
TESTING & ADVISING CENTER
Consultant:
1998 to 2003. Duties include providing Psychoeducational evaluations for
learning disabled students and offering technical assistance to testing and
advising center staff under the provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA).
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HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE-LANCASTER
Adjunct Professor: (1995 to 1997)
Taught Child Growth and Development & Psychology of Adjustment courses to
undergraduate students.
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PAN AM CONSULTING CORPORATION,
Hershey, PA
Vice President and Chief Psychologist:
1978 to 1981Proposal writing for State and local grants for
Department of Public Welfare; Statewide trainer
for IEP and IPP preparation; Budget preparation
and fiscal administration;
Development and monitoring of
Affirmative Action Plans; Individual and group
assessment and psychotherapy
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PAN AM
CORPORATION, Hershey, PA
Project Director: 1977 to 1980
Coordinated residential services and
operations for five children's community living arrangements programs.
Supervised IPP and IEP preparation/ implementation for moderately and
severely mentally retarded children. Provided supervision for 35
professional and paraprofessional direct service staff.
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REALITY HOMES FOR CHILDREN,
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Psychologist: 1976 to 1977
Provided assessments and psychotherapy for severely emotionally and
behaviorally disordered children and adolescents in a government supported
group home agency. Coordinated consultation efforts with schools and child
welfare agencies. Conducted family systems interventions and provided
expert witness testimony in adoption proceedings.
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NATIONAL CENTRAL BANK,
Lancaster, PA
Management Trainee: 1973 to 1974
Personnel training, branch management and methods/systems evaluation.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE,
Office of the Directorate of Civilian Personnel, Washington, D.C.: 1973
Research Psychologist Assistant. Development of test items and attitude
surveys for personnel screening purposes. Assisted in
Affirmative Action
Plan implementation for equal opportunity in Federal government.
Consulting Psychologist for---
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United States Department of Justice
(2001)
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Elizabethtown College Testing & Advising
Center (1996-2000)
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The S. June Smith Center: Board member
2001-2004
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Pennsylvania Crime Victim/Witness
Program: Provider 1989-1995
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The Janus School: Member of the Advisory
Board (1991-2001)
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Lancaster Children and Youth Services
(1989-2005)
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Sexual Assault Center of Lancaster
(1989-2004)
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St. Anne School Learning Disability
Prevention Program: 1991
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Parents without Partners Advisory Board:
1981 to 1987
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Lancaster Adult Probation and Parole:
1981 to 1985
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Lancaster Juvenile Probation and Parole:
1981 to 1985
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Lancaster Mental
Retardation Offender Program: 1981 to 1983
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Lancaster Sex Offender Program: 1981 to
1983
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Barnes Hall Juvenile Detention Center:
1981 to 1983
Publications
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Kay, M.J.
(Winter 2001)
How to Prepare a Psychoeducational Evaluation Report
and Testify as an Expert Witness. Perspectives, winter
2001, Vol. 27, No. 1, 10-15
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Kay, M.J.
(2003)
Dysgraphia: Developmental Writing Disorder.
Learning Disabilities Sourcebook. Omnigraphics.
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Kay, M.J.
(2000)
NLD and Adolescent Challenges. The SOURCE. Winter 2000.
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Kay, M.J.
(September 2000).
Disorders of Written Expression.
Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Lending Library Newsletter.
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Kay, M.J.
(1996).
Diagnosis & Intervention Strategies for Disorders of Written
Language. Indiana Association of School Psychologists, September
1996.
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Humphrey-Kay, M.J. (1984).
Educational Evaluations.
The Advocacy Network, March Vol. 3, No. 2.
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Humphrey,
M.J., Hoffman, E. & Crosby, B. (1984).
Tips on Mainstreaming Learning
Disabled Students. Academic Therapy, 19, (3).
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Humphrey,
M.J. (1980). Parent Power: Understanding Right to Education Laws.
Copyright: Pan Am Consulting Corporation.
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Humphrey,
M.J. (1979). A time study of job tasks for Pennsylvania CLA direct
service staff. Copyright: Pan Am Corporation.
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Humphrey, M.J. (1979). Demographic considerations & real versus
ideal employment functions of Pennsylvania CLA direct service staff.
Copyright: Pan Am Corp.
Articles
“Experts See Nothing Wrong with Having Invisible
Friends.” Intelligencer Journal 1995
“Experts suggest
ways to scare off your child’s fears.” Intelligencer Journal 1995
“Take a minute to think about your childhood
before enrolling the kids in more classes.”
The Sunday News 1993
“Greeting cards
reflecting changes in modern times” Intelligencer Journal 1994
“Help for the
Homework Hassle.” The Lancaster New Era 1990
“Learning
disabilities: The not so hidden handicap.” A Woman’s Place 1988
“Is your child a slow learner and a lefty? The
Lancaster New Era 1990
“Learning disabled children may have a common
problem.” The Sunday News1986
“Brain Power: It’s all yours.” The Lancaster
New Era September 1986
“Conference speaker aims to help other
professionals understand pregnant teen conflicts.” The Sunday News 1984
“Creativity: Just a lesson in mind games.”
The Lancaster New Era 1984
“Creativity: What is it anyway?” Intelligencer Journal 1982
“Studies show link between learning disabilities
& delinquency.” The Sunday News1981
“Selling yourself in Job interviews” The
Indiana Evening Gazette 1978
Grants
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Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare-Office of Mental Retardation
Contract #772919431 (1980) Communications: The cornerstone of
Interpersonal Interaction: A programmed learning, self-study. Author.
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Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare-Office of Mental Retardation
Title XX contract (1981) Serving the needs of the mentally retarded
consumer: A training program for direct service staff. Author
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Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council-Alternative
Living Arrangements Training grant #7288 (1979) Developing a model
curriculum program for pre-service training of direct service staff.
Author.
Presentations &
Training Programs
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Keeping Current with the Increasingly Common
Diagnoses of ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s, OCD and Tourette syndrome
Pittsburgh, PA February 23, 2006
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Diagnosis & Educational Intervention for
Nonverbal Learning Disorders---Second Annual NLDA East Coast Lecture
Series November 9, 2001 Hartford, CT 06105
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Psychoeducational Testing Seminar---ARC
of Chester County (2000)
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Diagnosis & Educational Intervention for
Non-Verbal Learning Disorders---The Pilot School, Wilmington, DE
September 5, 2002
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Eligibility Issues: The Hard to Categorize
Child---Pennsylvania Bar Association Exceptional Children Conference
2002: Getting Wired Into the IDEA September 13, 2002
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University of Pennsylvania School of
Medicine---Clinical Understanding & Management of Tourette syndrome:
“Determining Whether Your Child Needs Extra Services at School” (1996)
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Pennsylvania Psychological Association---APA
Approved 3 continuing education:
“Differential Diagnosis & Intervention for Non-Verbal Learning
Disorders” (2000)
"Differential Diagnosis & Intervention for Disorders of Written
Language” (1995)
"Differential Diagnosis Dyslexia & Related Language-Based Learning
Disorders" (1994)
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Pennsylvania Bar Association---
“Legal issues and the hard to categorize Student” (2003)
"The Role of the Expert Witness in Educational Due Process” 1988, 1994
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MH/MR
Division of Consultation and Education ---
“Diagnosis & Intervention for
Non-Verbal Learning Disorders” 1996
“Human Brain & Human Learning”: 1991, 1989 & 1986
“Help for the Homework Hassle”: 1991, 1988 & 1985
“How Children learn differently”: 1986, 1984 & 1981
“Understanding Psychological & Educational Tests”: 1981-Present
“Dyslexia: Causes, Symptoms & Educational Interventions”:
1982-Present
“Right-Brain/Left-Brain: Determine Your Child's Learning Style”: 1991
“Getting a Grip on Learning Disabilities”: 1993, 1989 & 1988
“Developing High Self-Esteem in Children”: 1989 -Present
“RX for Writing”: 1989 –Present
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The
Janus School: WISC-IV and WISC-III
Comparisons (August 2004)
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PA Association for Gifted
Education-Radnor: Diagnosis and
Educational Intervention for Gifted/Learning Disabled Children
(May 2004)
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Pennsylvania
Crime Victim’s Board: Use of EMDR in
Treatment of Rape Trauma (1999)
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6th Annual Conference
Epilepsy: Parent Rights Independent
Educational Evaluation (2001)
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Association of Retarded Citizens of
Chester County: Independent
Educational Evaluations for School-Age Children
(September 2000)
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The Janus School (April 2001):
Meeting the Social/Emotional Needs of Children
with LD
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Pennsylvania School Boards
Association (July 2001): Learning to
Identify and Support Learning Needs Early: Tourette
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Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome
Association: April 2000 Specially
Designed Instruction for Students with Tourette Syndrome
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West Chester University: 1998
Keynote Address to Student Teachers: “Meeting the
Needs of Learning & Emotionally Disabled
Children in the Classroom”
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Pennsylvania Tourette Syndrome
Association: 1997 “The Challenge of Tourette syndrome: Evaluations &
Appropriate Strategies
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LaLeche League Eastern
Conference: 1993, 1989, 1987 "Dyslexia & Child Development"
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St. Anne School Teacher's
In-service Program: 1992 & 1995 "Practical Applications of Learning
Theory---Tips for Teachers"
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Optometric Vision Therapists Annual Conference: 1987"Understanding Psychoeducational
Tests"
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce &
Industry: 1984 "Leadership Skills for
Women on the Way Up"
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Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare: 1980-1981 “Linking IPP’s and
IEP’s for School-Age Mentally Retarded Children”
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Step-Family Support Group of
Lancaster: 1984 “Nurturing our
Children”
Supervised Internships
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ACADIA NEURO-REHABILITATION PROGRAM,
Lancaster, PA (1994-1995)
Doctoral internship - Neuropsychological screening examinations and
intervention planning for child and adult victims of traumatic brain injury.
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WATERLOO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION,
Ontario (1976) Consultant to teachers of
learning disabled children in mainstream and special education classes.
Evaluation of children considered “at risk” for learning
disabilities
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MIDWESTERN REGIONAL CHILDREN’S CENTER,
Ontario (1975)
Performed neuropsychological evaluations of severely mentally
retarded and head-injured children in a residential school. Provided
consultation to teachers and professional staff to design and implement
appropriate cognitive rehabilitation programs.
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WELLINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION,
Ontario (1975)Provided individual evaluation, instruction and consultation
for elementary-age learning disabled children in a public school.
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INDIANA COUNTY GUIDANCE CENTER,
Indiana, Pennsylvania (1973) Participated in the
validation of the Personality Inventory for Children (PIC) under the
supervision of senior test developer, Richard Kleindinst, Ph.D.
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MAYVIEW STATE HOSPITAL,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1972) Conducted
evaluations of chronic schizophrenic adults in a State operated psychiatric
institution utilizing Wechsler and Rorschach test protocols.
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LANCASTER COUNTY MH/MR SUMMER INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM,
Lancaster, PA (1972) Provided direct classroom instruction and special
education intervention to learning disabled children at Washington
Elementary School in the School District of Lancaster.
Honors
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Diplomate,
American Board of Psychological Specialties with Forensic Specialization
in Educational & School Psychology: 1998
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International Who’s Who of Professionals: 1995
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National
Association of Social Workers award for Victim/Witness Advocacy: 1994
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Who’s Who of
Women Executives: 1989 & 1990
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Who’s Who in
Science & Engineering: 1st and 2nd Editions
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Who’s Who
Among Human Service Professionals: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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Outstanding
Young Women of America: 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
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Who’s Who of
American Women: 1989, 1990
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Awarded
certificate of appreciation for outstanding service to the Lancaster
Association for Children & Adults with Learning Disabilities (May 1985
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Recipient of
University of Waterloo Department of Psychology Outstanding Student of
the Year Award (1975 & 1976
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Indiana
University of Pennsylvania: 1983 Commencement address to psychology
graduates
Letters of Recommendation
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