The Resolution Meeting!

The resolution that was not...

Nothing resolved, nothing cleared up... just another confirmation my daughter's academic needs are not the priority.

We met in a closet in the PCSB Admin Bldg in Largo.

Five individuals, no teachers.

My advocate Linda Montalbano participated by phone.

A hearing will be held in this case at the

Pinellas County Criminal Justice Center,

Courtroom 6, 14250 49th Street, North, Clearwater, Florida,

on October 26 through 29, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.

** Parents and the Press! We need you to be present and witness it all.

Conference Summary - their words:

We're here for a resolution meeting for the Due Process.

1. Request for IEE for Neuropshych - school district disagrees with IEE. It would be a diagnostic evaluation.

Linda discussed the neuropsych and she wants a neuropsych by Dr. Crum. (read credentials - below)

We chose Dr. Fine to perform the diagnostic evaluation. QEEG mapping is done by Dr. Fine. (previous blog entries include transcripts from past cases where Dr. Fine confirms she does not diagnose). In order for us to pay them they have to be an approved vendor. (my note: Dr. Crum's office already contacted PCS and her request to receive paper work to become a vendor was ignored).

Linda states the law is clear that the parent can choose if they are licensed. Dr. Crum is well qualified according to the advocate.

"We want a diagnosis" states Linda.

Linda states child is dyslexic. She wants a specific program for dyslexia (my note: program she needs is Ortho Gillingham).

Dyslexia falls under a specific learning disability.

Advocate does not want Dr. Fine.

Ms. Bluett stated that Specific Learning Disability and can include dyslexia.

Advocate believes she will not make gains without specific reading program (my note: she has not been making gains with the system's supposed scientific, research based reading program).

We do not agree to have Dr. Crum do the neuropsychological exam.

We have no experience with Dr. Crum, she's not in our immediate area. She is not an approved vendor at this time. (my note: I am willing to pay for mileage not covered by PCS).

Parent responds that she has an FBA to address her behavior needs. Mom stated she requested specific evaluations for reading to Ms. Wolcott.

Advocate stated mom requested independent evaluation in FEb. 2015. The parent stated she requested reading evaluation but did not use the word independent eval. (my note: this technicality will be used in the hearing?)

I added to this report:

I as a parent also requested the use of Lindamood Bell reading program, as it is used in Ozona Elem. I have the emails confirming my request. In several meetings it was stated training was needed and would be held in the summer -- plus the technicalities to choose or not the school San jose Elem (my note: all about money and not having students diagnosed with dyslexia and not fulfilling the law).

An opportunity lost for many kids.

Dr. Susan Crum's credentials!

Susan Louise Crum, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist – FL

Nationally Certified School Psychologist

505 South O-mul-la-oee Drive

Sebring, Florida 33870

Voice: 863-385-4357

Fax: 863-385-4308

Email: able2learn@live.com

Current Position

Licensed Psychologist, Central Florida Neuropsychology: Conducting neuropsychological screenings and evaluations, Quantitative EEGs with brain mapping and database comparison, neurofeedback, biofeedback, cognitive rehabilitation, entrainment, CES, treatment for stress-related medical disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. Competency evaluations and Neuropsychological Evaluations for Highland County Courts, Guardianship Evaluations for Special Needs Children reaching Majority and Guardianship Evaluations for Seniors, Evaluations for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, January 2009-present.

Special Needs Coach, Able2Learn: In this role, I educate parents about the educational impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA), assist them in identifying the types of evaluations appropriate to diagnose their child’s unique needs and facilitate their understanding of their child’s Individualized Educational Plan, as well as help them learn how to support the educational process at home and explore appropriate transitional planning and long term goals for their child, June 2001-December 2008.

Previous Work Experience

Clinical Director, Mid-Hudson Medical Psychotherapy Center: Dedicated to the Primary prevention and early intervention of social, behavioral emotional and physical problems as they relate to psychotherapeutic issues. My services included short-term psychotherapy, special education consultations, treatment for anxiety and phobias, chronic pain management, stress management, hypnosis, attention training, parent training, marriage counseling, case management, interdisciplinary treatment planning and discharge planning.

I also provided neuropsychological screenings and evaluations, biofeedback, neuro-remediation, QEEG’s with topographical brain mapping and case management, including coordination of services among various rehabilitation professional working with patients (i.e. SLT’s, OT’s, PT/s special education teachers and psychologists). In this role, I have received direct supervision from Dr. Charles Golden, Ph.D., former Clinical Director of Neuropsychology at Drexel University and Board Certified Clinical neuropsychologists from September 1989-1990, 6/1988-6/2001.

Clinical Director, Neuropsychological Services: Newburgh Trauma Associates, Newburgh, NY 1/1998 – 3/2000, supervisor, Stephen Fromm, M.D. In this capacity I provided supervision of clinical staff performing QEEG’s, neuropsychological evaluations, neurofeedback, neuro-remediation and psychotherapy as well as reviewed records and prepared forensic evaluations.

Consultant, Ulster County Mental Health Department: Contact Person: Marshall Beckman. In this capacity, I provided psychological testing along with custody and visitation evaluations for The Children’s Department Unit from 1998 through 2001.

Biofeedback Instructor: Institute of Biofeedback of New York, New York, 1993-1999.

Neurotherapy Instructor: The Lexicor Advanced Clinical Neurotherapy Applications, Boulder, CO, 1994-1998.

Psychologist on Staff: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Warwick, NY, 1988-2001.

Consultant, West Point School District: Contact Person: Marsha Tambilini, CSE Chairperson. In this capacity I provided neuropsychological evaluations and offered educationally related recommendations for West Point Students K-12, 1989-1991.

Adjunct: Orange County Community College, Instructor for General Psychology, 1988-1991.

School Psychologist: Nyack Public Schools, Nyack, New York, Psychological and neuropsychological assessment for the Committee of Special Education, consultation with parents and teachers, individual and group therapy. Supervisors: Richard Desrats, ED.D, NYS licensed Educational Psychologist, 9-1986-6/1988.

Internships and Externships

Neuropsychology Intern: Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association, Inc. – Anne Sneed Deanne Rehabilitation Center. Post Doctoral Neuropsychology Intern under the supervision of Elizabeth Langell, Ph.D., Neuropsychologist. This position involved neuropsychological evaluations, diagnosis and short-term rehabilitation for individuals ranging in age from three to eighteen. It involved consultation with teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and parents, 1/1986-8/1986.

School Psychology Intern: Warwick Valley School District, Warwick, New York under the supervision of Susan Cohen Esquilan, Ph.D. and Patricia Burgess, Ph.D. This involved neuropsychological evaluations for preschool through twelfth grade children, including classroom observations, teacher consultations, child-study team participation, parent counseling and child therapy, 09/1998-1/1986.

Clinical Psychology Extern: Co-therapist for six week group therapy program for 20 sexually abused preschoolers, 48 hours total under the supervision of Susan Cohen Esquilan, Ph.D., 7/1985-8/1985.

Clinical Psychology Intern: Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus, New Jersey. Had full year internship under the supervision of Stuart Weissman, Ph.D. and Kaliroy Eklof, Ph.D. This position involved short-term outpatient therapy with children as well as patient counseling and Court ordered psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of adolescents. In addition, I served on the psychiatric treatment team for in-patient adults. This involved planned short-duration cognitive therapy and behavior modification programs with individual patients as well as psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, 9/1984-8/1985.

Pre-Doctoral Experiences

Teaching Assistant, Psychology Department, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey: I was one of several teaching assistants for Introduction to Psychology and Statistics. The main lecture was given by one of the professors and I met twice weekly with three small groups of students (15 to 20 per group) to review lecture material, assist in exam preparation and supervise group research projects, 9/1980-5/1981.

Counseling Coordinator: Career Decision Project, Bergen Community College, Hackensack, New Jersey. I supervised a staff of five (5) counselors and coordinated three programs for individuals, 5/1978-8/1980.

Adjunct: Keane College, Union, New Jersey. I instructed a sophomore course in Child Psychology and a junior course in the Psychology of Women. This was a temporary appointment substituting for a professor who was unable to complete the academic year, 1/1978-5/1978.

Acting Director: Second Careers Program, Montclair State College, Montclair, New Jersey. I counseled adults who were resuming college, helped students cope with their insecurities and facilitated self-evaluation of skills, objectives and needs. The diversified position included coordination of a re-entry seminar, preparation of guidance materials and composition of literature of publicity. I was employed from 4/1977, when the director resigned and until funds were exhausted in 9/1977.

Graduate Assistant: Second Careers Program, Montclair State College, Montclair, New Jersey. I provided brief therapy for adults who were experiencing adjustment difficulties, insecurity, family resistance and financial problems and published a resource guide “Survival Guide for Returnees”, which is now utilized by the college, for fifteen (15) to twenty (20) hours per week, while working on my Masters degree, 9/1976-4/1977, when I was promoted to Director.

Child Aide and Teacher Consultant: This was a supervised practicum experience for my M.A. through the Primary Prevention Project of Passaic and Clifton Community Mental Health Center, Passaic, NJ, under the supervision of Susan Strassberg Neigher, Licensed Psychologist. I conducted weekly play therapy sessions with socially and emotionally disturbed children. I also consulted with teachers concerning use of their skills to control and teach these pupils. Twelve (12) hours per week, 9/1976-6/1977, when I completed two (2) semesters of practice.

Case Manager: New Jersey Department of Social Services. I conducted family interviews, developed intervention plans and assisted clients with implementation, determined eligibility for AFDC, AFWF, Food stamps and Medicaid, full-time, June 1973-5/1977. I left this position to initiate my Masters Program in Experimental Psychology.

Education

Ph.D in Applied Cognitive Psychology: Sub-specialties in Clinical Child and School Psychology, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, 9/1978-5/1986.

M.A. in Experimental Psychology: Montclair State College, New Jersey. I completed the program with a G.P.A. of 3.92, 1/1978.

B.S. in Psychology: Evangel College, Springfield, Missouri, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a GPA of 4.00, 5/1975.

Continuing Education Credits to Date

Carolyn Stimel, PhD, Professional Ethics and Florida Laws & Rules, Florida Psychological Association, 3 credits, February 13, 2010.

Connie Galietti, JD, Lethality Factors in Clients- Domestic Violence, Florida Psychological Association, 2 credits, Feb. 13, 2010.

David J. Romano, PhD, Prevention of Psychological Medical Errors, Florida Psychological Association, 2 credits, Feb. 13, 2010.

The National Academy of Neuropsychology’s distance online continuing education system: Clinical Neuroanatomy, completed on December 23, 2009, 30 credits

Leslie Sherlin, Ph.D., The Biofeedback Society of Florida, Inc, EEG Assessment and Intervention: QEEG techniques and neurophysiological symptom integration for assessment and operant conditioning of the EEG, Orlando, FL July 25-26, 2009 12 Continuing Education Credits. This activity was co-sponsored by the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) and the Biofeedback Society of Florida, Inc. AAPB is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists.

John Anderson, M.A. BCIA#1928, E1335, Stens Corporation, 4-Day Professional EEG/Neurofeedback Certificate Program. Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 13-16, 2008 Including 4 hours orientation to EEG biofeedback, 2 hours research, 4 hours basic neurophysiology and anatomy, 8 hours instrumentation, 2 hours psychopharmacology considerations, 12 hours of treatment planning and 4 hours of professional conduct. The Stens Corporation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education credits for psychologists.

Phillip A. Hughes, Ph.D., M.F.T., BCIA#1816, Stens Corporation. 5 Day Professional Biofeedback Certificate Program, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 8-12, 2008. Training included 4 hour introduction to biofeedback, 4 hours regarding stress, coping and illness, 8 hours of psychophysiological recording, 8 hours of sEMG applications, 8 hours of autonomic nervous system applications, 4 hours of EEG applications, 8 hours of adjunctive interventions and 4 hours of professional conduct. The Stens Corporation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education credits for psychologists.

Attention Deficit Disorder: A disorder with childhood onset, 3 credits by on-line study program, included DSM-IV criteria and assessment indicators for diagnosing four types of this presenting problem. Observable signs and symptoms, the incidence and prevalence of co-morbid disorders, and an overview of various evaluation tools will be described. Learners will become familiar with four executive functioning skills that are impaired with Attention Deficit Disorder and be able to identify two areas of critical problem solving affected resulting in developmental lag. Covered diagnostic criteria, differentiation of four types of ADHD, identification of four impaired executive skills associated with ADHD, identification of the five most common co-morbid disorders on 10/17/20008 through Program Services, PO Box 1599 Franklin, NC 28744-1599 approved by the APA as a sponsor for continuing education for psychologists.

Clinical Psychopharmacology including psychopharmacology, addictions/alcohol and drug abuse, social and cultural foundations, applications to practice, clinical evaluation and assessment, aspects of brain and nerve anatomy that are relevant to understanding the effects of both psychotropic medications, and controlled and illicit substances in clients with Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders (PSUD’s) and dual disordered. This included a discussion of the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolization and elimination of drugs in the body that will illuminate why withdrawal, tolerance and other physiological phenomenon occur with PSUD’s. There is a discussion of the major Neuro- transmitters and what is known or believed about their action in the nervous system, a discussion of the classes’ of psychotropic medications; generic and brand medications in these classifications and significant side effects and applications. The last module will cover the classes of controlled and illicit substances. Illustrations are used to show the action of these substances in the synapse to help participants understand intoxication, dependency, overdose, and tolerance. 6 credits by on-line study program, 10/17/20008 through Program Services, PO Box 1599 Franklin, NC 28744-1599 approved by the APA as a sponsor for continuing education for psychologists.

Anger Management including domestic violence, abuse and trauma, group dynamics, processing and counseling, professional orientation and readiness, client, family and community education, familiarization with a 12-week cognitive behavioral anger management group treatment (CBT) for anger management. The treatment was designed for use with substance abuse and mental health populations with concurrent anger problems. Each of the 12, 90-minute weekly sessions is described in detail with specific instructions for group leaders, tables and figures that illustrate the key conceptual components of the treatment, and homework assignments for the group participants. An accompanying Participant Workbook is available. (See Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: Therapy Manual and Participant Workbook: Reilly, Shopshire, Durazzo, & Campbell, 2002) The study will present four types of CBT interventions, theoretically unified by principles of social learning theory, most often used when treating anger disorders:

• Relaxation interventions, which target emotional and physiological components of anger

• Cognitive interventions, which target cognitive processes such as hostile appraisals and attributions, irrational beliefs, and inflammatory thinking

• Communication skills interventions, which target deficits in assertiveness and conflict resolution skills

6 credits by on-line study program, 10/17/20008 through Program Services, PO Box 1599 Franklin, NC 28744-1599 approved by the APA as a sponsor for continuing education for psychologists.

Behavioral Health Practice Errors, medical errors, Florida CE Requirements, research and evaluation, professional orientation, readiness and service coordination, 2 credits by on-line study program, 10/16/20008 through Program Services, PO Box 1599 Franklin, NC 28744-1599 approved by the APA as a sponsor for continuing education for psychologists.

Conduct Disorder: The most common and severe childhood disorder, 3 credits by on-line study program, 10/16/20008 through Program Services, P.O. Box 1599 Franklin, NC 28744-1599, approved by the APA as a sponsor for continuing education for psychologists.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Treatment of Chronic Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder, Florida Psychological Association, 1 credit, 10/14/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Executive Coaching and Development, Florida Psychological Association, 1 credit, 10/14/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP ADHD Through the Lifespan: They Don’t All Outgrow It, Florida Psychological Association, 1 credit, 10/14/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Training of Psychologists in Domestic Violence and Custody, Florida Psychological Association, 1 credit, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Smoking Cessation, Florida Psychological Association, 1 credit, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP When to Report Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect in Florida (2006 Edition), Florida Psychological Association, 1 credit, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia, Florida Psychological Association, 2 credits, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Ethics & Laws for Psychologists: Integrating the APA Ethics Code with Florida Statutes & Administrative Code Rules (2008 Edition), Florida Psychological Association, 3 credits, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Avoiding Psychological Errors in Mental Health Practice (2008 Edition), Florida Psychological Association, 2 credits, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP HIPPA Compliance, Florida Psychological Association, 3 credits, 10/01/2008.

Robert Woody, Ph.D., SC.D., J.D., ABPP Becoming a Book Author, Florida Psychological Association, 1 credits, 10/01/2008.

Post-Conviction Polygraph in the Community and Court: Raising the Bar on PCSOT Examiners, American College of Forensic Examiners International, 1 credit 8/18/2008.

The Lull Before the Storm: Adult Children Who Kill Their Parents, American College of Forensic Examiners International, 1 credit, 8/18/2008.

Necrotic Spider or Tick Bite? Warning Against Dermal Therapies Using Heat or Other Vasodilator, 1 credit, 8/18/2008.

Fred Friedberg, Ph.D and Leonard Jason, Ph.D. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Theory, Assessment and Treatment, August 31, 2009 Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are controversial and poorly understood illnesses without clearly defined causes or well-established treatments. In this introductory workshop, participants will learn about illness controversies; theories of causation; practical methods of psychological, behavioral, and community assessment; and effective, individualized treatment strategies using cognitive, behavioral, and experiential interventions. Using a mind/body approach, clinicians can offer realistic hope for substantial improvement to these patients.

Learning Objectives: (7 credits)

1. Summarize basic knowledge about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM);

2. Describe the mind/body controversies and theories of causation in CFS and FM;

3. Assess and differentially diagnose CFS, FM, clinical depression, somatization disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder in the clinical setting;

4. Comprehend the relation between coping skills and potential improvements in CFS and FM;

5. Recognize how lifestyle, stress factors, and illness interact in order to identify targets for clinical intervention; and

6. Adapt a seven-step cognitive-behavioral improvement approach to the treatment of CFS

The Proper Focus of Evidence-Based Practice. Hollan, Ph.D; Bruce E Wampold, Ph.D; Michael J Lambert, Ph.D, Arthur C. Bohart, Ph.D; Larry E Beutler, PH.D; John C. Norcross, Ph.D., Leon Vandecreetk, Ph.D., Chair, Abe Wolf, Ph.D, Editor August 30, 2008 What is the proper focus of evidence-based practice? Is it the treatment method, the psychotherapy relationship, the client as self-active healer, or principles based on the preponderance of evidence from the process-outcome research? In this program, five preeminent psychotherapy researchers advocate for these positions. A discussion by an expert in the area of psychotherapy integration emphasizes the need for methodological pluralism in understanding these different perspectives and a realistic stance when thinking about theory in the light of third-party reimbursement. This symposium was organized by the Division of Psychotherapy for the 2005 annual convention of the American Psychological Association in Washington D.C. It is based on the 2006 book Evidence-based practices in mental health: Debate and dialogue on the fundamental questions edited by John C. Norcross, Larry E. Beutler, and APA past-president Ron F. Levant 4 credits

Stephen Behnke, JD, Ph.D. APA’s Ethics Code: An Introduction and Overview, August 21, 2008. The Bylaws of the American Psychological Association charge the APA Ethics Committee with formulating “rules or principles of ethics for adoption by the Association.” The APA adopted its first Ethics Code in 1953, and in 1996 the Ethics Committee began the process of drafting the Code’s 10th revision. This course provides an overview of the new APA Ethics Code, which the APA Council of Representatives adopted in August 2002 and which became effective in June 2003. While the course focuses on highlights of the 10th Ethics Code revision, the careful listener will come away with a solid grasp of the new Code’s letter and spirit. 4 credits

Thomas E Brown, Ph.D., Yale University School of Medicine, New Hampshire, Advanced Assessment and Treatment of attention Deficit Disorder. This is an ADVANCED workshop for clinicians who have special interest and experience in assessment and treatment of ADD. New models emphasizing executive-function and working memory impairments in ADD will be presented. Advanced clinical problems discussed will include unmanageable preschoolers; ADD with bipolar disorder, documentation of ADD/LD in high school/college, OCD and social impairment in ADD with Asperger's, options for treatment of ADD in individuals with substance-abuse history, and other complex cases of ADD with comorbid disorders. This workshop is designed to help: (7 credits)

1. Comprehend clinical implications of recent findings regarding ADD and its treatment;

2. Assess cases of ADD complicated by various combinations of comorbid disorders, e.g., bipolar disorder, Asperger's, anxiety disorders, learning disorders, and OCD;

3. Recognize clinical adaptations needed for treatment of ADD in special populations, e.g., preschoolers, substance abusers, and children of divorced parents;

4. Utilize recently developed assessment instruments for comprehensive assessment of ADD and related problems;

5. Conduct and report evaluations of patients with ADD in ways that will help them get needed accommodations and treatments;

6. Assess related advantages and disadvantages of new medication options for ADD treatment;

7. Tailor multimodal treatment plans for children, adolescents, and adults who suffer from complicated cases of ADD.

Clinical Health Psychology Institute-Expanding Psychology Practice to Primary Health Care- Evidence, Skills and Issue by Alexander Blount, Ed.D, William Gunn, Ph.D., Christopher Hunter, Ph.D. ABPP, Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D., ABPP, Barbara B Walker, Ph.D. Organized by Rodger S Kessler, Ph.D., ABPP, 8/24/2008. On August 9, 2006, a one day program entitled Expanding Psychology Practice to Primary Health Care; Evidence Skills and Issues was held prior to the APA’s Convention in New Orleans. There is much written and discussed concerning psychology integrating into medicine, but practical knowledge has been difficult to obtain. The focus this course, modeled on the program, is identification of key knowledge in the Integration of Psychology and Medicine. It includes specific workshops designed to teach skills necessary to implement evidenced-based assessment and interventions to medical patients. 7 credits

Antidepressant Treatment Update: Integration of Psychopharmacology and CBT by James M. Meredith Ph.D. and John F. Drozd, Ph.D. This intermediate workshop presented practical information for practicing psychologist about the effects of common antidepressants, how to best explain these medications and their effects to patients, and how to employ cognitive-behavioral principles and practices to enhance pharmacotherapy. The antidepressant teaching is based on understanding the division of antidepressant into seven classes according to their neurotransmitter effects. Once the seven classes are recognized, it is possible to have a logical approach to selection of a particular antidepressant based on the side effect profile of the class to which it belongs. In addition, practitioners learned to identify medical issues, medication side effects, and drug effects that can produce depressive symptoms and practical outcome measures to rack and modify treatment. 4 credits

Proceedings from the 2006 Convention: Evidence-Based Group Treatments for Survivors of Catastrophic Trauma by Shirley Glynn, Ph.D., Barbara Niles, Ph.D., William Unger, Ph.D., and Melissa Wattenberg, Ph.D. This intermediate workshop on group therapy for survivors of psychological trauma, two manual treatments were presented: trauma focus group therapy (TFGT), a behavioral model incorporating skills-building and trauma exposure; and present-centered group therapy (PCGT), a supportive approach informed by schema therapy. Demonstration, didactics, and discussion center on group interventions for specific PTSD symptoms clusters, as well as trauma-based attitudes, beliefs, and feelings. Application to recent trauma (e.g., war, terrorism, natural disaster) emphasized adjustment issues, reintegration into community, and depathologizing of distress. Participants learned to detail the rational for and the core components of trauma focus group treatment for PTSD, detail the rational for the core components of present centered group treatment for PTSD, articulate key considerations for the appropriate and staging of PTST treatment, and specify at least three strategies for addressing common group treatment for PTSD implementation impediments. September 2008 4 credits

Taking Care of the hated and hateful patient. This symposium was presented at the 2005APA Convention in Washington DC. It brought together four experienced psychotherapists to discuss the theoretical aspects of counter transference, anger and hatred and its management in practice. September, 2008 4 credits

Mirna I. Vrbancic, Ph.D and Ashfaq Shuaib, M.D. from the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB The Effects of Cerebrovascular Disease on Cognition, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002. This workshop was intended to provide 1-participants with pertinent information on the pathophysiological bases of clinical presentation of stroke and its risk factors, 2-currently available technologies to evaluate the differential diagnosis of stroke (i.e. transient ischemic attack, lacunarstroke, completed stroke, emobilic and subarachnoid hemorrhage, 3-underlying etiologies of stoke, 4-the neuropsychological and behavior data characterizing the various presentation of stoke, 5-recent advances in the management and prevention of stroke (i.e., antiplatelets, TPA and neuroprotection), 6-clincial outcome neuropsychological Research findings following some of the most frequently employed treatments for management of vascular disease and prevision of stroke (i.e. Carotid endarterectomy, coronary bypass, stents and hypothermia). They workshop ended with a summary discussion on preventive management of stroke, including the most efficacious techniques now being employed to improve recovery from stroke, and the long term management of the neuropsychological behavioral sequaelae of stroke.

George P. Prigatano, Ph.D., Newil H. Pliskin, Ph.D., Lorie A Humphrey, Ph.D., & Christian A. Meyers, Ph.D. Clinical Neuropsychology and Cost Outcome, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002. Neuropsychologists are being increasingly called upon to demonstrate the value of their services. This workshop introduced clinical neuropsychologists to the concepts and challenges involved in conducting cost outcome research. It provided examples of how such research can be conducted with patients with malignant brain tumors, children with learning disabilities and patients suffering from cerebrovascular accidents. It will review the clinical utility of various neuropsychological services and introduced the concept of “objective” and “subjective’ markers of value when studying cost effectiveness in neuropsychology. It will also provide examples of how clinical neuropsychological services of different patient populations may reduce “costs” and increase “benefits”. The workshop was based on the recently published book: Clinical Neuropsychology and Cost Outcome Research: A Beginning, which is the first book of the National Academy of Neuropsychology book series entitled, Neuropsychology: Scientific Basis and Clinical Applications.

Elsa G. Shapiro, PhD. Childhood Dementia, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002 New treatments for certain childhood diseases causing neurodegeneration have focused attention on childhood dementia. The time course of dementia in childhood is fundamentally different than adults because of developmental change. Lack of knowledge regarding the natural history of the cognitive decline in untreated children with neurodegenerative diseases makes evaluating the effects of children with neurodegenerative diseases makes evaluating the effects of intervention on developmental trajectories challenging. Topics included defining childhood dementia, white mater disease in children and neuropsychological correlates; effects of age, localization and stage of disease on neuropsychological function: MRI, and MRS findings, early detection; measuring effects of treatment; and description of specific neurodegenerative syndromes in children. In addition, new biological treatments will be discussed as well as educational, psychological and rehabilitative interventions. The focus was on what childhood neurodegenerative diseases can teach about normal and abnormal development.

Ronald M. Ruff, Ph.D. Ruff-Light Trail Learning Test, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002 Most neuropsychological test batteries include a measure for verbal learning. Why is it not equally important to evaluate visuospatial memory? The Ruff-Light Trail Learning Test (RULIT) was developed to capture visuospatial learning and memory without the confines of relying on drawing skills, keen eyesight or good motor control. The patient is asked to learn a 15-step pathway. Normative data are available for adults between the ages of 16 and 70 years, stratified according to education. Two matched test versions were reviewed. Clinical data has demonstrated the unique application of the different test components for learning, immediate memory and delayed memory. The RULIT’s factorial validity has been compared to attention, memory and executive functioning in both the verbal and visuospatial modes. The RULIT is sensitive to right hemisphere functioning and thus is a clinically relevant test for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

David B. Arciniegas, M.D. Neuropsychiatry of Temporolimbic Disorders. National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002 The cardinal features of temporolimbic dysfunction are disturbances in emotion, behavior, cognition and physical functions (e.g. seizures). The task of understanding temporolimbic functioning and anatomy is challenging, as these functions and their neurobiological basis are extraordinary complex. This workshop provided a review of temporal limbic functions and disorders. Recent advances in the basic and clinical neurosciences regarding the neurobiological foundations of emotion and temporolimbically-mediated cognition and behavior was discussed. Based on these findings a conceptual framework within which temporolimbic disorders and their treatments may be usefully understood were offered. Illustrative case examples were presented, and audience members were invited to contribute their own cases to the discussion.

James A. Holdnack, Ph.D, The Psychological Corporation, Bear, DE D-KEFS Sorting, Tower and Fluency Tests National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002 This workshop provides detailed description of scoring procedures for the DKEFS Sorting, Tower and Fluency Tests. Coring and interpretation of primary, contrast, and process measures were discussed for each test.

Gordon, J. Chelune, Ph.D. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH. Multiple Sclerosis and Neuropsychology. National Academy of Neuropsychology, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002 Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of chronic neurological disability among young adults typically beginning between the ages of 20 and 40 and affecting woman more often than men. Pathologically, MS is characterized by areas of delineations and perivascular inflammation in the white mater of the CNS. This session reviewed the demographic characteristics of MS, current diagnostic criteria, viral and autoimmune concepts of MS pathophysiology, the role of neuroimaging, and advances in disease-modifying treatments. Because MS predominantly affects young adults during their most productive years, special attention was given to the role that neuropsychological assessment plays in the management of the psychosocial and economic needs of the MS patient. Strategies for assessing the cognitive functions of patients with MS and the use of base rate information were discussed within the context of clinical case material.

Tulsky, Ph.D., Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation, West Orange, NJ. Integrating the WAIS-III and WMS-II. National Academy of Neuropsychology, Lowes Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL, 3 credits, October, 2002 This workshop wove together historical events in cognitive testing with new advances and models for using the WAIS-III and WMS-III in practice. Attendees learned about how these commonly used instruments were derived and how little have changed over time. The co-norming methodology that was used with the WASI-III and WMS-III afforded a wealth of data and has allowed new modifications in the way these scales can be used in practice. A new six factor model of cognitive functioning has been developed and new norms have been created. New research on discrepancy analyses, demographic adjusted scores, serial testing, score proration and subtest substitution, and testing the bilingual examinee were reviewed as well as other new research that has appeared since the scales were published. A theme of the workshop was that though the field has seen little change in testing practices over the last 100 years, these new procedures can improve clinical practice. The workshop ended with a discussion of the new advances that might be on the horizon for cognitive assessment.

Biochemistry, Chemical Dependency/Substance Abuse and Chronobiology, offered by International College of Prescribing Psychologists and Prescribing Psychologists' Register, 18 CE Hours/Credits, September 12, 1999.

Psychotherapy, Ethics, Records and Computers, offered by cosponsor, Biscayne Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. 18 CE Hours/Credits, April 1999.

Advanced Psychopharmacology, Advanced Neuropsychology and Ethical Computer Utilization in Psychopharmacological/Psychotherapy Treatment, offered by International College of Prescribing Psychologists and Prescribing Psychologists Register 18 CE Hours/Credits, March 22, 1999.

Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Child& Adolescent Psychopharmacology and Ethnicity Divergences, offered by International College of Prescribing Psychologists and Prescribing Psychologists Register, 18 CE Hours/Credits, November 8, 1998.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Level 11, offered by EMDR Institute Inc., 17 CE Hours/Credits, November 21 - 23, 1997.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Level 1, offered by EMDR Institute Inc., 17 CE Hours/Credits, September 19 - 21, 1997.

Neuroanatomy, offered by International College of Prescribing Psychologists and Prescribing Psychologists Register, completed series Eight, 18 CE Hours/Credits, September 12, 1997.

Advanced Psychopharmacology Update, offered by International College of Prescribing Psychologists and Prescribing Psychologists Register, 15 CE Hours/Credits, June 21, 1997.

Psychopharmacology offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register; completed series Six, January 1997. This series included the overview study an differential diagnosis of psychotic disorders an efficacy of psychotropic treatments, psychotic symptoms an their biological basis, onset and duration of symptoms, Schizophrenia and dementing illnesses such as Alzheimer's and multi-infarct disease, toxic and substance abuse disorders, Paranoid and psychotic affective disorders, antipsychotic medications and their mechanisms of action, anticholinergic, and extra-pyramidal effects, tardive dyskinesia, agranulocytosis and other side effects, drug interactions, bi-polar illness with psychosis and/or rapid cycling, impulse control and aggression, eating disorders, dual diagnoses, geriatric, ethnic and child psychopharmacology, attention deficit hyperactivity in children and .adults, child medication treatment of disorders, childhood disorders, developmental, severe conduct disorders, enuresis and encopresis, treatment considerations including psychotropics, outside consultation regarding rule-out of medical conditions and DX-RX processing, pathophysiology, biogenic hypothesis, sleep disorders, treatment decision making, patient variables (medical status, children, geriatric sex ethnicity fact4rs affecting metabolism,) adverse effects, psychological-variables, pharmaco-psycho-therapies, anti-psychotic and other disorder treatment by child psychopharmacology methods, treatment strategies, first line rug treatments, side effects, initial, adequate trial, monitoring response, and dosage adjustments, treatment failures second line and augmentation strategies, side effect management and length of treatment, drug interactions, medical issues, case scenarios, among other subjects.

Psychopharmacology offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register; completed series Five, 18 CE Hours/Credits, July 1, 1996. This series included the overview study and differential diagnosis of anxiety and efficacy of psychotropic treatments including anxiety symptoms vs. panic attacks, onset and duration of symptoms, stressors in evoking symptoms and specific features, diagnostic groups acute or chronic, specific phobias and situational stress, P.T.8.0. vs. outside insulation regarding rule out of medical conditions and Dx-Rx processing, pathophysiology, substance induced anxiety disorder, panic and OCD disorders masked anxiety and phobias, OCD. with psychosis and impulse control disorder, biogenic hypotheses, sleep disorders and use of hypnotics, anti-anxiety medication classes and mechanisms of action, treatment decision making patient variables (medical status, children geriatric, sex, ethnicity factors affecting metabolism), adverse effects, psychological variables, pharmaco-psycho-therapies, anti-anxiety treatment strategies, first line drug treatments, side effects, adequate trial, monitoring response, and dosage adjustments, treatment failures, second line and augmentation strategies, side effect management and length of treatment, drug interactions, medical issues, case scenarios, among other subjects.

Advanced Biolex and Brain mapping, offered by Lexicor, John Gilbert, Category 1, 16 CE Hours/Credits, May 4, 1996.

Psychopharmacology offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register; completed series Four, 18 CE Hours/Credits, March 8, 1996. This series included the overview study and differential diagnosis of mood disorders and psychotropic treatments including dysphoria, unipolar major and "atypical" depressions, seasonal affective disorder, bipolar illness I, II, mixed states and rapid cycling bipolar disorder, depression or mania due to medical conditions, chronic depressions, psychotic depression, masked depression, theories of biologic etiology & pathophysiology, biogenic hypotheses, antidepressant, medication classes and mechanisms of action, treatment decision making, patient variables (medical status, children, geriatric, sex, ethnicity factors affecting metabolism,) adverse effects, psychological variables, pharmaco- psycho-therapies, antidepressant, treatment strategies, first line drug treatments, side effects, initial, adequate trial, monitoring response, and dosage adjustments, treatment failures, second line and augmentation strategies, side effects management and length of treatment, drug interactions, medical issues, case scenarios, among other subjects.

Overview & Differential Diagnosis of Mood Disorders, offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register, co-sponsored by Metropolitan Consultation Assoc., 18 CE Hours/Credits, March 3, 1996.

Applied Neurophysiology & Neurofeedback - The 1996 Key West Brain-Mind, offered by co-sponsor FUTUREHEALTH and Biofeedback Training Assoc. Completed 40 C.E. Hours Credits, February 1996.

Application of EEG-Driven Stimulation, offered by The Biofeedback Society of New York, completed 6 CE Hours/Credits. (Clinical Intervention: 3.0 Instrumentation) January 19, 1996

Psychopharmacology offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register; completed series Three, 18 CE Hours/Credits, January 14, 1996. This series included the overview of the structure and function of the major human organ systems with special emphasis on drug pharmacokinetics and pharmaco-dynamics, how organ systems may be adversely affected by medical drug treatment, differential diagnoses of medical and/or metabolic conditions that can present as psychiatric disorders, pathophysiology, contraindications and common drug interactions, comprehensive biopsychosocial history taking with special emphasis medical history, motor systems, autonomic nervous systems, medical problems affecting the nervous systems that produce psychiatric-like symptoms, receptors and correlation's with psychotropic medications, among other conditions and subjects.

Psychopharmacology offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register; completed series Two, 18 C Hours/Credits, October 15, 1996. This series included the overview study of the nervous system on a cellular level, intercellular communication, inter-cellular neurochemical activity including gene expression clinical aspects of neurotransmitters, functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, including brain stem and mid-brain structures, thalamus and hypothalamus, endocrine and autonomic systems, cortex, limbic system and basal ganglia structures, basic pharmacology including half life, loading dose, maintenance dose and dose-response variable, absorption, biotransformation, affinity, agonists, antagonist, drug interactions and drug clearance, among other conditions. I

Psychopharmacology, offered by the Prescribing Psychologists Register, co-sponsored by Metropolis Consultation Assoc., Inc.; completed series One, 16 CE Hours/Credits, November 10,1994. This series included the study of psychoactive medicines, past and present, biochemical psychoactive brain receptor responses, emotional affect improvement enhanced by the administration of these drugs and the major and minor psychoactive medications used in treating depression, bipolar conditions, anxiety and psychotic illnesses among other conditions.

Category 1 CEU's with Dr. Thatcher, offered by Thatcher Neurotherapy, completed 12 CE Hours/Credits, July 10, 1994.

Psychotherapy Finances Course, offered by The Ridgewood Financial Institute, sponsored by Psycho Educational Resources, completed 2 CE Hours/Credits, November 13, 1993.

Quantitative Electroencephalograph Neurofeedback, offered by Lexicor, completed 24 CE Hours/Credits, February 27, 1993.

EEG Biofeedback and Alcoholism with Dr. Ochs, offered by The Biofeedback Institute of New York, completed 16 CE Hours/Credits, June 10, 1992.

The Diagnosis & Treatment of ADHD and ADD with EEG Biofeedback & Brain Mapping, offered by The Biofeedback Training Associates, presented by Dr. Joel Lubar, NY, NY completed 8 CE Hours/Credits, January 10, 1992.

Biofeedback as a Component of Effective Therapy, offered by The Biofeedback Society of New York, Paper Session, completed 75 CE Hours/Credits, November 9, 1991.

Workshop, International Perspectives on EEG Research, Biofeedback Society of New York, presented by Frank Echenhofer, Ph.D. 1.0 CE Credits, November 9, 1991.

Workshop, Holistic Treatment Program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Biofeedback Society of New York, presenter William Block, Ph.D. 1.5 CE Credits, November 8, 1991.

Workshop, New Developments in Brain Wave Training, Biofeedback Society of New York, presenters Robert C. Sealy, PsyD., Beverly E. Bernstein, M.S. and Dolores T. Magid, M.Ed. 1.5 CE Credits, November 9, 1991.

Workshop, Advanced Psychophysiology and Stress, part 1, Biofeedback Society of New York, presented by Serafina Corsella, M.D. 3.0 CE Credits, November 8, 1991.

Workshop, Advanced Psychophysiology and Stress, part 2, Biofeedback Society of New York, presents Serafina Corsella, M.D. 3.0 CE Credits, November 9, 1991.

Workshop, Enhancing Clinical Skills Special Techniques and Applications, Biofeedback Society of New York, presenter Robert Fried, Ph.D. Psychology and Louis S. Csoka, Ph.D. Performance Enhancement Westchester Marriott Hotel- NY, 5.0 CE Credits, May 5, 1991.

Workshop, Biofeedback Autonomic Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Cognitive Adjunctive Therapy and Professional Conduct, Biofeedback Institute of America, 16 CE Hours/Credits, April 20 and 21, 1991.

Biofeedback Certification Course, Biofeedback Training Associates, 60 hours of Didactic biofeedback I Education ( Instrumentation 15 hours, Clinical Intervention 35 hours, Professional Conduct 3 hours, Health and Education 7 hours). March 1991.

Workshop, Functional Neuroanatomy, The Hamot Institute of Behavioral Health, presenter Robert F. Sawicki, Ph.D. Erie Pa. 7 CE Credits.

Workshop, Cognitive Rehabilitation and Community Integration, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, presenters Paul E. Mazmanian, Ph.D. and Thomas Ollendick, Ph,D. 8 CE Credits

Workshop, TBI Students Planning and Survival Within the Educational Setting, University of Akron, presenter Jean L. Blosser, Ph.D. - Retraining Memory, State University of Maryland, presenter Rick Pareate, Professor of Psychology - Remediation of Executive Functions, Richmond Virginia, presenter Catherine Mateer, 2.4 CE Credits September 1990.

Workshop, Hypnosis in Psychotherapy and Behavioral Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, presenters Daniel Williams, M.D. and Herbert Spiegel, M.D. 14 CE Credits, October 6 - 7, 1990.

Workshop, Neurological Basis of Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity, National Academy of Neuropsychology, presenter George W. Hynd, Ph.D., Reno, Nevada 3 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Relationship of Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders, National Academy of Neuropsychology, presenter Arnold D. Purish, Ph.D., Irvine, Calif. 3 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Cognitive Rehabilitation of Memory National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenters Murray Mutchnick & Leslie A. Robinson, Ph.D. 3 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Application of Computerized Performance Assessment Batteries in Neuropsychology National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenters Gary Kay, Ph.D. and Jack Spector, Ph.D. Georgetown University School of Medicine. 3 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Neurometric Brain Mapping; Fundamentals and Applications, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter David S. Cantor, Ph.D. 3 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Cognitive Rehabilitation treating Acquired Disorders of Memory and Attention, Good Samaritan Hospital, WA, presenter Catherine Mateer, Ph.D. 3 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Preparation for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter Frances J, Fishbourne, Ph,D, and Robert Elliott, Ph,D. 6 CE Credits November 1990.

Workshop, Advanced Biofeedback Applications in Neuropsychology II, Institute of Biofeedback of New York, presenter Philip Brotman 16 CE Credits March 1990.

Workshop, Advanced Biofeedback Applications in Neuropsychology, Institute of Biofeedback of New York, presenter Philip Brotman 16 CE Credits November 1989.

Workshop, Memory Disorders Associated with Dementia, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter Nelson Butters, Ph.D., L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Beyond DX: Planning Intervention for Children, National Academy of Neuro-psychologists, presenter Cathy Telzrow, Ph.D., Washington, D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Neuropsychology of Medical Disorders, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenters Sandra Koffler, Ph.D., Elizabeth Roverts, Psy.D., Ada Korn, Psy.D., Wash. D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Neuro-imaging & Electrophysiological Tech., National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenters Robert Leark, Ph.D., David Loiselle, Ph.D., and David Cantor, Ph.D., Wash. D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Introduction to Forensic Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenters William G. Miller, Ph.D. and E. Suzan Miller, Wash. D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Brain Imaging and Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter Erin Bigler, Ph.D. Wash., D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Neuropsychologist Goes to Court, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter Theodore H. Blau, Ph.D. Wash., D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Introduction to the Evaluation of Malingering & Deception in Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter William Miller, Wash., D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Workshop, Advanced Forensic Neuropsychology, National Academy of Neuropsychologists, presenter William Miller, Ph.D. Wash., D.C. 3 CE Credits Nov. 1989.

Behavioral Neuropharmacology, offered by Rutgers University three (3) Graduate Credits, Spring 1989.

Advanced Biofeedback Training, Biofeedback & Learning Disabilities, offered by Biofeedback Training Associates of New York, completed 12 CE Hours/Credits June 1989.

Workshop, Advances in the Neuropsychology of Epilepsy, presented by Carl B. Dodrill, Ph.D. 1 CE Credit Nov. 1988

Workshop, Cerebral Systems for Cognitive Memory and Habit Formation, presented by Mortimer Mishkin, Ph.D. 1 CE Credit Nov. 1988.

Workshop, Application of Brain Imaging Techniques to Clinical Neuropsychology, presented by Erin Bigler, Ph.D. 1 CE Credit Nov. 1988.

Workshop, Establishing an Independent Practice in Neuropsychology, presented by Theodore H. Blau, Ph.D. 1 CE Credit Nov. 1988.

Clinical Neuropsychology, offered by New England Educational Institute, presented by Arthur Benton, completed 15 CE Hours/Credits July 1988.

Neuropsychology, offered by Albert Einstein College of Medicine, presented by Edith Kaplan, completed 15 CE Hours/Credits July 1988.

Biofeedback Training, offered by Biofeedback Training Associates, completed 14 CE Hours, Credits April 1O, 1988.

Workshop, Child Neuropsychology: Assessment & Intervention presented by Byron Rouke, Ph.D. 21 CE Hours/Credits Spring 1987.

Intensive Training in Clinical Neuropsychology, offered by Ralph Reitan and Associates, New York, completed 21 CE Hours/Credits July 1986.

Child Neuropsychology and Learning Disabilities, offered by Ralph Reitan and Associates, New York, completed 21 CE Hours/Credits July 1986.

Brain and Emotion: The Neuropsychology of Affect, offered by the New York Neuropsychology Group, New York March 1986.

Advanced Interpretation of the Luria Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery, offered by Neuropsychological Associates of California, presented by Arnold D. Purisch, Ph.D. and Greta N. Wilkening, Psy.D.; completed 12 CE Hours/Credits November 1985.

Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment of Adults and Adolescents Using the Luria- Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery, offered by Neuropsychological Associates of California,presented by Arnold Purisch, Ph.D. completed 12 CE Hours/Credits November 1985.

Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment of Children Using the Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery – Children’s Revision, offered by Neuropsychological Associates of California, presented by Greta N. Wilkening, Psy.D.; completed 12 CE hours/Credits, November 1985

Neuropsychology of the Practicing Clinician, offered by R.H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, New York, presented by Allan Yozawitz, Ph.D. (Director of Clinical Neuro- psychology Laboratory, completed 6 CE Hours/Credits October 1985.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

New York State Licensed Psychologist-Retired, License No. 009129

Florida Licensed Psychologist, License No. PY6618

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America, Certificate No. 3439

National Board of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists, Certificate No. BC 11954 11/00

National Board of Addiction Examiners Certificate No. BCI19555 11/00

Certified School Psychologist, New York Registration No. 067468855

Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties with a Specialty in Forensic Psychology, Identification Number 2094

Diplomate, American Psychological Association Alcohol & Substance Disorders Certification

No. ADO02161 7/99

New York State Psychological Association Addictions Division

Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners Certificate No. 18321

Diplomate, American Board of Psychological Specialties Psychological Assessment, Evaluation & Testing Certification No. 2094

Diplomate, American Board of Vocational Neuropsychologists Diploma No. 042

Diplomate, American Board of Disability Consultants Certificate No. 321 8/98

Diplomate, National Registry of Neurofeedback Providers

Certification No. 60762

Certified Peak Performance Specialist, 1991

Diplomate, American Academy of rain Management Certificate No. 45

Clinical Associate, American Board of Medical Psychotherapist! Certification No. 798 -11988

Certified School Psychologist, State of New Jersey 05/86

Certified Neurotherapist, Academy of Certified Neurotherapists Certificate No. 210 3/98

Diplomate, International College of Prescribing Psychologists

Who's Who of Professional & Business Women; 1989

Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals; 1989

The Worlds Who's Who of Women, Commemorative Tenth Edition, 1989

World Leadership Certificate, International Leaders in Achievement, May 1988

Community Leaders of America, 12th Edition for Outstanding Social Service, 1988

Special Anniversary Edition Community Leaders in America, 1988 Edition

Research Board Advisor, The American Biographical Institute, 1988

Who’s Who in the East, 1987/1988 21st Edition, 1988/1989 22nd Edition

Who’s Who Among American Women, 1981/82, 1983/84, 1985/86, 1987/88

Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges, 5/1977

Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology, 11/1977

Citizenship Scholarship from Pompton Rotary, 6/1971

National Honor Society of Secondary Schools, 6/70

Publications

Norris, S. L.; Lee, C.T.; Cea, J.; and Bursheteyn, D. (1999) Performance Enhancement Training, Effects on Attention: A Case Study; Journal of Neurotherapy: 1, 3, 1, 21 - 25.

Norris, S.L. and Currieri, M., "Performance Enhancement Training through Neurofeedback", in Introduction to Quantitative EEG and Neurofeedback, Editors - Evans, J. and Abarbanet, A; New York: Academic Press, 1999.

Neurofeedback: One Instrument In The Orchestra, Journal of Neurotherapy, Fall 1995 Edition.

EEG Neurofeedback Therapy: Empowering The ADD/ADHD Child, Newsletter of the Annual Meeting of NYS Biofeedback Society, May 1994 Edition.

Female and Male Returnees: Glimpses of Two Distinct Populations, Psychology of Women Quarterly; 1980 Edition.

Computer Cognitive Rehabilitation with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults, a grant proposal submitted to IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities. Nov. 1987.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Current and Previous Memberships:

• Board of Directors, Horton Community Hospital, Traumatic Brain Injury Unit Board of Directors, Mid-Hudson Head Trauma Consortia

• Board of Directors, Journal of Neurotherapy current

• American Psychological Association, Division of Clinical Neuropsychology

• New York State Psychology Association – Addiction Division

• American Board of Forensic Examiners

• National Academy of Neurofeedback Providers

• Prescribing Psychologists’ Register

• National Register of Health Care Providers

• New York Neuropsychology Group

• National Association of School Psychologists

• New York State Biofeedback Society

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America

• National Board of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists

• National Board of Addiction Examiners

PRESENTATIONS

Seminar, “Advocating for Your Child’s Special Needs Under IDEA”, Florida Hospital, Sebring, Florida, November, 2003

Seminar, “Classroom Interventions for Students with ADHD”, Florida Hospital, Sebring, Florida, 3 hours June, 2003

Seminar, “Seeking Help for your Preschooler under Child-Find and IDEA”, RCMA, Sebring, Florida, 3 hours, March 2002

Presentation, “EEG, Neurofeedback and Fibromyalgia", Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen, NY, 1 hour, May 1998.

Presentation, "Alternatives to Pain Management ", Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen, NY, 1 hour, April 1998

Presentation, '”Coping with Children with ADHD", Horton Hospital, Middletown, NY, 2 hours, March 1998.

Presentation, "Education and Therapy for ADHD lntervention", Port Jervis School District, Port Jervis, NY, 2 hrs, November 1997

Presentation, "Lyme Disease and Neurofeedback" 1997, Arden Hill Hospital, Goshen, NY, 1 hour, November 1997

Presentation, "Stress and Impact on Health", St. Anthony Community Hospital, Warwick, NY 2 hours October 1996

Presentation, "Empowering Victims", Orange County Safe House, Newburgh, NY 2 hours, April 1995

Presentation: “QEEG & Neurofeedback: Non-Pharmacological Diagnosis & Rehabilitation for Traumatic Brain Injury”, Aneurysm Survivors Group, 2 hours, October, 1994

Presentation, "Cognitive Behavioral and Techniques for Children”, Center for Applied Psychology, NY, NY 3 hrs, September 1994

Presentation, "Neuropsychology; Cognitive Remediation, Quantitative Electroencephalograph testing and Neurofeedback", NYS Head Injury Association, 3 hrs. September, 1994

Presentation, “QEEG and Neurofeedback: Four Case Studies”, NYS Biofeedback Society Annual Meeting, 2 hours, May 1994

Presentation, "Short-Term/Alternative Approaches to Assessment/Treatment of ADHD”, Academy of Psychotherapy Associates, Middletown, NY 2 hours, November, 1993

Presentation, "Short-Term/Alternative Approaches To Assessment/Treatment of ADHD”, Applefest booth, Warwick, NY 8 hrs. October 1993

Presentation, "Short-Term/Alternative Approaches To Assessment and Treatment of ADHD", St. P; Church, Monroe, NY 2 hrs. July 1993.

Presentation, "Diagnostic Applications of Computerized Electroencephalography", Department Rehabilitative Medicine, N.Y.U. Medical Center, Westchester, NY 2 hrs. September 1991

Presentation, "The Dynamics of Traumatic Brain Injury and Implications for Litigation of Special Needs", Finkelstein, Kaplan, Levine, Gittelsohn and Tetenbaum Counselors at Law, 2 hrs, January 1991.

Presentation, "Neuropsychological Evaluation and Computerized Topography as Evidenced in of Traumatic Brain Injury Cases", Finkelstein, Kaplan, Levine, Gittelsohn and Tetenbaum, Coum Law, 1 hr, December 1990

Presentation, " Re-integrating the Traumatically Brain Injured Child in the School System", West Pt School District, 2 hrs. December 1990.

Workshop, "Early Diagnosis of Learning Disability, Neuropsychological Signs and Symptoms", presented to the Second Annual Learning Disabilities Conference sponsored by the Sullivan COl BOCES Special Education Training and Resource Center, Liberty, NY April 1990.

Presentation, "Traumatic Brain Injury and Community Integration", New York Medical College, Department of Neurosurgery, Valhalla, NY March 1990.

Presentation, "Head Trauma in the Hudson Valley Region: Refining an Interdisciplinary Approach to Head Injury Care", 1 hr. May 1989.

Presentation, "How Neuropsychological Assessments Can Assist the Vocational Counselor", Vocational Rehabilitation, Poughkeepsie, NY 2 hrs. March 1988.

Presentation, "Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Services", Horton Memorial Hospital, Middletown, NY 2 hrs, February 1988.

Presentation, "Teaching Children with Neurologically Based Learning Disabilities and Traumatic Injuries", Nyack School District, November 1987.

Presentation, "Who Should Be Referred For Neuropsychological Evaluations", Orange County Committee of Special Education Forum, May 1986.

Workshop, Series, "Identification and Education of Neurologically Impaired Students", Warwick District, January - June 1986.