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Neuroscience Congress 2019 Journal of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Research | Volume 4
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April 11-12, 2019 | Barcelona, Spain
NEUROSCIENCE AND
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
2nd International Conference on
OF EXCELLENCE
IN INTERNATIONAL
MEETINGS
YEARS
SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
FROM A PEDIATRIC SCHOOL
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Goal: Children and youth are being diagnosed on a daily-basis with Au-
tism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This presentation will explore autism
spectrum disorders from a Pediatric School Neuropsychological ap-
proach.
A comprehensive assessment is a necessary step in the overall planning
for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, children
and youth with ASD are likely to present with unique challenges and
issues during the formal neuropsychological assessment, which may
impact the successful completion of the evaluation process and the
usefulness of the assessment data. Since instructional programming is
considered on information regarding a child and youth’s current levels of
performance and identification of educational needs, accurate and useful
assessment data is of utmost importance to the individual’s educational
adjustment and personal success.
The goal of this presentation is to provide an understanding of ASD from
a pediatric school neuropsychological and brain-based perspective in-
volving the assessment process.
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel, J Neurol Neurorehabil Res 2019, Volume 4
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel is a full professor of psy-
chology at Curry College in Massachusetts, USA.
She is president of private clinic specializing in In-
ternational School Neuropsychology and Clinical
Forensic Counselling. She holds diplomat and fel-
low certifications in the field of neuropsychology,
forensics, autism, psychotherapy, addictions,
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), disability anal-
ysis, andhomeland security. Shewas recognized in
the American Psychological Association-Monitor
on Psychology Journal under the personality and
achievement section. This year she was awarded
the Distinguished Leadership Circle of Directors
from the American Board of Disability Analysts
and the title of Honorary Founding Faculty Mem-
ber for the American College of Disability Analysts.
She serves on the Learning Disabilities Worldwide
Congress-Board of Directors. She was awarded the
Curry College excellence in teaching ‘Research-
er of the Year’ and ‘Person of the Year’ from Curry
College acknowledging excellence in teaching,
mentorship, leadership and community service.
Recently, she was awarded the Jerrold Simon
Award for distinguished lifetime career achieve-
ment from both the American Board of Disability
Analysts and the American Board of Medical Psy-
chotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians of which
she is the third recipient to ever receive the award
from both organizations.
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel
Curry College, USA
BIOGRAPHY