SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS FROM A PEDIATRIC SCHOOL NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
2nd International Conference on NEUROSCIENCE AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
April 11-12, 2019 | Barcelona, Spain
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel
Curry College, USA
Keynote : J Neurol Neurorehabil Res
Abstract:
Goal: Children and youth are being diagnosed on a daily-basis with Autism
Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This presentation will explore autism
spectrum disorders from a Pediatric School Neuropsychological approach.
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 involving
the assessment process.
Biography:
Ann Marie Leonard-Zabel is a full professor of psychology at Curry College in Massachusetts, USA. She is president of private clinic specializing in International School Neuropsychology and Clinical Forensic Counselling. She holds diplomat and fellow certifications in the field of neuropsychology, forensics, autism, psychotherapy, addictions, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), disability analysis, and homeland security. She was 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 Member 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 ‘Researcher 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 achievement from both the American Board of Disability Analysts and the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and Psychodiagnosticians of which she is the third recipient to ever receive the award from both organizations.
E-mail: aleonard0905@post03.curry.edu
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