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Professional Credentials
M.A., Clinical Social Work, 1990
University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration (SSA)
Certification in Family Therapy, 1992
University of Illinois Chicago, Institute for Juvenile Research, Family Systems
Program
School Social Work Specialization Course Work, 1994
Loyola University in Chicago
State of Illinois Type 73 Certificate for School Social Work, 1994
Continuing Education Credits/Certification in:
Childhood Behavior and Mood Disorders including ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Anxiety, Depression
Specific Learning Disabilities
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Sensory Integration Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Reactive Attachment Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Educational Advocacy Strategies
IDEA and 504 Law
Understanding Psychological Testing Methods and Tools
Inclusion and Least Restrictive Environment
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Discipline
I have over 20 years of clinical experience providing therapy and consultation for children and families in a variety of educational and mental health settings, specializing in developmental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. My current professional focus is on Special Education Advocacy and Supportive Counseling.
I am the founding director of the non-profit community advocacy organization Evanston Citizens for Appropriate Special Education (CASE). www.evanstoncase.org
Active membership:
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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