STEPHANIE A. NORTHINGTON, Ph.D.

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1 STEPHANIE A. NORTHINGTON, Ph.D. LICENSES: GA License # PSY CERTIFICATIONS: Level II: Introductory Implementer of Pivotal Response Treatment Procedures Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2 nd Edition (ADOS-2) EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy December 2009 Master of Science July 2005 Bachelor of Science May 2000 Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (APA Accredited) Dissertation: Executive function deficit variability within attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Internship: Children s Clinic, LLC Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL M.S. in Psychology (APA Accredited) Thesis: Difference or bias: Gender and attributional style Clemson University, Clemson, SC B.S. in Psychology Minor in Communication Studies CLINICAL EXPERIENCE April 2013-Present Staff Clinical Psychologist NeuroBehavioral Associates, LLC (formerly Walton Behavioral Medicine, Walton Rehabilitation Health System) Provided individual and family therapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation on an inpatient and outpatient basis Conducted psychological assessments and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children, adolescents and adults Consulted with schools, communities, and parents regarding best practices for children with a variety of learning and neurobehavioral disorders Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Supervised practicum students, interns and residents Provided lectures and informative talks to professionals and the community Consultation liaison services with an inpatient population for HealthSouth Walton Rehabilitation Hospital and Select Specialty Hospital 1

2 November 2011-March 2013 November 2010-Present September October 2010 Staff Clinical Psychologist Walton Rehabilitation Health System Provided individual and family therapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation on an inpatient and outpatient basis Conducted psychological assessments and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children, adolescents and adults Consulted with schools, communities, and parents regarding best practices for children with a variety of learning and neurobehavioral disorders Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Supervised practicum students, interns and residents Provided lectures and informative talks to professionals and the community Consultation liaison services with an inpatient population at Walton Rehabilitation Health System and Select Specialty Hospital Contracted Clinician Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago Trained parents and professionals in Pivotal Response Treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (PRT) Postdoctoral Fellow Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago Provided individual and family therapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation Trained parents and professionals in Pivotal Response Treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (PRT) Provided PRT to children and adolescents, aged 2-20, with autism spectrum disorders Conducted neuropsychological screenings and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Consulted with schools, communities, and parents regarding best practices for children with a variety of learning and neurobehavioral disorders Supervised practicum students implementing Pivotal Response Treatment and providing psychological assessment technician services Received individual and group supervision from Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D. 2

3 April-September 2009 April 2008-March 2009 January March 2008 Clinical Psychology Fellow Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago Provided individual and family therapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation Trained parents and professionals in Pivotal Response Treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (PRT) Provided PRT to children and adolescents, aged 2-20, with autism spectrum disorders Conducted neuropsychological screenings and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Consulted with schools, communities, and parents regarding best practices for children with a variety of learning and neurobehavioral disorders Received individual and group supervision from Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D. and Jason J. Washburn, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologists and Lisa Greene, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow Clinical Psychology Intern Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago, IL Provided individual and family therapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation Trained parents and professionals in Pivotal Response Treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders (PRT) Provided PRT to children and adolescents, aged 2-20, with autism spectrum disorders Conducted neuropsychological screenings and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Consulted with schools, communities, and parents regarding best practices for children with a variety of learning and neurobehavioral disorders Received individual and group supervision from Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D. Received individual and group supervision from Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D. and Jason J. Washburn, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologists and Lisa Greene, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow Received weekly didactic/grand round seminars on a variety of topics in child and adolescent psychology Therapist Trainee Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago, IL Provided PRT to children and adolescents, aged 2-20, with autism spectrum disorders Received individual and group supervision from Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D. 3

4 February 2006-March 2008 Psychological Assessment Technician Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago, IL Conducted neuropsychological screenings and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Supervised weekly by Robert E. Daniels, Ph.D. September 2005-August 2007 Psychological Assessment Technician Rodney J. Benson, Ph.D., & Associates, LLC, Chicago, IL Administered and scored psychological, cognitive and educational assessment instruments. Wrote comprehensive psychological reports, and conducted feedback sessions. Clientele consisted of juvenile offenders. Consulted with schools, communities, and parents regarding best practices for children with a variety of learning and neurobehavioral disorders Supervised weekly by Rodney J. Benson, Ph.D. August 2006-August 2007 Clinical Therapy Extern Great Lakes Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, IL Provided individual therapy and case management with a military population (including active duty, retired military personal, spouses and dependents) utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation Documented interactions with clients, wrote and implemented treatment plans Presented case information at staff meetings Supervised weekly by Barbara Cooper, Ph.D. Supervised weekly in group format by Karla Rennhofer, Ph.D. Graduate Student Supervisor Illinois Institute of Technology in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Chicago, IL Trained and supervised first year graduate students selected to administer assessments to Chicago Public School students that were recommended for gifted school placement August 2005-July 2006 Clinical Therapy Extern Psych Associates of DuPage County, Hinsdale, IL Provided individual therapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation Researched materials, and recruited and screened group participants Administered Qb test, documented behavioral observations during testing, answered questions regarding testing and results, and scored various parent-report and self-report questionnaires Supervised weekly by Elizabeth Arts, Psy.D. 4

5 August 2004-July 2005 August 2003-May 2004 January 2003-August 2005 September September 2002 Clinical Assessment Extern The Evaluation Center for Learning, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Glenview, IL Conducted neuropsychological screenings and comprehensive cognitive and social-emotional assessments of school-aged children Participated in intake evaluations, staffing meetings, and feedback sessions, and wrote comprehensive psychological reports Supervised weekly by Kimberly Kimchi, Ph.D. and Jo-Ann Hoeppner, Ph.D. Clinical Therapy Extern Greater Lawn Community Mental Health Center, Chicago, IL Provided individual therapy and case management with a seriously mentally ill population, utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation Documented interactions with clients, wrote and implemented treatment plans Presented case information at staff meetings Supervised weekly by Elba Cruz, Psy.D. Qb Testing Technician and Psychiatric Office Worker Psych Associates of DuPage County, Hinsdale, IL Administered Qb test, documented behavioral observations during testing, answered questions regarding testing and results, and scored various parent-report and self-report questionnaires Participated in conference calls regarding clinical issues associated with testing Completed various other research and office duties Supervised as needed by Joel Taylor and Phillip Helding, D.O., M.B.A. Psychiatric Office Worker and Assistant Office Manager Riaz Baber, M.D., S.C., Lombard, IL and Aurora, IL Coordinated schedules for multiple clinicians and physicians Input diagnosis codes and scheduled appointments Input charges, payments, and balanced daily transactions Answered billing questions, addressed patient issues and concerns Completed new patient telephone-intakes, called to determine insurance benefits and authorizations Completed outpatient treatment plans for insurance authorization Various other office and administrative duties Assisted in interviewing, hiring and training new employees Supervised as needed by Joan Warnell, M.A., R.N. 5

6 May-August 2000 Direct Counselor I Therapeutic Support Services, Pickens County, SC Worked in-home with clients that had open cases with the South Carolina Department of Social Services Shadowed, mentored, tutored, and provided positive role modeling Transported clients and families Documented interactions with clients Developed treatment plans and implemented treatment plan objectives Supervised as needed by Amy Fletcher INVITED ADDRESSES 2013 Developmental Red Flags: When to refer for an evaluation and how it can help CME lecture provided at University Hospital to provide continuing education to physicians, Augusta, GA Behavior Modification: Working with Noncompliance Lecture provided at two sessions at the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina Life with Brain Injury Statewide Conference July 2012, Columbia, SC. Behavior Modification and Brain Injury Lecture presented to staff for Camp TBI June 2012, Augusta, GA. Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Grand Rounds presentation with Dr. Robert Perna presented to University of South Carolina s Medical School January 2012, Columbia, SC. Healthy Aging Talk presented to the Augusta, GA Lions Club January Post Injury: Recommendations for Self and Family Talk presented at the Brain Injury Association of Georgia Leadership Summit November Behavior Modification and Dealing with the Noncompliant Patient Lecture provided at the Accord Services Journey Back to Life Rehabilitation Conference September 2011, Augusta, GA Pivotal Response Treatment for Children with Autism (PRT) Provided 2-day training to preschool staff at Prairieview School, Grayslake, IL, in how to teach first words and increase multiple word utterances in children with autism. Provided 2-day training to selected staff of Lake County Community Consolidated School District 46 (IL) in how to teach first words and increase multiple word utterances in children with autism. 6

7 2009 Developmental Red Flags, Behavioral Interventions, and Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism Provided Continuing Education to developmental therapists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists at the International Consulting Group, Chicago, IL. Developmental Red Flags Provided information to parents at Mary Meyer Preschool, Chicago, IL. Positive Intervention Strategies and Social Facilitation in a Classroom Setting Presented to teachers and staff of Pritzker Elementary School; topics covered included positive behavioral intervention strategies for the school-wide community, social facilitation in a classroom setting, and developmental red flags, Chicago, IL Pivotal Response Treatment for Children with Autism (PRT) Provided 2-day training to the Early Childhood Department of Lemont- Bromberek Combined School District 113A (IL) in how to teach first words to children with autism. Assisted Dr. Daniels in providing 2.5-day training to Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center (IL) in how to teach first words to children with autism. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2014 Adjunct Faculty Psychological Tests and Measurements, Georgia Regents University Augusta (formerly Augusta State University), Summerville Campus, Department of Psychological Sciences, Augusta, GA. Adjunct Faculty Introduction to Human Development, Georgia Regents University Augusta (formerly Augusta State University), Summerville Campus, Department of Psychological Sciences, Augusta, GA. Adjunct Faculty Introduction to Human Development, Georgia Regents University Augusta (formerly Augusta State University), Summerville Campus, Department of Psychology, Augusta, GA Adjunct Faculty Introduction to Psychology, Georgia Regents University Augusta (formerly Augusta State University), Summerville Campus, Department of Psychology, Augusta, GA. Adjunct Faculty Introduction to Human Development, Georgia Regents University Augusta (formerly Augusta State University), Summerville Campus, Department of Psychology, Augusta, GA. 7

8 2012 Adjunct Faculty Introduction to Human Development, Augusta State University, Department of Psychology, Augusta, GA. Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior Assistant Professor, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA Adjunct Faculty Introduction to Human Development, Augusta State University, Department of Psychology, Augusta, GA Adjunct Faculty Graduate Statistics II, Illinois Institute of Technology, Mathematics and Science for Educator Department (MSED), Chicago, IL Adjunct Faculty Abnormal Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Psychology, Chicago, IL. Adjunct Faculty Brain, Mind and Behavior, Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Psychology, Chicago, IL Adjunct Faculty Brain, Mind and Behavior, Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Psychology, Chicago, IL Teacher Assistant Graduate Assessment I, Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Psychology, Chicago, IL Teacher Assistant Various Courses, Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Psychology, Chicago, IL. MEDIA AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH 2013 My child has ADHD, or does he? Guest Column in Columbia County News Times, August 2013, Columbia County, GA. ( WJBF Channel 6 Noon News Live news interview regarding back to school and when to seek an evaluation, August 15, 2013, Augusta, GA. 8

9 WJBF Channel 6 The Means Report, Leading your kids to a path toward success Recorded news interview, August 2013, Augusta, GA. ( A guide to making this a great year for both students and parents Article interview by Amy Christian, Metro Augusta Parent, pg. 8 of August 2013 edition, Augusta, GA Autism Expert: Augusta Psychologist Has a Heart for Autistic Children Article interview by Danielle Moores, Augusta Family Magazine, August 2012, Augusta, GA. ( 2012/Autism-Expert/) WJBF Channel 6 Noon News Live news interview regarding back to school for students with autism spectrum disorders, August 2012, Augusta, GA. Walton Rehabilitation Health System Behavioral Medicine Services held its Open House in Augusta Recorded news interview, April 2012, Augusta, GA. ( Parents Play Key Role in Autism Treatment PR Newswire Article, June 2010, Chicago, IL. ( CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Northington, S.A. & Shelton, H.C. (2014). Evidenced-Based Pivotal Response Treatments: Generalizing to Developmental Concerns Beyond Autism. Accepted to: Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABA-I) 9 th Annual Autism Conference Poster, Las Vegas, NV, January Hertza, J., Tyson, K., Northington, S., Loughan, A., Perna, R. & Davis, A. (November 2013). Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Case Study. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 33 rd Annual Conference Poster, San Diego, CA. Hertza, J., Tyson, K., Northington, S., Loughan, A. & Perna, R. (November 2013). Bacterial Meningitis: A Case Study. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 33 rd Annual Conference Poster, San Diego, CA. Perna, R., Loughan, A.L., Hertza, J., & Northington, S.A. (2013, February). Significant Math Strengths: In Children without Autism Spectrum Disorder? International Neuropsychological Society (INS) 41 st Annual Meeting Poster, Waikoloa, HI. 9

10 Northington, S.A., Daniels, R.E., Loughan, A.R., Perna, R., & Hertza, J. (2012, November). The utilization of self-management and video feedback to address social skills deficits in an adolescent with autistic disorder: A case study. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 32 nd Annual Conference Poster, Nashville, TN. Hertza, J., Loughan, A.R., Perna, R., Northington, S.A., & Boyd, S. (2012, November). Carbon monoxide poisoning: A case study. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 32 nd Annual Conference Poster, Nashville, TN. Hertza, J., Loughan, A.R., Perna, R., Northington, S.A., & Boyd, S. (2012, November). Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM): A case study. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 32 nd Annual Conference Poster, Nashville, TN. Hertza, J., Loughan, A.R., Perna, R., Northington, S.A., & Boyd, S. (2012, November). Neuropsychological outcomes post-lightning strike: A case study. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 32 nd Annual Conference Grand Rounds Presentation, Nashville, TN. Loughan, A.R., Perna, R., Hertza, J., & Northington, S.A. (2012, November). A pediatric case study involving ewings sarcoma: Chemotherapy (ifosfamide) induced encephalopathy. National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) 32 nd Annual Conference Poster, Nashville, TN. Northington, S.A. & Daniels, R.E. (2010, May). Training in Evidence-Based Pivotal Response Treatments: Exploring Different Models of Parent-Training and Direct Implementation. Poster session presented at the 9 th Annual Conference of the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Philadelphia, PA. Northington, S.A., Young, M.A., & Freese, M.L. (2005, November). Generating weekly mood ratings from daily mood experiences. Poster session presented at the 39 th Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), Washington, D.C. Freese, M.L., Northington, S.A., & Young, M.A. (2005, November). Gender differences in positive and negative affect and the PANAS scales. Poster session presented at the 39 th Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), Washington, D.C. Northington, S.A., Kimchi, K.M., & Raviv, D. (2005, October). Neuropsychological case study of a 6-yearold boy with frontal lobe atrophy. Poster session presented at the 25 th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), Tampa, FL. Kimchi, K.M., Sweet, R.S., & Northington, S.A. (2005, October). A comparison of receptive nonverbal processing abilities in children referred for an evaluation of attentional and learning difficulties. Poster session presented at the 25 th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), Tampa, FL. Kimchi, K.M., Sweet, R.S., & Northington, S.A. (2005, October). Receptive nonverbal processing ability and its relationship to social and behavioral functioning. Poster session presented at the 25 th Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), Tampa, FL. Northington, S.A., Wightman, M.L., & Young, M.A. (2004, November). Difference or bias: Gender and attributional style. Poster session presented at the 38 th Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT), New Orleans, LA. 10

11 Wightman, M.L., Northington, S.A., & Young, M.A. (2004, November). Motivational system of the sexes: A study of gender differences in behavioral inhibition and activation and the BIS/BAS scales. Poster session presented at the 38 th Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT), New Orleans, LA. COMPLETED MANUSCRIPTS Northington, S.A., Wightman, M.L. & Young, M.A. Difference or bias: Gender and attributional style. Completed Master s thesis. Northington, S.A., & Young, M.A. Executive function deficit variability within attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Completed Doctorate dissertation, preparing manuscript for publication submission. Manuscripts in preparation: Perkey, H. & Northington, S.A. Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Behavioral Treatment for Children, Case Studies. Northington, S.A., Perkey, H., & Daniels, R.E. Training in Evidence-Based Pivotal Response Treatments: Exploring different models of parent-training and direct implementation. Northington, S.A. Social Skills Training Utilizing Video Review and Self-Management. Daniels, R.E., Weissbluth, M., Sheldon, S., Washburn, J. J., & Northington, S. A. Can daytime behavior problems be improved by improving sleep hygiene? Daniels, R.E., & Northington, S.A. Training in Evidence-Based Pivotal Response Treatments for Children with Autism: An Economical Method for Large Scale Dissemination. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE 2014 Design Curriculum Academy A two-day workshop focused on course design, student progression concerns, and directives established by Complete College Georgia Foundations of Culturally Responsive Evaluation: From Theory to Practice Continuing education seminar on cultural considerations, diversity, and culturally responsive evaluation theory, 3.5 hours How to Integrate Smart Technology in Pediatric Special Needs Therapy Continuing education seminar on incorporating smart technology in therapy and classroom settings, 6 hours 2013 Acting Out Teens Continuing education seminar on juvenile delinquency and acting out teens, 6 hours 11

12 Assessment and Treatment of Sleep Disorders Continuing education seminar on sleep disorders, 3 hours The Buck Stops Here: Providing Students with Meaningful Feedback and Valid Evaluations Grand Rounds presentation by Jeffrey Culver, M.D., 1 hour Using Standardized Patients to Teach Medical Students: Filling in the Gap Continuing education seminar regarding utilization of standardized patients for training purposes with medical and psychiatric students, presentation by Josephine Albritton, M.D., 1 hour 2012 Nonverbal Assessment of Cognitive, Attention, Memory and Stoop Process: Leiter- 3 Continuing education course presented at the 32 nd Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), 2 hours Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2 nd Edition (ADOS-2) Clinical Workshop Clinical training on the ADOS-2, 12 hours Nature vs. Nurture: What Causes Delinquency? Continuing education seminar on juvenile delinquency, 1.5 hours Psychopharmacology Primer Workshop Continuing education seminar on psychopharmacology, 3 hours 2009 SCERTS Two-Day Advanced Implementation Seminar Attended 2-day seminar presented by Childhood Communication Seminars, Inc., 11 hours Looking at Sensory Regulation and The Developmental Process: The Impact on Social/Emotional Growth: Play, Home, and School Attended single-day seminar presented by Attune Pediatric Therapies, 5 hours Autism: A Multi-Disciplinary Policy Perspective Attended single-day seminar presented by DePaul University, College of Law, 8 hours 2008 Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) Workshop Attended 2-day training workshop at the Children s Clinic, LLC, with training provided by consultant from the University of California Santa Barbara Koegel Autism Center Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) Workshop Attended 2-day training workshop at the University of California Santa Barbara Koegel Autism Center, 12 hours 12

13 2005 Neuropsychological Case Study of a 6 year-old boy with frontal lobe atrophy Didactic presentation to neuropsychological externs and clinical supervisors affiliated with Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL. GRANTS 2003 Illinois Institute of Technology Grant RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 2013-Presnt Clinical Psychologist NeuroBehavioral Associates, LLC Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Medicine Department, Walton Rehabilitation Health System Postdoctoral Fellow Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago Authored manuscripts for publication on the treatment of autism spectrum disorders Authored manuscripts for publication on the treatment of social skills deficits 2008 Clinical Psychology Intern Children s Clinic, LLC, Chicago Prepared literature review for investigations of the role of sleep on daytime behavior Clinical Research Associate James Bell Associates, Inc, Arlington, VA Interviewer for The Family Management of Childhood Diabetes Study (FMOD) Interviewed parents and diabetic children recruited from Children s Memorial Hospital, administered a variety of measures to both parent and child, and coded video-taped parent-child interactions from other sites associated with the FMOD study Clinical Research Associate Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Interviewer for Coping with the Seasons Group Administered weekly SIGH-SAD (Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Seasonal Affective Disorder Version) interview to group participants Clinical Research Associate University of Chicago, Chicago Interviewer for Schizophrenia and Genetics 13

14 Conducted clinical interviews with participants (Diagnostic Interview for Genetic Studies DIGS) and family members (Family Interview for Genetic Studies FIGS), requested medical records, wrote medical records summaries, constructed pedigree drawings, wrote integrative summaries using interview and medical records information, and various other project related tasks 2000 Research Focus Group Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Collaborated with group to identify feminine norms and operationalize scales to measure conformity and nonconformity of the identified norms PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Golden Key National Honors Society National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Psi Chi, National Honors Society in Psychology NAN Committee Member, DistanCE E-Learning Committee ( ) Editorial Board, Journal of Psychology and Brain Disorders REFERENCES Available upon request 14