Richard A. Schere Ph.D
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Richard A. Schere Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist
Professional Experiences
Educational Background
New York University, Ph.D. (Educational Psychology, Special Education, Learning Theory), 1969.
Brooklyn College, M.S. (Education), 1961.
Brooklyn College, A.B. (Education), 1957.
(Numerous advanced certificates (mainly American Psychological Association.)
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Honors
Appointed Fellow, San Diego Psychological Association
(December, 2019)
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Selected as Odyssey speaker, autobiographical presentation by noted psychologist, SDPA (March 6, 2016)
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Distinguished Contributions to Psychology Award, San Diego Psychological Association (October, 2013)
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California Psychology License, No. 18755 (January, 2002)
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Awarded Diplomate Status in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Psychological Specialties, American College of Forensic Examiners (November, 1996)
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Awarded Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate Status by The American Board of Disability Analyst (March, 1996)
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Awarded Diplomate Status, American Board of Forensic Medicine (February, 1996)
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Awarded Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders, American Psychological Association (July, 1996)
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Awarded Diplomate Status, American Board of Forensic Examiners (December, 1995)
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Nominated for Clinical Contribution Award, American Association for Behavior Therapy (1995)
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Accepted into National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists as a Founding Certificant (November, 1994)
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Awarded rank of Professor Emeritus by Brooklyn College (September 1991)
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Awarded New York City Mayor's Certificate of Excellence (for work with the disabled and handicapped) (October 1989)
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Awarded Life Membership in the Working Organization for Retarded Citizens (December, 1985)
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Awarded Founder's Day Certificate for Scholarship, June, 1970. Elected to Kappa Delta Pi, May, 1957.
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SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
San Diego Unified School District 2003 to 2005
Appointed to Advisory Board on Guidance and Student SupportServices
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San Diego Psychological Association Speakers Bureau. 2003 to 2007
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San Diego Psychological Association 2004 to present
Supervisors’ Task Force
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Volunteer and Advisor
Various local schools; La Jolla High School, Muirlands Middle School and Sky High School.
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Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair 2002 to present
Co-Chairperson, San Diego Psychological Association Committee for Judging Social Science Entries, (Member of Committee and Science Fair judge since 2002.) Established annual Honors Assembly for student researchers in 2008.
Licenses
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New York State Certified Psychologist, No. 4519.
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New York State Educational and Vocational Counselor
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New York State Teacher of Common Branches
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New Jersey Psychology License, No. 03300. December, 1995
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California Psychology License, No. 18755, January, 2002.
Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y. 1966 to 1991
Professor of Special Education, Educational Psychology, and School Psychology
Served as Program Head, Training Teachers of the Mentally Retarded, Program Head
Training Teachers of the Learning Disabled, and Co-Coordinator, Undergraduate Special Education. Retired with ranks of Full Professor and Professor Emeritus in September of 1991.
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Kennedy Learning Clinic, Brooklyn, New York, 1985 to 2002
Clinical Psychologist
Worked at psycho-educational mental health center, providing testing, teaching, and psychotherapy
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Kennedy Professional Associates 1975 to 2002
Director and Chief Clinical Psychologist
Focused on the educational mental health for children and families needing treatment for learning, behavior and parenting problems
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Bower and Gardner. 1975 to 1995
Forensic Consulting Psychologist
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Forensic Institute of New York, and other private attorneys 1975 to 2002
Tested and evaluated individuals involved in court cases, and testified as an expert witness.
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Allegiance Medical Group, Long Island, New York, 1998 to 2002
Clinical Investigating Psychologist
Diagnosing emotional status of claimants for insurance companies
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Psychologist in Private Practice, La Jolla, California 2001 to present
Psychologist
Testing, treating, (psychotherapy) and mentoring adolescents and young adults.
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University of San Diego 2002 to 2005
Adjunct Instructor
Taught Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations & Educational Psychology in Teacher/ Learning Program, and Counseling Theory and Practice, Tests and Measurements, and Educational Psychology for Counselors in the Graduate Counseling Program.
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Alliant International University 2003 to 2020
Adjunct Instructor
Taught the Clinical Consultation Group, 30 sessions per year, Intellectual Assessment, Seminar in Supervision and Consultation, and Introduction to Psychotherapy.
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The La Jolla Family and Learning Center. 2003 to 2004
Clinical Consulting Psychologist
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Brooklyn College, C.U.N.Y. 1966 to 1991
Professor of Special Education, Educational Psychology, and School Psychology. Served as Program Head, Training Teachers of the Mentally Retarded, Program Head, Training Teachers of the Learning Disabled, and Co-Coordinator: Undergraduate Special Education
Retired with rank of Full Professor and Professor Emeritus September of 1991. Taught courses in learning disabilities, research, nature and needs of the mentally retarded (Education), and diagnosis and intervention of learning disorders (School Psychology). (Graduate courses)
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The College of Staten Island, C.U.N.Y. 1991 to 1994
Adjunct Associate Professor of Elementary and Special Education
Taught the thesis seminar course in which *Diplomate students learn to conduct research and do their project over a year's time. (Graduate courses).
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Marymount College, Manhattan, New York 1994
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Taught course: Principles and Practices of Guidance, (Undergraduate).
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Montclair State University 1993 to 2002
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
Taught graduate courses in psychotherapy, projective testing, tests and measurement, issues in psychology, and advanced educational psychology, 1993 to May of 2002 (Graduate courses).
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University of San Diego, 2002 to 2005
Adjunct Instructor, Psychology:
Taught Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations in Teacher/Learning Program (Undergraduate) and Counseling Theory and Practice in the Graduate Counseling Program.
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Alliant International University 2003 to 2020
Adjunct Instructor,
Conducted consultation course seminar for doctoral psychology students working in the field - problems and practices, taught Intellectual Assessment, Seminar in Supervision and Consultation, and Introduction to Psychotherapy.
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National University 2021 to present
Adjunct Professor
Teach Counseling Practicum (2 semester final course) for graduate MA candidates in MFC and PCC.tion, and Introduction to Psychotherapy.
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COLLEGE COURSE CREATION AND EVALUATION:
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University of San Diego 2002-2005
Courses Created:
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Advanced Educational Psychology for Counselors
Requested by Professor Lonny Rowell Fall 2003 / Approved Feb. 2004
This course emphasized training school counselors to identify the learning styles,
skill strengths and weaknesses of individual students and to help such students master meta-cognitive strategies that facilitate their unique individuality.
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Evaluated Education 181 (Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations) ​Spring 2003
Submitted report “Student Perception of Personal Growth,' a Statistical Study" to
Professor Jaimie Romo,
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Evaluated field placement experience and submitted report (statistical) to Elaine Elliot Director of Service Learning.
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Wrote article “Developing Understanding in Students Studying Educational
Foundations.Discusses approach and rationale for teaching Ed. 181
(With Jaimie Romo).
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Established and supervised (With George Pantano). Spring, 2005
Mentoring field based experience for graduate counseling students studying learning styles at La Jolla High School.
Alliant International University (CSPP): 2009
Course Created
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Seminar in Supervision and Consultation,
A new course for Ph.D. graduate Psychology program, (with Ian Schere and Ken Dellefield)
Brooklyn College, City University of New York 1966 to 1991
Courses Created:
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Created "Training Teachers for the Learning Disabled" 1975
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Created "Undergraduate Special Education" (with Carrol Felleman) 1975
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PRESENTATIONS
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All refereed presentations at American Psychological Association, Eastern Psychological Association, American Association on Mental Deficiency etc., approximately 25, on subjects involving educational psychology, special education, diagnostic procedures, and psychotherapy.
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Recent Presentations
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“The Opportunity of Adolescence,”
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“Psychological Testing,” a talk given at the 5th Annual Leadership Conference, Alliant International University (April 22, 2006)
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“Brief Therapy, Briefly,” a talk to the San Diego Career Counselors Association at the request of the San Diego Psychological Association Speakers’ Bureau (January 14, 2004)
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GRANTS
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Training Students in the Use of the Computer in Psychology, Macmillan Corporation (1987-1990). $3,000 of software
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In-Service Training of Preschool Personnel in Early Identification and Intervention through Diagnostic-Prescriptive Teaching Procedures. Bureau of Education for the Handicapped, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, $165,000. (1977 to 1980) (Co-writer and Co- director with Eunice Matthew).
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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American Psychological Association, Life Member American Association for Behavior Therapy
New Jersey Psychological Association
San Diego Psychological Association
San Diego League of Women Voters
American Board of Disability Analysts* American Board of Forensic Medicine*
American Board of Forensic Examiners* American Association of Groups Psychotherapists American Board of Psychological Specialties*
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Publications
Books
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Learning, Teaching, and the New Technologies, New York: Selected Academic Readings, 1969. (With Bernard Starr)
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Chapters
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"Testing the Very Young Child." In: Early Childhood, 2nd Edition (B. Persky & L. Golubchick, Eds.). Wayne, New Jersey: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., June 1991. (With: Carol Sarni & Jennifer Schere)
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"Psychotherapy with Young Children," In: Early Childhood, 2nd Edition (B. Persky & L. Golubchick, Eds.). Wayne, New Jersey: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1991, pp. 314-317. (With: Jennifer Schere).
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"Preventing Adolescent Suicide." In: Urban, Social, and Educational Issues
(L. Golubchick & B. Persky, Eds.). New York: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1988, pp. 111-113,
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"Sharpening Our Focus on Learning Disabilities." In: Urban, Social, and Educational Issues (L. Golubchick & B. Persky, Eds.). New York: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1988, pp. 233-234.
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"Early Intervention: Its Potential for Reducing the Problems of Special Children." In: Early Childhood Anthology (L. Golubchick & B. Persky Eds.). Wayne, New Jersey: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1977, pp. 211-215. (With: Rosalind 1. Reiss).
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"A Critical Examination of Early Identification Measures." In: Early Childhood Anthology (L. Golubchick & B. Persky Eds.). Wayne, New Jersey: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1977, pp. 207-210.
(With: Adrienne Schere).
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"Movement in Special Education." In: Innovations in Education (B. Persky and L. Golubchick, Eds.). Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt, 1975, pp. 107- 111. (With: Phil Reiss).
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"Some Notes on Remediation with Retarded Children." In: Innovations in Education (B. Persky and L. Golubchick, Eds.). Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt, 1975, pp. 125-129. (With: Adrienne Schere).
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Book Reviews
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The Hard to Teach Child, Dennis M. Stott. University Park Press, 1978. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 84, July 1979, p. 102.
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Introduction to Learning Disabilities: A Psychoeducational Approach, Daniel P. Hallahan and William Kaufman, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1976. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 82, November 1977, p. 316.
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Diagnosing Learning Disabilities, 2nd Edition. W.J. Bush and K.W. Waugh.Charles E. Merrill, Inc., 1976. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 82, July 1977, pp. 102-103.
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Individualizing Instruction. C.M. Charles. C.V. Mosby Co., 1976. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 81, January 1977, pp. 402-403.
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Assessing the Learning Disabled: Selected Instruments. A.J. Mauser. Academic Therapy Publications, 1976. In American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 81, May 1977, p. 612.
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Medical Problems in the Classroom. Robert H. A. Halsam and Peter Valletutti. University Park Press. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1977.
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Children with Learning Problems. Selma Sapir and Ann Nitzberg. Bruner/ Mazel, Inc. In American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 80, July 1975, pp. 124-125.
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The Learning Pyramid: Potential Through Perception. Nita Nann and Charles R. Jones. Charles E. Merrill Publishing Co. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency. Vol. 78, September 1973, pp. 228- 229.
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Living Around the Now Child. Dan Woodward and Norma Biondo. Charles E. Merrill Publishing Co. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency. Vol. 78, September 1973, pp. 228-229.
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Psychoeducational Foundations of Learning Disability. Daniel P. Hallahan and William Cruckshank. Prentice Hall, Inc. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 78, July 1974, p. 101.
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Prescriptions for Children with Learning and Adjustment Problems. Ralph F. Blanco. Charles C. Thomas, Inc. In: American Journal of Mental Deficiency, Vol. 78, January 1974, pp. 508-509.
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Tapes “Synergy in Special Education” Invited address taped for Tape Library of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, 1975.
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Articles
“Appropriate Decision Making,” San Diego Psychologist. (April/May, 2015)
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“Reconsidering Evidenced Based Psychotherapy, San Diego Psychologist (December/January, 2015)
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“Teen’s Moving Toward Independence Through DMT (Decision Making Training),” San Diego Psychologist (February/March, 2014)
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“Lasting Effective Behavior Change – One Clinician’s Perspective,” San Diego Psychologist (August/September, 2013)
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“How Our Teens Can Save America,” San Diego Psychologist (December/January. 2012)
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“Helping Adolescents and Young Adults through Their Odyssey Struggle,” San Diego Psychologist (April/May,2012)
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“The Odyssey Struggle: A New Stage in the Life Cycle,” San Diego Psychologist (February/March, 2012)
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“Advice to Psychologists Who Dare to Consult,” San Diego Psychologist (June/July, 2010)
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“What Mentoring Adolescents Has Taught Me about Our Economic Crisis, San Diego Psychologist (December/January, 2010)
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“Treating Adolescents by Extending the Application of Bilateral Stimulation,” San Diego Psychologist (October/November, 2009)
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“Mentoring Adolescents – An Operational Definition,” San Diego Psychologist (March, 2009)
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“In Defense of the Narrow,” San Diego Psychologist, (May, 2008)
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“Understanding is More than Knowing,” San Diego Psychologist (January, 2008)
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“The Senior Year Disorder.” San Diego Psychologist (November 2007)
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“Getting Kids off the Meds.” San Diego Psychologist, (April 2007)
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“A Need for Reasons.” San Diego Psychologist (September 2006)
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“Mentoring Teens.” San Diego Psychologist (May 2006)
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“Reconsidering N = 1.” San Diego Psychologist. (December 2005)
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“A Raison D’Etre.” San Diego Psychologist (October 2005)
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“Exploring the Roads to Psychological Cure.” San Diego Psychologist, (February 2005)
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“Cognitive Disturbances: The Bane of the Bright.” San Diego Psychologist (June 2004) With Kris Laverty.
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“Improving Diagnostic Confidence” The San Diego Psychologist. (April, 2004).
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“The SDIC (Schere Diagnostic Index of Confidence). The Behavior Therapist (Winter, 1997) p. 191.
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"Toward Operationalizing a Psychoeducational Definition of Learning Disabilities"J. of Abnormal Child Psychology. Vol. 8, No. 1, 1980, pp. 5-20. (With: Junior authors Ellis Richardson and Irv Bialer.)
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"Clinical Utilization of the I.T.P.A." (Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities) Psychoeducational Treatment of Children. (July 1974) pp. 25- 34.
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Columns Parent Power. Column appearing in the newspapers of the Bergen News Group, New Jersey, (1997)
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Modules Assessing Cognitive Abilities: A Neuropsychological Model of Learning. Prepared for the City University Research Foundation under a grant by the State Department of Education. (With: Junior authors Stephen Becker and Gerald Melnick), (1973)
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Assessing Cognitive Abilities: Applying the Model. Prepared for the City University Research Foundation under a grant by the State Department of Education. (With: Stephen Becker and Gerald Melnick), (1973)
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Reports and Bibliographies
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“Operationalizing a Definition of Learning Disabilities.” Task Force Approved Position Paper read at annual meeting of American Psychological Association, New York City, 1979.
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Teaching Resource Center Evaluation Report. Office of Teacher Education, City University of New York. (With: Carol Little, Thurston Atkins, John Creamer, and Nancy Isaacs), 1974.
Parents and Siblings of the Handicapped: A Selected Bibliography. Reston, Va.: Council for Exceptional Children. Published in ERIC Education, 1976, and Education Abstracts, 1977.
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