ADD has been the primary focus of my practice for over 30 years. I have found this to be challenging and rewarding. It gives me great pleasure and satisfaction to finally identify a problem that children and adults have struggled with for years and to provide advice and support in managing it. Often children and adults have emotional and behavioral issues, which are caused by or aggravated by years of frustration due to ADD. These secondary problems often mask an underlying ADD problem. I believe objective testing in the hands of an experienced professional can sort these problems out and can result in a successful treatment plan. A sound treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation.

For the record, I also have broad educational training that includes a philosophy of scientific investigation of behavior, not just treatment. My early doctoral training was at Michigan State University and all students were encouraged to pursue significant review of scientific literature as well as their own line of research. I have carried that tradition into my practice. I strive to understand the "why" behind the behavior, and not just focus on changing the behavior.

My formal training includes:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, with honors at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, 1968
• Master's degree in clinical psychology at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1970
• Doctorate degree in clinical psychology at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1972
• Clinical internship at the Psychological Clinic, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1970-1971
• Clinical internship at the Astor Home for Children, an American Psychological Association approved program, Rhinebeck, New York, 1971-1972

Awards include:

• National Science Foundation grant as an undergraduate; Clark University
• Psi Chi, National Honor Society for Psychology
• Nominated graduate student of the year, American Psychological Association

Publications include articles in the following journals:

• Journal of Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
• School Psychologist
• Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
• Journal of Abnormal Psychology
• Teaching of Psychology
• Psychological Reports

Presentations at professional association conventions:

• Greater Rochester Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• American Psychological Association
• Eastern Psychological Association
• Genesee Valley Psychological Association
• New York State Occupational Therapy Association
• New York State Cerebral Palsy Association
• American Association for Mental deficiency

Affiliations / Memberships include:

• American Psychological Association
• New York Psychological Association
• Genesee Valley Psychological Association

Hospital and medical school privileges include:

• Strong Memorial Hospital
• FF Thompson Hospital
• Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
• Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical School

Additional credentials include:

• New York State licensed psychologist since 1975
• Over 30 years of experience, the last 18 in full time private practice
• Former assistant professor and director or counseling service, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York
• Former chief psychologist, Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic

Consultation, diagnostic and treatment services with special populations:

• Learning disabled
• Mentally challenged
• Asperger's and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• Adoption, children and parents