Public Speaking
In addition to my clinical and forensic work, I also provide workshops and presentations on the neuropsychology, neuroimaging, mental health, social impact, and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Below, is a sample of the speaking engagements I have had across the country over the last few years.
If you are interested in finding out more about these services, please contact me.
For a full list of speaking engagements, media presentations, departmental teaching, papers presented at scientific meetings, as well as details about my published work, please see my Curriculum Vitae (PDF).
- Jan 2009—Oregon State Hospital Psychology Didactics, Salem, OR. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- Sep 2008—New Zealand Ministry of Health hosted meeting, Wellington, New Zealand. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- Sep 2008—Pediatricians Breakfast Meeting, Auckland General Hospital Auckland, New Zealand. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- Sep 2008—FASDay Celebration Auckland, New Zealand. “International FASD Awareness Day: FASD and Mental Health”
- Sep 2008—Alcohol HealthWatch, Auckland New Zealand. Three day training of New Zealand neuropsychologists on neuropsychological assessment of adolescents and adults for FASD especially in forensic settings.
- Apr 2008—Sound Mental Health, Seattle, WA Psychology Practicum and Intern Didactics “Neuropsychological Assessment and Service Implications for Individuals with FASD.”
- Apr 2008—NorCal SOT 2008 Spring Meeting, Menlo Park, CA. “As if Brain damage Wasn’t Enough – The Lifelong Impact of FASD on Social Interaction.”
- Apr 2008—The Forensic FASD Diagnostic Team: What? When? Who? How? Why? – a 3 day meeting with New Zealand practitioners. Seattle, WA. “The Role of Neuropsychological Testing in FASD.”
- Apr 2008—Sound Mental Health, Seattle, WA Psychology Practicum and Intern Didactics “Neuropsychological Assessment and Service Implications for Individuals with FASD.”
- Mar 2008—Nurses’ Advisory Committee for Perinatal Education
“Pot O’ Gold Conference: Perinatal/Neonatal Challenges 2008”,
Spokane, WA. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition,
and Long-Term
Consequences.” - Oct 2007—Spokane Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Center Training, Spokane, WA. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long- Term Consequences.”
- Sep 2007—Elements of Success: Helping Individuals with FASD and Co-occurring Disorders Conference, Federal Way, WA. “Adults with FASD: From Research to Clinical Practice.”
- Sep 2007—Indian Health Services FASD Training, Seattle, WA. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- Aug 2007—Merrill Scott Symposium, Yakima, WA. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- May 2007—SATUCI Impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders On Schools, Families, and Communities, Marshalltown, IA. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- Apr 2007—Juvenile Justice at risk youth and truancy court, Seattle, WA. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the Justice System.”
- Apr 2007—Annual MRFASTC Booster Session, St. Louis, MO. “The Brain and Behavior in Individuals with FASD.”
- Apr 2007—Alaskan Dietetics Association Annual Meeting, Anchorage, AK. “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Brain, Cognition, and Long-Term Consequences.”
- Mar 2007—Substance Use and Brain Development Conference, Eugene, OR. “The Impact of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Brain and Behavior Development.”