Woodcock Institute Psychology Post-doctoral Fellow - Woodcock Institute

Overview

Richard W. Woodcock Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Post-Doc Program with emphasis in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

The Woodcock Institute for the Advancement of Neurocognitive Research and Applied Practice advances interdisciplinary cognitive assessment and evidence-based clinical practice. It supports research into cognitive profiles of individuals with diagnosed exceptionalities and promotes effective clinical assessment practices through professional development opportunities, publications, and applied practice. This fellowship program advances that mission by offering a two-year, full-time postdoctoral experience with emphasis in neurodevelopmental disabilities.

• Clinical assessment: conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional and behavioral disorders, and other low-incidence developmental disabilities through interdisciplinary work at the TWU multidisciplinary clinic and with a community-based partnership.
• Therapeutic involvement: participate in individual and small group therapeutic intervention services.
• Research and dissemination: engage in ongoing neurocognitive research, with opportunities for presentation and publication; collaborate with the Woodcock Institute and Texas Woman's University; develop and execute data collection plans with the Training Director.
• Training plan: develop a tailored training plan with primary supervisors at each setting to address specific learning goals and professional development within the clinical and research contexts.
• Schedule:
  
  spend two days per week at the Woodcock Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment at Texas Woman's University (WeCAN) and three days per week at the community-based partnership in clinical neuropsychology private practice to gain experience in pediatric and adult assessment, intervention planning, and treatment.

• Strong background in pediatric neuropsychological, cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessment.
• Experience with multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based intervention approaches for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Ability to work effectively with families and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Interest in pursuing research opportunities, including on-site projects and collaborations with Texas Woman's University and the Woodcock Institute; capacity to develop individual research goals with the Training Director during orientation and throughout the fellowship.

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