2017-2018 Practicum Brochure - Doctoral Program

Can students tape sessions with clients using an intervention (not assessment or testin J ) with an informed consent? Yes No . 7 he referring agency must also provide written consent to permit the student to tape sessions. Number of hours per week required: DESCRIBE SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS: SHORT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (250 words or less): CLINICAL DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM Client Population(s): Treatment Modality: Assessment Types: Theoretical Orientation: Pediatric Psychology AssociatesêGrowing Tree Foundation serves children, adolescents, and families. Our patients typically present with conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, disruptive behaviors, and other emotional/behavioral concerns (including family/divorce issues, grief, etc.). Types of services offered include individual and family therapy, group therapy, social skills training, psychological evaluations, school observations and consultations, and behavioral programming to be implemented on site. Experiences may also include opportunities for consultation with professionals (including medical, teachers/tutors, occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, etc.). Practicum students in the summer will also have the opportunity to be a part of specialty camps for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students participating in this practicum will receive training in assessment, report 15-20 hours Mandatory Training Sessions: Social skills group training, behavior modification, specialty pediatric assessment. Required Training Prerequisites: General: Good general assessment skills are required as well as report writing skills. Experience with behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches to treatment. A background or interest in autism spectrum disorders is needed. Students are expected to display professional and ethical conduct at all times. Suggested prerequisites: Courses and/or Experience in Behavioral Assessment and Treatment, Parent Focused Interventions (PSY 4692), Child and Adolescent Development (PSY 1405), Behavioral Assessment (PSY 2509), Child and Adolescent Intervention (PSY 2604), Case Conceptualization (PSY 2606), and Integrated Report Writing [These courses can be taken concurrently with the practicum, and though not required will be helpful]. Experiences working with children in diverse settings (e.g., Infants, Children, Adolescents, College Students, Adults Cognitive, Behavioral, Systems ✔ Individual, Family, Consultation, Group, Brief (4-12 sessions), Short- Personality, Behavioral/Cognitive, Intelligence