Adelphi University Graduate Students Present at NYASP Conference
Four graduate students in Adelphi University's Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies presented at the annual New York State Association of School Psychologists conference.
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) December 11, 2010 - On November 12, 2010, four graduate students in Adelphi University's Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, School Psychology Master's Program, Laura Bennett '09, M.A. '12, Steven Castiglia M.A.'11, Jennifer Rosenberg '08, M.A. '11, Kathryn Taylor M.A. '11 presented at the annual New York State Association of School Psychologists (NYASP) conference. Ehrin MacHenry M.A. '11 also participated in the research and creation of the presentations, though she was unable to attend the conference. The conference, aimed at school psychologists and held in Lake George, NY, featured a series of lectures and presentations about a broad range of psychological issues in schools.
The STC was invited to make two poster presentations at the conference. The research and presentations, which were designed by Associate Professor Dr. Ionas Sapountzsis and the students, were "The effectiveness of the Adelphi Social Training Center's group therapy sessions for adolescents and young adults on the Autism spectrum", and, "Common Themes Found in the Group Sessions for adolescents and young adults on the Autism spectrum at the Adelphi Social Training Center". These studies represent a preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of STC's group therapy sessions for adolescents and young adults on the Autism spectrum, as well as an assessment of the common themes found in these group sessions.
As a result of the overwhelming positive response to Adelphi's presentations, the STC has been asked to continue its research and return next year to make a full presentation to the entire conference.
These also students provide counseling services in the STC program.
DSC_0047.jpg Laura Bennett, Steven Castiglia, Jennifer Rosenberg, and Kathryn Taylor at the 2010 NYASP Conference
DSC_0051.jpg Kathryn Taylor, Steven Castiglia, Jennifer Rosenberg, and Laura Bennett with the STC's two poster presentations
DSC_0059.jpg Jennifer Rosenberg, Laura Bennett, and Steven Castiglia speaking with an official of NYASP
The STC is an autism support center that provides comprehensive services and guidance programs for students and their families within the community who have high functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The STC's goal is to provide therapeutic and support services to high school and college-aged individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and their families to help them negotiate life adjustments such as the social, academic, and vocational challenges that face them throughout their lives. For more information about the STC, please visit adelphi.edu/communityservices/derner/stc/.
About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs-The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work-the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 41 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
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