Clinical Developmental Neuropsychologist at Neuropsychological and Family Therapy Associates, PC
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Clinical Developmental Neuropsychologist at Neuropsychological and Family Therapy Associates, PC
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- University of Illinois
- Industry
- Individual & Family Services
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Ronald Federici’s Summary
Dr. Ronald Federici is the country’s foremost expert in neuropsychiatric evaluations of adopted children. As the father of seven wonderful internationally adopted children, the cause is one that is close to Dr. Federici’s heart and one to which he has dedicated his entire career. Dr. Ronald Federici earned his Bachelor’s degree at Purdue University, a Master’s degree at the University of Chicago, another Master’s degree at the University of Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and dual doctorates at the University of Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Ronald Federici is licensed as both a school psychologist and a clinical psychologist in the State of Virginia and holds four fellowships and four diplomates on some of the nation’s top neuropsychiatric boards. Dr. Ronald Federici has spoken at over 100 training session and presentations and has acted as a guest lecturer and as a professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at several universities and military hospitals, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Bethesda Naval Academy. Additionally, Dr. Federici is the staff neuropsychologist at both Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, VA and Dominion Psychiatric Hospital in Falls Church, VA. A published author, Dr. Ronald Federici’s research has appeared in over 30 medical journals and texts around the world. Dr. Federici is the author of the 1998 neuropsychology tome Help for the Hopeless Child: A Guide for Families (with Special Discussion for Assessment and Treatment of the Post-Institutionalized Child), which is now in its second edition. Dr. Federici has also been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Time Magazine and has appeared on HBO, CNN, the BBC, NBC’s Dateline, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Maury Povich Show, and ABC’s Frontline, 20/20, and Good Morning America. Dr. Ronald Federici’s newest book, Escape from Despair: Through the Eyes of the Child, will be available soon.
Ronald Federici’s Specialties:
Clinical Child Neuropsychology, Psychology, Evaluation and Treatment of Domestic and Internationally Adopted children who have suffered severe trauma, deprivation, fetal alcohol syndrome, attachment disorders, behavior problems, learning problems, school failure, family discord and violent and unmanageable behaviors.
Ronald Federici’s Experience
Ronald Federici’s Education
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University of Illinois
Doctor , Psychology/Neuropsychology , 1980 — 1984
Multiple awards from Romanian department of State for Humanitarian Services, and world recognized expert in all areas of International and domesticAdoption medicine, Learning disabilities, trauma and attachment
- Activities and Societies:
- Member of International Neuropsychology Society, American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of of Clinical Neuropsychology, Board certified in Clinical Psychopharmacology
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Ronald Federici’s Interests:
Helping underprivileged children, international travel, ancient cultures, foreign languages ( I speak 5)
Ronald Federici’s Groups:
Neuropsychological and Family Therapy Associates Developmental - Pediatric Neuropsychologist Diplomate-American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABPN) Diplomate-American Board of Medical Psychotherapists (ABMP) Diplomate-Fellow in Advanced Psychopharmacology (FICPP) Fellow-American College of Professional Neuropsychology Senior Fellow-National Academy of Neuropsychology Diplomate-American Board of Disability Analysts (ABDA) Diplomate-American Board of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists Author: "Help For The Hopeless Child: A Guide For Families (With Special Discussion for Evaluating and Treating the Post-Institutionalized Child), Second Edition, 2004
Ronald Federici’s Honors:
Have been an active lobbyist on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC for children's rights and International adoption reform. Consultant to the department of State, office of Children's Services by evaluating children from families serving in the foreign service. Angel in Adoption Award through US Congressional Appointment Humanitarian, Award-Romanian Department of Child Welfare.
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