Paul McCabe
Department Chairperson and Professor
School Psychology, Counseling & Leadership
Location: 1107 James Hall
Phone: 718.951.5876
Fax: 718.951.4816
Email:
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Paul McCabe is chair of the SPCL department and a professor in the School Psychologist Graduate Program. He is a New York State certified school psychologist, a New York State licensed psychologist and a nationally certified school psychologist. He served as president of the Trainers of School Psychology New York State and the Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists. McCabe serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals and was associate editor of School Psychology Forum. He consults with local, state and national associations and legislators on early childhood education and policy, pediatric issues, and advocacy for LGBTQ youth in school.
Education:
Ph.D., Hofstra University - 1998 (Clinical and School Psychology)
B.A., University of Rochester - 1992 (Psychology)
A.A., Cazenovia College - 1990 (Early Childhood Education)
Areas of Expertise:
McCabe is considered a specialist in early childhood social, behavioral and language development and concomitant problems. His current research interests include examining the interaction between language impairment and socialization problems in early childhood, pediatric school psychology, and training graduate students and school psychologists to advocate for LGBTQ youth in schools.
Books and Publications
Cottone, D. M., & McCabe, P. C. (2022). Increases in Preventable Diseases Due to
Antivaccination Beliefs: Implications for Schools. School Psychology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/spq0000504
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
McCabe, P. C. & Anhalt, K. (2022). Changing the narrative in schools: Addressing systemic
barriers and stereotypes that prevent gender and sexual diverse youth from thriving. Psychology in the Schools, 59, 5-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22630
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
McCabe, P. C. (2022). Early childhood educators' beliefs about child behavior and adult
outcomes related to gender and play. Psychology in the Schools, 59, 51-75. doi: 10.1002/pits.22502
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
Van Wert, H., & McCabe, P.C. (2022). Conduct Disorder in Girls. Communique, 50(8), 1, 25-29. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2022
Guest Editor, Psychology in the Schools, 59 (1), January 2022: "Changing the Narrative: Gender diversity, Sexual orientation, and Intersectionality in Schools." https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15206807/2022/59/1
(Books and Publications: Other) 2021
Series Editor, Springer Pediatric School Psychology series, 2015 to present (https://www.springer.com/series/13561). Founded the book series with Springer and serve as the series editor, soliciting authors to contribute to the series. (Books and Publications: Other) 2021
Cottone, D. M., & McCabe, P. C. (2019). Gender-based differences in the neuroanatomy and
symptomatology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Communiqué, 47(7), 1, 22-24.
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2019
Blewitt, C., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M., Nolan, A., Bergmeier, H., Vicary, D., Huang, T., McCabe, P. C.,
McKay, T., & Skouteris, H. (2018). Social and emotional learning associated with universal curriculum-based interventions in early childhood education and care centres: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 1(8), e185727. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.5727
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2018
Harvey, J. E., & McCabe, P. C. (2017). A critical review of PANDAS research in the context of
OCD. Health Psychology Report, 5(4), 1-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr.2018.70356
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2017
Dragowski, E. A., McCabe, P. C., & Rubinson, F. (2016). Educators reports on incidence of
harassment and advocacy toward LGBTQ students. (R) Psychology in the Schools, 53(2),
127-142.
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2016
McCabe, P. C., & Rose, K. (2016). Childhood physical health issues in the school context. In M.
K. Holt & A. E. Grills (Eds.), Critical Issues in School-based Mental Health. (pp. 82-93).
New York, NY: Routledge.
(Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2016
Contributing author for the APA Division 16 and Division 44 Committee on Division/APA Relations (CODAPAR) series, ?Promoting Resiliency for Gender Diverse and Sexual Minority Students in Schools,? which sets out best practices for educators, school counselors, administrators and personnel, based on the latest research on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender diverse, questioning and intersex students. The series includes topics such as gender diversity among students, helping to support families with LGBT children and youth, risk factors and resiliency factors within schools around health and well-being of LGBT youth, and basic facts about gender diversity and sexual orientation among children and youth. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2015
Miegl, C., & McCabe, P. C. (2015). Nightmares: Neurological correlates, prevalence, and
intervention. (R) Communiqué, 44(2), 4-6.
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2015
"The R(ally) Cry: School Psychologists as Allies and Advocates for the LGBTQ Community." School Psychology Forum 8.1: 1-9. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Quasha, S., P.C. McCabe and S.O. Ortiz. "A Program Review of a Middle School Gay-straight Alliance Club." School Psychology Forum 8.1: 91-102. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Rose, K. and P.C. McCabe. "Melatonin Imbalance and Sleep Dysfunction in Children With Autism." Communiqué 42.6: 8-12. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Collins, J., T.R. Goyne and P.C. McCabe. "Deafness and Hard of Hearing in Childhood: Identification and Intervention Through Modern Listening Technologies and Other Accommodations." Communiqué 41.6: 4-8. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
McCabe, P.C., E.A. Dragowski and F. Rubinson. "What Is Homophobic Bias Anyway? Defining and Recognizing Microaggressions and Harassment of LGBTQ Youth." Journal of School Violence 12: 7-26. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
McCabe, P.C., F. Rubinson, E.A. Dragowski and G. Elizalde-Utnick. "Behavioral Intention of Teachers, School Psychologists and Counselors to Intervene and Prevent Harassment of LGBTQ Youth." Psychology in the Schools 50: 672-88. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2013
Gold, M. and P.C. McCabe. "The Effect of Autism on Sibling Relationships and Well-being." Communiqué 41.4: 1, 11-14. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2012
McCabe, P.C. and M. Altamura. "Empirically Valid Strategies to Improve Social and Emotional Competence of Preschool Children." Psychology in the Schools.
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2011
"Allergic Rhinitis: Seasonal and Perennial Allergies." Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for Families and Educators. Eds. A.S. Canter, L.Z. Paige and S.R. Shaw. Bethesda, Md.: National Association of School Psychologists. S6H4. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
"Cognitive Effects of Childhood Leukemia Treatments." Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 61-70. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
"The Use of Antidepressant Medications in Early Childhood: Prevalence, Efficacy and Risk." Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology 5: 13-36. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2010
Brenner, M. and P.C. McCabe. "Immunizations for School-age Children." Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for Families and Educators. Eds. A.S. Canter, L.Z. Paige and S.R. Shaw. Bethesda, Md.: National Association of School Psychologists. S6H19. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Brenner, M.K. and P.C. McCabe. "Childhood Immunizations: The Power of Misinformation." Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 32-41. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Collins, J. and P.C. McCabe. "Neurochemical Bases of Tourette Syndrome and Implications for Educators." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 8-16. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Deming, E. and P.C. McCabe. "Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Biological and Behavioral Outcomes." Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 70-79. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
DePinna, C.R. and P.C. McCabe. "Dietary Modification in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 104-12. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Farrell, D., J. Fischer and P.C. McCabe. "Tardive Dyskinesia With Typical and Atypical Medications in Children and Adolescents." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 60-70. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Gober, S. and P.C. McCabe. "Steroid Use in Adolescence." Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for Families and Educators. Eds. A.S. Canter, L.Z. Paige and S.R. Shaw. Bethesda, Md.: National Association of School Psychologists. S6H33. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Gober, S. and P.C. McCabe. "Steroids and Performance-enhancing Substances: Information for Teens." Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for Families and Educators. Eds. A.S. Canter, L.Z. Paige and S.R. Shaw. Bethesda, Md.: National Association of School Psychologists. S10H16. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Gober, S. and P.C. McCabe. "Steroids in Adolescents: The Cost of Achieving the Physical Ideal." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 123-131. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Lawrence, T.F. and P.C. McCabe. "Shaken Baby Syndrome: Immediate and Long-term Consequences and Implications for Educators." Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 42-51. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Levavi, E.E., F.J. Schneider and P.C. McCabe. "Parental Control Effects on Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 28-39. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and A. Racanello. "Ear Infections (Otitis Media)." Helping Children at Home and School III: Handouts for Families and Educators. Eds. A.S. Canter, L.Z. Paige and S.R. Shaw. Bethesda, Md.: National Association of School Psychologists. S6H10. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and C.R. DePinna. "Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants." Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 80-87. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and F. Lattari. "Bacterial Meningitis." Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 81-90. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and L. Glasser. "Phenylketonuria (PKU): Implications for Educators and Schools." Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 29-37. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and S. Shaw. Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. National Association of School Psychologists and Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. (Books and Publications: Book (Edited)) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and S. Shaw. Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. National Association of School Psychologists and Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. (Books and Publications: Book (Edited)) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and S. Shaw. Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. National Association of School Psychologists and Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. (Books and Publications: Book (Edited)) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and S.R. Shaw. "Advances in Health Care and Medical Science: Presenting New Challenges for Schools." Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 2-6. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and S.R. Shaw. "Developments in Neuropsychiatric Treatment: New Challenges and Old Problems." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 2-6. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C. and S.R. Shaw. "Trends in Health Care Delivery: The Increased Burden on Schools as Health Care Providers." Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 2-6. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
McCabe, P.C., S.E. Groark and B. Dalpiaz. "The Biology of Shyness." Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 50-58. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Parente, D. and P.C. McCabe. "Post-partum Depression and Its Relation to Behavior Problems in Children." Genetic and Acquired Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 98-106. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Pollak-Kagan, S. and P.C. McCabe. "Mood Disorders and Creativity." Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 41-48
(Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Racanello, A. and P.C. McCabe. "Role of Otitis media in Hearing Loss and Language Deficits." Pediatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators. Eds. P.C. McCabe and S.R. Shaw. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. 22-30. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2010
Shaw, S.R. and P.C. McCabe. "The Evolution of Medication Use and Misuse for Young Children and Infants: Changing the Roles of Early Childhood Specialists and Educators to Meet New Challenges and Concerns." Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology 5: 1-12. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2010
Shaw, S.R., K.S. Lin, T.W. Chiu, M. Stern, S.M. Rezazadeh and P.C. McCabe. "Error, Misuse and Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-counter Medications for Young Children." Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology 5: 101-22. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2010
Shaw, S.R., S. Glaser, M. Stern, C. Sferdenschi and P.C. McCabe. "Responding to Chronic Illness in the Schools." Principal Leadership 10.60. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2010
"Response-to-Intervention (RTI)." Evidence-Based Practice in Infant and Early Childhood Psychology. Eds. B.A. Mowder, F. Rubinson and A. Yasik. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. 667-86. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2009
Rubinson, F. and P.C. McCabe. "Helping to Improve the School Climate for LGBTQ Youth and Their Families." The School Psychologist 27.4: 4-16. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
Siegel, D. and P.C. McCabe. "Gauging Media Influence on Adolescent Suicide Rates." Communiqué 38.4: 1, 10-12. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
"Academic Functioning and Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents With Allergic Rhinitis: Part I." Communiqué 37.1: 1-10. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
"Academic Functioning and Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents With Allergic Rhinitis: Part II." Communiqué 37.2: 46-47. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
DePinna, C. and P.C. McCabe. "Food Allergies and Autism: The Gluten-free/Casein-free Hypothesis." Communiqué 36.5: 10-11. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
McCabe, P.C. and C. DePinna. "The Exigency of Immediateness: Reconciling the Lack of Empirically Validated Intervention When Immediate Action Is Sought." Communiqué 36.8: 5. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2008
McCabe, P.C. and F. Rubinson. "Committing to Social Justice: A Model for Behavioral Change to Serve LGBT Youth." School Psychology Review 37.4: 469-86. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
McCabe, P.C. and C. Scharf. "Building Stronger, Healthier Families When a Child Is Chronically Ill: A Guide for School Personnel." Communiqué 36.1: 27-28. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
McCabe, P.C. and C. Scharf. "Childhood Chronic Illness: The Effects of Family Cohesion and Adaptability on Coping and Healing." Communique 36.1: 13-16. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
Shaw, S. and P.C. McCabe. "Hospital to School Transition for Children With Chronic Illness: Meeting the New Challenges of an Evolving Health Care System." Psychology in the Schools 45: 74-87. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
"Preschool Assessment." The Praeger Handbook of Special Education. Ed. A.M. Bursztyn. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2006
"Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI) in Early Childhood: Challenges and Practical Guidelines." Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology 2: 157-80. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Gober, S., M. Klein, T. Berger, C. Vindigni and P.C. McCabe. "Steroids in Adolescence: The Cost of Achieving the Physical Ideal." Communiqué 34.7: 38-40. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Gober, S., P.C. McCabe and M. Klein. "Adolescents and Steroids: What Principals Should Know." Principal Leadership 7.3: 11-15. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
McCabe, P.C. and D.J. Marshall. "Measuring the Social Competence of Preschool Children With Specific Language Impairment (SLI): Correspondence Among Informant Ratings and Behavioral Observations." Topics in Early Childhood Special Education 26: 234-46. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
Racanello, A. and P.C. McCabe. "Otitis media: The Silent Culprit in Hearing Loss and Language Deficits." Communiqué 35.2: 32-34. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2006
"Preschoolers." Encyclopedia of School Psychology. Ed. S.W. Lee. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2005
"The Social and Behavioral Correlates of Preschoolers With Specific Language Impairment." Psychology in the Schools 42.4: 373-87. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Holden, B. and P.C. McCabe. "The Biology of Shyness: The Role of the Amygdala." Communiqué 33.7: 40-42. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
McCabe, P. and M. Klein. "Childhood Immunizations: Myths and Misconceptions. Communique, December. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Picone, M. and P.C. McCabe. "The Reliability and Discriminant Validity of the Social Interactive Coding System With Language-Impaired Preschoolers." Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology 1: 113-28. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2005
Collins, J. and P.C. McCabe. "Neurochemical Bases of Tourette's Disorder and Implications for School Psychologists." Communiqué 33.3: 5-6. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Coluccio, F. and P.C. McCabe. "The Effects of Phenylketonuria (PKU) on Executive Function and Behavior." Communiqué 32.7: 35-37. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Farrell, D. and P.C. McCabe. "Tardive Dyskinesia With Typical and Atypical Medications in Children and Adolescents." Communiqué 33.4: 30-31. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Johnson, K.E. and P.C. McCabe. "The Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants." Communique 32.8: 41-43. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Kelly, H. and P.C. McCabe. "Bacterial Meningitis: What School Psychologists Need to Know." Communiqué 32.5: 37-39. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
McCabe, P.C. and P.J. Meller. "The Relationship Between Language and Social Competence: How Language Delays Affect Social Growth." Psychology in the Schools 41.3: 313-22. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Walenta, T. and P.C. McCabe. "The Utility of the Differential Abilities Scales With Specific Language-Impaired Preschoolers." Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 22.1: 33-46. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2004
Research Activities
Series Editor, Pediatric School Psychology (book series). Springer Publishing 2017
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Getting to Yes: Writing Successful Research Proposals. Special Session presentation with
NASP Research Committee members at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention in Atlanta, GA.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019
Preschool Teachers' Beliefs About Gender-Role Conformity and Child Outcomes. Paper
presented at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention in Atlanta, GA.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019
Gender in Early Childhood Classrooms: Teacher Expectations. Presentation to the
Psychologists In Training (PIT) program, NYC Department of Education.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2017
2016 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention in New Orleans, LA.
Discussant, Infusing Cultural Competence into Consultation and Professional Development. SY038
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2016
2016 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention in New Orleans, LA. Presenter: Infusing Cultural Competence into School Psychology Training Programs. SY035
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2016
"Social Networking in Adolescence: Reports From LGBT and Non-LGBT Youth." National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention. Washington, D.C. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2014
McCabe, P.C., E. Dragowski, F. Rubinson and M.R. Sharron-del Rio. "Damaging Assumptions: Avoiding Your LGBTQ, Gender and Cultural Blindspots." National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Convention. Washington, D.C. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2014
McCabe, P.C., E. Dragowski, F. Rubinson and M.R. Sharron-del Rio. "Damaging Assumptions: Challenging Your LGBTQ, Gender and Cultural Blindspots." New Jersey Association of School Psychologists (NJASP) Convention. East Windsor, N.J. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2014
"LGBT Youth and Online Communities: Safe Havens or Perilous Waters?" National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Seattle. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013
"School-Crossings at the Intersections: Walking Together With LGBTQ Children and Youth" workshop presentation. Matthew Shepard Symposium on Social Justice. University of Wyoming. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013
"Seneca Falls, Selma and Stonewall: B(e)aring Witness at the Crossroads" workshop presentation. Matthew Shepard Symposium on Social Justice. University of Wyoming.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013
"Implementing a Training Model to Improve Advocacy for LGBT Youth." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Philadelphia. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012
"A Place for Theater: An Individual and Systemic Intervention in Urban High Schools and School Psychology Programs" poster. National Association of School Psychologists Convention. San Francisco. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
"Advocacy for LGBTQ Students: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior" mini-skills workshop. National Association of School Psychologists Convention. San Francisco. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
"Are School Psychologists Prepared to Advocate for LGBT Youth?" poster. Trainers of School Psychologists Meeting, National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Chicago. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
"Brooklyn College's GLARE: GLBTQ Advocates for Research and Education." American Psychological Association Conference. San Diego. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
"Educators' Behavioral Intention to Advocate for LGBT Youth." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Chicago. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
"Intention of School Psychologists and Counselors to Advocate for LGBT Youth." American Psychological Association Conference. San Diego. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
"Training Psychologists and Counselors to Advocate for LGBTQ Youth in Schools." American Psychological Association Conference. San Diego. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
"Using the MMPI-2 to Predict Success in School Psychologist Training." American Psychological Association Conference. San Diego. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
"A Tripartite Model to Explain Adolescent Steroid Use." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
"Braving the Barriers: Supporting Faculty Inclusion of GLBTQ Youth Issues in Courses and Research." Special session, National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Boston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
"Committing to Social Justice: Helping our Graduates to Better Serve LGBT Youth." Spring meeting of the School Psychology Educators Council of New York State. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2009
"National Survey of School Psychologists' Advocacy for LGBTQ Youth." New York Association of School Psychologists Convention. White Plains, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009
"Bringing RTI to Early Childhood: Evaluation of a Research and Training Tool." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. New Orleans. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"Helping Our Graduates to Better Serve GLBT Youth" panel. National Association of School Psychologists Convention. New Orleans. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"Language and Social Assessment and Intervention Techniques for Preschool Children" mini-skills presentation. National Association of School Psychologists Convention. New Orleans. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"Committing to Social Justice: A Model for Behavioral Change to Serve GLBT Youth." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"Project Rebirth: Chronicling the Rebirth of Ground Zero in New York City." Special session presentation and film screening at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention. New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2007
"Early Language Development in Toddlers and Concomitant Social Competence and Behavior: Immediate and Long-term Outcomes." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Anaheim, Calif. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
"Response to Intervention: Enacting a Preventive Model That Really Is Preventive." New York City Board of Education Psychologists-in-Training Conference. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2006
"An Examination of Early Childhood Communication, Socialization and Behavioral Competence." American Psychological Association Convention. Washington, D.C. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
"Comparing Behavior of Children With Language Delays to Typical Children." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Atlanta. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
"Language Development and Socialization: Exploring the Early Child Care Database." National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Atlanta. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005
"Response to Intervention in Early Childhood: Best Practices and Best Intentions." Adelphi Conference on Response to Intervention (RTI). Garden City, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"The Early Child Care Database and NAEYC Planning Meeting on Early Learning Disabilities." Early Childhood Interest Group at the National Association of School Psychologists Convention. Atlanta. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2005
"Measuring Social Competence and Behavioral Adjustment in Language-Impaired Preschoolers" mini-skills workshop. National Association of School Psychologists convention. Dallas. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2004
Professional Leadership
Contributing Editor to a series of papers on gender, published in the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Communiqué. In this series, we are endeavoring to publish on the construct of gender, inform about gender/sex in relation to Differences of Sex Development (formerly Intersex), Transgender, gender expansiveness, and the role of masculinity and femininity in perpetuating bullying and harassment in schools. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2015
Associate editor, School Psychology Forum. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2013
Chair, Early Childhood Interest Group, National Association of School Psychologists. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2013
Contributing editor, NASP Communique. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2013
Associate editor, School Psychology Forum. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2012
Chair, Early Childhood Interest Group, National Association of School Psychologists. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2012
Contributing editor, NASP Communique. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2012
Associate editor, School Psychology Forum. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2010
Contributing editor, Communique. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2010
Invited expert reviewer, joint task force of the National Association of School Psychologists and Division 16 of the American Psychological Association, for the revision of the Learning Disorders Diagnosis of the forthcoming Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th ed. (DSM-5). (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2010
President, Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2009
President-elect, Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists, 2008-10. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2008
President-elect, Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2008
Program head, School Psychologist Graduate Program. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2008
Invited reviewer, Workshops of Development Screening and Assessment, for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Tremaine Foundation: Recognizing and Responding to the Developmental Needs and Learning Challenges of Young Children at NAEYC, Washington, D.C. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2007
President, School Psychology Educators Council of New York State, 2004-07. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2004
Treasurer, Association of Early Childhood and Infant Psychologists, 2004-08. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2004
