O`Donnell, LouiseSchool of Medicine |
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My research interests have focused on two areas: the development of standardized, reliable and valid psychological assessment instruments used by professionals to assess infants, children and adolescents along with the investigation of the clinical utility of these instruments across populations of children with atypical neurocognitive development.
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| 7/2013 - Present | Adjunct Faculty | University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Biology, San Antonio, TX |
| 9/2006 - Present | Assistant Professor | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Psychiatry, San Antonio, TX |
| 9/2006 - Present | Assistant Professor | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Pediatrics, San Antonio, TX |
| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 2004 | PhD | Educational Psychology/School Psychology | The University of Texas at Austin Austin , TX |
| 2000 | Internship | Clinical Psychology | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 1982 | MA | Clinical Psychology | Trinity University San Antonio , TX |
| 1979 | BA | Psychology | The University of Houston Houston , TX |
Assessment of children and adolescents- I have over 25 years of experience conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents and adults. |
Assessment of children and adults with Autism- Autism Diagnostic Observation System (ADOS) certified for clinical assessment by the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center. |
Designer/developer of psychological instruments- I have over 11 years of test development experience with a major test publisher of psychological and educational products for children and adults. |
| Date | Description | Institution | # Students |
| 3/2013 - Present | General Psychiatry Resident Education | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| Didactics: I teach courses in quality improvement, psychopathology and personality, diagnostic methodology and clinical interviewing. In conjunction with the training director, I coordinate general residency didactic training. This includes working with all course instructors and conducting course evaluations. Psychotherapy: I coordinate the UTHSCSA psychotherapy portion for general psychiatry residents and supervising faculty. I also provide psychotherapy supervision for general psychiatry residents. Resident electives: I provide electives in quality improvement and teaching for general psychiatry residents. |
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| 9/2011 - Present | Medicine, Behavior & Society | The University of Texas Health Science Center | |
| Co-Course Director - This course consists of six (one-week) modules over an 18 month period for pre-clinical medical students. Topics include: Professionalism and communication skill development Ethics, research ethics, capacity and informed consent Human development from infancy to death and the dying process Social context of medical care, human sexuality, sexual and domestic violence and care of LGBT patients. |
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| 9/2008 - Present | Clinical Psychology Resident Education | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| Didactics: I provide a pediatric neuropsychology seminar series discussing the following topics: brain development, neuropsychological assessment and specific disorders (ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities, TBI). Psychotherapy: I serve as a psychotherapy supervisor for the clinical psychology resident or residents. We meet weekly to discuss progress of their long-term therapy cases. Preceptor: I serve as a faculty mentor for a clinical psychology intern each year. Note one year I was a faculty mentor for two interns. In this role, I have provided support and guidance as the intern progresses through the internship. I also assist residents in obtaining post-doc internships and employment after licensing. |
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| 9/2006 - Present | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Resident Education | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | |
| Didactics: I provide seminars on cognitive assessment, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Psychotherapy: I have provided psychotherapy supervision for a CAP resident. |
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Journal Article |
| Cody J, SeboldC, Heard P, Carter E, Soileau B, Hasi-Zogaj M, Hill A, Rupert D, Perry B, O`Donnell L, Gelfond J, Lancaster J, Fox P, Hale D. Consequences of Chromosome 18q deletions American Journal of Medical Genetics 2015 Sep;PartC(169C):265-280. |
| Hasi-Zogaj M, Sebold C, Heard P, Carter E, Soileau B, Hasi-Zogaj M, Hill A, Rupert D, Perry B, Atkinson S, O`Donnell L, Gelfond J, Lancaster J, Fox P, Hale D, Cody J. A review of 18p deletions American Journal of Medical Genetics 2015 Sep;PartC(169C):251-264. |
| Stedman JM, Schoenfeld LS, O`Donnell L. An investigation of internship directors` perspectives on the learning objectives required by the commissin on accreditation Training and Education in Professional Psychology 2013 Jan;7(2):134-138. |
| Cody JD, Hasi M, Soileau B, Heard P, Carter E, Sebold C, O`Donnell L, Perry B, Stratton R, Hale DE. Establishing a reference group for distal 18q-: Clinical description and molecular basis [publication pending] Human Genetics 2013 Jan;. |
| Daviss WB, O`Donnell L, Soileau, B, Heard, P, Carter, E, Pliszka SR, Gelfond JA, Hale DE, Cody JD. Mood disorders in individuals with distal 18q deletions Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet 2013 Jan;162(8):879-888. |
| Schillerstrom JE, Sanchez-Reilly SE, O`Donnell L. Improving student comfort with death and dying discussions through facilitated family encounters Academic Psychiatry 2012 Jan;36(3):188-190. |
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| Funding Agency | UTHSCSA/Department of Neurosurgery |
| Title | Neurocognitive and Behavioral Functioning of Individuals with Craniosynostosis Following Endoscopic Treatment |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 10/2014 - Present |
| Role | Principal Investigator |
| Grant Detail | The goal is to evaluate the neurological and behavioral impact of corrective surgery for craniosynostosis in infants and children. |