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Child Neurology

Heather Adams, Ph.D.Heather Adams, Ph.D.

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Current Titles and Roles

Assistant Professor of Neurology & Pediatrics

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.A., Psychology, State University College at Geneseo, 1991
  • M.A., Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), 1995
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale), 2002
  • Internship, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, 1998-1999
  • Predoctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 1999-2001
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, 2001-2003
  • N.Y.S. Licensed Psychologist

Clinical Specialties

  • Neuropsychological assessment and consultation
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Cognitive late effects of pediatric cancer / brain tumors
  • Cognitive and behavioral treatments for childhood psychological and behavioral disorders

Research

  • Principal investigator for neurobehavioral studies of Batten Disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses)
  • Neuropsychologist for a variety of clinical studies (e.g., pediatric hypertension, cognitive late effects of cancer)
  • Neuropsychological consultant to clinical trials