Emily B. Edelson, PsyD

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Emily B. Edelson, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in the Center for Management of ADHD and Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of Expertise: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Externalizing behaviors, Psychoeducational assessment and learning, School support and collaboration, Educational rights and procedures
Locations: Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare
Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467)

Education and Training

Internship

School Psychology Internship, Upper Darby School District - Delaware County, PA
Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology: Widener University Student Disabilities Services - Widener University Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology, Chester, PA
Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology: Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital's Eating Disorders Unit - Widener University Institute of Graduate Clinical Psychology, Chester, PA

Fellowship

Post-Doctoral Fellowship - The Center, LLC, King of Prussia, PA

Board Certification

School Psychology - American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)

Undergraduate Degree

BA in Psychology - Haverford College, Haverford, PA

Graduate Degree

MEd in Human Sexuality - Widener University, Chester, PA
PsyD in Clinical Psychology and School Psychology - Widener University, Chester, PA
MS in Teaching, Specialization in Students with Disabilities - Pace University, New York, NY

Titles and Academic Titles

Psychologist I

Clinical Director, Center for the Management of ADHD

Academic Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical  Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Departments and Services

Publications

Posters and Presentations

Speaking Events

2018

“Collaborative and Proactive Solutions: A New Approach to Behavioral Problem-Solving,” November 2018 Garnet Valley School District Faculty Presentation

2017

“Understanding Our Students with Anxiety, Depression and Trauma,” November 2017 Garnet Valley School District Paraprofessional In-service Training Series

2014

“Stress Management and Preparing for Midterms,” October 2013, February 2014 Widener Academic Support Services Workshop Series, Chester, PA

Awards and Honors

2014, Early Career Achievement Recognition/ Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists
2013, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society/ Widener University Chapter
2006-2008, New York City Teaching Fellowship

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2020-present, Training Advisory Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2014-present, National Association of School Psychologists