Richard Selznick, PhD
Departments
Cooper University Health Care Titles
- Director, Cooper Learning Center
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Specialty Certifications
Licensed Psychologist, PA and NJ
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Professional Type
Cooper Independent Licensed Practitioner
NPI
1013097138
About Me
Dr. Selznick is a psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, adjunct graduate school professor, university professor of pediatrics and school consultant. He is author of the book The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child, School Struggles: A Guide to Your Shut-Down Learners Success and the recently publishedDyslexia Screening: Essential Concepts for Schools & Parents.
As director of the Cooper Learning Center, Dr. Selznick oversees a program that assesses and treats a broad range of learning and school-based academic and behavioral problems. The Cooper Learning Center, established in 1995 by Dr. Selznick, is a division of the Department of Pediatrics of Cooper University Health Care. Cooper is a leading teaching hospital in the region. It is the leading program in the region, offering a variety of different services, including parent and teacher training along with its clinical practice.
Dr. Selznick also works as a school consultant and is frequently asked to lecture to parents and teachers on a variety of topics. Throughout the year, Dr. Selznick speaks to numerous parent groups at schools, at regional and national conferences, and internationally.
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Education & Training
| Graduate School | PhD, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Graduate School | MA, New York University, New York, NY |
| Internship | Irving Schwartz Institute, Philadelphia, PA |
Special Interests
Dyslexia, ADHD, behavioral disorders, learning and reading disabilities
Memberships
- National Association of School Psychologists
- International Dyslexia Society
Awards and Honors
- UMDNJ Volunteer Faculty Award
Publications
Dr. Selznick is the author of four books, including “The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child,” "School Struggles,” “Dyslexia Screening,” and the most recent, “What To Do About Dyslexia: 25 Essential Concepts for Parents.”