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Marla
Carson
Marla Carson
Associate Director of Clinical Training
Affiliate Professor
- Campus Chicago, IL
- DepartmentSchool Psychology
- InstitutionThe Chicago School
- Address: 325 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654
- Office Phone: 312-467-2161
Biography
Marla Carson, Ph.D., NCSP, received her doctoral degree in School Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. She began her career at The Chicago School in 2009 as an affiliate professor. Currently she is The Associate Director of Clinical Training and Associate Professor at The Chicago School. She also works as a school psychologist in a neuropsychology clinic in the Chicago suburbs. Previous to working in training, Dr. Carson worked for 28 years as a full time school psychologist and special education teacher in the public schools. Her current research interests are in the areas of RtI at the secondary level, Autism and reading disorders.
Education History
Degree Institution B. S. Human Resources and Family Studies University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign M. S. Special Education Northeastern Illinois University M. Ed. School Psychology Loyola University Chicago Ph. D. School Psychology Loyola University Chicago Professional Memberships
Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Autism/Developmental Disorders Social Development Mental Health/Psychopathology/Clinical Psychology Learning Disabilities Licenses
Nationally Certified School Psychologist Certified School Psychologist Certified Special Education Teacher - LBS-1 Professional Skills
Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Academic, Behavioral and Social Emotional Interventions, Response to Intervention (Secondary Level), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support, Special Education and IDEA