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David R. Morrison, Ed.D.

Associate Professor, Chair, Department of School Counseling and School Psychology		 Phone: (626) 815-6000 Ext. 5129
Email: drmorrison@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 815-6000 Ext. 5351
Dr. Morrison has been actively involved in educational research for the past 20 years. The primary focus of this effort has been “bridging” theoretical concepts with practical applications. His doctoral dissertation was used in the development of senate bill 370, sponsored by Senator Robert Presley, which called for accountability of treatment for adjudicated youth. In 1991 he co-founded the Research and Treatment Institute,Claremont, Ca.,which provided assessment and treatment of services for children in residential, educational, outpatient and inpatient settings. He is actively involved with the assessment and treatment of children with Autistic Spectrum disorders, behavior disorders, and developmental disabilities.

His current research interests are in the area of pediatric neuropsychology. Dr. Morrison has a post doctorate specialization in clinical neuropsychology from Fielding Graduate University and is a diplomate with the American Board of School Neuropsychology and has a faculty position with the Pediatric Neurodevelopment Institute (PNI), Azusa, CA.

Education

Post Doctorate Specialization - Clinical Neuropsychology, Fielding Graduate University 2006

Ed.D. - Educational Psychology, United States International University 1992
Dissertation: Guided Group Interaction Revisited: An Evaluation of Residential Treatment Effectiveness as Defined by Outcome Performance Standards

M.S. - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of La Verne 1981

M.S. - School Counseling, University of LaVerne 1978

B.A. - Psychology, Azusa Pacific University 1976

Credentials/Certifications
Marquette University, College of Health Sciences, Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
Neuroanatomical Dissection: Human Brain and Spinal Cord, 2003

Boston University, School of Education, Cambridge, Massachusetts;
Learning and the Brain, 2004

Texas Women’s University, Denton, Texas, Post-Graduate Certification;
School Neuropsychology, 2004

National Academy of Neuropsychology, Clinical Neuroanatomy, 2007

Pupil Personnel Services Credential: Endorsement in School Psychology, 1985

Pupil Personnel Services Credential: Endorsement in School Counseling, 1978

Expertise

  • Child Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • School Counseling

Courses Taught

EDCO 557 – Child and Adolescent Development and Learning
EDPY 637 – Child Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment
EDPY 682 – Psychoeducational Assessment II
EDPY 683 – Psychoeducational Assessment III
EDPY 685 – School Psychology Fieldwork 1
EDPY 686 – School Psychology Fieldwork 2
EDPY 687 – School Psychology Fieldwork 3
EDPY 688 – School Psychology Fieldwork 4

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Presentations
Fall, R., Morrison, D., Vincent, R., & Jacobsen, R. (2007, March). The School Psychologist’s Role in Suspension and Expulsion: Issues of Law, Ethics, Policy and Philosophy. Full day workshop presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Los Angeles, CA.

Fall, R., Morrison, D., Vincent, R., & Jacobsen, R. (2007, March). Policies, Practices, and Outcomes in Suspension and Expulsion. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New York, New York.

Fall, R., Morrison, D., Vincent, R., & Jacobsen, R. (2006, February). What Every School Psychologist Needs to Know About Suspension and Expulsion. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the California Association of School Psychologists, Monterey, CA.

Morrison, D., Fall, R., Vincent, R., & Jacobsen, R. (2005, March). The School Psychologist's Role in Suspension and Expulsion. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the California association of school psychologists, Riverside, CA.

Morrison, D. (1998, February). East is East, West is West: Part II. 11th Annual Research Conference for Children's Mental Health, Tampa, FL.

Publications
Morrison, D. & Lang, M., (2009). Right Hemisphere Syndrome, Goldstein, S., and Naglieri,J. (eds.). In Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development (Submitted for publication), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany.

Morrison, D. & Lang, M., (2009). Carl Wernicke, Goldstein, S., and Naglieri,J. (eds.). In Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development (publication pending), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany.

Morrison, D. & Lang, M., (2009). Broca’s Aphasia, Goldstein, S., and Naglieri,J. (eds.). In Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development (publication pending), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany.

Morrison, D. & Lang, M., (2009). A.R. Luria, Goldstein, S., and Naglieri,J. (eds.). In Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development (publication pending), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany.

Morrison, D. & Lang, M., (2009). Agnosia, Goldstein, S., and Naglieri,J. (eds.). In Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development (Submitted for publication), Springer, Heidelberg, Germany.

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Professional Experience

Academic Experience
2004 - Present. Azusa Pacific University, Chair, Associate Professor School of Education, Department of Counseling and School Psychology.

1991 – 2002. Research and Treatment Institute, Inc., Claremont, CA. Co-Founder and Director of Research, (RCL 14) Residential treatment facility; population served, Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED), Autism, and Mental Retardation.

1981 – 1991. Duarte Unified School District, Duarte, CA. Counselor, Duarte High School.

1986 – 1990. Northview Middle School. Student Staff Coordinator/School Psychologist.

Industry Experience
2009 - Present. Beacon Autistic Spectrum Independence Center, Claremont, CA. Director/Psychologist

2007 - Present. Pediatric Neurodevelopment Institute, Azusa, CA. Faculty Consultant, Neuropsychological Assessment

1992 - Present. Live Oak Canyon School, Executive Director/ Psychologist. Non-public school: Special education services, Emotionally Disturbed, Autism, & Mental Retardation.

1994 - 2002. Team Psychological Services Group, Inc., V. P. / Psychologist. Licensed Non-public agency providing psychological and clinical diagnostic services for non-public, public schools and mental health providers.

1999 – 2001. Mission Information Systems & Technology, Inc., President. Statistical application and database development specializing in psychological and social services.

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Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Honors, Awards, Recognition
Diplomate, American Board of School Neuropsychology, 2005

Associations, Boards, Committees
California Association of School Psychologists
National Association of School Psychologists
California Association of Private Specialized Education Schools
American Psychological Association
National Academy of Neuropsychology
Learning and the Brain Society
American Board of School Neuropsychology