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Cynthia A Plotts

Cynthia Plotts
Program: School Psychology
 

Education:
Ph.D. School Psychology, University of Texas, 1987
BS Special Education, University of Texas, 1979

Research Interests:
Assessment of Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities; School-based Assessment and Intervention for Children with Traumatic; Brain Injury; Variables Predicting; Admission & Success in School Psychology Programs; Rare Disorders; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Emotional Disturbance

  • Books

    Plotts, C. A., & Lasser, J. (2013). The School Psychologist as Counselor: A Practitioner’s Handbook. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

    Webber, J., & Plotts, C. (2008). Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

    Book Chapter

    Plotts, C.A. (2012). Assessment of emotional/behavioral disorders. In J. P. Bakken, F. E. Obiakor, & Rotatori, T. (Eds.), Advances in Special Education, 51-85. Bingley, UK: Emerald  Group Publishing Ltd.

    Refereed Journal Articles

    Vega, D., Lasser, J., Plotts, C. (2015). Global Migration: The Need for Culturally Competent School Psychologists. School Psychology International, 36, 358-374.

    Jantz, P., & Plotts, C. (2014). Integrating neuropsychology and school psychology: Potential and pitfalls. Contemporary School Psychology, DOI 10.1007/s40688-013-0006-2

    Klose, L., Plotts, C., & Kozeneski, N., & Skinner-Foster, J. (2012). A review of assessment tools for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders: Implications for school practice. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 37(4), 236-242.

    Klose, L.M., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2011). Participants’ Evaluation of Consultation: Implications for Training in School Psychology. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education. DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2011.576310

    Klose, L.M., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2010). Qualitative analysis of teacher and graduate student evaluations of consultation training experiences. Trainers’ Forum, 29(1), 24-37.

    Plotts, C., Lasser, J., & Prater, S. (2008). Exploring sandplay therapy: Applications to individuals with traumatic brain injury. International Journal of Play Therapy, 17(2), 138-153.