Certified
Pediatric Neuropsychologists In Massachusetts
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Provider:
Sandra
Shaheen, Ph.D., ABPdN
319
Longwood Avenue
Boston,
MA 02155
617-232-4858
Biography:
Sandra
Shaheen is a clinical psychologist and is board
certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology. She has broad training in medical,
psychiatric, developmental, and educational disorders which benefit from
neuropsychological assessment and consultation. She earned advanced degrees
from Harvard University and Tufts University, following which she was on the
training staff in Neuropsychology at Children's Hospital, Boston for 18 years.
She holds an appointment as Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
A
recent past president of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society (MNS
2009-2011), Dr. Shaheen is currently active as
Co-chair of the public response team for the MNS professional affairs
initiative. She testified for MNS on the role of neuropsychologists in return
to play decisions after sports concussion, She has represented her profession
in various initiatives aimed at providing easier access to mental health for
Massachusetts residents.
Dr. Shaheen has special interests in learning and developmental
disorders, pediatric tumor. seizure, neurofibroma, and other medical
conditions, and adaptation to college and young adult challenges in these
groups. In addition to MNS, the International Neuropsychological Society,
Society for Pediatric Psychology, National Academy of Neuropsychology and the
Massachusetts Psychological Association. She is a supporter of Asperger's
Association of New England and Mass Brain Injury Association.
Other
professional activities include forensic work in cases of birth injury, toxic
exposure, and educational advocacy. She coordinated the Statewide Head Injury
school consultation program in Massachusetts, and has taught assessment courses
at Tufts University and Emmanuel College. Theoretical interests include the
role of lower brain centers in higher order thinking, plasticity and improving
cognitive skills through practice, and understanding age related deficits in
cases of injury or trauma.
As a
parent, Dr. Shaheen established after-school
enrichment programs in the visual and performing arts, nature education, and
self-regulation through martial arts in several schools. She was appointed as a
member of the (local) Massachusetts Cultural Council to help support arts
opportunities in her community. She provides assessment, consultation, family
and individual child therapy services.
Selected
publications and presentations Shaheen, S. J.
“Neuromaturation and behavior development: The case of childhood lead
poisoning,” Developmental Psychology, 1984, 20, (4), 542-550. Shaheen, S. “Motor Assessment in Pediatric Neuropsychology:
Relationships to Executive Function,” Applied Neuropsychology: Child, (accepted
for publication date: April 4, 2014), Psychology Press
Shaheen, S. J., Au, R., Barr, W., Bauer, R., Delis, D., Fein, D. “Building
Bridges in Neuropsychology: Evolution of the Discipline and Remembering Edith
Kaplan”, symposium at the 39th annual meeting of the International
Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA, February 2-5, 2011.