Selena Scott, PhD

Portrait of Selena Scott

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

905 John Hopkins Drive, Mail Stop 694
Greenville, NC 27834Phone: 252-744-1406
Fax: 252-744-4243
Email: scottse21@ecu.edu

Faculty Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Education

University of Windsor, Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Neuropsychology

August 5, 2016

Dissertation Title: Social Functioning in Nonverbal Learning Disorder or High Functioning Autism

University of Windsor, Master of Arts in Psychology

October 16, 2010

Master’s Thesis Title: Psychosocial and Executive Functioning in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Impact of the “I Can Problem Solve” Program

University of Regina, Luther College, Bachelor of Arts (High Honors) in Psychology Co-operative Education Program

June 5, 2008

Honors Thesis Title: The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory in the Assessment of Personality and Emotional Functioning following Traumatic Brain Injury: Validation of a Neurocorrective Approach

Licensure

Licensed psychologist in Michigan

License #: 6301016798

Licensed psychologist in North Carolina

License #: 5456

Professional Experience

East Carolina University Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic

September 2021 – present
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Outpatient neuropsychological assessment services provided to patients ages 6 – 65+

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

October 2018 – August 2021
Staff Neuropsychologist, Rehabilitation Hospital and Acute Care Hospital
Inpatient and outpatient assessment services provided to patients ages 4 to 65+

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

September 2016 – September 2018
APA & APPCN accredited postdoctoral residency in Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology
Inpatient and outpatient assessment and intervention services provided to patients ages 17 to 65+

Hamilton Health Sciences

September 2013 – August 2014
Canadian Psychological Association Accredited Predoctoral Internship Program in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology
Inpatient and outpatient assessment and intervention services provided to patients ages 6 to 65+

Supervision Experience

East Carolina University

May 2023 – Present
Supervisor, PhD Student Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

September 2016 – August 2018
Supervised assessment and intervention services provided by master’s level clinicians

Hamilton Health Sciences

July 2014 – August 2014
Supervised assessments completed by a graduate student and staff psychometrists; supervised an undergraduate student who was helping to conduct a clinical research project

University of Windsor

September 2012 – December 2012

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Psychology 02-46-582 Clinical Assessment I

Supervision of students’ assessments using the WAIS-IV, WISC-IV, WIAT-II, and WIAT-III, as well as providing supervision and assistance in the interpretation of test results.

Specialized Training

ADOS-2 (Modules 1 – 4) Introductory Clinical Workshop

June 21 & 22, 2012
Facilitators: Suzi Naguib, Psy. D. (Independent ADOS/ADIR Trainer), and Pamela Dixon, Ph. D.
Sunfield Center for Autism, ADHD and Behavioral Health
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Educational Presentations

  • Cognitive Screening of Adults. Faculty development presentation to faculty members of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. (2023)
  • Introduction to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorders, and Tic Disorders. Didactic presentation to M2 students at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. (2022)
  • Introduction to Pediatric Neuropsychological Assessment. Didactic presentation to psychiatry residents and pediatric psychiatry fellow at the East Carolina University Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. (2022)
  • Common Neuropsychological Assessment Measures (Motor Functioning, Language Functioning, and Executive Functioning). Didactic presentation to psychiatry residents (PGY 2) at the ECU Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. (2021)
  • Facilitating School Re-integration and Academic Functioning after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. Community Presentation to staff from Wake County Public School System. (2019)
  • Facilitating School Re-integration for Pediatric Patients After Hospitalization. Presentation given to the Pediatric Committee of WakeMed Health & Hospitals. (2019)
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Intellectual Disabilities. Didactic Seminar. (2018)
  • Neurodiversity and Disability Language. Continuing Education Seminar. (2017)
  • Resilience within the context of Rehabilitation. Continuing Education Seminar. (2017)
  • Intellectual Disabilities. Guest lecture. (2016)
  • Nonverbal Learning Disorder: Assessment and Diagnosis. Continuing Education Seminar. (2014)
  • Clinical Case Conference. Continuing Education. (2014)
  • Clinical Case Conference. Continuing Education. (2014)
  • Coping with the Physical and Psychological Impact of Stroke. Community Presentation. (2013)
  • Clinical Case Conference. Continuing Education. (2012)
  • Disorders due to Chromosomal Anomalies: Angelman syndrome & Prader-Willi syndrome. Guest lecture. (2012)
  • Disorders due to Chromosomal Anomalies: Down syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome, and Turner’s syndrome. Guest lecture. (2012)
  • The Flynn Effect and its Relevance to Clinical Neuropsychology. Continuing Education Seminar. (2012)
  • Endogenous Etiological Factors of Developmental Disabilities: Genetic Defects. Guest lecture. (2010)
  • Semantic Memory: The Structure of Knowledge. Guest Lecture. (2008)

Teaching Experience

  • Fall 2024 Semester – Course Coordinator PADP 6800 Behavioral Medicine and Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare, Physician Assistant Program, East Carolina University
  • Fall 2024 Semester – Instructor for PGY-2 medical resident didactic series on Psychological Assessment in the ECU Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
  • Fall 2023 Semester – Course Coordinator PADP 6800 Behavioral Medicine and Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare, Physician Assistant Program, East Carolina University
  • Fall 2023 Semester – Instructor for PGY-2 medical resident didactic series on Psychological Assessment in the ECU Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
  • Fall 2022 Semester – Course Coordinator PADP 6800 Behavioral Medicine and Psychosocial Issues in Healthcare, Physician Assistant Program, East Carolina University
  • Fall 2022 Semester – Co-instructor for PGY-2 medical resident didactic series on Psychological Assessment in the ECU Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic

Research Experience (selected list)

Ad-hoc reviewer for The Clinical Neuropsychologist

April 2013 – 2018

Co-reviewer for Child Neuropsychology

January 2011 – 2013

Graduate student editorial board member of the Mind Pad newsletter published by the Canadian Psychological Association

Sept., 2011 – Aug. 2013

Research Assistant, Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Depot Division, Simulator Training and Research Section. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

June 2008 – June 2009

Academic Awards and Honors (selected list)

  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2014, 2012, 2011, 2009 – Declined). Value of each: $15,000
  • Dr. Benjamin Goldberg Research Award (2012). Value: $3,500
  • Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) – Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) – Master’s Award (2009). Value: $17,500
  • University of Windsor President’s Excellence Scholarship (2008). Value: $3000
  • Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal from the University of Regina (2008).
  • S.E. Stewart Award in Arts from the University of Regina (2008). Value: $500
  • Canadian Psychological Association Certificate of Excellence for Honors Thesis (2008).
  • Luther Medal of Distinction from Luther College at the University of Regina (2008).

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Golden Key International Honor Society (2004 – present)
  • Member, Canadian Psychological Association (2008 – 2018)
  • Member, American Psychological Association (2011 – present)
  • Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology (2008 –2019)
  • Member, Midwest Neuropsychology Group (2012 – 2014)

Publications and Presentations

Refereed Manuscripts

Hanks, R. A., Millis, S., Scott, S., Gattu, R., O’Hara, N. B., Haacke, M., Kou, Z. (2018). Prediction of cognitive outcomes from diffusion tensor imaging in traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury: 1-9.

Refereed Abstracts

Hodsman, S., & Alfano, D. (2008). Construct validity of a neurocorrective index for the MMPI in traumatic brain injury. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 23, 690.

Refereed Conference Presentations

  • Scott, S., & Casey, J. E. (2019). Differentiating nonverbal learning disorder and higher functioning autism with respect to visual spatial functioning, tactile perception, and mathematical achievement. Poster presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, February 20-23, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Hanks, R. A., Millis, S., Scott, S., Gattu, R., O’Hara, N. B., Haacke, M., Kou, Z. (2018). Prediction of cognitive outcomes from diffusion tensor imaging in traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, February 14-17, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
  • Casey, J. E., & Scott, S. (2018). Differentiating nonverbal learning disorder and higher functioning autism. Poster presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, February 14-17, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A.
  • Scott, S., Deasley, S., Duda, T.A., & Casey, J.E. (2017). Preliminary validation of the BASC-2 in a Canadian pediatric sample with and without ADHD. Poster presented at the 45th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, February 1-4, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
  • Scott, S., Velikonja, D., & Brum, C. (2014). The impact of group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on coping strategies in individuals with acquired brain injury. Poster presented at the Hamilton Health Sciences 21st Annual Conference on Neurobehavioral Rehabilitation in Acquired Brain Injury, May 8-9, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
  • Velikonja, D., Brum, C., & Scott, S. (2014). The impact of group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on emotional functioning of individuals with acquired brain injury. Poster presented at the International Brain Injury Association Tenth World Congress on Brain Injury, March 19-22, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
  • Hodsman, S. & Hanks, R. (2013). The impact of gender on neuropsychological, affective, and functional outcomes following traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the Midwest Neuropsychology Group Annual Conference, April 19, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • Long, J., Petrauskas, V., Duda, T., Hodsman, S., & Casey, J. E. (2012). The relationship between internalizing symptoms, intellectual functioning, and academic achievement in school-referred children. Poster presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology 32nd Annual Conference, November 8, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.
  • Hodsman, S. & Fichtenberg, N. L. (2012). A comparison of the relative utility of two embedded effort measures for the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. Invited conference presentation presented at the Midwest Neuropsychology Group Annual Conference, April 27, Kettering, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Hodsman, S. & Fichtenberg, N. L. (2012). A comparison of the relative utility of two embedded effort measures for the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. Poster presented at the Midwest Neuropsychology Group Annual Conference, April 27, Kettering, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Hodsman, S. E., & Casey, J.E. (2011). The impact of the I Can Problem Solve Program on the psychosocial and executive functioning of children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Poster presented at the Bringing Together Communities Student Research Conference, February 4, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
  • Hodsman, S. E., & MacLennan, R. (2009). Physiological recording of RCMP cadets’ responses to stress in simulator training. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association 70th Annual Convention, June 12, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Hodsman, S. E., & Alfano, D. P. (2008). Construct validity of a neurocorrective index for the MMPI in traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology 28th Annual Conference, October 24, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Hodsman, S. E., & Alfano, D. P. (2008). Clinical assessment of personality and emotional functioning following traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the University of Regina Graduate Student’s Research Conference entitled, “Putting Theory into Practice: Transferring Creativity into Community Wisdom – III”, April 11-12, 2008, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • **Bremner, D. N., Fitzgerald, R. J., Hodsman, S. E., Reithmeier, D., Vanderhorst, E. W. M., McCarron, M. C. E. & Kirichenko, T. L. (2008). Students speak: A qualitative investigation of undergraduate students’ experiences. Poster presented at the University of Saskatchewan Innovations in Qualitative Research Conference, June 3-4, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • **Bremner, D. N., Fitzgerald, R. J., Hodsman, S. E., Reithmeier, D., Vanderhorst, E. W. M., McCarron, M. C. E., & Kirichenko, T. (2008). A qualitative investigation of undergraduate students’ experiences during a support workers’ strike on campus. Poster presented at the University of Regina Graduate Student’s Research Conference entitled, “Putting Theory into Practice: Transferring Creativity into Community Wisdom – III”, April 11-12, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

** the first 5 authors contributed equally and authorship was determined alphabetically

Non-Refereed Poster Presentations

Hodsman, S. E., & Alfano, D. P. (2008). The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory in the Assessment of Personality and Emotional Functioning Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Presented at the University of Regina Psychology Honors Thesis Poster Session, April 25, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Other Professional Writing

  • *Hodsman, S., & Moeller, C. (2011, Spring). The University of Windsor – Department of Psychology. Psynopsis, 33(2), 27.
  • Scott, S. (2014, November 7). The role of psychological assessment in intervention [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://ldawe.org

* the authors contributed equally and authorship was determined alphabetically