Director, Brain Training Associates, Inc.  Plano, TX  (1996-present)

Pediatric cognitive therapist treating children with developmental, sensory or cognitive disorders, academic delays, genetic diseases or traumatic brain injuries. 

Academic Background:

Ph.D.  University of Texas, Human Development, Communication Science, Cognition and Neuroscience (1998) Dissertation:  Play in Autism: The Power of Microdevelopment (1998) (to read the dissertaion click here)

M.A. University of Colorado, Boulder, Anthropology (1983)

Publications:

MacAlpine, M. Sensory Processing Disorders (2006).

MacAlpine, M. Brain Training: New Hope for Children with Delayed Development(2004)

MacAlpine, M. A Parent’s Guide to Treating Autistic Spectrum Disorders (1996)

MacAlpine, M. ecrit, K. Elliott traduit, Shin, C. illustré. Pour comprendre l'enfant autistique (1996) compiled by the Hesperian Foundation for aide workers in Africa

Teaching Experience:

Licensed Continuing Education Provider for the American Speech and Hearing Association, 2002-2005

LECTURE TOURS:

Malta, Europe (Equal Partners Foundation, 1997)

Bangalore, India (Sophia Opportunity School) 2000

Rome, Italy (Casa di Cura de San Rafael: San Rafael Rehabilitation Hospital) 1997-2000

Venice, Florence, and Rietti, Italy (SOS Bambini Handicap) 1997-2000

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA (Children’s Behavioral Health Services) 2004-present

Organizations

MENSA (1982-present)

Psychoneuroimmunology Society