Pediatric Neuropsychology Services of
Greater Hartford, LLC

Dr. Goldfischer has been working with children and adolescents across the country in a variety of settings.  He brings his expertise with children to you to help your child with his or her particular issue.  

Being a father of four children, Dr. Goldfischer also possesses a keen understanding and genuine care for children, and employs a humanistic approach in working with his patients.

Howard M. Goldfischer, Psy.D.

EDUCATION:

--Carlos Albizu University, School of Professional Psychology, FL.

   Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology with concentration in Neuropsychology, 2001

--Miami Institute of Psychology, School of Professional Psychology, FL.

   Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, 1998

--Columbia University:  Teachers College, NY,

   Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology, 1994

--Yeshiva University:  Yeshiva College, NY

   Bachelor of Arts, June 1992

LICENSURE:

--Licensed Psychologist, State of Connecticut #002873

--Licensed Psychologist, State of New Jersey #35SI00612600

SPECIALTY AREAS:

--Child/Adolescent Neuropsychological Assessment

--Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Evaluation

--Complex Learning Disability Evaluation

--School Consultation and In-Service Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

--American Psychology Association

--Society for Clinical Neuropsychology, Division 40 of the American Psychological Association

--National Academy of Neuropsychology

--International Neuropsychology Society

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL / PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE:  

--Director and Pediatric Neuropsychologist (7/08 - Present)

           Pediatric Neuropsychology Services of Greater Hartford, LLC,  Hartford, CT

--Director of Neuropsychology & Clinical Manager of Medical Rehabilitation Program (7/11-Present).

            Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc., Windsor, CT.

--Clinical Neuropsychologist (7/08 –Present).                                                                                           

            Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center, Windsor, CT.

--Pediatric Neuropsychologist (7/07-8/08).                              

            Connecticut Pediatric Neuropsychology Associates, Glastonbury, CT.

--Pediatric Neuropsychologist (8/05 – 7/07).

            The NeuroDevelopment Center, Providence, RI.

--Pediatric Neuropsychologist (11/03 – 7/05). 

            Northwest Passage Child and Adolescent Center, Northwest Counseling and Guidance

            Clinic, Frederic, WI.

--Pediatric Neuropsychology Post-Doctoral Fellow (10/01 – 10/03). 

            Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, AFLAC Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service, Emory

            University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.

--Pediatric Neuropsychology/Clinical Child Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern (7/00-7/01). 

            Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL.

--Doctoral Practicum Clinician (4/99 – 6/00). 

            Mt. Sinai Medical Center, University of Miami, Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychological

            Services, Miami, FL.

--Doctoral Practicum Clinician (9/98 – 4/99). 

            NeuroBehavioral Institute of Miami, Miami, FL. 

--Doctoral Practicum Clinician (1/98 – 9/98). 

            Horizon Psychological Services, Miami, FL. 

--Applied Behavior Specialist (1994 – 1996). 

            A Very Special Place, Inc., Staten Island, NY.

--Autism Behavior Therapist (1993 – 1994). 

            Private Family of Autistic Child, Livingston, NJ. 

SCHOOL RELATED EXPERIENCE:

--School Counselor (1998 - 2000).             

            Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL.

--Director of Admissions and Counseling (1997 - 1998).      

            Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL.

--Teacher (1996 - 1998).                         

            Hillel Day School of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL.  

HONORS, AWARDS, and SERVICES:

--Adjunct Clinical Faculty, University of Hartford, 2010-Present.

--Doctor of Psychology, with utmost distinction, September 2001.

--Received awards for Excellent Academic Achievement, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.

--Master of Science, with distinction.

--Bachelor of Arts, cum laude.

--Recipient of Joseph Tonkin Scholarship.