About Julie Hurley McIsaac, Development Therapist

Julie Hurley McIsaac, M.A.
Development Therapist
Ms McIsaac has a Masters degree in Child Development from Tufts University. She is currently working towards her Ph.D. degree from the ICDL Graduate School in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders. Julie has worked with clients in the United States and Canada.

Education

ICDL Graduate School, The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health and Developmental Disorders
Candidate for Doctorate of Philosophy, January 2008- present            
                       
Tufts University, Eliot-Pearson School of Child Development, Medford, Massachusetts
Master of Arts, Child Development, May 2002

Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 2000

Relevant Employment History:

Child Development Specialist upstate New York and metropolitan Boston, MA
(2008 - 2010)
Consulted with families in their homes to provide parent training using the DIR/Floortime model. Collaborated with behavioral consultants, mental health providers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and classroom teachers to support healthy emotional and cognitive development.

The Interactive Learning Center; Developing Cognitive Skills, Lexington, Massachusetts
(www.theinteractivelearningcenter.com)

Affiliate Staff (2008 - 2010)
Created and implemented cognitive intervention plans for children and families using knowledge of emotional and social development as well as the Thinking Goes to School model (Dr. Harry Wachs and Dr Hans Furth), as practiced at The Interactive Learning Center. Worked with children with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities. 

Cognitive Development Therapist (2004 - 2008)
Provided individualized cognitive therapy to children with a variety of developmental challenges to promote learning and development. Continually built on knowledge of areas of human development such as visual spatial, sensorimotor and logical reasoning abilities as necessary for academic success. Developed strong relationships with families and teachers to ensure successful home and school programs.

Supervising Therapist (2005 - 2007)
Trained and supervised therapists. Led training meetings and observed videotaped and live sessions.

Presenter (2008 - 2010)
Created presentation materials and presented the Program to academic and professional organizations such as Ithaca College, a local parent support group, a local parent and teacher organization and a poster presentation at ICDL conference.

The Children’s Hospital, Boston, Boston, Massachusetts (2002 - 2003)
Triage and Intake Coordinator, Developmental Medicine Center

Tufts Educational Day Care Center, Medford, Massachusetts
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2000 - 2002)