Dr. Andreotti received his Doctor of Psychology degree in School-Community Psychology from Hofstra University. Dr. Andreotti’s early training included psychoeducational assessment of children, adolescents and teens for various learning difficulties.  In addition, his training focused on methods of preventing mental illness in various populations.  His early experience included working with children  through the entire school-age range (from Pre-Kindergarten to High School). 

Dr. Andreotti earned a certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through Fielding University.  He has experience conducting neuropsychological evaluations of learning difficulties and clinical disorders.  He regularly consults with attorneys and advocates on appropriate educational services and best practices in assessment.
 

Dr. Andreotti’s clinical experience included both school-based and community based mental health.  He has extensive experience with severe and persistent mental illness while working within inpatient psychiatric hospitals in the community and in the prison system.  Dr. Andreotti also has extensive experience working with the foster care system and the school system.  

EDUCATION:

LICENSURE:

   2002                      New York Licensed Psychologist: 015056 
 

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 Presentations:

2009     Andreotti, P. "Assessment and Diagnosis of ADHD" Presented at the Brooklyn Psychological Association "ADHD: A New Perspective" workshop, Brooklyn, NY.

2008     Andreotti,  P. "The Developing Brain: Implications for the Education of Special Needs Children." Presented at the Thirteenth Annual Interagency Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, Brooklyn, NY

2007    Andreotti, P. "Best Practices in Assessment."  Presented at New York Legal Services, New York, NY
 

2007     Andreotti, P.  “Positive attitudes for a positive classroom: Dealing with your

anger when dealing with your children.”  Presented at the Twelfth Annual Interagency Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, Brooklyn, NY

2006    Andreotti, P.  “Positive attitudes for a positive classroom: Dealing with your anger when dealing with your children.”  Presented at the Eleventh Annual Interagency Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, Brooklyn, NY

2005    Andreotti, P.  “Don’t Take It Personal: Dealing With Your Anger When Dealing With Your Children.” Presented at the 2005 ACS/Head Start Staff Development Conference, Bronx, NY.

2005    Andreotti, P & Castro, I.  “Promoting Positive Behaviors in the Classroom: A School-Wide Intervention.”  Presented at the Tenth Annual Interagency Early Childhood Professional  Development Institute, Brooklyn, NY

2004    Andreotti, P.  "Don't Take It Personal: Helping Parents Manage Their Own Anger When   Dealing With Disruptive Behavior." Presented at the Southern Brooklyn Family Network Child Abuse Prevention Workshop, Brooklyn, NY.

2001    Andreotti, P.  “Anger Management for Substance Abusers: A MICA Intervention.” Presented at the 109th American Psychological Association International Conference, San Francisco, CA.

2001    Andreotti, P.  “The Effects of Angry Moods on Attention and Recall” Presented at the 109th  American Psychological Association International Conference, San Francisco, CA.

1998    Ohr, P., Meller, P. & Andreotti, P. “Parenting Education for High-Risk Preschoolers: A Model for Community Outreach.” Presented at the 106th American Psychological Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.

1997      Carbone, D. & Andreotti, P.  “American Association of Mental Retardation’s Diagnostic and Classification System: Implications of the Application for the Day Service Client.” Presented at 1997 YAI International Conference, New York , NY. 

1996    Lalvani, P & Andreotti, P. (1996) “SAFE: Sexuality Awareness for Everyone.” Presented at the 1996 Best of YAI Conference, New York, NY.  

1995    Carbone, D. & Andreotti, P. "Missing the Boat: When Day Treatment Providers Overlook  Mental Illness In Persons with Developmental Disabilities." Presented at the 1995 New York  State Day Services Providers Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.  

Additional Experience:

2008       EEG Biofeedback

2007       Special Education Law Update

2007       Applied Behavioral Analysis

2006      The Worried Child

2005        Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

2005        NYS-OCFS Certified in Medication Administration

2004        Co-chairman, Southern Brooklyn Family Network

2004        Professional Review/ Vetting  "Your Diet Is Driving Me Crazy" by

     Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD & Denise Maher.

2003        Certified Parent Trainer: Boys and Girls "Common Sense Parenting" training program.

1997        President, Student PsyD Association at Hofstra (SPAH)