معرفی
Michael Axelrod is a Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC), serving as Director of the Human Development Center (HDC) and Chair of the Institutional Review Board. He holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Indiana University and is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. His expertise spans evidence-based interventions for children's academic/behavioral challenges, behavioral pediatrics, and debunking pseudoscientific practices in education. He oversees the HDC, providing clinical training for students across disciplines, offering assessments and interventions for learning/behavioral issues.
Education:
- Ph.D., School Psychology, Indiana University (APA-accredited)
- M.Ed., Counseling Psychology & Human Development, St. Lawrence University
- B.A., English & Sociology, St. Lawrence University
Research Focus: Axelrod’s work addresses evidence-based practices in school psychology, developmental psychopathology, and critiques of pseudoscientific claims in child/adolescent development. His recent studies investigate behavioral interventions for functional nonretentive fecal incontinence, mindfulness-based academic engagement strategies, and psychosexual development theories.
Publications: His works include books like Behavior Analysis for School Psychologists and Great Myths of Adolescence, focusing on demystifying psychological practices and promoting evidence-based approaches.
Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, his extensive national/international presentations and publications reflect sustained scholarly impact.
Labs/Teams: Leads the HDC, a clinical training hub for undergrad/graduate students providing community-based services. Supervises school psychology interns and coordinates multidisciplinary teams.
