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Department of Psychology & Philosophy

Denise Maricle, Ph.D.

Professor, Director School Psychology Doctoral Program

Office: CFO 812
940-898-2260 phone | 940-898-2301 fax | email: dmaricle@twu.edu

Education

Ph.D. 1994 School Psychology – University of Northern Colorado

M.A. 1983 Counseling Psychology – University of Notre Dame

B.A. 1982 Child Psychology (Major) –University of Minnesota
Family Studies; Criminology and Deviance (Sociology Minors)


Courses Taught

Cognitive Assessment; Academic Assessment and Curriculum Interventions; Introduction to School Psychology; Seminar in School Psychology; Supervision of Practicum in School Psychology and Internship in School Psychology; Practicum in Supervision; and Research Team (graduate level).
Psychological Tests and Measurements; Physiological Psychology (undergraduate level).

Research Interests

School neuropsychology; neuropsychological assessment with children; executive functioning and working memory in children; cognitive assessment; role and function of school psychologists; and child psychopathology.

Recent Publications

  • Maricle, D., Miller, D., Hale, B., & Johnson, W. (2012). Let’s No Lose Sight of the Importance of the Biological Bases of Behavior.  Trainers Forum, 31/(1).
  • Ensign, J., Maricle, D., & Brown, C., & Mayfield, J. W.  (2012). Psychosocial subtypes on the Behavior Assessment System for Children-Second Edition following pediatric traumatic brain injury.  Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. Doi: 10.1093/arclin/acs030)
  • Maricle, D. & Avirett, E.  (2012). The role of cognitive and intelligence tests in the assessment of executive functions. In Flanagan, D.P., & Harrison, P.L. (2011) Contemporary Intellectual Assessment: Theories, Tests and Issues (3rd  Ed). NY: Guilford
  • Miller, D. & Maricle, D., (2012).  Applying neuropsychological principles to cognitive and intellectual assessment. In Flanagan, D.P., & Harrison, P.L. (2011) Contemporary Intellectual Assessment: Theories, Tests and Issues (3rd  Ed). NY: Guilford.
  • Maricle, D., Miller, D. & Mortimer, J. (2011) Memory tests in pediatric neuropsycholgy. In Davis, A.S. (ed.) Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology. NY: Springer.
  • Maricle, D. (2011). Dysnomia. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_920
  • Avirett, E., & Maricle, D. (2011). Executive Function. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_1047
  • Avirett, E., & Maricle, D. (2011). Executive Dysfunction. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer.  Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_1046
  • Chang, M.Y., Dean, R. S., & Maricle, D. (2011). Short Term Memory. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_2637
  • DeCaro, M. S., & Maricle, D. (2011). Working Memory. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_3100
  • Mortimer, J., & Maricle, D. (2011). Babinski Reflex. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.)     Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_272
  • Mortimer, J., & Maricle, D. (2011). Moro Reflex. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.).  Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_1842
  • Muenke, R., & Maricle, D. (2011). Dysgraphia. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_911
  • Stilton, N., & Maricle, D. (2011). Dyscalculia. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and Development. New York, NY: Springer. Doi.10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_910
  • Johnson, W., Maricle, D., Miller, D., & Mayfield, J. (2010) Executive functioning in children and adolescents with traumatic brain injuries: Utilization of the Comprehensive Trail Making Test. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. Doi:10.1093/arclin/acq049.
  • Miller, D., DeOrnellas, K., & Maricle, D. (2010). What is so special about the specialist degree?  In E. Garcia-Vazquez, T. Crespi, & C. Riccio (Eds.) Handbook of Education:Training and Supervision of School Psychologists in School and Community, Vol. I: Foundations of Educational Practice. Bethesda, MD: NASP.
  • Maricle, D., Muenke, R., Fraser, L., & Miller, D. (2010) Best practices in assessing and intervening in children with math disorders. In D. Miller (Ed.). Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidenced-Based Intervention. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Maricle, D., Johnson, W., & Avirett, E.K. (2010) Best practices in assessing and intervening in children with executive function disorders. In D. Miller (Ed.). Best Practices in School Neuropsychology: Guidelines for Effective Practice, Assessment, and Evidenced-Based     Intervention. NY: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Maricle, D. (April, 2010). Why Measure Children’s Executive Functioning? National Association of School Psychologists (Producer) {Audio Podcast}.
  • Miller, D., Maricle, D. & DeOrnellas, K, (2009).  A Follow Up Survey to the Question: Is it time for NASP to recognize subspecialties within school psychology? Communiqué, 37(5) p. 23-24.
  • Miller, D., DeOrnellas, K., & Maricle, D, (2008). Is it time for NASP to recognize subspecialties within school psychology? Communiqué. 36 (5) p. 40-41.
  • Tusing, M., Maricle, D., & Ford, L. (2003). Assessment of young children with the Woodcock Johnson III. In Flanagan, D., & Shrank, F. WJ III Clinical Use and Interpretation. New York: Guilford Press.  

     Honors

  • Nominated for the J. Phillip Smith Award for Outstanding Teaching (2006). Southern Connecticut State University
  • Who’s Who Among Women in Psychology-25th Edition (2006-2007).
  • Who’s Who Among American Teachers-9th Edition (2005).
  • Cooperative Achievement Award-Honorable Mention (2003). University of Wisconsin-Stout.
  • Cooperative Achievement Award (2001). University of Wisconsin-Stout.
  • Graduate Dean’s Citation of Excellence (1994). University of Northern Colorado.
  • The National Dean’s List-18th Edition (1995).
  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (1995).

    Grants 

    • Maricle, D. (2007-2008). Research Development Grant from the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Woman’s University in the amount of $4370.00.  Project Title: Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum.
    • Maricle, D. (2007).  Woodcock Munoz Foundation Grant resulting in the receipt of $14,500.00 worth of testing materials (WJ III: COG, WJ III: ACH; WJ III Diagnostic; Dean Woodcock) for use in training students in the School Psychology Program at TWU.
    • Maricle, D. (2006). Woodcock Munoz Foundation Grant resulting in the receipt of $6,000.00 worth of testing materials for use in training students in the School Psychology Program at TWU on the WJ III.
    • DiBarbieri, P., Maricle, D., & Smith, C. (2005). Faculty Development Grant from Southern Connecticut State University in the amount of $1900.00. Project Title: New Developments in Understanding and Treating Self-Injury.
    • Maricle, D. (2004). Woodcock Munoz Foundation Grant resulting in the receipt of $17, 460.00 worth of testing materials for use in training students in the School Psychology Program at SCSU on the WJ III.
    • Maricle, D. (2003). Professional Development Grant from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the amount of $2500.00. Project Title: The Oxford Round Table. Grant was declined by the author due to insufficient funds to complete the project.

    • Maricle, D. (2002). Professional Development Grant from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the amount of $1500.00. Project Title: The School Psychologist in the Global Community.

    • Maricle, D. (2000). Professional Development Grant from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the amount of $2119.00. Project Title: The School Psychology in the Next Millennium.

    Service 

    • Director,  Doctoral Program in School Psychology, Texas Woman’s University (2006 to present)
    • Committee Member, Federation of North Texas Area Universities Committee (2007-12)
    • Member,  Faculty Senate, Texas Woman’s University (2009-2011)
    • Member, Continuing Education Committee, American Psychological Association (2011-2013)
    • Coordinator,  Neuropsychology Interest Group, National Association of School Psychologists (2010-2012)
    • Ad-hoc Reviewer, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology (2010-2012)

       

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