Ronald S. Federici, PSY.D.
Neuropsychologist
13310 Compton Rd Clifton VA, 20124About
Dr. Ronald Federici is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist practicing in Clifton, VA. Dr. Federici specializes in the comprehensive neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental/psychological evaluation and treatment for children having complex neurodivergent disorders; severe developmental disabilities; adoption-trauma related issues (domestic and international adoptees ); and severe behavioral disorders which have been non-responsive to previous interventions. Dr Federici has an International reputation for helping the most difficult cases and has done trainings and supervision all over the USA and abroad. Dr Federici is CEO of the International Charity " care For Children International, Inc, which has provided humanitarian aid to children residing in deprived orphanage settings around the globe, especially Eastern Europe. Dr Federici's multi-diciplined practice is located in Norther Virginia, with patients coming in from all over the Virginia area and USA.
I also offer an " online case review " option for many needed a " second opinion"
www.secondopinionneuropsychologicalexperts.com
Education and Training
ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONA PSY.D. 1985
ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONA M.A. 1983
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO M.S 1981
PURDUE UNIVERSITY B.S 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Disability Analysts
Disability Analyst and Fellow (Disability Analysts)
Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate (Disability Analysts)
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Provider Details
Ronald S. Federici, PSY.D.'s Expert Contributions
Confusion with items, affecting my life
Stress, anxiety, and even sleep deprivation can cause this confusion you need a full medical and neuropsychological workup as your brain is playing tricks on you, and needs help. READ MORE
Don't know what i am going through
Fantasy is fine, but if you start living in it means you are detaching from reality. many causes for this and you need a professional evaluation. READ MORE
Can a psychologist help with ADHD?
Absolutely-by comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and a solid treatment plan for all issues related to ADHD. READ MORE
Can alcohol addiction be completely cured?
It is a life long illness that requires life long support. READ MORE
Do medications help with depression?
Medications must be expertly handled and will help along with therapy. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- CEO CARE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, INC 1992 - Present
Awards
- BEST CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST NORTHERN VIRGINIA 2023 NOVA MAGAZINE
- RUNNER UP-WASHINGTONIAN OF THE YEAR 1999 WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE
Professional Memberships
- AMERICAN BOARD OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- NATIONAL ACADMY OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS
- AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL PSYCHOTHERAPISTS
- AMERICAN BOARD OF DISABILITY ANALYSTS
- COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- CARE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, INC. 501-3-C
- HTTP://www.secondopinionneuropsychologicalexperts.com
- HTTP://CAREFORCHILDRENINTERNATIONAL.COM
Treatments
- COMPREHENSIVE NEUROCOGNITIVE INTERVENTIONS AND REHABILITION; APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS; COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING; NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING
Professional Society Memberships
- The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Diplomate-American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN) Diplomate-American Board of Medical Psychotherapists (ABMP) Diplomate-Fellow in Advanced Psychopharmacology (FICPP) Diplomate-American Board of Disability Analysts (ABDA) Fellow-America
Professional Affiliations
- OVER 30 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CONSULTING POSITIONS OVER THE YEARS
Articles and Publications
- Books:Help for the Hopeless Child: A Guide for Familieshttps://www.amazon.com/Help-Hopeless-Child-Discussion-Post-Institutionalized/dp/0966710118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37FWC56UF0Y7Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0MD3-TXtmE3-vbnemLXOIihj5y8FG2T2FDsYdryzC5qt08GkWTccxhYkwdqOwwPj.mlJLYFO4Gj9edeRdpL6yLzop9NVU7aq5iHmbzWejSbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=DR.+RONALD+FEDERICI&qid=1710847409&sprefix=dr.+ronald+federici%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1He has also written Starting Over and soon to be released, his third book, The Family Intervention Program;he also has over 95 peer reviewed articles in psychological journals
What do you attribute your success to?
- Excellent training along with the opportunity to work in the worst possible places that no one else wanted to set foot in, both stateside and internationally.
Teaching and speaking
- OVER 250 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SPEECHES AND LECTURES AND TRAINING ON CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY; AND CHILDREN FROM TRAUMATIC BACKGROUNDS-ESPECIALLY POST-INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS AND DEPRIVED ORPHANAGES AND FOSTER CARE.
Areas of research
COMPREHENSIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AND COMORBID AUTISM; RECONSTRUCTIVE FAMILY THERAPY FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING SEVERE CHILDHOOD DEPRIVATION AND TRAUMA. MULTI-MODAL FAMILY INTERVENTIONS FOR THE CHILD PREVIOUSLY NON-RESPONSIVE TO THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS.
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