Polly Godwin Emmons

M.S.Ed, BA Psychology, BS Biology

Consulting

School Psychologists

Behavioral interventions and teaching strategies for school aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Dysfunction.

Private Practice

Curriculum modifications, accommodations and learning strategies for a child with multiple learning disabilities. Binghamton, New York.

Broome-Tioga BOCES and New York Department of Education

Integrated Autistic Grant Program Project. Project consulting and development training for professionals and para-professionals. May-August 1998.

Trainings

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction

Southern Tier Independence Center, Binghamton, New York. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-21. (May 2005)

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction in Children Ages 0-5

Broome Community College Care Givers Connection and the Broome-Tioga BOCES Early Childhood Direction Center. Parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, para-professionals and related service providers. (April 2005)

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction Across Disabilities:

Recognizing and Coping in the Classroom
Broome-Tioga BOCES, Vestal, New York. Para-professionals and related service providers. (March 2003)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Broome-Tioga BOCES at the Columbus Learning Center Superintendents Conference Day. Professional staff and related services staff. (October 2000)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Broome-Tioga BOCES at the Appalachian Center. Professional development for Para-professionals. (April 1999)

Broome-Tioga BOCES and New York State Education Department

Integrated Autistic Grant Program Project. Primary trainer for professionals and para-professionals. Professional Development Seminars: 17th, 22nd, 23rd and 28th June and 1st August, 1997

Seminars

Sensory Integration Dysfunction

Oklahoma State Department of Education, at Norman, Oklahoma. Two-days. (May 2003)

Pragmatic Speech Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York. Graduate students in Special Education. (March 2000)

Education

M.S.Ed, Elmira College, NY

B.A. Psychology, Binghampton University, NY

B.S. Biology, Binghamton University, NY

 

Employment

Special Education Teacher - High School

 

Teaching Credentials

New York State Permanent Certifications:

Special Education (Grades K-12)

Elementary Education (Grades Pre K-6)

Publications

Understanding Sensory Dysfunction

Anderson, E. & Emmons, P.
Jessica Kingsley Publications, London & Philadelphia 2005
ISBN: 1 885477 25 2

 

Unlocking the Mysteries of Sensory Dysfunction

Anderson, E. & Emmons, P.
Future Horizons, Arlington, Texas USA 1996
ISBN: 1 885477 25 2