News & Press Releases - 2003 - 2007

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Marcia Rubinstien presents & inservices at NEW LIFESTYLES
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Winchester, VA (November, 2007). Marcia Rubinstien provides a
community presentation at New Lifestyles entitled: "Recognizing,
Treating and Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders". Marcia
also provides an inservice to the faculty and staff in which she
trained clinical faculty and residential staff to work with
students with PDD, ASD. She provides a clinical review and
needs assessment, and consultations with clinicians and clients.

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at The Woodhall School
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Bethlehem, CT (October, 2007). Marcia Rubinstien
participates in the Woodhall School Parents' Weekend.
Marcia was the keynote speaker and discussed: "Everything You
Wanted to Know About Processing but Were Afraid to Ask".

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at NATSAP
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San Diego, CA (March, 2007). Marcia Rubinstien presents at the
Annual Conference, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC SCHOOLS
and PROGRAMS (NATSAP). Marcia speaks on: "Accommodating NLD
and Asperger's Syndrome in Therapeutic Schools and Programs".

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Marcia Rubinstien inservices faculty at The Woodhall School
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Bethlehem, CT (March, 2007). Marcia Rubinstien
provides an inservice to the faculty at the Woodhall School
on: "Processing Functions: Implications for Learning".

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at The Cedars Academy
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Bridgeville, DE (February, 2007). Marcia Rubinstien is the
keynote speaker at the Cedars Academy Parents Weekend.

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Marcia Rubinstien joins NATSAP
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Prescott, AZ (2007). Marcia Rubinstien becomes a member of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THERAPEUTIC SCHOOLS and PROGRAMS
(NATSAP).

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Marcia Rubinstien inservices faculty at The Cedars Academy
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Bridgeville, DE (September, 2006). Marcia Rubinstien inservices
the faculty of the Cedars Academy. She discusses: "Processing
Functions: Implications for Learning".

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Marcia Rubinstien inservices faculty at The Certs Programs
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Cedar City, UT (August, 2006). Marcia Rubinstien inservices
the faculty of the Certs Programs. She discusses: "Dealing with
LD in Residential Treatment Centers".

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the
Small Boarding Schools Association
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Cornwall on Hudson, NY (March, 2006). Marcia Rubinstien presents
at the Small Boarding Schools Association Conference taking
place at the Storm King School. Marcia speaks on:
"Accommodating Students with NLD in Small Boarding Schools".

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at Riverdale Country School
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Riverdale, NY (February, 2006). Marcia Rubinstien presents
at Riverdale Country School and discusses with parents
and teachers on the topic of: "Understanding NLD".

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Marcia Rubinstien co-founds Spectrum Consulting, LLC
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West Hartford, CT (2006). Marcia Rubinstien co-founds
SPECTRUM Consulting, LLC, together with two other educational
consultants. SPECTRUM Consulting provides professional resources
and presentations to schools and programs addressing the
academic and social/emotional needs of children, adolescents,
and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Check it out.

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Marcia Rubinstien becomes a standing committee member
of the IECA
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Fairfax, VA (2006). Marcia Rubinstien widens her commitment to
the INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION (IECA) by
becoming a standing member of the Special Needs Committee.
Marcia is already a standing member of the LD Committee since
1999 and continues to be a featured writer to the Insights
Newsletter of the IECA.

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Marcia Rubinstien joins NASET
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Washington, DC (2006). Marcia Rubinstien becomes a member of the
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL TEACHERS (NASET).

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the NLDA East Coast Conference
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Hartford, CT (November, 2005). Marcia Rubinstien presents
at the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA)
East Coast Conference on the topic: "Post-Secondary
Transitions for Young Adults with NLD and Asperger's Syndrome".

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Marcia Rubinstien contributing author to:
The College Sourcebook for Students with Learning and
Developmental Differences
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Westford, MA  (2005). Marcia Rubinstien,
Director of EDUFAX, is a contributing author to a newly
published book: The College Sourcebook for Students with
Learning and Developmental Differences, by Midge Lipkin.
Marcia wrote the chapter "Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD)."

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Marcia Rubinstien publishes first book:
Raising NLD Superstars
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West Hartford, CT (October, 2004). Marcia Rubinstien,
Director of EDUFAX, publishes her first book: Raising NLD
Superstars: What Families with nonverbal learning disorders
need to know about nurturing confident, competent kids.
Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London &
Philadelphia.
Check it out.

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Marcia Rubinstien contributing author to:
Employment for Individuals With Asperger's Syndrome
or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories
and Strategies
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West Hartford, CT (October, 2004). Marcia Rubinstien,
Director of EDUFAX, is a contributing author to a newly
published book: Employment for Individuals With Asperger's
Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and
Strategies, by Yvona Fast. Marcia wrote the chapter
"Career Counseling for the NLD/AS World."
Check it out

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the IECA Principles
& Practices Institute
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Alexandria, VA (July, 2004). Marcia Rubinstien continues
to contribute to the development and education of new and
experienced Educational Consultants. Marcia was co-presenter
at the Principles & Practices Institute of the Independent
Educational Consultants Association. This year Marcia
participated in two sessions: Understanding Learning
Styles, and Professional Memberships & Resources.

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the 41st LDA Conference
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Atlanta, GA (March, 2004). Marcia Rubinstien presents
at the 41st Annual International Conference of the Learning
Disabilities Association, At the Crossroads: Challenges
and Choices. Marcia lectured on: The Transition to College
for Students with NLD.

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the IECA Conference
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Scottsdale, AZ (November, 2003). Marcia Rubinstien
presents at the Independent Educational Consultants Association
Conference. Marcia spoke on: Atypical NLD in
Secondary School, RTC and Program Placement, in the LD
Committee Case Presentations.

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at The Woodhall School
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Bethlehem, CT (November, 2003). Marcia Rubinstien
participates in The Woodhall School Parents' Weekend, Winter,
2003. Marcia talked with the students' parents on: The Path
to Woodhall: Neurobiological Origins of Learning Styles,
and shared her experiences with the parents in a candid
discussion on: Is There Life After Woodhall? A Mother
Reminisces.

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Marcia Rubinstien inservices at the Woodhall School
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Bethlehem, CT (September, 2003). Marcia Rubinstien
was invited to provide an inservice to the faculty at the
Woodhall School. Marcia discussed: An Introduction to NLD
for Teachers, Coaches and Dorm Parents.

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Marcia Rubinstien becomes a member of the
American Counseling Association, 2003
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West Hartford, CT (2003). Marcia Rubinstien, Director
of EDUFAX, offers coaching and counseling to individuals
and families with Nonverbal Learning Difficulties (NLD).
Marcia Rubinstien has a M.A. in Counseling from St. Joseph
College, West Hartford, CT.

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Marcia Rubinstien ends Presidency term and
becomes Executive Liaison of NLDA
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West Hartford, CT (2003). Marcia Rubinstien, co-founder
of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA),
an international non-profit organization, ends her term as
President (1999-2003). Marcia will continue her deep
commitment and involvement with NLDA as Executive Liaison.

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Marcia Rubinstien ends her term as National
Chairperson, Learning Disabilities Committee
of the IECA
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Alexandria, VA (2003). Marcia Rubinstien, a long time
member of the Independent Educational Consultants
Association (IECA), ends her term as the National Chairperson,
Learning Disabilities Committee. Marcia will continue to be
active in the IECA as a National Board member and will
continue to contribute as a Featured Writer to Insights,
the IECA Newsletter.

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Marcia Rubinstien continues her support to Smart
Kids with Learning Disabilities
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Westport, Connecticut (2003). Marcia Rubinstien, a
Contributing Editor to Smart Kids with Learning
Disabilities (SKLD), a non-profit organization supporting
efforts on behalf of children with LD, continues
to provide articles and commentaries to the SKLD Newsletter.
Most recently:
"Executive Function Disorder: A Mission Control Problem",
Vol.2, No.20, pp.1-2.
"After School Alternatives - Don't Touch that Modem",
Vol.2, No.20, p.3.
"8 Gifts for Children with LD", Vol.2, No.20, pp.1-2.
"Social Adjustments for Students with LD", Vol.2, No.11, pp.1-2.
"In Search for the Right High School", Vol.2, No.11, p.5
Marcia has been a Contributing Editor to SKLD since 2000.

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Marcia Rubinstien at the IECA Principles and
Practices Institute
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Alexandria, VA (July, 2003). Marcia Rubinstien, a
long time member of the Independent Educational
Consultants Association (IECA), co-chairs the Principles and
Practices Institute. Marcia presents a lecture on: Serving
Students with Learning Disabilities and Special Needs.
Marcia also co-presents two sessions: Working with Students
and Families, and The Ethics of Educational
Consultation.

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the IECA Conference
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Orlando, FL (May, 2003). Marcia Rubinstien, a long
time member of the Independent Educational Consultants
Association (IECA), presents at the IECA Conference. Marcia
co-presented a session on: Marketing on a Shoestring.

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Marcia Rubinstien presents at the International
Dyslexia Association Conference
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New York, NY (March, 2003). Marcia Rubinstien was invited
to participate in the 30th Annual Conference on Dyslexia
and Related Learning Disabilities of the International
Dyslexia Association, New York Branch. Marcia spoke on
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities.