Nancy Patrick
Director of the Graduate Program in Education
NPatrick@messiah.edu
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 1992
Dissertation Title: Clinical versus actuarial decision making in the
transition of preschoolers from an early intervention program
to kindergarten.
Advisor: Robert Hale, Ph.D.
M.Ed., University of North Florida, 1981
K-12 Special Education-Emphasis Deaf and Hard of Hearing
B.A., Texas A & I University, 1977
Sociology and Psychology
Advice for First-Year students...
Make the most of the time given to you while in college to prepare the best you can for your chosen vocation.
Vocational Story:
I have been concerned for the wellbeing of people in need and for those who are vulnerable for as long as I can remember. I decided at a young age to work in a profession that allowed me to participate in the equipping of people with the necessary tools to move from poverty and dependence to independence. I chose to complete my bachelor’s in the area of social work and then sought a master’s degree in special education. To round-out my preparation I completed a doctorate in school psychology. After many years of work in public and private schools I sensed a call from God to enter higher education. I believe that the best way for me to accomplish my initial goal is to assist in the preparation of other professionals.
Hobbies:
Gardening, reading, sports spectator, and home decorating.
Favorite Quote:
From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and to whom they entrusted much, of him they will ask all the more. Luke 12:48b NASB
Publications:
Patrick, N. J. (2011). Rozvijeni socialnich dovednosti lidi s poruchami autistickeho spectra: Tipy a strategie pro kazdodenni zivot. Praha: Portal.
Betts, D. & Patrick, N.J. (2010). Strategies et astuces pour mieux vivre avec un enfant presentant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme. Montreal: Cheneliere Education.
Patrick, N.J. (2009). Leva med Asperger: En praktisk guide for tonaringar och vuxna. Stockholm: Natur & Kultur.
Patrick, N.J., Siconolfi, K. & Collier, S. (2009). Autism spectrum and higher education DVD.
Patrick, N.J. (2008). Social skills for teenagers and adults with Asperger’s Syndrome: A practical guide to day-to-day life. London, Jessica Kingsley, Inc.
Betts, D. & Patrick, N.J. (2008). Hints and tips for helping children with autism spectrum disorders. London, Jessica Kingsley, Inc.
Betts, D. & Patrick, N.J. (2007). Autisme wegwljzer: Doeltreffende oplissingen voor alledaagse problemen. Netherlands: Pica.
Betts, D. & Patrick, N.J. (2006). Homespun remedies: Strategies in the home and community for children with autism spectrum and other developmental disabilities. London, Jessica Kingsley, Inc.
Research:
2010
Co-Principal Investigator: Quality of audio and video transmission for the WERCware device and supporting system prototype 2.0 (remote coaching and scripts for tasks completion) from authentic work sites to remote job-coaching station.
2009
Principal Investigator: Prototype Development of a Wireless Enabled Remote Co-presence (WERC) for the cognitively & behaviorally challenged.
2008
Principal Investigator: Using Remote Coaching to Support Employment for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.