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Lauren Sara Krivitzky, PhD

The Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine

Departments
Neuropsychology


Children’s Research Institute (CRI)
Center for Neuroscience Research
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Specialties: Urea Cycle Disorders
National Provider Identifier1710067392
E-Mail
Service LocationsChildren's National Medical Center - Sheikh Zayed Campus for Advanced Children's Medicine
111 Michigan Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Map | Driving Directions
Phone: 202-476-5000

Children's Outpatient Center of Montgomery County (Neuropsychology)
15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350 (South Building)
Rockville, MD 20850
Map | Driving Directions

Phone: 301-765-5430
Fax: 301-765-5497

Driving Directions: From points south:
  • I-270 North towards Frederick
  • Take exit 8, stay in left lane
  • Turn left onto Shady Grove Road. Stay in the left-hand lane
  • After crossing over I-270, turn left at second light onto Corporate Boulevard
  • Take the first or second left turn into the parking area.
    You will want to enter the building at the South Entrance (the end of the building closest to the parking lot entrance). When inside the lobby, take the elevator to the Third Floor. As you exit the elevator, our office will be immediately to your left.
From points west:
  • I-270 South
  • Take exit 8 for Shady Grove Road
  • Stay in the left of the two right-hand turn lanes
  • After turning right onto Shady Grove Road, get in the far left lane and make a left onto Corporate Boulevard at the first light
  • Take the first or second left turn into the parking area
    You will want to enter the building at the South Entrance (the end of the building closest to the parking lot entrance). When inside the lobby, take the elevator to the Third Floor. As you exit the elevator, our office will be immediately to your left.


The division of Neuropsychology includes the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, which can be reached directly at the following numbers:
To make an appointment:
Contact Christine Amerasinghe
301-765-5432

To participate in research:
Contact Autism Research Staff
301-765-5425
e-mail: autism@childrensnational.org

Center Manager: Frances Lewandowski


Biography

Lauren Krivitzky is a pediatric neuropsychologist in the Division of Neuropsychology at Children’s National Medical Center and is an assistant professor in the Division of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is board certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Dr. Krivitzky joined the staff at Children’s National in 2004. Dr. Krivitzky has a strong interest in studying acquired brain injuries and provides consultation to the National Center for Children’s Rehabilitation, a joint effort between Children’s National and the National Rehabilitation Hospital. She is currently conducting a study examining functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging in children with mild traumatic brain injuries. She is also involved in multi-disciplinary research with the Genetics and Metabolism program and is the lead neuropsychologist on a large multi-center NIH study examining neuropsychological outcomes in individuals with Urea Cycle Disorders. Dr. Krivitzky is also the co-director of training for the post-doctoral program in pediatric neuropsychology at Children’s National.
Education
TypeSchoolLocationDegreeField of StudyYears
Undergraduate Education University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PABachelor of Arts 1993 -1997
Post Graduate Education Hahnemann University School of Medicine Philadelphia, PADoctor of Philosophy 1997 -2001

Training
TypeInstitutionLocationPositionSpecialtyYears
Internship Program Kennedy Krieger Instsitute Baltimore, MDIntern 2001 - 2002
Fellowship Program Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OHFellow 2002 - 2004
Affiliations and Memberships
TitleInstitutionCommittee / SectionYears
MemberInternational Neuropsychology Society
MemberAmerican Psychological Association
Publications
Conference Presentation - Workshop, Krivitzky, L.S. (2009), Multi-Site Transdisciplinary Studies of Child Health and Illness; The Urea Cycle Disorders Consortium , Workshop session presented at the International Neuropsychology Society Conference

Conference Presentation - Workshop, Krivitzky, L.S. (2008), Managing Behavioral Issues Following Acquired Brain Injury, Workshop session presented at the The Maryland Brain Injury Association Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD

Book Chapter, Krivitzky, L.S. (2008), Encephalitis and Meningitis , In Krivitzky, L.S., Children with Complex Medical Issues in Schools: Neuropsychological Descriptions and Interventions, 159-184, Springer.

Conference Presentation - Poster, Krivitzky, L.S., Berl, M., Mayo, J. (2007), Neuropsychological Functioning in Urea Cycle Disorders, Poster session presented at the International Neuropsychological Society, Honolulu, HI

Journal Article, Beebe, D., Krivitzky, L.S., Wells, C., Wade, S., Taylor, H.G., and Yeates, K.O. (2007), Brief Report: Parental Report of Sleep Behaviors Following Moderate and Severe Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury , Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32:7, 845-850.

Conference Presentation - Poster, Krivitzky, L.S., and Vezina, G. (2007), Recovery of Alexia without Agraphia in an Adolescent with TBI, Poster session presented at the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, OR

Conference Presentation - Poster, Krivitzky, L.S., Roebuck-Spenser, T., Johnson, C.P., Gioia, G.A., and Roth, R. (2007), Initial Development of a Pediatric Working Memory and Inhibitory Control Task for fMRI, Poster session presented at the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, OR

Conference Presentation - Poster, Askinazi, L.S., Nortz, M., Gilbert, D. (2005), Neuropsychological functioning in a case of Juvenile Parkinsonism, Poster session presented at the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD

Conference Presentation - Poster, Krivitzky, L.S. (2004), The Basics of Brain Injury and Behavior, Poster session presented at the Psychology Colloquim, Cincinnati, OH

Conference Presentation - Poster, Askinazi, L.S., Grant, M., Melvin, J., Legido, A. (2003), Parental Perceptions of Cognitive and Academic Functioning in Children with PKU, Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association annual meeting, Toronto


For a more comprehensive list of publications for Lauren Krivitzky, PhD view the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed online database



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