Katarzyna Lesniak-Karpiak, Ph.D.
PA Licensed Psychologist
Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP) Intensive Training
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Predoctoral Internship
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Postdoctoral Neuropsychological Fellowship
St.Christopher's Hospital
Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Memberships (Past/Present)
American Psychological Association, Member
International Neuropsychology Society, Member
Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Member
Publications
Mazzocco MMM, Thompson L, Sudhalter V, Belser RC, Lesniak-Karpiak K,& Ross JL. Language use in females with fragile X or Turner syndrome during initial social interactions. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (2006, in press).
Mazzocco, M.M.M., Bhatia, N.S., & Lesniak-Karpiak, K (2006). Visuospatial skills and their Association with Math performance in Girls with Fragile X or Turner Syndrome. Child Neuropsychology. 12 (2), 87-110
Lesniak-Karpiak, K. Mazzocco, M. M. M., & Ross, J. L. (2003). Behavioral assessment of social anxiety in females with Turner or fragile X syndrome. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 33 (1),55-67.
Johnson, J., & Lesniak-Karpiak, K. (1997). The effect of warning on malingering on memory and motor tasks in college samples. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 12(3), 231-238.
Brown, F. M., & Lesniak-Karpiak, K. (1993). Choice criterion effects in the radial-arm maze: maze-arm incline and brightness. Learning and Motivation, 24, 23-39.
Published Abstracts
Lesniak-Karpiak, K. & Mazzocco, M.M.M. (2004, February). Examination of visual spatial skills in girls with Turner or fragile X syndromes. Poster presented at the 32 International Neuropsychology Society, Baltimore, Maryland.
Lesniak-Karpiak, K., Mazzocco, M.M. M., Lanham, D.,& Denckla, M. B. (1999, November). Social anxiety in females with Turner Syndrome or fragile X. Poster Presented at the 19th National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Antonio, Texas.
Lesniak-Karpiak, K., Barakat, L. P., & Ross, J. L. (1998, November). The focus-execute component of attention: A comparison of children with Turner Syndrome with healthy volunteers. Poster presented at the 18th National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, D.C.
