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Margaret J. Kay, Ed.D. N.C.S.P is a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties with Forensic Specialization in Educational and School Psychology.

Dr. Kay has been self-employed in private practice since 1980 and is often relied upon by parents, attorneys and schools to perform Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE’s). In addition, Dr. Kay provides training programs and in-service presentations for educators and civic organizations; psychotherapy services for children and adults; and consultation services for individuals, agencies, schools and colleges.

Dr. Kay has testified as an expert witness in State and Federal court and in Educational Due Process hearings for individuals with Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLD), Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism (HFA), Dysgraphia, Disorders of Written Expression, Reading disabilities, Autistic-spectrum disorders, Tourette syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Post Otitis Auditory disorder (POAD), genetic syndromes and specific learning disabilities. 

Practice Brochures

• Autistic-Spectrum and Asperger's Diagnostic Services
   

• Foreign Language Waiver Brochure
   

• Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) Fact Sheet Brochure
   

• Neuropsychological Evaluation Fact Sheet Brochure
   

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association
   
• Pennsylvania Psychological Association
   
• Asperger Syndrome Alliance of Pennsylvania
   
• American Board of Psychological Specialties (Diplomate)
   
• International Dyslexia Association
   
• National Association of School Psychologists
   
• The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
   
• Learning Disabilities Association
   
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
   
• Tourette Syndrome Association
   
• Phi Kappa Phi

Practice Services

• Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE's)
   

• Testing for Foreign Language Waivers for College and High School Students
   

• IEP Reviews & Educational Program Planning
   

• Psychotherapy for children, adolescents & adults
   

• EMDR Trauma Therapy
   

• In-service Training Programs for Teachers & Schools
   

• Tutoring for learning disabled children & adults