Curriculum Vitae
Barbara C. Fisher, Ph.D., C.B.S.M.
United Psychological Services, P.C.
59100 Mound, Washington Twp., MI 48094
47818 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., MI 48317

EDUCATION

1979 TO 1983 PH.D., Wayne State University
Dept. of Education
Major: Clinical Psychology
Specialty: Neuropsychology
1973 to 1976 M.A., Oakland University
Dept. of Psychology
Major: Developmental Psychological
1973 B.A., Oakland University
Major: Psychology/Social work

CURRENT APPOINTMENT

• Director and President, United Psychological Services, Shelby Township, Michigan 2007 to present
• Staff at Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Michigan:1999 to present
• Co-Administrator with neurologist Wayne Hening on nation-wide study: RLS and ADHD with neurologist, Art Walters: Double Blind Placebo-Controlled Study of
• Sinemet in ADHD Patients with and without PLMS or RLS:2003 to present
• Administrator of the Fisher Academy, rehabilitation school specializing in Frontal Lobe Disorders:2004 to present
• Advisory Board for investigation of use of Ropinirole in Pediatric/Adolescent PLMD/RLS, GSK, 2004

PUBLICATIONS

Fisher, Barbara C., Ph.D. and Beckley, Ross A., Ph. D. (1998) Attention Deficit Disorder: Practical Coping Methods,

CRC Press, St. Lucie, Florida.

Fisher, Barbara C., Ph.D. (Ed) (2006) Attention Deficit Disorder: Practical Coping Methods, Second Edition, Informa Health

Care, New York, NY.

Fisher, Barbara C., Ph.D. (1997) Reasons for Mis-Diagnosis: Approaching A.D.D. from a Brain Behavior Neuropsychological

Perspective for Assessment and Treatment, CRC Press, St. Lucie, Florida.

Fisher, Barbara, Avci-Wolf, Gunsel, Couvadelli, Barbara, (2006) Use of Lamotrigine in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Poster

Session, INS, 34th Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Wagner, Mary L., Walters, Arthur S., Fisher, Barbara C. (2004) Symptoms of Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

in Adults with Restless Legs Syndrome, SLEEP, Vol. 27 No.8, 1499-1504.

Wagner, Mary L., Walters, Arthur S., Fisher, Barbara C., et.al. (2001) The Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms in Adults is Greater in RLS Patients Than in Controls, Scientific Platform Program, Neurology, Supp, 56 (8) 3, A.4.

CURRENT RESEARCH

Ongoing research with Art Walters, M.D., New Jersey Neuroscience Institute at JFK Medical Center: The Prevalence of RLS in parents of ADHD Children and The Prevalence of ADHD in RLS Adults

PAST APPOINTMENTS

• Sleep Fellowship at JFK Neuroscience Center, Edison, NJ: 2003 to 2004

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Ongoing meetings with physicians and neurologists regarding new medication and treatment options on weekly to monthly basis in areas of ADD/ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, and Epilepsy

Feb, 2007 World Association of Sleep Medicine, Second World Congress, Bangkok, Thailand

Oct, 2006 Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Module IV, Las Vegas, NV.

June, 2006 20th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Denver, CO.

Feb, 2006 Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring, 12th Meeting, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Orlando, FLA

Dec, 2005 Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Module I, Las Vegas, NV.

June, 2005 19th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Denver, CO.

April, 2005 57th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology, Miami Beach, FLA.

Feb, 2005 Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring, 11th Meeting, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Orlando, FLA

Nov, 2004 2nd Annual Pediatric Neurology Update Seminar, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education, Cleveland, OH

Oct, 2004 Examining Neurologic Disease Through the Lens of Sleep Disorders, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dearborn, MI

Aug, 2004 Evaluation and Management of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Health Science Center, Lexington, KY

June, 2004 18th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

April, 2004 56th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology San Francisco. CA.

Feb, 2004 Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring, 10th Meeting, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Orlando, FLA

Sept, 2003 Clinical Polysomnography and Sleep Medicine, School of Sleep Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA

June, 2003 17th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Chicago, Ill.

April, 2003 55th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of NeurologyHonolulu, Hawaii.

Oct, 2002 Alzheimer’s: The Disease of the Millennium, Dearborn, MI

June, 2002 16th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Sleep MedicineSeattle, WA.

May, 2002 Pediatric Sleep Disorders, The Center for Sleep Disorders, Treatment, Research, and Education, and the JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ.

April, 2002 54th Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology Denver, CO.

May, 2001 53rd Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology Philadelphia, PA.

Feb, 2001 12th Annual Meeting for the American Neuropsychiatric Association Ft. Myers, FLA.

Nov, 2000 National Association of Neuropsychologists Annual Conference, Orlando, FLA

Apr, 2000 52nd Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology San Diego, CA.

Feb, 2000 11th Annual Meeting for the American Neuropsychiatric Association Ft. Myers, FLA.

Dec, 1999 25th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Apr, 1999 51st Annual Meeting American Academy of Neurology, Toronto, Ontario.

Dec, 1998 24th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Nov, 1998 National Association of Neuropsychologists Annual Conference, Washington, DC

Oct, 1998 Rehabilitation and Treatment Strategies, Brain Injury Association of Michigan, East Lansing, MI

June, 1998 Principles and Practices in Neuropsychological Consultation with Older Adults, ABPP Summer Institute, Portland, Oregon

Dec, 1997 23rd Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Nov, 1997 Practical Geriatric Update, 10th Annual U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress, U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress. Orlando, FLA.

Nov, 1997 10th Annual U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress, U.S. Psychiatric & Mental Health Congress. Orlando, FLA

Sept, 1997 Third International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations. Sponsored by The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.Breckenridge, CO.

Aug, 1997 Preparation for Diploma in Family Psychology, Academy of Family Psychology, Inc. Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL

July, 1997 Advances in Psychopharmacology. Sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School. Grand Traverse, MI.

June, 1997 Progress in Psychoses: Enhancing the Continuum of Care. Sponsored by CME, Inc. Dearborn, MI.

Dec, 1996 22nd Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Nov, 1996 Advances in Psychiatry VIII. University of Michigan, CME Course, Ann Arbor, MI

Nov, 1996 Principles of Neurobehavior, Neuropsychiatry and Dementia. Sponsored by Northwestern University, Medical School. Chicago, IL.

Aug, 1996 Series One Course. Prescribing Psychologist Register, Inc. Prescription Privilege Preparation Program. Samuel A. Feldman.

Dec, 1995 21st Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Dec, 1995 Neurology of Behavior and Cognition. Sponsored by Northwestern University, Medical School. Chicago, IL.

Aug, 1995 Clinical Assessment of Malingering/ Validity of Age and Education Norms, Reitan Neuropsychology Laboratory, Chicago, IL.

Aug, 1995 Advances in Office Psychiatry IV: Mind and Anxiety Disorders, Continuing Medical Education, Mackinaw Island, MI.

Dec, 1994 20th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

July, 1994 Advanced issues in Clinical Neuropsychology, Reitan Neuropsychology Laboratory, Chicago, IL.

March, 1994 Treating Personality Disorders More Successfully, Continuing Medical Education, Inc. San Antonio, TX.

Dec, 1993 19th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

June 1993 Advanced Workshop in Clinical Neuropsychology: Neurological Inferences of Underlying Brain Disorder. Ralph Reitan & Associates Scottsdale, AZ.

March, 1993 ADD/ADHD in the 90’s: Progress in the Multimodal Management of Attention Deficits. The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association, ADDA Midwest Region and the Indiana University School of Medicine, Valparaiso, IN.

Dec, 1992 18th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Nov, 1992 U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress, Chicago, IL.

Aug, 1992 Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment Program Training Course on Attention Deficit Disorders. Southeastern Psychological Institute, Atlanta, GA.

July, 1992 Basic Training Workshop (Adult and Child Neuropsychology). Ralph M. Reitan and Associates, Chicago, IL.

Feb, 1992 Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Dec, 1991 17th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Sept, 1991 Assessing Specific Deficits in Neuropsychological Evaluation. Ralph M. Reitan and Associates, Phoenix, AZ.

Sept, 1991 Surviving the Legal System: A Practitioner’s Guide. The 9th Annual Conference of the Michigan Society Forensic Psychology, Ann Arbor,MI.

Aug, 1991 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment. Russell Barkley, New England Health Institute, Cape Cod, MA.

May, 1991 Advance ADHD Training: Diagnosis, Intervention, and Advocacy. Ronald Reeve, Ph.D., American Health Institute, Troy, MI.

Dec, 1990 16th Annual Course in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Recent Advances in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology. Sponsored by the Florida Society of Neurology. Orlando, FLA.

Nov, 1990 Assessment and Management of Disorders of Memory, Attention and Visual Neglect. Chicago, IL.

June, 1990 Neurological Inferences, Advanced Workshop in Clinical Neuropsychological. Dallas, TX.

Nov, 1988 Neurological Foundations of Behavior. Chicago, IL.

May, 1988 Neuropsychology of Memory, Attention and Judgment. Chicago, IL.

Jan, 1988 Current Assessment and Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder. Dennis P. Cantwell.

July, 1987 Advanced Workshop/Ralph Reitan, Integration of Neuropsychological Testing Case Interpretation and Theory. Oakbrook, IL.

Dec, 1986 The Neurology of Behavior. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Nov, 1986 Attention Deficit Disorder Update, Diagnosis and Treatment. Children’s Hospital of Detroit,

May, 1986 Advanced Workshop/Ralph Reitan, Aphasia and Sensory Perceptual Deficits, Tucson, AZ.

May, 1986 Advanced Clinical Training, Child Neuropsychology. Bryan P. Rourke, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Oct, 1985 Child and Adolescent Neuropsychology. Thomas J. Boil.

Jan, 1985 Neuroscience Conference II. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI.

Sept, 1984 Advanced Workshop/Ralph Reitan, Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery.

Mar, 1982 Study of the Child. Michigan Psychoanalytic Society, Southfield, MI.

Mar-Jun, Neuroanatomy, Wayne State University, School of Medicine. 1981 Detroit, MI.

June, 1978 Pharmacology, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Sept, 1976 Systematic Desensitization. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

June, 1976 Psychotherapy: A Way of Life. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

June, 1975 Group Casework. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1983 - Present President/Director: United Psychological Services-Psychological and Neuropsychological evaluations, treatment, and rehabilitation, specializing in Pediatric Brain Injury, Aged, and Attention Deficit Disorder: in children, adolescents and adults.

2001-2006 Director of Cognitive Precision Therapy Training Program, Saline and Washington Twp, MI: Addressing reading and learning problems, emotional disorders and specific cognitive deficits related to brain impairment.

2003-2005 Director of the ADD Center of Michigan, Port Huron, MI: full service outpatient facility providing evaluation as well as treatment.

1999- 2002 Director of neuropsychological assessment for Senior Assessment Center, Mt. Clemens General Hospital.

1999 to 2001: Ongoing weekly television program on local cable access, entitled Enter the Mind, non-paid position

1983 –2002 Psychological and Neuropsychological court appointed evaluations: Child and Adult Foster Care, Guardianship, Diminished Capacity. Alcohol evaluations for local court or state review. Juvenile evaluations for court ordered detention.

1995 to 2000 Director of the Tillie M. Fisher Home, 24 hour Foster Care Home for the Aged population

1981 One year. Performed psychological testing and evaluations, St. Joseph Hospital Psychiatric Unit, Pontiac, MI. (Ph.D. non-paid internship)

1978- 1983 Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Adults and Adolescents: Emphasis on stress intervention, short term crisis, and life-changing treatment.

LICENSES

Fully Licensed Psychologist in Michigan since 1986.
Fully Licensed Psychologist in Idaho since 2004.
Licensed Adult Foster Care provider from 1995 to 2000.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, September, 2006
• The American College of Forensic Examiners, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties, Neuropsychology
• Founding Fellow, American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists (FACAPP)
• Completion of Series One Course, Prescribing Psychologist Register

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Professor of Psychology, Fall term 1983, Macomb Community College Supervisor for Ph.D. programs

AFFILIATIONS

• American Academy of Neurology
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Michigan Neurological Association
• National Academy of Neuropsychology
• American Neuropsychiatric Association
• American College of Forensic Examiners
• American Psychological Association
• Prescribing Psychologists Register
• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
• International Neuropsychology Society
• Speaker’s Bureau Macomb County
• Coalition of Clinical Practitioners in Neuropsychology
• World Association of Sleep Medicine
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association

WORKSHOPS

Fisher, Barbara (March, 2007) Wellness and Balance for Women Leaders, MBPA 11th Annual Conference, Women and Leadership in the Workplace, Livonia, MI

Fisher, Barbara (Feb, 2007) The Relationship of ADD, ADHD and Sleep, World Association of Sleep Medicine, Second World Congress, Bangkok, Thailand

Fisher, Barbara (January 2007) Treatment for ADD/ADHD, Midwinter Conference 2007, Michigan Association of School Administrators, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Fisher, Barbara (October 2006) Attention Deficit Disorder, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Module IV, Detroit, MI

Fisher, Barbara (September 2006) Making your sleep healthy & happy: Sleep Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Webcast Presentation

Fisher, Barbara (April 2006) ADD, ADHD and Autism, 2006 Great Lakes Conference, Annual conference podiatry assistants

Fisher, Barbara (April 2006) Attention Deficit Disorder, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Webcast Presentation

Fisher, Barbara (January 2006) Differential Diagnosis of ADD, ADHD, and the Autism Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Treatment, The Wellness Institute, Sterling Hts., MI

Fisher, Barbara (December 2005) Differential Diagnosis, ADD, ADHD, TBI, Autism Spectrum, Sleep Disorders, Mariner Middle School, Special Education staff, Milton, Delaware

Fisher, Barbara (November 2005) Language Acquisition, Romeo Community Schools-Michigan School Readiness Program, Romeo, MI

Fisher, Barbara (November 2005) Treating ADD/ADHD Across the Lifetime: Children, Adolescents, and Aged, Staff and parent presentation, Wass Elementary, Troy, MI

Fisher, Barbara (November 2005) Attention Deficit Disorder, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Webcast Presentation

Fisher, Barbara (October 2005) Attention Deficit Disorder, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Detroit, MI

Fisher, Barbara (August 2005) Defining ADD/ADHD from Diagnosis to Treatment: Montessori Elementary School, Highland, MI

Fisher, Barbara (May 2005) The Autism Spectrum, Sterling Hts. Public Library, Sterling Hts., MI

Fisher, Barbara (April 2005) Treating ADD/ADHD Across the Lifetime: Children, Adolescents, and Aged, Sterling Hts. Public Library, Sterling Hts., MI

Fisher, Barbara (March 2005) Making Your Sleep Happy and Healthy, 2005 Great Lakes Conference, Annual conference podiatry assistants

Fisher, Barbara & Avci-Wolf, Gunsel (November 2004) Case Studies in Epilepsy, Novi, MI, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline

Fisher, Barbara (October 2004) Guidelines for Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of ADD/ADHD: A Well-Rounded Approach to Looking at this Disorder Across the Lifespan, Brightside Series, Philadelphia, PA

Fisher, Barbara (March 2004) Guidelines for Successful Diagnosis and Treatment of ADD/ADHD: A Well-Rounded Approach to Looking at this Disorder Across the Lifespan, Brightside Series, Springfield, MA.

Fisher, Barbara (September 2003) Neuropsychological Evaluation of Children, 16th Annual Conference, Brain Injury Association of America, Amelia Island, Florida.

Fisher, Barbara (May 2003) ADD/ADHD: Defining ADD from ADHD as a child at risk, In-service for teachers, counselors, special education, Walled Lake Schools, Walled Lake, MI.

Fisher, Barbara C. (March 2003) Aging and Your Parent: What to do and What to Expect, Great Lakes Conference, Michigan Podiatric Medical Assistants Association, Troy, MI

Fisher, Barbara (March 2003) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Parenting Education Fair, Walled Lake Schools, Walled Lake, MI.

Fisher, Barbara; Force, Renee; & Dugan, Catherine (March 2003) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, St. Clair Community College, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (March 2003) ADD/ADHD: What it is and What to do about it, Staff Presentation, St. Mary’s School, St. Clair, MI

Fisher, Barbara (February 2003) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Immaculate Conception, Parent Meeting, Marine City, MI

Fisher, Barbara (February 2003) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Comerica Bank, Lunch and Learn, Auburn Hills, MI

Fisher, Barbara (February 2003) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Comerica Bank, Lunch and Learn, Livonia, MI

Fisher, Barbara (January 2003) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Harrison Elementary, Port Huron, MI

Fisher, Barbara (December 2002) ADD/ADHD: Management of patients with ADD, ADHD and Autism, Continuing Nursing Education Committee at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Southfield, MI

Fisher, Barbara (November 2002) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Staff Presentation, Holden Elementary, Sterling Hts. MI

Fisher, Barbara (October 2002) ADD/ADHD: The Real Impact is on Language and Emotions: A New Approach for Treatment, Staff Presentation, Chicago, Ill

Fisher, Barbara (September 2002) Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescence, Current Trends in Traumatic Brain Injury, 11th Annual Seminar, Charles N. Simkins, Detroit, MI

Fisher, Barbara C. (May 2002) ADHD Panel Discussion with Mary Fowler, John L. Ratey and Joseph Beiderman, Learning and the Brain Conference, 6th Conference, Cambridge, MA.

Fisher, Barbara C. (May 2002) Identifying and Treating Language/Reading Problems in ADD/ADHD, Learning and the Brain Conference, 6th Conference, Cambridge, MA.

Fisher, Barbara C. (April 2002) Attention Deficit Disorder and Language Development, Port Huron School District, Port Huron, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (March 2002) Defining Mental Health, Michigan Podiatric Medical Assistance Association, Troy, Michigan

Fisher, Barbara C. (March 2002) Diagnostic Evaluation, Speech and Language Staff, Lapeer County, Imlay City, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (Feb 2002) Attention Deficit Disorder and Language Development, Special Education Staff, Lapeer County, Lapeer Educational Center, Lapeer, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (February 2002) Personality Types and Anger Control, Born Academic Center, St. Clair Shores Adult and Community Education St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (February 2002) Attention Deficit Disorder and the Adult, Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (January 2002) Attention Deficit Disorder and the Teen, Junior High and High School, Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (January 2002) Attention Deficit Disorder and the Elementary School Child, Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Fisher, Barbara C. (October 2001) Defining Attention Deficit Disorder, The Next Decade of the Brain, Glenbard District 87 Institute Day, Lombard, ILL.

Fisher, Barbara C. (August 2001) Coping with Anger, Stroke Group, St. Joseph Hospital, Mt. Clemens, MI.

Fisher, Barbara C. (May 2001) Press Release Conference: The Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Symptoms in Adults is Greater in RLS Patients Than in Controls, American Academy of Neurology, 53rd Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Fisher, Barbara C. (April 2001) Cognitive Training to Increase Reading Skills, Alpena Elementary School, Alpena, MI.

Fisher, Barbara C. (April 2001) Traumatic Brain Injury: Specific Case Study discussion, Ronan Junior High, Ronan School District, Ronan, MT.

Fisher, Barbara C. (Feb 2001) A.D.D. Additional Issues and Children at Risk, Walled Lake Schools Community Education Center, Walled Lake, MI

Fisher, Barbara C (Feb 2001) Adult ADD, presented in person and by cable television, sponsored by the Library Programs of the City of Sterling Heights, MI.

Fisher, Barbara C. (December 2000) A.D.D. and Children at Risk, day long seminar, presented as part of the Brightside Series for Families and Children, Hartford, CT.

Fisher, Barbara C. (August 2000) Pediatric Brain Injury, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) 2000 Annual Convention, Chicago, IL

Fisher, Barbara C. (March 2000) A.D.D. and Children at Risk, Michigan Reading Association 44rd Annual Conference, Detroit, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (September 1999) A.D.D. and the Presence of Other Disorders, L’Anse Creuse/Mt. Clemens Community Education, Fall term.

Fisher, Barbara (March 1999) Coping Strategies with A.D.D.: Addressing the Adolescent and Coping Strategies with A.D.D.: Addressing the Pre-School or Elementary School Child, Parenting Education Fair, Walled Lake, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (March 1999) A.D.D. and Reading Issues-Spatial Issues, Michigan Reading Association 43rd Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (October 1998) A.D.D. and Coping Mechanisms. SAFE Conference, L’Anse Creuse School District, L’Anse Creuse, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (June 1998) Nutrition and Various Associated Conditions, Stress, Hypoglycemia, Anger, Sleep. Pediatric Dentists. Clinton Township, MI.

Fisher, Barbara C. and Beckley, Ross A. (Mar 1998) A.D.D. and the Developmental Lifespan, 1998 Early Childhood Conference, Michigan Assoc. For the Education of Young Children, Grand Rapids, MI

Fisher, Barbara C. (Mar 1998) Is it A.D.D. or Brain Damage and Does it Make a Difference?, Simkins & Simkins 9th Annual Seminar on Traumatic Brain Injury, Detroit, MI.

Fisher, Barbara C. and Beckley, Ross A. (Mar 1998) Coping Strategies for Adolescents with Attention Deficit Disorder, Oakland Co. Human Services Coordinating Council, Oakland Co. Courthouse, Pontiac, MI.Fisher, Barbara (Jan. 1998) Depression and Aging, SCAN meeting, Sterling Hts., MI

Fisher, Barbara (Nov. 1997) Aging and Multigenerational Families. Sterling Hts. Public Library., Sterling Hts., MI

Fisher, Barbara (Oct. 1997) Two day seminar. A.D.D. Throughout the Lifespan: A Brain-Behavior Approach. Learn of Michigan, Inc., Pontiac, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Sept. 1997) Fundamentals of Neuropsychology. School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI. Presented twice yearly since 1995.

Fisher, Barbara (May 1997) The psychological impact on both caregivers and their loved ones entering institutional care as well as learning how to cope with and understand such a profound change. Sponsored by the Older Peoples Commission, Rochester, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (May 1997) Coping with Angry People. Pediatric Dentists. Clinton Township, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1997) Alzheimer’s Disease. The Newest Research. Aging in the Future, 9th Annual Conference sponsored by the Senior Coordinating Aging Network of Macomb and Oakland Counties, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1997) Coping Mechanisms: Now That We Know it is A.D.D. What Do We Do Now? A.D.D. Is Not the End of the Story. Walled Lake School District, Walled Lake, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1997) Strategies and Coping Mechanisms for working with your ADD Adolescent. Twin Beach Elementary, West Bloomfield, MI

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1997) Fundamentals of Neuropsychology and workshop entitled Psychological Testing. School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Feb. 1997) Attention Deficit Disorder. Dental Association of Michigan. Fern Hill Golf and Country Club, Mt. Clemens, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Jan 1997) Depression in the Elderly. Sponsored by the Senior Coordinating Aging Network of Macomb County, Sterling Hts., MI

Fisher, Barbara (Nov. 1996) ADD and Coping Mechanisms. Sponsored by C.H.A.D.D., Novi, MI

Fisher, Barbara (Nov. 1996) Attention Deficit Disorder and Parenting. SAFE Conference. L’Anse Cruese High School, North, Macomb Twp., MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley, Ross (Nov. 1996) ADD and ADHD. Presented in person and through cable television, sponsored by the Library Programs of the City of Sterling Heights.

Fisher, Barbara (June 1996) Understanding and Treating Depression in Children and Adults. Peer Day - Union Institute, Sterling Heights, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1996) Attention Deficit Disorder and Parenting. Twin Beach Elementary. W. Bloomfield, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1996) Dealing with Difficult People, 8th Annual Conference: Aging in the Future, Senior Coordinating Aging Network, Troy, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Sept. 1995) Attention Deficit Disorder. Are You Sure? Identifying possible related Disorders. Harbor Oaks Hospital, New Baltimore, MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley, Ross (May 1995) Learn about the effects of ADHD/ADD throughout a lifetime. Washington Elementary, Shelby Township, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1995) Pediatric Brain Injury. Presented at the Simkins & Simkins 6th Annual Seminar on Traumatic Brain Injury, Detroit, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Mar 1995) Sibling Rivalry. A small group workshop of Focus onFamilies, Novi Community School District, Novi, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Jan 1995) Fundamentals of Neuropsychology. School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley Ross (Mar 1995) ADD and ADHD, presented in person and through cable television, sponsored by the Library Programs of the City of Sterling Heights, MI.

Fisher, Barbara, Beckley Ross and Thomas Janine (1995 to 1997) Attention Deficit Disorder. Sponsored by the Macomb County, Sterling Heights, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Dec. 1994) Mothers and Daughters. Sponsored by the Senior Coordinating Aging Network of Macomb County, Sterling Heights, MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley, Ross (Dec. 1994) ADD and Co-Related Disorders Workshop. Sponsored by United Psychological Services P.C. Sterling Heights, MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley, Ross (Aug. 1994) Psychological Assessment of ADHD/ADD in Adults. National Professional Consortium in Attention Deficit Disorders.

Fisher, Barbara (Aug. 1994) Attention Deficit Disorders and Learning Disabilities across the Life Span. Presented at the National Professional Consortium in Attention Deficit Disorders, Atlanta, GA.

Fisher, Barbara (Jun. 1994) ADD and ADHD. First Annual Symposium. The Mental Health Care of Children and Adolescents. Sponsored by the Tri-County Consortium of Community Mental Health Boards, Troy, MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley, Ross (Jun. 1994 and June 1993) Biochemical Aspects of ADD and ADHD and Related Disorders. Adult ADD Conferences of 1993 and 1994, Ann Arbor, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (May 1994) ADD: What Is It? How to Cope. Sponsored by C.H.A.D.D./Adult Issues, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (Apr. 1994) Improved Communication Skills. Sponsored by The American House for its employees, Macomb County, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (1993 and 1994) Caring for Kids Conference on Attention Deficit Disorder, Business Conference for Child Care Providers sponsored by the US Small Business Admin. and Michigan State University Extension, Troy, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (1995, 1994 and 1993) Dealing with Angry People. Presented through Macomb County Human Services Coordinating Body in Clinton Township, MI: the Macomb County Dept. of Senior Citizen Services: and through the Michigan Community Action Agency Association in Lansing, MI.

Fisher, Barbara and Beckley, Ross (1993 and 1994) Coping with Life’s Daily Demands, Crises and Their Consequences. The Changing World of Adults with ADD, a Conference for Adults with ADD, Ann Arbor, MI.

Fisher, Barbara (1990 1995) Numerous speaking engagements about Attention Deficit Disorder ) in adults and children) at local groups, PTA’s, schools and clinics, as well as at support groups such as C.H.A.D.D. and A.D.A.M. throughout Michigan

Fisher, Barbara C., (1990 to 1998) Published article on Stress and the Psychology related to Breast Cancer in area newspaper and magazine, participated in completion of number of articles regarding A.D.D. and various issues such as Ritalin, Diagnosis, Treatment, published in Detroit Free Press, television news issues addressed by Channel 4 and 7 regarding A.D.D., custody issues and psychological testing, as well as radio shows on A.D.D., anger and stress, dream analysis.