PPS 8.10 Form 1A

TEXAS STATE VITA

I. Academic/Professional Background

A. Name: Mary Elizabeth Parker, PT, PhD , NCS, PCS Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

B. Educational Experience

Degree Year University Major Thesis/Dissertation PhD 2012 Texas Woman’s Physical Therapy Differential Diagnosis in Pediatrics: University Mitochondrial and Other Complex Metabolic Pathologies MS 1995 Medical College of Physical Therapy Virginia BA 1991 Duke University Biological Psychology Physical Anthropology C. University Experience

Position University Dates Clinical Assistant Professor Texas State University-San Marcos September 1, 2007- Department of Physical Therapy present Clinical Lecturer Texas State University-San Marcos June 1, 2005- Department of Physical Therapy September 1, 2007 Adjunct Faculty- Tutorial Leader Sacred Heart University August 2005-May Fairfield, Connecticut 2007

D. Professional Experience

Position Entity Dates Consultant and Physical Therapist Growing Places Therapy Services October 2009- present Consultant and Physical Therapist Little Tesoros Therapy Services October 2005- Austin, Texas August 2012 Consultant and Physical Therapist Creative Therapy Solutions December 2011- Austin, Texas Present Director of Pediatric Therapy Services Integrated Rehabilitation Services, LLC April 2001-May Fairfield, Connecticut 2005 Clinical Team Leader- Pediatric Therapy Seton Home Care 2001-2005 Austin, Texas Pediatric Physical Therapy Case Seton Home Care 1996-2001 Manager Austin, Texas Physical therapist PRN Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation 1996-1998 1996-1998 Austin, Texas Physical Therapist THERATX 1996 Giddings, Texas

E. Other Professional Credentials

License Board Dates Physical Therapist Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 1995-2001 License No 109945 2005-present Physical Therapist State of Connecticut Department of Public April 2001-present License No 006849 Health

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Certification Board Dates Neurologic Certified Specialist American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties June 2009- June 2019 Pediatric Certified Specialist American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties June 2007- June 2017

II. Teaching

A. Teaching Honors and Awards

B. Courses Taught:

 Guest lectures in Body Systems I 2007 - 2013  PT 5351 2005-2007 PT 5311 Neuroscience I PT 5521 Neuroscience II PT 5531 Neuroscience III 2005-present  PT 7311 Structural Anatomy PT 7326 Neuroscience I PT 7336 Neuroscience II PT 7346 Neuroscience III PT 7356 Neuroscience IV

C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations, Honors Theses, Or Exit Committee

D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:

Coordinator, Neuroscience June 2005-September 2006, August 2012-Present

Development of DPT Neuroscience Curriculum-implementation 2008 Restructuring, development and instruction: PT 5311 Neuroscience I PT 5521 Neuroscience II PT 5531 Neuroscience III 2005-present

Sacred Heart University (Note: Change to DPT curriculum 9/04 so course numbers no longer valid) Tutorial Leader (small group experience component of Problem Based Learning Acute Care/ Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Clinical Neurology and Neurophysiology Adult and Pediatric Neurological Treatment August 2001-May 2005

III. Scholarly/Creative

A. Works in Print

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1. Books a. Scholarly Monographs:

 Hardage J, Parker ME. The aging neuromuscular system. Morris D, ed. Focus: Physical Therapist Practice in Geriatrics 2011. Madison, WI: Section on Geriatrics; 2011.

2. Articles

 Moran,M, Foley JT, Parker ME, Weiss MJ. Two-legged hopping in autism spectrum disorders. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience. 7(14):1-8.

 Weiss MJ, Moran,M, Parker ME, Foley JT. Gait analysis of teenagers and young adults diagnosed with autism and severe verbal communication disorders. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience. 7(33):1-10.

3. Refereed Conference Proceedings

4. Abstracts

 Parker ME. Abstract of Metman IV, Locatelli BR, Mouradian MM, Chase TN. Apomorphine responses in Parkinson’s disease and the pathogenesis of motor complications. Neurology. 48:369-372. In Neurology Report 19:46-47, 1997.

 Parker ME, Shall MS, and Riddle DL. Abstract of Nakayama H, Jorgensen HS, Raaschou HO, Olsen TS. Recovery of upper extremity function in stroke patients: The Cophenhagen Stroke Study. Archives of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation. 75:394-398, 1994. In Neurology Report 19:46-47, 1994.

5. Reports

6. Book Reviews

 Parker ME. Review of: Dole RL, Chafetz R. Peds Rehab Notes. Philadelphia: FA Davis, 2010.

 Parker ME. Review of: Tecklin, JS. Pediatric Physical Therapy. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams Wilkins, 2008.

 Parker ME. Review of: Cech D and Martin S. Functional Movement Development Across the Lifespan. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co. In Pediatric Physical Therapy. 7(2):87-88, 1995.

B. Works not in Print:

1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations

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 Parker ME. Pediatric Differential Diagnosis: When the Duck Does Not Quack. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, CA, January 2013.

 Parker ME. Differential Diagnosis in Pediatrics. Share and Tell, Texas State University- San Marcos College of Health Professions, November 2012.

 Parker ME. Autism: Differential Diagnosis and Management from a Physical Therapy Perspective. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 2012.

 Parker ME. Mitochondrial Disorders and Autism: A New Avenue of Research. United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Symposium, Bethesda, MD, June 2012.

 Parker ME. When the Duck Does Not Quack: Educating Health Care Professionals on Mitochondrial Disorders. United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Houston Chapter Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 2012.

 Parker ME. When the Duck Does Not Quack: Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Therapy. Austin Area Pediatric Specialists Meeting, February 2012.

 Moran MF, DeFede MA, Weiss MJ, Foley JT, Parker ME. Kinematic Investigation of Throwing Patterns in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Conference. Denver, CO, 2011.

 Weiss MJ, Moran MF, Parker ME, Foley JT. Gait Analysis In Autistic Young Adults Indicates Motor Disregulation. International Meeting For Autism Research. San Diego, CA, 2011.

 Moran MF, Foley JT, Parker ME, Weiss MJ. Two-legged hopping in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Conference. NIH, Bethesda, MD, 2011.

 Weiss M and Parker ME. Autism 101: From Brain to Action in Autism. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 11, 2011.

 Parker ME, Weiss MJ, Moran MF & Foley JT. Do we have the "Autism Story" backwards? Considering Autism as a movement disorder. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 12, 2011.

 Weiss MJ, Parker, Moran MF & Foley JT. Characterizing Disorders of Movement in Autism.Invited presentation to the Current Trends in Autism Conference, Natick, MA, April 29-30, 2011.

 Parker ME. When the Duck Does Not Quack: Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Arlington, Texas, October 23, 2010. Page 4 of 7 PPS 8.10 Form 1A

 Parker ME. Differential Diagnosis in Pediatrics: Assisting Allied Health Care Professionals in Identifying Clinical Indicators for Mitochondrial Disorders. United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, June 15-20, 2010.

 Weiss M and Parker ME. From Brain to Action in Autism. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Austin, Texas, October 17, 2009.

 Parker ME. Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Physical Therapy. North Texas District of the Texas Physical Therapy Association, Austin, Texas, May 18, 2008.

 Parker ME. Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Austin Area Pediatric Specialists and Capital Area District of the Texas Physical Therapy Association, Austin, Texas, November 13, 2007.

 Parker ME. The Gross Motor Function Classification Scale- as an Assessment for Patients with Spina Bifida. Research Forum of the Department of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas, July 24, 2007.

 Parker ME. Understanding and Recognizing Seizures. Giant Steps School, Fairfield, Connecticut, Spring 2003.

C. Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Grants and Contracts

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts

3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts

D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors

 Outstanding Service Award, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2011  Specialization Academy of Content Experts, American Physical Therapy Association, 2011  Academy of Advanced Item Writers, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2010  Department of Physical Therapy Service Award, 2010  Service and Dedication Recognition, Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, 2004  Chi Omega Alumnae Educational Grant, 2003  Clinician of the Year, Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation, 1995

IV. Service

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A. Institutional

1. University:

 University Lecturers Committee, 2007-2010  University Suspension and Grade Appeals Committee, 2007-2008

2. College

 College of Health Professions - Faculty and Student Research Forum, 2005-2013

 College of Health Professions - REP Grant Review, 2007-2010

 College of Health Professions - Diversity Committee, 2008-2009

3. Department

 Department of Physical Therapy- Library Liaison

 Department of Physical Therapy- Comprehensive Exam Committee

 Department of Physical Therapy- Faculty Development Committee

 Department of Physical Therapy- Student Research Committee

 Department of Physical Therapy- Awards Day Committee

4. Professional:

 South University Physical Therapist Assistant Program Advisory Committee, 2012- present

 Specialization Academy of Content Experts, American Physical Therapy Association, 2011

 Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy: Item Bank Review Committee-PTA, 2007-2009; Jurisdictional Training, Summer 2007 and Item Bank Clean Up Meetings, Summer 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011; Item Writer, 2008-2011; Item Writing Task Force 2011-2012; Salvage Team, 2012, 2013

 Texas Physical Therapy Association, Reviewer for Abstracts for Annual Conference, 2007, 2010-present

 Texas Physical Therapy Association, Reviewer for Continuing Educations Courses, 2000, 2006-present

 Texas Physical Therapy Association, Silent Auction Chair, Annual Conference 1998, 2000

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

 American Physical Therapy Association, Member, 1992-Present

 Texas Physical Therapy Association, Member, 1995-2001, 2005-present

 Connecticut Physical Therapy Association, Member, 2001-2005

C. Community:

 Hand to Hold Online Discussion Forum on Cerebral Palsy, March 2013

 Health Care Whisperer Blog Talk Radio Show, July 2012, January 2013, June 2013

 Respite Care Provider, Lutheran Social Services, 2011-present

 U.R. Our Hope, Medical Liaison, 2009-present, Interim Director 2012-May 2013

 SWAN USA National and Austin Board 2007-2009

 Board of Directors, Sammy’s House, 2007-2009

 Respite Care Provider, Marywood Family Services, 2005-2012

 Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, Strollathon Preparation/Registration, 2003-2005

 Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, Strollathon Team Leader, 2003-2005

 March of Dimes, Austin, Texas, Program Board, 1999-2001

 March of Dimes, Austin, Texas, Level III Educator for Babies and You, 1998-2001

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

 Chi Omega Alumnae Austin Chapter, Treasurer, 2010-2011, President, 2000-2001, 2008- 2010, President-elect, 1998-2000, 2006-2008, Member, 1995-2001, 2005-2011

 Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, Austin, Texas, 2007-2011

 Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, Upper Fairfield County, Connecticut, 2003-2005

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