LYNNETTE M. HENDERSON, Phd

Henderson, L. M. 1

LYNNETTE M. HENDERSON, PhD

August 2005

EDUCATION

2005 Post- National Alliance for Autism Research Mentor-Based doctoral Postdoctoral Research Fellowship training Center for Child Development, TRIAD Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Nashville, TN

2000 Ph. D. Department of Special Education Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Gifted Studies and Educational Neuroscience

1992 M. Ed. Belmont University, Nashville, TN Gifted and Early Childhood Education

1981 B. S. Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, TN Early Childhood and Elementary Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

August 2000 to July 2003 Assistant Professor, Early Childhood/Special Education School of Education Austin Peay State University

January 1998 to May 2000 Instructor of courses in Gifted Education Department of Special Education Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

September 1995 to May 1999 Supervisor of over 60 Practicum and Student Teachers Department of Special Education Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

August 1979 to May 1980 Practicum Coordinator Freed-Hardeman College Preschool, Henderson, TN Henderson, L. M. 2

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

October 1993 to present Educational Consultant for Gifted Students

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

August 2005 to present Kennedy Center Research Participant Coordinator Research Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Kennedy Center for Research in Human Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN Continuing these projects: “Early Social Orienting in Siblings of Children with ASD”; “Sleep in Children with Autism”; August 2003 to 2005 National Alliance for Autism Research Postdoctoral Research Fellowship on these projects: “Autism Screening in Children under 24 months”; “Early Social Orienting in Siblings of Children with ASD”; “Sleep in Children with Autism”; and “EEG Power and Growth in Joint Attention in Children with ASD and their Siblings” Center for Child Development, TRIAD Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital

June 1999 to July 2000 Research Assistant, Hobbs Grant, Kennedy Center Study of EEG and Initiating Joint Attention in Toddlers Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

Summer of 1997 and 1998 Graduate Research Assistant Institute for Developmental Neuroscience John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

CLASSROOM TEACHING EXPERIENCE

October 1992 to May 1993 Kindergarten Teacher John Coleman Elementary, Smyrna, TN

August 1990 to May 1992 Itinerant Gifted Facilitator Rutherford County Board of Education, TN

August 1989 to May 1990 Preschool Teacher Henderson, L. M. 3

Sonshine School, Murfreesboro, TN

August 1981 to May 1982 Kindergarten Teacher Sacramento Elementary School, Sacramento, KY

August 1979 to May 1980 Assistant Teacher Freed-Hardeman College Preschool, Henderson, TN

SELECTED HONORS

2003 National Alliance for Autism Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital

1999 Kennedy Center Graduate Student Affiliate John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

1995 Peabody Honor Scholarship Competitive Full Tuition Scholarship with Stipend

1988 Young Alumnus of the Year Freed-Hardeman University Alumni Association

EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE

2003 Reviewer, Sage Publications & Gifted Child Today

2002 Reviewer, Journal of Pyschoneuroendocrinology

2002 Proposal Reviewer for Jacob K. Javits Gifted And Talented Students Education Program discretionary grant. United States Department of Education (August, 2002)

2001 Special Issue Co-Editor, Special Populations of Gifted Students Gifted Child Today, 24(3), July/August 2001

1997 Issue Co-Editor, “Charting a New Course in Gifted Education” Peabody Journal of Education, 72, 3 & 4

1998 to 1999 Reviewer for conference presentation proposals 2000 to 2001 Conceptual Foundations Division National Association for the Gifted Henderson, L. M. 4

PUBLICATIONS

Henderson, L. M., Yoder, P., Yale, M. E., & McDuffie, A. (2002) Getting the Point: Electrophysiological Correlates of Protodeclarative Pointing. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience (20), 449-458.

Henderson, L. M. (2001). Gifted individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. Gifted Child Today, 24(3), 28-35.

Corn, A. L., & Henderson, L. M. (2001). Twice Exceptional Students. Gifted Child Today, 24(3), 5-6.

Henderson, L. M., & Ebner, F. F. (1997). The biological basis for early intervention with gifted children. Peabody Journal of Education, 72, 3 &4, 59-80.

Corn, A. L., & Henderson, L. M. (1997). Editors’ Introduction to Part I. Peabody Journal of Education, 72, 3 & 4, 1-5.

Corn, A. L., & Henderson, L. M. (1997). Editors’ Introduction to Part II. Peabody Journal of Education, 72, 3 & 4, 133-135.

PUBLICATIONS (in preparation)

Henderson, L. M. (in preparation). Electrophysiological Correlates of Toddler Temperament.

INVITED and COMPETITIVE PRESENTATIONS: Unpublished

Henderson, L.M., & Stone, W.L. (2005, May 6). Use of the STAT as an autism screen for children under 24 months. Paper presented at the 4th annual meeting of International Meeting for Autism Research, Boston, MA.

Malow, B. A., Henderson, L. M., McGrew, S. G., Stone, W. L. (2005, May 6). Characteristics of insomnia in children with autism spectrum disorders. Paper presented at the 4th annual meeting of International Meeting for Autism Research, Boston, MA.

Stone, W.L., & Henderson, L.M. (2005, April 10). Development of younger siblings of children with ASD under 24 month. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.

Henderson, L. M., Malow, B. L., Stone, W. L., & McGrew, S. G., (2005, March 19). Sleep in Relation to Other Parental Concerns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at the 38th annual meeting of the Gatlinburg Conference, Annapolis, MD. Henderson, L. M. 5

Keys, A.F., Henderson, L. M. & Yoder, P.J. (2004, November1). Incorporating EEG/ERP Measurement into Behavioral Research Designs. Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Colloquium Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2004, October1). : Autism in Children under 36 months: Information for Early Childhood Educators. Paper presented at the 50th annual meeting of the Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children, Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M., Yoder, P.J., & Yale, M.E. (2004, March). Electroencephalographic correlates of toddler’s reported soothability. Poster session presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Gatlinburg Conference, San Diego, CA.

Henderson, L. M. (2002, September). Asperger’s Syndrome in gifted individuals. Paper presented at the meeting of the West Tennessee Special Education Conference, Memphis, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2002, September). Preparing for and Creating an Effective and Satisfying Individualized Education Plan for Gifted Students. Paper presented at the meeting of the West Tennessee Special Education Conference, Memphis, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2002, August). Neurobiological correlates of intelligence. Keynote presentation for Beyond IQ.-Seattle in Seattle, WA.

Henderson, L. M., Yale, M. E., & Yoder, P. J. (2002, July). Getting the Point: Electophysiological correlates of protodeclarative pointing. Poster session presented at the Joint Conference of the IX International Congress for the Study of Child Language and the Symposium On Research in Child Language Disorders in Madison, WI.

Yale, M. E., Henderson, L. M., & Yoder, P. J. (2001, April). Affective displays during joint attention and requesting acts. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.

Henderson, L. M. (2001, October). Understanding and Using the Screening Assessment for Gifted Elementary Students- 2nd edition (SAGES-2). Paper presented at the meeting of the Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Franklin, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2001, October). Preparing for and Creating an Effective and Satisfying Individualized Education Plan for Gifted Students. Paper presented at the meeting of the Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Franklin, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2001, February). Teaching to the Brain in the 21st Century Classroom. College of Arts and Sciences’ Artist and Lecture Series, Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL. Henderson, L. M. 6

Henderson, L. M. (2000, November). Asperger’s Syndrome in gifted individuals. Paper presented at the meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Austin, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, November). Introduction to Brain Development. Paper presented at the meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Austin, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, December). Asynchronous Development: giftedness as a qualitative difference. Paper presented at the meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Austin, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, December). Neurobiological correlates of intelligence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Austin, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, August). Brain development in children. Invited presentation at the EQUIP 2000, Sunday School Convention, San Antonio, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, April). Promoting appropriate social skills in gifted learners. Invited presentation at Peabody GATEWAY Information and Support Group for Parents of Gifted Children. Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, March). Motivating Gifted Learners. Invited presentation at Peabody GATEWAY Information and Support Group for Parents of Gifted Children. Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, February). Educating gifted learners. Invited presentation for Faculty In-service training, Lee Elementary School, Tullahoma, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (2000, January). Educating gifted learners. Invited presentation for Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC), Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1999, December). Neurobiological correlates of intelligence. Paper presented at the meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Houston, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (1999, December). Asperger’s Syndrome in gifted individuals. Paper presented at the meeting of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, Houston, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (1999, February). Applications of brain research: Gifted individuals. Invited presentation at the Region VI- Education Service Center, Huntsville, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, November). Glimpses into the brain structure and function of intelligent persons. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Louisville, KY. Henderson, L. M. 7

Henderson, L. M. (1998, November). Asperger’s Syndrome in gifted individuals. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Louisville, KY.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, November). Neurobiological correlates of intelligence. Invited presentation at the Education of the Nation’s Brightest Youth: A Faculty Seminar Series, Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, October). The gifted brain. Invited presentation at the Gifted Students Institute Distinguished Lecture Series, Dallas, TX.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, October). Brain development in children. Invited presentation at the Life Way Christian Resources, National Preschool/Children’s Convention, Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, August). Critical thinking strategies. Invited presentation at the Kentucky School for the Blind. Louisville, KY.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, February). Gifted individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Paper presented at Joint Conference on Children and Youth with Disabilities from birth through 21, Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, February). Biological basis for early intervention with gifted children. Paper presented at Joint Conference on Children and Youth with Disabilities from birth through 21, Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1998, February). Parenting the bright child. Presentation to Vanderbilt Child Care Parent Group, Nashville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1997, November). Gifted individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Little Rock, AR.

Henderson, L. M. (1997, November). Biological basis for early intervention with gifted children. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association for Gifted Children, Little Rock, AR.

Henderson, L. M. (1996, November). “Been there, done that”: Inclusion and the gifted learner. Paper presented at the meeting of the Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Knoxville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1996, November). Giftedness and brain research: What we know. Paper presented at the meeting of the Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Knoxville, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1995, November). Acceleration: Research and experience reconciled. Paper presented at the meeting of the Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Murfreesboro, TN.

Henderson, L. M. (1995, January). Parenting the gifted child. Presentation at Franklin Public Library, Franklin, TN. Henderson, L. M. 8 Henderson, L. M. 9

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

1997 to present Council for Exceptional Children

1990 to present National Association for Gifted Children

1990 to present Tennessee Association for the Gifted

2001 to 2003 Tennessee & National Association for the Education of Young Children

2001 to present Kappa Delta Pi

1999-2001 Society for Research in Child Development

2004-present International Society for Autism Research (INSAR)

SERVICE AND CONSULTATION TO ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS

2000 -2003 University & Departmental Committees: Faculty Senate 2002-2005, Student Publications 2001-2004, HOSTS advisor 2001-2003, Search committee chair 2001, Early childhood Committee chair 2001-2002, Social Committee 2000- 2001, PDS committee 2001-2003, Elementary committee 2002- 2003, C & I Search Committee, 2003 Kappa Delta Pi advisor 2001- 2003

2000-2005 Officer/organizer for Smyrna High School Band Boosters

2003 Advisory Board: Colere Academy in Nashville, TN

2001-2004 TIGER- Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform Advisory Board

2002-2003 TECTA- Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance APSU representative on the Advisory Board

1999 to 2000 Organizer of monthly Information and Support Group for Parents of Gifted Children for Middle TN, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

September1999 Contributor to Task Force on Early Identification Tennessee Department of Special Education, Doris Mattraw, chair

1999 and 2000 Coordinator of Saturday Learning Sampler: An annual one-day event for gifted children ages 4 to 10 at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

1995 to 2000 Secretary to GATEWAY: Gifted And Talented Education: Working Henderson, L. M. 10

for the Achievement of all Youth, Advisory Board to the Program in Gifted Education at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

1998 to 1999 Co-Organizer of Faculty Seminar Series: “Education of the Nation’s Brightest Youth”, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

1998 to 1999 Research group member for Metro-Davidson County Schools’ project, “Methods to improve the identification rate of children from minority and low socioeconomic families as intellectually gifted”. Developed handout and spoke to parents about gifted children in six Title I schools.

1997 to 1999 Facilitator for EEG Reading and Research Group at the Institute for Developmental Neuroscience

1983 to 1989 Member and Secretary of Alumni Board of Directors Freed-Hardeman University Alumni Association Henderson, TN