Amy Szarkowski, PhD
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Department |
Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement |
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Hospital Title |
Psychologist, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, Department of Otolaryngology |
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Academic Title |
Instructor, Division of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, |
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Phone |
781-216-2236 |
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Fax |
781-216-2252 |
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Amy.Szarkowski@childrens.harvard.edu |
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Location |
9 Hope Ave Waltham MA 02453 |
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Research Overview |
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Amy Szarkowski is interested in exploring issues related to Quality of Life in children with hearing loss and their families, particularly social-emotional functioning. In her work, she also seeks to better understand the impact of hearing loss on the family system. Clinically, investigating the impact of hearing loss on cognitive and neuropsychological functions is of interest. |
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About Amy Szarkowski |
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Amy Szarkowski received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University. As a doctoral student, she had the opportunity to work in Italy on a Fulbright scholarship and then completed an internship at the University of New Mexico School of the Medicine. After completing her PhD, Dr. Szarkowski taught psychology at a university in Japan for several years. Upon returning to the U.S., she completed her post-doctoral training and then a clinical fellowship with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at Children’s Hospital Boston; following her training she was hired as a staff psychologist. Dr. Szarkowski also holds a M.S. in Administration & Supervision from Gallaudet University. |
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Key Publications |
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Kammerer, B., Szarkowski, A. & Isquith, P. (2010). Hearing loss across the lifespan: Neuropsychological implications. In Jacobus Donders and Scott J. Hunter (Eds). Principles and Practice of Lifespan Developmental Neuropsychology. Cambridge University Press; UK. Szarkowski, A. & Brice, P.J. (2009). An introduction to working with deaf clients for mental health professionals. Journal of Psychological Practice, 15, 1, 24-49. Szarkowski, A. (2007). International Perspectives on Deafness: Implications for Art Therapists. In E. Horovitz (Ed.). Art Therapy with Deaf Clients. (pp.131-147). New York: New York University Press. Szarkowski, A. & Brice, P.J. (2005). Positive aspects of parenting a deaf child: Categories of potential positive influence. JADARA (The Journal for Professional Networking for Excellence in Service Delivery with Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing), 37, 2, 43-65.
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