The Pennfield School DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) Committee is thrilled to present the second in our series on neurodiversity. Our panel of experts, Dr. Richard Solomon, Ms. Lis Gerard Faulise, and Mr. Jon Green are returning to continue the discussion that began at last year’s event.
The focus this time is on the development and application of interventions in school and at home. Our panelists will initially discuss the continuum definition of neurodiversity. Then, through a Q&A session with the audience, we will look to practical approaches that will encourage inclusion, skill development, and understanding.
The event is open to all Pennfield families and the greater community. Whether you attended the previous event or would like to hop into the discussion, all are welcome. Register for the free event by filling out the form below.
Thursday, April 17
6:00 p.m.
Pennfield Library
ABOUT THE PANELISTS
Lise Faulise
Lise Gerard Faulise, MS, OTR/L, BCP is an internationally recognized clinician and presenter with over 30 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist. She is the founder of KidPowerTherapies, a pediatric private practice in Rumford, Rhode Island.
In addition, Ms. Faulise is co-founder and a clinical consultant at the Wolf School in Rhode Island, a school specifically designed for children with sensory processing disorders and complex learning differences.
She has previously taught at Worcester State College and was the Director of the Faculty Practice at Saint Louis University. Ms. Faulise continues to lecture on topics related to pediatric sensory processing disorders and occupational therapy.
Jon Green
Jon Green was The Director of The Hamilton School at Wheeler in Providence, Rhode Island for thirty years. The Hamilton School at Wheeler is an innovative and highly successful school-within-a-school for children in grades one through eight who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities.
Jon retired from Hamilton in 2022 and lives with his wife, Diane in Providence. He spends most of his time with family (3 grandchildren), road biking, reading, learning to play the banjo, and consulting with parents, teachers, and administrators about how to better assist children with language-based learning differences.
Jon was on the Board for the International Dyslexia Association for six years, and he has presented regularly at the annual conference. Most recently, Jon has been engaged with The United NoticeAbility Dyslexia Network (UNDN) which is a consortium of non-profit organizations, schools, and private entities committed to empowering individuals with dyslexia worldwide.
Dr. Richard Solomon
Dr. Solomon is the co-founder and Clinical Director of Delta Consultants-Providence, a multi-disciplinary practice offering clinical and evaluation services in psychology, neuropsychology, education and speech and language. Dr. Solomon and his colleagues also offer consultation and clinical supervision services to a diverse array of schools and agencies. He has been the Consulting Psychologist to The Pennfield School for over 25 years. Additionally, Dr. Solomon is the Consulting Psychologist for Wheeler School,Friends Academy, Highlander Charter School and The Met School. He has delivered numerous workshops and trainings locally and nationally focusing primarily upon pediatric neurodevelopmental topics and, more recently, upon diversity, equity and inclusion needs within educational settings.
Dr. Solomon is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island, supervising doctoral students in their internship placements along with teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses. His research interests focus upon neurodevelopmental needs with children and adolescents, neuropsychological assessment and childhood/adolescent trauma. He is the co-author of Paternal Deprivation and Child Maltreatment.
In his volunteer work, Dr. Solomon has been Board Chair at Prevent Child Abuse-Rhode Island and on the board of the Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter. Dr. Solomon is currently a Trustee at Hobart and William Smith College where he is on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee. He is also the Board Chair at Charette Charter High School (Providence), an inner city urban, charter high school focusing upon urban planning and renewal. The school is in its 5th year.
Dr. Solomon is the father of three, two of whom are now Professors of School Psychology at the University of Albany, The third works in marketing in New York City. He enjoys time with his family including his two wonderful granddaughters, skiing, golf, kayaking, hiking and, of course, all things Canada and hockey.