Elaine Becker
Dr. Elaine Becker is a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy in the Department at New York University. She received both her BS in Physical Therapy and her MA in Kinesiology from New York University, her DPT from Temple University and is in the process of attaining a DSc in Pediatric Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Becker is also board certified in pediatrics by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). In addition to her work at NYU, Dr. Becker is a Pediatric Clinical Educator for the Tscharnuter Academy of Movement Organization Approach, a therapeutic approach to movement organization and to the treatment of movement disorders. Furthermore, she is a nationally credentialed trainer for the APTA Clinical Instructor Education Program (Levels I and II). Dr. Becker is also certified in the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach.
Dr. Becker's areas of expertise are in pediatric physical therapy, movement analysis, and clinical education.
Degrees Held
- D.Sc.
Rocky Mountain University
Pediatric Physical Therapy (progress) - D.P.T.
Temple University
Physical Therapy - M.A.
New York University
Pathokinesilogy - B.S.
New York University
Physical Therapy
Certifications
- Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Certified in the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach (NDT) by the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association
Awards
- 2011 : Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Service, American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Instructor Education Board
- 2009 : Longer Service Award, New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
- 2004 : Certificate of Appreciation for Chairing the School Planning Committee, New York University School of Education
- 2004 : Longer Service Award, New York University School of Education
- 2003 : Service Award, New York University School of Education
- 2000 : Service Award, New York University School of Education
Selected Presentations
- Becker E. APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Dominican College ad Bergen County Special Services, Paramus, NJ, March 28-29, 2012.
- Becker E. APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Saint Luke’s Roosevelt, New York, NY, November 17, 2011.
- Becker E. APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Children’s Specialized Hospital. Mountainside, NJ, September 10-11, 2011.
- Becker E. Challenges in Physical Therapy Education. Keynote address, Israeli Physiotherapy annual meeting, Jerusalem, Israel, May 22, 2011.
- Becker E. Introduction to Movement Potentials. Based on TAMO principles. Israeli Physiotherapy annual meeting, Pre Conference Course, Tel Aviv, Israel, May 15-16, 2011.
- Becker E. Physical Therapy Services for Infants Children and Adults Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities: Interventions, Efficacy and Outcomes. YAI Network’s 2011 International Conference, New York, NY May 2, 2011.
- Becker E. Update on Credentialing. CIEB Trainer Forum, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, LA, February 11, 2011.
- Becker E. APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY, December 5-6, 2010.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Saint Peters Hospital for Sports Physical Therapy Institute, New Brunswick, NJ, November 20-21, 2010.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, November 13-14, 2010.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Staten Island College, Staten Island, NY, May 23-24, 2010.
- Becker E. Clinical Education. Grand Rounds, Rusk Institute, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY, May 5, 2010.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. P.G. Chambers School, Cedar Knolls, NJ, April 23-24, 2010.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. New York University, New York, NY, March 1st, 11th, 25th, April 1, 2010.
- Becker E. A Therapeutic Approach for Movement Organization: (TAMO). YAI, National Institute for People with Disabilities, New York, NY, March 19, 2010.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Fox Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Cherry Hill, NJ, November 14-15, 2009.
- Becker E. APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Robbinsville New Jersey APTA, Robbinsville, NJ, May 30-31, 2009.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ), Newark, NJ, April 25-26, 2009.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Rusk Institute, New York, New York, November 15-16, 2008.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY, May 3-4, 2008.
- Becker E. APTA Advanced Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Rensselaerville, New York, April 10-11, 2008.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. New York City Board of Education, New York NY, June 6-7, 2007.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Hunter College, New York NY, April 29-30, 2007.
- Becker E. Transition from Early Intervention (EI) Services to a School Based Environment. Co-presented, Tenth Annual Conference at New York University, New York NY, May 23, 2007.
- Becker E. Working Together to Support Very Young Children and Their Families - Intervention that Support Collaboration in a Multicultural Community. Co-presented at Eighth Annual Conference at New York University, New York NY, March 31, 2005.
Research Interests
Clinical education Growth and development Pediatric physical therapy Movement analysis