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, Professor 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
Awards
- 2005 : New York University School of Education Service Awards
- 2005 : New York University Certificate of Appreciation for Chairing the School Planning Committee
- 2005 : New York University Longer Service Award
Presentations
- 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
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Albert Einstein Medical Center, Bronx NY, October 16-17, 2004
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Camden NJ, October 9, 2004
- Becker E. Introduction to the TAMO Approach. Pediatic Symposium Educational Resources, Inc. April 3, 2003.
- Becker E. Introduction to the TAMO Approach. Lamm Institute, Long Island College Hospital. Brooklyn NY. March 20, 2003.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Rusk Institute, New York University Medical Center. New York NY. December 6-7, 2002.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Mercy College. Dobbs Ferry NY. May 17-18, 2002.
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing. Long Island University, Brooklyn NY, December 6-7, 2001
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Dominican College, Orangeburg NY, December 1-2, 2000
- Becker E. APTA Clinical Instructor Education and Credentialing Program. Mount Sinai Hospital, New York NY, March 18-19, 2000
Research Interests
Clinical education Growth and development Pediatric physical therapy Movement analysis