Dr. Amanda Gray, licensed psychologist (LP) and licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP), earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Denton and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin (UT).
Dr. Gray completed her predoctoral internship at a consortium between public education and private practice. Since 2014, she has been working as a Licensed School Psychologist (LSSP) in both large and small school districts within the DFW Metroplex. Dr. Gray has experience within and outside of public and private schools, hospitals, and counseling centers, establishing a wide network of professionals to assist parents with finding resources. As an LP and LSSP, Dr. Gray has built a foundation of experience working in schools as well as independently and she has completed evaluations compatible with diagnostic and Special Education eligibility criteria. She has a deep understanding of Special Education, Section 504, and Response to Intervention (RTI) practices, legal regulations, and community resources.
Dr. Gray has significant experience with advocates and has a thorough understanding of Special Education due process procedures. She is knowledgeable in legal regulations regarding discipline of students with disabilities and was the Autism Team lead across multiple school districts. Her experiences also include dealing with significant behavioral and emotional challenges and serving as a member of the crisis intervention team in a prominent school district for complex cases. Dr. Gray is also skilled in the administration and communication of risk assessments. While she is not licensed to prescribe medications, she does have significant understanding of psychotropic medications, particularly Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, mood stabilization, and antipsychotic medications.
Gray, A. (2024, October 18). ADHD in girls [District training]. Professional Development, Plano ISD, Plano, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2024, March 26). ADHD in girls [Symposium session]. Integrative and Collaborative Evaluation Symposium, Region 10, Richardson, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2024, March 26). Executive functioning: What does it mean and why does it matter? [Symposium session]. Integrative and Collaborative Evaluation Symposium, Region 10, Richardson, TX, United States.
Catlett, S. & Carter, C. (Host). (2024, March 14). Dr. Gray talks executive functioning- part 2 (No. 31) [Audio podcast episode]. In Function Junction:Behavior Matters. https://function junction.org/podcast
Catlett, S. & Carter, C. (Host). (2024, March 7). Dr. Gray talks executive functioning- part 1 (No. 31) [Audio podcast episode]. In Function Junction:Behavior Matters. https://functionjunction.org/podcast
Gray, A. (2023, October 20). IEEs: Why do they happen and what can we learn from them? [Professional development]. Region 10 Continuing Education, Richardson, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, October 9). Autism evaluations: Case studies and applications [District training]. Professional Development, Leander ISD, Leander, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, October 9). Autism evaluations: Things to remember when evaluating and intervening for girls and transgender students [District training]. Professional Development, Leander ISD, Leander, TX, United States.
Catlett, S. & Carter, C. (Host). (2023, September 28). Gray area: Better planning- part 2 (No. 8) [Audio podcast episode]. In Function Junction:Behavior Matters. https://function junction.org/podcast
Catlett, S. & Carter, C. (Host). (2023, September 21). Gray area: Better planning- part 1 (No. 7) [Audio podcast episode]. In Function Junction:Behavior Matters. https://function junction.org/podcast
Gray, A. (2023, August 10). Autism evaluations: Girls with autism [District training]. Professional Development, Northwest ISD, Northwest, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, August 10). Autism evaluations: Diagnosis vs. eligibility & differential assessment [District training]. Professional Development, Northwest ISD, Northwest, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, August 10). Breaking down barriers: The importance of collaboration in education [District training]. Professional Development, Northwest ISD, Northwest, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, April 15). Autism evaluation: things to remember when evaluating and intervening for girls and transgender students [Webinar]. Texas Association of School Psychologists Spring 2023 Webinar, Virtual.
Gray, A. (2023, March 22). Executive functioning: What does it mean and why does it matter? [Symposium session]. Integrative and Collaborative Evaluation Symposium 2, Region 11, White Settlement, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, March 22). Autism evaluations: Girls with autism [Symposium session]. Integrative and Collaborative Evaluation Symposium 2, Region 11, White Settlement, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, March 22). Autism evaluations: Diagnosis vs. eligibility & differential assessment [Symposium session]. Integrative and Collaborative Evaluation Symposium 2, Region 11, White Settlement, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, March 22). Breaking down barriers: The importance of collaboration in education [Symposium keynote]. Integrative and Collaborative Evaluation Symposium 2, Region 11, White Settlement, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, January 13). Autism evaluations: Girls with autism [Professional development]. Region 10 Continuing Education, Richardson, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2023, January 13). Autism evaluations: Diagnosis vs. eligibility & differential assessment [Professional development]. Region 10 Continuing Education, Richardson, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2022, November 4). Girls with autism: A review of relevant research, case studies, and hot topics including gender identity and hygiene [Conference session]. Texas Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Sugar Land, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2022, September 23). Girls with autism [Conference session]. Collin County Psychological Association Continuing Education, Virtual.
Gray, A. (2022, August 18). Executive functioning: How it looks, how to understand it, and strategies to help [training for teachers and staff on executive functioning to understand how it manifests for their students]. Inservice, The Winston School, Dallas, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2022, April 22). Girls with autism [Conference session]. Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Association of School Psychologists Spring Conference, Virtual.
Gray, A. (2022, March 22). Autism evaluations: differential assessment, diagnosis vs. eligibility, & girls with autism [Symposium session]. Region 10 Educational Service Center, Richardson, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2022, March 22). Girls with autism [Symposium session]. Region 10 Educational Service Center, Richardson, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2022, February 11). Autism evaluations: Differential assessment, diagnosis vs. eligibility, & girls with autism [Conference session]. Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Association of School Psychologists Winter Conference, Virtual.
Gray, A. (2021, December 1). Executive functioning: What is it and why does it matter? [Parent training]. Parent Teacher Organization, The Winston School, Dallas, TX, United States.
Gray, A. (2020, June 27-28, July 18). Autism evaluations [Professional development]. Anna ISD Inservice, Anna, TX, United States.
Chudnow, R., Ivanir, E., Gray, A., Artizi, G., Imber-Kazdan, K., Riela, A., … Duhoux, S. (2018). Real World Analysis of Short- and Long-term Effectiveness of Phosphatidylserine-Omega-3 Administration on ADHD Symptoms and Associated Features. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Ivanir, E., Richter, Y., Artizi, G., Holbrook, T., Chudnow, R., & Gray, A. (2017, January). Short & long-term impact of a nutritional approach for the management of ADHD: a real world study. Poster presented at the American Society Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders, Washington, D.C.
Maricle, D. & Gray, A. (2014). Modified Wisconsin Card Sorting Test: A review. In K. Geisinger & R. Spies (Eds.), The Mental Measurements Yearbook. Lincoln, NE: Buros.
Gray, A. (2013). College students’ perspectives on students with disabilities (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas.
Janecek, S., Gray, A., Smith, A., & DeOrnellas, K. (2013, February). Growing up with autism: Adult sibling perspectives. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Seattle.
Smith, A., Gray, A., & DeOrnellas, K. (2013, February). College student beliefs about students with disabilities. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Seattle.
Curtis, D., & Gray, A. (2012, April). Using Psychology to Teach Psychology: First Impressions on the First Day. Paper presented at the Southwest Psychological Association, Oklahoma City.
Gray, A., Janecek, S., Smith, A., & DeOrnellas, K. (2012, February). Growing up with a child with autism: The sibling’s perspectives. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia.
Smith, L., Tamm, L., Hughes, C., Bernstein, I., Gray, A., Clayton, K., & Riggs, P. (2010, October). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Is it best understood as a unitary disorder. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York.
Gray, A., Foxwell, A., Hines, T., Ames, L., Holden, G., & Tamm, L. (2009, October). Metaparenting predicts parent stress and parenting styles in non-completers of an ADHD parenting program. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficits/Hyperactivity Disorder, Cleveland.
- Treatment of preschool age children through college age
- Neuropsychological evaluations and testing consistent with Special Education eligibility criteria (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, specific learning disabilities, mood disorders, and emotional and/or behavioral difficulties) as well as completion of Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)
- ADHD coaching
- Therapy
- Autism
- ADHD
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Positive psychology
- Behavior and crisis interventions
- Public and private school consultation (e.g., Special Education, Section 504, Response to Intervention)
- Trainings and public speaking