In The Media

Dr. Selznick regularly appears on television, radio and in various publications to provide commentary and analysis of child learning and parenting issues. If you are a member of the media seeking review copies, high resolution photos, graphics or interview requests, contact (856) 673-4903.

Recent Media Appearances Include:

  • Thursday, January 7, 2010
    The Nurturing Faith Blog Talks About "Timeless truth, different delivery" and The Shut-Down Learner

    How is technology affecting students? That's the questions The Nurturing Faith blog tackled on January 5, 2010. The Shut-Down Learner was included as part of the five-part series:

  • Tuesday, December 29, 2009
    Dr. Selznick Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer for Article About N.J. Study of Reading Disorders

    Dr. Richard Selznick was interviewed for the 12/27/2009 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer regarding the bill before the state legislature to address reading disabilities in the schools. The Cooper Learning Center was also mentioned in the article that highlighted Samantha Ravelli’s struggles with dyslexia.

    You can read the complete article online at philly.com.

  • Thursday, October 1, 2009
    Futurist Magazine Discusses "Opening Up the Shut-Down Learner"

    FuturistIn their September 2009 issue, The Futurist reviewed The Shut-Down Learner and discussed learning issues with Dr. Selznick:

  • Thursday, September 10, 2009
    Wired.com asks "Are Your Kids Shut-Down Learners?"

    WiredIn September, Wired.com's "Geek Dad" talked about The Shut-Down Learner: The new academic year nearly always holds a lot of promise for parents. While the kids figure out what to wear the first day and have the excitement of meeting up with friends they haven’t seen for a while, that excitement soon wears off.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 2009
    Natural Mom's Podcast Interview 6/16/2009

    My guest this week is Dr. Richard Selznick of Shut Down Learner. He is  a psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist and author of The Shut-Down Learner:  Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child. Our topic today is the “high spatial learner”, children who thrive with visual-spatial learning (the so called “Lego kid”) but who may struggle with learning in a Natural Moms Podcast.

  • Tuesday, July 21, 2009
    Dr. Selz featured on LDPodcasts

    The first of a three part interview is now being fatured on LD Podcasts.  LD podcasts, is hosted by Whitney Hoffman.  Her site features a blog and podcast about learning disabilities and kids struggling in school.  Go to:  ldpodcast.blogspot.com/

  • Wednesday, June 17, 2009
    St. John Health System - Teach Kids to Handle Victory and Defeat

    St. John Health in Warren, MI talked to Dr. Selznick about setting a good example and team learning as ways to teach kids how to handle victory and defeat.Click here to read the article on their website.

  • Wednesday, June 10, 2009
    Reading Whitney - Learned Helplessness

    Whitney Hoffman discusses what psychologists call "learned helplessness" and kids who struggle with this in school with Dr. Selznick. Click here to read the complete article on her blog.

  • Wednesday, June 3, 2009
    About.com - Terri's Special Children Blog

    As part of the "weekday reflection" on her blog, Terri Mauro highlighted The Shut-Down Learner as her book of the week.Click here to find out more on About.com.

  • Monday, June 1, 2009
    Diary of a Mother - Shut-Down Learners Revealed

    Christine Holhbaum reviewed The Shut-Down Learner on her "Diary of a Mother" blog. Click here to read the complete review.