Specialty Areas: Learning Disorders, Cognitive Remediation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Individual and Family Therapy, Parent Training
Daniela Montalto, Ph.D., is the Clinical Director of the Institute for Learning and Academic Achievement at the NYU Child Study Center. Dr. Montalto provides neuropsychological, psychological and educational assessments to children, adolescents and adults with learning disorders, psychiatric conditions and various neurological complications that affect learning and cognitive functioning. She also helps families navigate educational systems and determine appropriate school placements, accommodations and supports. In addition to assessment, Dr. Montalto also provides individual and family cognitive behavioral therapy, academic remediation, school-based consultation, dialectical behavioral therapy and behavioral parent training. Dr. Montalto is licensed to practice psychology in both New York and New Jersey.
Dr. Montalto earned her Ph.D. in applied developmental psychology from Fordham University, where she was a recipient of the University Presidential Scholarship and Graduate Assistantship. She earned her M.A. in developmental psychology from Columbia University Teachers College. She was a "Putting Children First Public Policy Fellow" at Columbia University and the William T. Grant Foundation.
Dr. Montalto completed her psychology internship at the NYU Child Study Center, where she served as project coordinator for the NYU-St. Christopher's Pathways to Families Program. She also completed her post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuroscience at the NYU Child Study Center. Dr. Montalto is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Society for Research in Child Development, the Society for Research on Adolescence and the Society for Prevention Research.
In the News
Understanding The Special Needs Landscape In NYC
Dr. Daniela Montalto spoke to New York Family about developmental milestones and when to consult the experts about a suspected issue. Click here to read the full article. (November 2010)
Helping Our Patients with Learning Disabilities: Expert Interview with Daniela Montalto, Ph.D.
Dr. Montalto was interviewed by the Carlat Child Psychiatry Report which is a publication written primarily for child psychiatrists, but also includes information that is useful for parents and educators. Please click here to read the interview with Dr. Montalto. (October 2010)
Daily Connection: Learning a Foreign Language
Daniela Montalto, Ph.D., spoke to WNBC-TV about teaching toddlers a foreign language at a younger age. Dr. Montalto commented on the benefits of children learning a second language - she says, academically children who know a second language tend to be better readers and score higher on exams. To watch, click here. (October 4, 2010)
Education Nation: Learning a Second Language
Daniela Montalto, Ph.D., was interviewed about children learning a second language on NBC's the Today Show, discussing that "There is a certain window of time when children are more sensitive and open to learning a second language." Click here to watch the clip. (September 29, 2010)
Will You Be a Good Mother?
Dr. Montalto explained to Cosmopolitan that women who rein in their emotions before they freak have a leg up on being terrific moms, "You probably won't take out frustration on your future kids." A vital parenting trait is having fun. "This helps you interact with kids better and become part of their world." (July 27, 2010)
