psychologist

Jennifer Brout-Lynn, Ed.M., Psy.D. is a psychologist focused on sensory processing disorders and their application to mental health. She earned an Ed.M. in School Psychology from Columbia University and a Psy.D in School/Clinical Child Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Working as a child advocate she continues to spearhead evidenced-based research projects in order to address various aspects of sensory processing/regulatory disorders. Dr. Brout-Lynn is currently involved with projects at the KID Foundation Research Institute (the leading authority on Sensory Processing Disorders) Duke University, and in association with audiologists and private clinicians throughout the country.

In 2006, Dr. Brout-Lynn launched Positive Solutions of New York, LLC to support research in psychological conditions, developmental disorders and learning difficulties related to sensory processing/regulatory disorders through various creative and public service projects. Prior to forming her company, Dr. Brout-Lynn worked with KID Foundation where she co-chaired an advocacy effort to include SPD in the revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual used by mental health practitioners (DSM-V). She has also held fundraisers in support of KID Foundation and currently serves on their Board of Directors.

Dr. Brout-Lynn, the mother of 12-year-old triplets, is also on the Advisory Board of Mothers of Supertwins (M.O.S.T), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and researching multiple birth children/families. She writes a quarterly column, Ask the School Psychologist for M.O.S.T. which addresses the concerns of parents of school-age multiple-birth children.

Dr. Brout-Lynn is currently working on an anthology, The Mother Load with a collection of mothers and colleagues sharing issues, solutions and encouragement for mothers raising children with special needs.

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