Twila W. Rawson, PhD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Peds-Child Development
Email:
trawson@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5236
Biography
Dr. Rawson holds a PhD in developmental psychology. She worked in Newborn Follow up Clinic over 32 years and completed research for her Doctorate through Newborn Follow up Clinic (NBFU). While working with the NBFU clinic Dr. Rawson assessed children born prematurely and those born with conditions putting them at risk for developmental delay. She was the sole psychologist in that clinic from 1985-2016. Dr. Rawson joined the faculty in the Child Development Clinic (now CAY) over 36 years ago. She assesses children for developmental/intellectual deficits, learning disabilities - including dyslexia, attention deficits and behavior disorders. Dr. Rawson completed a Master's program in dyslexia therapy in August of 2016 and offers Orton Gillingham based therapy for children with dyslexia.
Education
| Mississippi College, MA, Education/Dyslexia | 2016 |
| University of Southern Mississippi, PhD, Developmental Psychology | 1985 |
| Mississippi College, BA, Psychology | 1979 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Senior Disabiltiy Analyst and Diplomate, American Board of Disability Analysts | 12/1999 - Present |
| Certification, Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners Institute | 04/2013 - Present |
| Certification, Class AAAA 203 Dyslexia Therapist, MS. State Dept of Education | 10/2016 - 06/2049 |
| Certification, Certified Academic Language Therapist, Academic Language Therapy Association | 09/2016 - Present |
| Certification, Class AAAA 451 School Psychologist, MS State Dept of Education | 07/1987 - 06/2049 |
| Licensure, Psychologist, Ms Board of Psychological Examiners | 06/1997 - Present |
| Certification, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties, American College of Forensic Examiners Institute | 04/1999 - Present |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2004 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Project, MS Dept of Mental Health subcontract from Northrup Grummon | 08/2008 - 12/2011 |
| Extramural, Effect of maternal periodontal inflammation on infant development, NIH/NIDCR | 12/2005 - 01/2008 |
| Intramural, Relationship of neuropsychological assessment during the first two years of life and at six years for very low birth weight infants, Dept of Pediatrics, University of MS Medical Center | 06/1990 - 05/1992 |
| Intramural, The effects of anticonvulsant drugs on the early cognitive development of infants, Dept of Pediatrics, University of MS Medical Center | 05/1989 - 12/1999 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Michalowicz BS,Hodges JS, Lussky RC,Bada H, Rawson TR, Buttross LS, Chiriboga C, DiAngelis AJ, Novak MJ, Buchanan W, Mitchell DA, Papapanou PN Maternal Periodontitis Treatment and Child Neurodevelopment at 24 to 28 Months of Age Pediatrics. 2011; 127: e1212-e1220 | 2011 |
| Raggio DJ, Massingale TW Comparison of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale-Survey Form with infants evaluated for developmental delay Perceptual and Motor Skills. 1990; 71: 415-418 | |
| Raggio DJ, Massingale TW Comparison of the Vineland Social Maturity Scales and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development with infants evaluated for developmental delay Perceptual Motor Skills. 1993; 177: 931-937 | |
| Raggio DJ, Massingale TW, Bass JD Comparison of Vineland Adaptive Behavaior Scales-Survey Form age equivalents and standard scores with the Bayley Mental development index Perceptual Motor Skills. 1994; 79: 203-206 | |
| Gibson JY, Graves GR, Rawson TR Effect of birth order on incidence of periventricular -intraventricular hemorrhage in very low birth weight twins Southern Medical Journal. 1996; 89: 1156-1158 | |
| Massingale TW, Buttross LS Encuesta de las practicas terapeuticas par las convulsiones neonatales Pediatric Digest. 1994; 5: 26-27 | |
| Leblanc MH, Graves GR, Rawson TR, Moffitt J Long-term outcome of infants at the margin of viability Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. 1999, 40: 111-114 | |
| Buttross LS, Massingale TW, Feingold M Picture of the month Trisomy 8 American Journal of Diseases of Children. 1990; 144: 507-508 | |
| Gibson JY, Massingale TW, Graves GR Post-hemorrhagic dilation of the neonatal fourth ventricle Journal of Neuroimaging. 1992; 2: 12-15 | |
| Gibson JY, Graves GR, Massingale TR, Meydrech EF Relationship of cranial midline shift to outcome of very low birthweight infants with periventricular hemorrhagic infarction Journal of Neuroimaging. 1994; 4: 212-217 | |
| Massingale TW, Buttross LS Survey of treatment practices for neonatal seizures Journal of Perinatology. 1993; 2: 107-110 | |
| Rawson, TW Top 10 Facts You Need to Know About Dyslexia MS State Med J. 2020;61:1-2. | |
Abstracts | |
| Raggio DJ, Kastner J, Sheffer C, Buttross S, Rawson T, Naef L, Ray K Assessing nonverbal-verbal differences in language impaired children using the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 1999; 14 (8): 687. | |
| Buttross, LS, Massingale TW Chromosome 8 abnormalities in association with Hypomelanosis of Ito Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 1991 | |
| Graves GR, Pajares KF, Massingale TW, Rhodes PG Cost of hospitalization of less than 1000 gram infants Clinical Research. 1984; 32(5): 888A | |
| Buttross S, Massingale T, Bock H-GO, Jackson J Familial Hirschsprung Aganglionosis in association with Waardenburg Syndrome Proceedings of the Southern Genetic Group 1989; 14: 76 | |
| LeBlanc MH, Graves GR, Rawson TR, Mofitt J Long-term outcome of infants at the margin of viability Pediatric Research. 1999; 45: 247A | |
| Graves GR, Gibson JY, Massingale TW, Bell KF Mortality and morbidity following grade IV intracranial hemorrhage in preterm infants Clinical Research. 1989; 37(1); 67A | |
| Rawson TW, Raggio DJ Neurodevelopmental outcome for low birth weight infants using corrected and uncorrected scores on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and Bayley Scales of Infant Development-Second Edition. Archives of clinical Neuropsychology. 2000; 15: 798 | |
| Gibson JY, Graves GR, Massingale TW, Meydrech EF Relationship of cranial midline shift to outcome of very low birth weight infants with periventricular hemorrhagic infarction Clinical Research. 1993; 41(4) 804A | |
| Graves GR, Massingale TW, Pajares KF, Rhodes PG Subject loss in regionalized follow-up program for high risk infants Clinical Research. 1984; 32(5): 888A | |
| Buttross LS, Massingale TW, Hanson RR Survey of treatment practices for neonatal seizures Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 1990; Supplement No. 62, 32 (9): 8 | |
| Massingale TW, Wesley AC, Harwell GA The effects of prenatal acetaminophen treatment of learning in rats Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Science. 1983; 28 (Supplement 58) | |
| Buttross S, Massingale T, Bock H-GO, Jackson J Trisomy 8 revisited Proceedings of the Southern Genetic Group. 1989; 14: 77 | |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Dyslexia and Comorbid diagnoses, MS College, MS College Clinton, MS | 10/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Social and Emotional Aspects of Dyslexia and Comorbid Diagnoses, MS College, Clinton, MS | 09/2017 |
| Platform Presentations, Dyslexia and other Learning disabilities, Junior League of Jackson/CAY, Jackson, MS | 09/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Social and Emotional Aspects of Dyslexia in Children and Families, MS Child Welfare Institute Conference, Jackson, MS | 01/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neurodevelopmental outcome for low birth weight infants using corrected and uncorrected scores on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development Second Edition, National Academy of Neuropsychology, Orlando Florida | 11/2000 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Assessment of preterm children using the Vineland and Bayley Scales, National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA | 03/2000 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neurodevelopmental assessment of premature infants using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development-Second Edition and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, World Conference on Pediatric Neuropsychology, Santa Barbara, CA | 01/2000 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The interface between psychology and the primary care physician, Mississippi Psychology Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/1999 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Assessing nonverbal-verbal differences in language impaired children using the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, World Conference on Pediatric Neuropsychology, Palm Beach, Florida | 02/1999 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Developmental outcome at four years of children with neonatal seizures, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA | 11/1998 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Developmental outcome for very low birth weight infants, Mississippi Perinatal Postgraduate Course, Jackson, MS | 11/1996 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cost of rehospitalization of less than 1000 gram infants, Southern Society for Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA | 01/1995 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Developmental assessment and intervention, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Review, Jackson, MS | 08/1994 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Relationship of cranial midline shift to outcome of very low birth weight infants with periventricular hemorrhagic infarction, Southern Society for Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA | 1994 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Developmental assessment of high risk infants, Perinatal Postgraduate Course, Jackson, MS | 12/1993 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Developmental outcome at two years of age of infants with neonatal seizures, Beyond the Borders Regional Developmental Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas | 08/1993 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Developmental assessment and intervention, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Review, Jackson, MS | 02/1993 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Chromosome 8 abnormalities in association with Hypomelanosis of Ito, Southern Genetics Group, Destin Florida | 07/1991 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Survey of treatment practices of neonatal seizures, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Orlando, Florida | 10/1990 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Familial Hirschsprung ananglionosis in association with Waardenburg Syndrome, Southern Genetics Group, Navarre Beach, Florida | 08/1989 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Trisomy 8 revisited, Southern Genetics Group, Navarre Beach, Florida | 08/1989 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Comparison of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, American Association of Mental Retardation, Chicago, Illinois | 05/1989 |
| Invited Symposia, Attention Deficit Disorder, Child Development Clinic, Hattiesburg, MS | 03/1989 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Concurrent validity of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development with developmentally delayed infants, Mississippi Asssociation of Psychologists in the Schools, Jackson, MS, Jackson, MS | 03/1989 |
| Invited Symposia, Attention Deficit Disorder, Child Development Clinic, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/1989 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Outcome following grade IV IVH in preterm infants, American Federation of Clinical Research, New Orleans, LA | 02/1989 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Behavioral intervention strategies for preschool children, Hinds County Head Start, Jackson, MS | 01/1989 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Comparison of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Mid-South Regional Conference on Psychology in the Schools, Huntsville, Alabama | 10/1988 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Behavioral management in the day care center, Ms Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Jackson, MS | 05/1988 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Behavior modification in the classroom, Rankin County Staff Development Meeting, Brandon, MS | 11/1987 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Services offered by the Child Development Clinic, University Medical Center, Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Conference, Jackson, MS | 10/1987 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Physiological and behavioral responses to prenatal acetaminophen exposure, Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, New Orlenas, LA | 03/1984 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The effect of maternal acetaminophen on the learning ability in rats, Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Jackson, MS | 02/1983 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Academic Language Therapy Association, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Society of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Member | 2014 - Present |
| MS Dyslexia Therapy Association, Member | 2013 - Present |
| International Dyslexia Association, Member, Attended IDA meeting in New Orleans, LA 10/13 | 2013 - Present |
| American Board of Disability Analysts, Senior Disability Analyst and Diplomate | 1999 - Present |
| MS Psychological Association, Member | 1999 - Present |
| The American College of Forensic Examiners, Fellow | 1999 - Present |
| American Psychological Association, Member, Attended APA meeting 07/2013 | 1997 - Present |
Committee Service
| Faculty Development Advisory Group, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Society of Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics Membership Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Steering Committee for MS College Music Legacy Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Dyslexia Advisory Panel First Presbyterian Day School, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Clinical oversight committee for CAY, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Faculty Development Advisory Group, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Mississippi College Music Legacy Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| CDC Education & Training committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Faculty Development Advisory Group, Member | 2012 - Present |
| CDC Disaster Preparedness Committee, Member | 2006 - Present |
Community Service
| Sanderson Farms Golf Tournament, Volunteer | 10/2017 - 10/2017 |
| Doctor's Day MS Children's Museum, Facilitator | 03/2017 - 03/2017 |
| Lions Club, Assist members in fund raising projects | 03/2015 - Present |
| Brookdale Assisted LIving Center, Piainst for chuch service by First Baptist Church Clinton | 05/2014 - Present |
| Salvation Army, Bell ringer | 12/2012 - 12/2013 |
| First Baptist Church Clinton, Children's Sunday School Director | 09/1999 - 08/2008 |
| First Baptist Church Clinton, Children's Sunday School Teacher | 09/1995 - 08/1999 |
| Clinton High School Career Day, Speaker | 02/1993 - 02/1993 |
| Daughters of the American Revolution, Various committees as chair and member | 06/1989 - Present |
| First Baptist Church Clinton, Pianist and teacher Children's Choir | 08/1988 - Present |
| First Baptist Chuch Clinton, Member of Adult Choir | 05/1987 - Present |
| First Baptist Church Clinton, Various committees as chair and member | 07/1986 - Present |
Other Service
| Volunteer childcare with special needs children, Childcare with special needs children for CAY Food for Thought presentation on autism | 04/2018 - 04/2018 |
| Pediatric Academic Societies, Reviewed multiple abstracts for selection for presentation at PAS | 12/2016 - 01/2017 |
| Dyslexia Therapy | 10/2016 - Present |
| Newborn Medicine Fellowship Program, Faculty member | 09/2015 - Present |
| Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation Chart Audit, Team leader for group of 7 psychologists | 06/2015 - 07/2015 |
| Pediatric Academic Societies, Reviewed multiple abstracts for seletion for presentation at PAS | 12/2014 - 01/2015 |
| Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Journal article reviewer | 01/2014 - Present |
| 22q deletion syndrome clinic, Psychological consultant as part of multi disciplinary clinic | 10/2012 - Present |
| Cochlear Implant Team, Assessed children being considered for cochlear implant | 12/2002 - 12/2006 |
| PsyCorp, Site coordinator for workshop held at UMC for training in the use of Bayley Scales of Infant Development 2nd ed. | 03/1993 - 03/1993 |
| PsyCorp, Examiner for development of the Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screen | 1993 - 12/1994 |
| Eligibility/Assessment committee MS State Dept of Education Planning Grant, Member | 1993 - 12/1995 |
| PsyCorp, Examiner for restandardization of Bayley Scales of Infant Development 2nd ed. | 06/1991 - 08/1992 |
| Child Development Clinic, Quality Assurance Coordinator | 03/1990 - 12/2000 |
| Hinds County Head Start, Mental Health Consultant | 1986 - 1997 |
Teaching Experience
| Newborn Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Bayley Scales of Infant Development 3rd ed. | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Dyslexia | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Principles of Psychological Assessment | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Grand Rounds | Summer 2014 |
| Medicine, Journal Club | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Resident lecture | Annual |
| Medicine, Facilitator | Annual |
Directed Student Learning
Fellows supervised
| Developmental/behavioral pediatric fellowship, Training Faculty, 3 fellows supervised |