Symme W. Trachtenberg, MSW
Areas of expertise: Children, youth and young adults with chronic illness and/or disabilities, and their families, Transition to adulthood, Care of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
About Symme W. Trachtenberg
Titles
Director, Community Education
Clinical Associate in Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Awards and Honors
2000, University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work Alumni Recognition Award
1998, Mary J. Gerace Award for Extraordinary Service
1998, D. Bruce Yoppi Award for Outstanding Personal Commitment, Caring and Contributions to the Field of Developmental Disabilities
Editorial and Academic Positions
Academic and Institutional Committees
1997-present, Community Liaison and Education, Director
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Social Welfare - Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate Degree
MSW - University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work, Philadelphia, PA
Additional Training
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work
Publications
Publications
2018
Wu K, Szalda D, Trachtenberg S, Jan S, Transitioning From "Sick Kid" to Community Health Worker: Building Better Bridges to Adult Care. Pediatrics: 03 July 2018, doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-1536.
2015
Stollon, N., Weirich Paine, C., Lucas, M., Brumley, L., Poole, E., Peyton, T., Grant, A., Jan, S., Trachtenberg, S., Zander, M., Bonafide, C., Schwartz, L. (2015, November). Transitioning adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease from pediatric to adult healthcare: Provider perspectives. Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, 37(8), 577-583.
2014
Paine, C.W., Stollon, N.B., Lucas, M.S., Brumley, L.D., Poole, E.S., Peyton, T., Grant, A.W., Jan, S., Trachtenberg, S., Zander, M., Mamula, P., Bonafide, C.P., Schwartz, L.A. (2014, November) Barriers and facilitators to successful transition from pediatric to adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care from the perspectives of providers. Inflammatory Bowel Disorders, 20(11): 2083-2091.
2013
Taylor A, Lizzi M, Marx A, Chilkatowsky M, Trachtenberg SW, Ogle S. (2012, Aug) Implementing a Care Coordination Program for Pediatric Patients with Special Healthcare Needs: Partnering with Families and Providers. J Healthc Qual. 2013 Sep-Oct; 35(5):70-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1945-1474.2012.00215.x. Epub
1997
Trachtenberg, S., The Role of the Social Worker in a Pediatric Rehab. Northeast Healthcare Management, 1997, 16-19.
1991
Neef, N., Trachtenberg, S., Loeb, J., Sterner, K., Video-Based Training of Respite Care Providers: An Interactional Analysis of Presentation Format. Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis, 1991, 24, 473‑486.
Neef, N., Trachtenberg, S., Loeb, J., Sterner, K., Stern, L., Caring for Persons with Developmental Disabilities: A Training Program for Respite Care Providers ‑ Leader's Guide. Research Press, 1991.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2007
Trachtenberg, S., Batshaw, M. Caring and Coping: The Family of a Child with Disabilities, Children with Disabilities: A Medical Primer, Sixth Edition, Mark L. Batshaw, M.D. (Ed.), Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, 2007.
1999
Coplan J, Trachtenberg, S., Getting the Diagnosis. When Your Child has a Disability, Second Edition, Batshaw, M.D. (Ed.), Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, 1999.
1998
Trachtenberg, S., Rouse, C., The Family. The Child with Cerebral Palsy: A Team Approach. Dormans, J., Pelligrino, L. (Eds.), Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, 1998.
1997
Trachtenberg, S., Batshaw, M., Caring and Coping: The Family of a Child with Disabilities. Children with Disabilities: A Medical Primer, Fourth Edition, Mark L. Batshaw, M.D. (Ed.), Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, 1997, 743-756.
Trachtenberg, S., Rights of Children with Developmental Disabilities. Pediatric Primary Care, A Problem‑Oriented Approach, Third Edition, Schwartz, W., Curry, T., Sargent, A., Blum, N., Fein, J. (Eds.), Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis, 1997, 889-894.
1996
Trachtenberg, S., Social Work. Children’s Seashore House Handbook of Developmental Disabilities: Resources for Interdisciplinary Care, Kurtz, L., Dowrick, P., Levy, S., Batshaw, M. (Eds.), Aspen, Gaithersburg, 1996, 77-79.
Trachtenberg, S., Lewis D., Case Management. Children’s Seashore House Handbook of Developmental Disabilities: Resources for Interdisciplinary Care, Kurtz, L., Dowrick, P., Levy, S., Batshaw, M. (Eds.), Aspen, Gaithersburg, 1996, 203-208.
Trachtenberg, S., Hale Sills, N., Collaboration with Parent and Child. Children’s Seashore House Handbook of Developmental Disabilities: Resources for Interdisciplinary Care, Kurtz, L., Dowrick, P., Levy, S., Batshaw M. (Eds.), Aspen, Gaithersburg, 1996, 526-534.
Trachtenberg, S., Trachtenberg, J., Prevention of Burnout in Parents and Professionals. Children’s Seashore House Handbook of Developmental Disabilities: Resources for Interdisciplinary Care, Kurtz, L., Dowrick, P., Levy, S., Batshaw, M. (Eds.), Aspen, Gaithersburg, 1996, 593-597.
Trachtenberg, S., Dowrick, P., Organizations and Associations. Children’s Seashore House Handbook of Developmental Disabilities: Resources for Interdisciplinary Care, Kurtz, L., Dowrick, P., Levy, S., Batshaw M. (Eds.), Aspen, Gaithersburg, 1996, 639-651.
1993
Thomas, G., Thomas, B., Trachtenberg, S., Growing Up with Patricia. The Child with Developmental Disabilities, Pediatric Clinics of North America, W. B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1993, 40, 675-683.
1992
Batshaw, M., Trachtenberg, S., Caring and Coping: The Family of a Child with Disabilities. Children with Disabilities: A Medical Primer, Third Edition, Mark L. Batshaw, M.D. & Yvonne Perret (Eds.), Paul H. Brookes, Baltimore, 1992, 563-578.
1990
Trachtenberg, S., Rights of Children with Developmental Disabilities. Pediatric Primary Care, A Problem‑Oriented Approach, Second Edition, Schwartz, W., Charney, E., Curry, T., Ludwig, S. (Eds.), Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc. Chicago, 1990, 735‑37, 937.
1986
Trachtenberg, S., Rights and Resources for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Principles and Practice of Clinical Pediatrics, Schwartz, W., Charney, E., Curry, T., Ludwig, S. (Eds.), Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc., Chicago, 1986, 651‑52, 838‑39.