Ashley Spector, MS, CGC

Personal Statement

It is my intention to mindfully guide each patient towards an understanding of the genetic testing options available to them, as well as to a place of confidence in their informed decision making. My areas of specialization are prenatal genetics, preconception genetics, preimplantation genetics, and cancer genetics. My goal is to provide information, comfort and resources through the family planning process.

Clinical Interests: prenatal and preconception genetic counseling, infertility and preimplantation genetic counseling, preimplantation and prenatal genetic testing/screening, cancer genetics

Research Interests: motivational interviewing

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Education

Organizations

Board Certification

American Board of Genetic Counseling

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Spector, A., Ash, E., Garland, B., McLaughlin, R., Ritenour, A., Gonynor, C., & Riconda, D. (2022). Perceptions of motivational interviewing in genetic counseling practice and training. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 31, 1173– 1182. PMID: 35502606

Spector, A., Ash, E., Garland, B., McLaughlin, R., Ritenour, A., Gonynor, C., & Riconda, D: Considerations for the Inclusion of Motivational Interviewing Training in the Genetic Counseling Curriculum. Poster at the 2021 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference, New Orleans, LA, September 2021

Ritenour, A., Stevens-Smith, H., Murali, C., Mizerik, E., Spector, A., Fernbach, S., Magoulas, P.,: Parental experiences and satisfaction throughout the genetic diagnostic experience: Exploring the impact of clinical setting in the context of Covid-19. Poster at the 2021 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Education Conference, New Orleans, LA, September 2021