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Molly Dellinger Wray

Molly Dellinger-Wray, M.S. Ed. *

Program Specialist/Community Supports

804-828-6926

Bio: 

Molly is a native of Buffalo, NY and currently lives in Richmond's fan district. She is the proud mom of two young adults and enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and kayaking on the James RIver. Molly is a regular contributor to Parenting Special Needs Magazine and her professional goal is to support everyone in having healthy relationships.

Professional Experience:

  • VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities
  • Home and Community Positive Behavior Support
  • VCU Department of Sculpture + Extended Media
  • City of Richmond Public Schools
  • Henrico County Public Schools
  • University of Virginia Department of Special Education

Partnership Projects:

  • Positive Behavior Support
  • Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP)
  • Communication and Health Advocacy (CHAT)

Expertise Areas:

  • Positive Behavior Support
  • Abuse Prevention
  • Health

Education:

  • B.S Special Education
    SUNY Geneseo
  • M.S. Ed. Special Education
    SUNY Buffalo State University

Certifications and Licensure:

 Positive Behavior Support Facilitator

Research Interests:

Meaningful involvement of people with IDD in: Abuse Prevention, Trauma and Resilience, Health

Accomplishments:

Participation in a team that created an evidence based abuse prevention training program for people with IDD.

Publications:

Dinora, P., Prohn, S., Cramer, E. P., Dellinger-Wray, M., Mayton, C., & D'Aguiliar, A. (2021). Testing the efficacy of Leadership for Empowerment and Abuse Prevention (LEAP), a healthy relationship training intervention for people with intellectual disability. Developmental Disabilities Network Journal, 2(1), 10.

Mayton, C., Dellinger-Wray, M., Cramer, E. P., Dinora, P., & D’Aguilar, A. (2021). “You can change your mind about who you trust”: People with intellectual disability’s understanding about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Journal of the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 10.

Dellinger-Wray, M., Dinora, P. (2021) Fostering Healthy Relationships. Parenting Special Needs Magazine, March/April pp.14-15. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=700214&p=14&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs Dellinger,Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2021) Fostering healthy relationships: Establishing healthy boundaries for touch. Parenting Special Needs Magazine.May/June pp 16-17. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=707386&p=16&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2021) Fostering healthy relationships: Seven tips for empowering kids for a resilient future. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. July/August. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=714585&p=22&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2021).Talking to kids about relationships. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. September/October pp. 9-10. . https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=721548&p=8&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2021). Fostering healthy relationships: What to do if you suspect abuse. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. November/December. Pp. 23-24. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=728152&p=22&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2022). Planning for better health through health literacy. Parenting Special Needs Magazine, January/February.pp.15-16. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=735656&p=14&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2022). Empowering your child for better communication with health providers. Parenting Special Needs Magazine, March/April pp.14-15. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=740754&p=14&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. & Dinora, P. (2022). Using research to guide decision making. Parenting Special Needs Magazine, May/June, pp. 24-25. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=747519&p=24&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M., Dinora, P., Prohn, S.(2022). Life after school ends: tips to promote future employment.Parenting Special Needs Magazine, July/August, pp.24-25 https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=754221&p=24&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M., Dinora, P. (2022) The most valuable sticker: I voted! Parenting Special Needs Magazine. September/October. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=761439&p=8&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M.(2022). Asking permission empowers youth. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. November/December. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=768711&p=26&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. (2023). Teaching peers to improve conversation with autistic teens. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. January/February. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=780495&p=18&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M., Kurtz, J.(2023). Achieving a better quality of life through person centered planning.Parenting Special Needs Magazine. March/April. https://magazine.parentingspecialneeds.org/publication/?m=13847&i=786316&p=10&fbclid=IwAR3V3AmIYn1dmcTNjCt8qegrEssu4xEy68jvYSF95z0rG2gZS-6mkSsoWYs&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M., Hogue, C. (2023). Empowering communities through Stewards of Children Prevention Training. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. July/August https://parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=13847&i=796858&p=18&ver=html5.

Dellinger-Wray, M., Copeland, M. (2023). What now? Making the transition to the empty nest. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. September/October. https://parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/september-october-2023?m=13847&i=802527&p=32&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. (2023). The most wonderful time of the year? Parenting Special Needs Magazine. November/December. With contributions from: Nickie Brandenburger, Erin Croyle, Laura Kern, Jill Rose, Reneé Soniat, and Rebecca Strickler. https://parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/november-december-2023/page-10?m=13847&i=808156&p=10&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. (2024). Planning for the Future: Embracing Dignity of Risk. Parenting Special Needs Magazine January/February. With contributions from Richard Chapman and Sara D. Thompson.. https://parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=13847&i=813383&p=12&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M., Dinora, P. (2024).Unlocking Vitality: Why Relationships are Critical for Well Being. Parenting Special Needs Magazine. March/April. https://parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=13847&i=817681&p=20&ver=html5

Dellinger-Wray, M. (2024). Is a Behavior Plan Right for Your Child? Parenting Special Needs Magazine. May/June. https://parentingspecialneeds.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=13847&i=821749&p=12&ver=html5

Professional Affiliations:

  • Association for Positive Behavior Support
  • Home and Community Positive Behavior Support

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