A5009203626- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Algorithms and Data Compression
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Psychometric Methodologies and Testing
- Music Technology and Sound Studies
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Family and Disability Support Research
University of South Carolina
2013-2023
Furman University
2023
Georgia State University
2006-2010
Ball State University
1998-2001
Developed in concert with the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), this White Paper regarding specific learning disabilities identification and intervention represents expert consensus 58 accomplished scholars education, psychology, medicine, law. Survey responses empirical evidence suggest that five conclusions are warranted: 1) The SLD definition should be maintained statutory requirements procedures strengthened; 2) neither ability-achievement discrepancy analysis nor...
For over a century, the structure of intelligence has been dominated by factor analytic methods that presume tests are indicators latent entities (e.g., general or g). Recently, psychometric network and theories process overlap theory; dynamic mutualism) have provided alternatives to g-centric models. However, few studies investigated contemporary cognitive measures using methods. We apply Gaussian graphical model age 9-19 standardization sample Woodcock-Johnson Tests Cognitive...
Research has demonstrated that many children have learning problems related to deficits in specific cognitive processes are not adequately represented by a single IQ score. The administration of measures include narrow abilities is useful understanding and developing effective interventions. However, school psychology training programs readily adopted contemporary assessment practices. This article reviews the historical legislative factors influencing psychologists’ use intellectual for...
Measures of visual-motor integration skills continue to be widely used in psychological assessments with children. However, the construct validity many measures remains unclear. In this study, we investigated relative contributions maturation and cognitive development young children (N = 856). We a block regression analysis determine contribution maturation, as indicated by age, followed broad factors (Study 1) subsequently individual subtests verbal nonverbal domains subsumed under each...
Executive Functions and Fluid Reasoning are both considered to be core aspects of intelligence mediated by frontal lobe functioning. However, constructs considerably overlap, the distinction between two is unclear. For this study, three measures were administered a group participants. Significant correlations found establishing an empirical association these constructs. Factor analysis confirmatory factor also provide evidence for construct similarity. Future research in defining measurement...
The authors describe the development of Privilege and Oppression Inventory, a measure that assesses counselors' awareness privilege oppression along dimensions race, sexual orientation, religion, gender. Initial item as well psychometric information derived from factor analyses, reliability estimation, validation procedures is presented.
Abstract This study reviews recent research related to the neurobiology of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) an provides empirical analysis current assessment practices. Data were collected through a survey 117 school psychologists. The Childhood Rating Scale (CARS), Gilliam (GARS), and Asperger's Disorder (GADS) most frequently used measures. Among less popular, but more intensive instruments, Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) appears be gaining popularity within school‐based...
Introduction: Learning disabilities are a complex problem facing our society and educational system. Dyslexia, or reading disability, is one of the most common learning disabilities, impacting children adults adversely in myriad ways. Traditional programs designed to teach enhancement largely ineffective require intensive therapy over long periods time. Method: Forty-two school-aged participants were randomly assigned experimental control groups. The group received qEEG-guided,...
Abstract The recent dissemination of selective research findings related to reading privileges a narrow body scholarship and singular, unproven solution—teaching phonics. We offer research‐based correction by presenting two compelling bodies argue that instruction must be responsive individual children. While this confluence complexity does not deny the importance phonics, it highlights significant to: (1) brain reading, (2) systematic observation young readers. reductive singular models...
Development of early math skill depends on a prerequisite level cognitive development. Identification specific skills that are important for development may not only inform instructional approaches but also assessment to identifying children with learning problems in math. This study investigated the correlates problem solving across grade levels (1–4) while controlling basic calculation skills. As expected, was significant predictor entire sample. However, addition measures almost doubled...
The current article provides a response to concerns raised by Dombrowski, McGill, Canivez, Watkins, & Beaujean (2020) regarding the methodological confounds identified Decker, Bridges, Luedke, and Eason for using bifactor (BF) model Schmid–Leiman (SL) procedure in previous studies supporting general factor of intelligence (i.e., “g”). While Dombrowski et al. important theoretical practical issues, justification BF SL identify cognitive dimensions remain unaddressed, as well significant...
In 2003, the Bender-Gestalt II was published. present article, revision process is described, and major changes to test are discussed. These include additional designs, a memory (recall) phase, Motor Perception supplementary tests, detailed observation form, global scoring system, large, nationally representative normative base. Directions for future research also provided.
The purpose of this study is to develop a change-sensitive scale for evaluating developmental change in visual-motor ability across the life span. A partial-credit item-response model used estimate theta values each age group between 4 and 90 using Bender-Gestalt II standardization sample ( N = 4,000). Results from suggest that has rapid maturation lasting into middle adolescence, steadily decreases through adulthood, rapidly declines later ranges. These results provide evidence against...
Abstract The role of school psychologists with training in neuropsychology is examined within the context multitiered models service delivery and educational reform policies. An expanded suggested that builds on expertise assessment neurodevelopmental disorders extends to broader tiers through consultation practice. Changes federal legislation allow more flexible approaches toward are viewed as a catalyst integration neuropsychological practice school‐based As set priorities, recommendations...
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Front. Psychol., 08 April 2011Sec. Comparative Psychology volume 2 - 2011 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2011.00061
Cognitive deficits in working memory (WM) are characteristic features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism. However, few studies have investigated cognitive using a wide range measures. We compared children with ADHD ( n = 49) autism 33) demographically matched control group 79) on multidimensional battery ability. Results confirmed previous research that both groups were characterized by WM. results also suggest verbal WM measures better predictors than nonverbal In...
Attention problems are ubiquitous in clinical practice, commonly found many childhood learning and behavior disorders. Practitioners need cost- time-effective methods for determining whether children have attention due to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or numerous other conditions. This study examined the utility of a 15-minute ADHD screening battery designed differentiate (including inattentive, IT, combined, CT, subtypes), specific disability (SLD), typical child samples....
Neuropsychologists frequently rely on a battery of neuropsychological tests which are normally distributed to determine impaired functioning. The statistical likelihood Type I error in clinical decision-making is part determined by the base rate normative individuals obtaining atypical performance tests. Base rates most accurately obtained co-normed measures, but this rarely accomplished testing. Several methods have been proposed estimate for that not co-normed. This study compared two...
A significant number of studies have examined the cognitive components basic academic skills, which has led to major changes in both teaching and early identification assessment practices. However, majority previous research focused solely on reading. This study examines writing skills across grade levels (1–4) while controlling for word skills. Results from this suggest skill requires several differing emphasis depending level skill. Perceptual rapid perceptual processing are important...
This study examined the frequency of comorbidity among ADHD and subtypes. Specific aspects were in areas learning disorders, disruptive behavior affective disorders. Two analyses performed. The first analysis compared comorbid second third diagnoses for 287 individuals with a primary diagnosis (Predominately Inattentive Type or Predominately Hyperactive-Impulsive Type) comparison sample (n = 290) who did not have ADHD. specific subtype 143) 143). Results from indicated significant overlap...
This study investigated the relationships of visuomotor constructs as measured by Bender-Gestalt II with subtests WISC–III. A factor analysis included standardized Copy and Recall scores subtest The score was predicted to load on measures visual spatial thinking a short-term memory factor. results principal components suggest four-factor solution loading primarily WISC-III Perceptual Organization subtests. loaded well Digit Span subtest. shared commonality tasks given similarity in demands...
Adult humans show sophisticated metacognitive abilities, including the ability to monitor uncertainty. Unfortunately, most measures of uncertainty monitoring are limited use with adults due their general complexity and dependence on explicit verbalization. However, recent research nonhuman animals has successfully developed that simple do not require The purpose this study was investigate metacognition in young children using tests for nonhumans. Children judged whether stimuli were more...