A5012402042- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Legal Issues in Education
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Health, Technology, Consumer Behavior
Florida International University
2014-2024
Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires
2024
Medical University of South Carolina
2020-2023
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
2021-2022
Florida Department of Children and Families
2015-2020
Center for Children
2015-2020
Objective: To examine how fidget spinners affect children with ADHD’s gross motor activity and attentional functioning in class, both during the initial final phase of an intensive evidence-based behavioral treatment. Method: Using A-B-A-B design, 60 ( M age = 4.86 years, 83% Hispanic) diagnosed ADHD participated study. Following a baseline period, four random from each classroom were given across three separate days n 48). Children wore accelerometers videotaped for 5-min class which data...
This study examined the construct validity and clinical utility of a brief self-regulation assessment (Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders, HTKS) among sample children with externalizing behavior problems (EBP). Participants for this included 101 preschool (72% male; Mage = 5.10 years; 79% Hispanic) at-risk or clinically elevated levels EBP. Self-regulation measures HTKS task, 4 standardized subtests from Automated Working Memory Assessment (AWMA), parent teacher reports children's executive...
Research Findings: The objective of this study was to examine the student–teacher relationship as a potential moderator link between executive functioning (EF) and children's early school readiness among clinical sample preschoolers with externalizing behavior problems (EBP). Participants for included 139 preschool children (75.54% boys, M age = 5.01 years, 84.94% Hispanic/Latino) at-risk or clinically elevated levels EBP. assessed using Student–Teacher Relationship Scale. School data were...
We sought to explore if specific domains of emotion dysregulation (emotion regulation [EREG], emotional reactivity/lability [EREL], recognition/understanding [ERU], and callous-unemotional [CU] behaviors) were uniquely associated with diagnostic classifications.
To examine within an at-risk/clinical sample of preschool-aged children with externalizing problems: (1) which disruptive behavior and attention disorder symptoms (i.e., inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, oppositionality/aggression) (2) what aspects parenting (e.g., discipline practices or stress) are related to children's sleep problems habit night waking problems).The consisted 148 (meanage = 5.06 years, 82% male) at-risk/clinically elevated levels their primary caregiver. As part a...
Callous-unemotional (CU) traits are important characteristics for identifying severe patterns of conduct problems (CP). The current study focused on (a) subgroups young children displaying a combination CP and CU
Objective: This study examined the extent to which individual differences in executive function (EF) and emotion regulation (ER) were uniquely associated with inattention hyperactivity symptoms of ADHD, respectively. Method: Participants included 249 preschool children at-risk or clinically elevated levels externalizing behavior problems (EBPs). Results: Regression analyses conducted examining association between EF ER—as reported by parents/teachers assessed via child task performance—and...
The goal of this study was to examine the extent which preschoolers with externalizing behavior problems (EBP) can identify behaviors indicative callous-unemotional (CU) traits among their peers. Participants for included 86 preschool children (69% boys; Mage = 5.07 years) at-risk or clinically elevated levels EBP who were attending a summer treatment camp. Data collected from children, peers, and counselors worked at camp examined preschoolers' social preference, likability, CU. Parents...
The objective of this study was to evaluate two early intervention packages promote successful transitions kindergarten for preschoolers with behavior problems recruited from Head Start preschools. Fifty children ( M age = 61 months; 76% male; 98% minority) referred by teachers due externalizing were randomly assigned one the groups. Group 1 (high intensity; HI) received a 4-week intensive summer program before start kindergarten, weekly parent workshops, and monthly school consultation...
To examine initial outcomes of an 8-week Healthy-Lifestyle Intervention Program (HIP) which included children's participation in a daily summer camp along with parents' parenting program focused on overweight/obesity.Using nonrandomized pilot trial design, 16 children (M child age = 6.42 yr; 81% male; 100% Latino) classified as overweight/obese and their mothers completed 3 assessments (baseline, posttreatment, 6-8 mo follow-up).Children who HIP experienced significant decreases body mass...
A replication study of treatment outcomes for patients at a residential center substance use disorders was conducted. set measures completed on admission and discharge by 200 admitted to disorders. Participants in the sample did not differ from those initial 100 age, gender or average length stay, baseline scores Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire Drug Abuse Screening Test. Nor they Dissociative Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Depression Inventory PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version. The...