Pediatrics: Child Development

Research

Current Research

• "A novel continuous performance test for evaluation and diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder"  PI: Heather A. Ciesielski, PhD
• "Correlation of conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTT) scans in children with neurodevelopmental disorders affecting language development"  PI: Mark D. Simms, MD, MPH
• "Healthy youth: strong and connected"  Co-investigator: Dawn M. Zahrt, PhD

Past Research

• "Language disorders and psychiatric outcomes: toward a meditational model"  Co-PI:  Kenneth L. Grizzle, PhD
• "Evolution of an inpatient pediatric psychology consultation service: issues related to reimbursement and the use of health and behavior codes"  Co-investigator: Dawn M. Zahrt, PhD
• "Interdisciplinary pediatric sleep disorders clinic: approach to treatment and outcomes"  Team members: Suzie Franklin, PhD and Dawn M. Zahrt, PhD
• "Exploration of the genetic basis for neuro-developmental disabilities"
• "The effects of psychopharmacologic agents in children with developmental disabilities"
• "The familial basis of language and learning disorders"
• "The prevalence and outcome of children with autistic spectrum disorders"
• "Neurodevelopmental outcome of children with congenital heart disease"
• "The nature of children's thinking about headaches"
• "The long-term effects of HIV on child development"