JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:

With Morris, R. D., Morris, M. K., Flowers, C., & Jones, R. W. "A Neuropsychologically-Based Assessment Model of the Structure of Attention in Children." Developmental Neuropsychology 14 (1998): 657-677.

Waldrop, S. M., Davis, P. C., Padgett, C. A., Shapiro, M. B., & Morris, R. D. (1998). "Treatment of Brain Tumors in Children is Associated with Abnormal MRS Ratios in Brain Tissue Remote from the Tumor Site. American Journal of Neuroradiology 19 (1998): 963-970.

"Beyond Treatment: Ongoing Educational Issues." CURE Report (Winter 1996): 6-7.

"Siblings’ Adjustment to Pediatric Cancer." CURE Report (Winter 1995): 5.

With Brack, G. "Psychosocial Aspects of Siblings’ Experiences of Pediatric Cancer." Elementary School Guidance and Counseling 28 (1994): 264-273.

CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY DELIVERED:

With Fopiano, J., & Haynes, N. "Chronic Illnesses in Children: Implications for School-Based Practice." National Association School Psychologists, New Orleans LA, March 2000.

With Morris, M. K., & Morris, R. D. "A Case Study of Neuropsychological Functioning After Herpes Simplex Viral Encephalitis in Middle Childhood." International Neuropsychological Society, Orlando FL, February 1997.

With Waldrop, S. M., Padgett, C. A., Krawieki, N., Morris, R. D., & Davis, P. C. "The Utility of Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in Predicting Cognitive Outcome in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients." International Neuro-Oncology Symposium, Washington D. C., May 1996.

"Educational Planning for Students with Acquired Brain Injuries: Linking Assessment with Intervention." National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta GA, March 1996.

With M., Montgomery, J., Foster, M., Perleberg, S., Morris, M., Suzman, K., & Hynd, G. "Multidisciplinary Interventions for Children with Acquired Brain Injuries: Perspectives from Georgia State University's Children's Transition Program." National Association of School Psychologists, Atlanta GA, March 1996

With Morris, R., Flowers, C., Morris, M., & Jones, R. "A Neuropsychologically-Based Assessment Model of the Structure of Attention in Children." International Neuropsychological Society, Seattle WA, February 1996.

"Educational Planning for TBI Students: Linking Assessment and Intervention." Georgia Association of School Psychologists, Jekyll Island GA, April 1995..

WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP (INVITED PRESENTATIONS):

"Reading Disabilities: Definitions and Assessment Issues." Orientation for New School Psychologists, Hamden, CT, October 2000.

With England, K. "Perspectives for School Psychologists: Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Students with Reading Disabilities." Continuing Education Workshops for the Connecticut Department of Education and the Special Education Resource Center. February and March, 2000.

"Assessment of Learning Disabilities." Orientation for New School Psychologists, Middletown CT, October 1999.

"Language-Based Learning Disabilities and Phonological Awareness." Orientation for New School Psychologists, Middletown CT, October 1998.

"Neuropsychological Assessment in the Public Schools: An Oxymoron?" Office of Youth Services Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta GA, November 1996.

"Communicating with Campers." Camp Sunshine, Rutledge GA, June 1995 and 1993.

With Wheeler, P. "Family Stress and Parenting: Managing Behavior Problems, Sibling Issues, Marital Issues." CURE Childhood Cancer and Leukemia Annual Parents' Weekend, Atlanta GA, March 1995.

RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL:

Pediatric school psychology; TBI; childhood cancers and leukemia; reading and attention disorders; ecological assessment and intervention; psychometrics and test construction; test sensitivity and specificity; definitional issues in disability assessment; growth curve analysis; structural equation modeling.

DISSERTATION TITLE:

"A Neuropsychologically-Based Assessment Model of the Structure of Attention in Children"

INSTITUTION GRANTING Ph.D.:

Georgia State University