Research Opportunities

Katherine Mezher, Ph.D.

• McClain, M. B., Shahidullah, J. D., & Mezher, K. R. (Eds.) (2020). Interprofessional Care Coordination for Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder: Translating Research into Practice. New York: Springer.
• Shahidullah, J. D., Brunson McClain, M., Azad, G., Mezher, K. R., & McIntyre, L. L. (2020.) Coordinating autism care across schools and medical settings: Considerations for school psychologists. Intervention in School and Clinic, 56(2).
• McClain, M.B., Shahidullah, J.D., Mezher, K.R. et al. School-Clinic Care Coordination for Youth with ASD: A National Survey of School Psychologists. J Autism Dev Disord 50, 3081–3091 (2020).

Amity Noltemeyer, Ph.D.

• Noltemeyer, A., Meehan, C., Jordan, E., & Petrasek, M. (2021). Implementing statewide practices that promote student wellness and resilience (pp. 459-480). In P.J. Lazarus, S. Suldo, & B. Doll (Eds.), Fostering the emotional well-being of our youth: A school-based approach. Oxford University Press.
• Noltemeyer, A., Huang, H., Meehan, C., Jordan, E., Morio, K., Shaw, K., Oberlin, K. (2020) Youth mental health first aid: Initial outcomes of a statewide rollout in Ohio, Journal of Applied School Psychology, 36:1, 1-19.
• Noltemeyer, A., Palmer, K., James, A., & Petrasek, M. (2019). Disciplinary and achievement outcomes associated with school-wide PBIS implementation level. School Psychology Review, 48 (1), 81-87.

Sujay Sabnis, Ph.D.

• Sabnis, S. & Newman, D. (2022). Epistemological diversity, constructionism, and social justice research in school psychology. School Psychology Review. Advance online publication.
• Sabnis, S. & Proctor, S. (2021). Use of critical theory to develop a conceptual framework for critical school psychology, School Psychology Review. Advance online publication.
• Sabnis, S., & Bueno Martinez, C. (2021). DisCrit: Disability critical race theory in school psychology. In S. Proctor & D. Rivera (Eds.), Critical theories for school psychology and counseling: A foundation for equity and inclusion in school-based practice. Routledge.

Recent Student Publications

• Wasburn-Moses, L., & Rumford, L. (in press). “Becoming the best versions of ourselves": Supporting foster youth in transition to adult life. Journal of Foster Care.
• Brann, K. L., Daniels, B., Chafouleas, S. M., & DiOrio, C. A. (2021) Usability of social, emotional, and behavioral assessments in schools: A systematic review from 2009 to 2019, School Psychology Review.
• Brann, K. L., Baker, D., Smith-Millman, M. K., Watt, S. J., & DiOrio, C. (2021). A meta-analysis of suicide prevention programs for school-aged youth. Children and Youth Services Review, 121.
• McMahon, C.M., Linthicum, M. & Stoll, B. (2021). Developmental disability vs. neurodiverse identity: How cognitive lens affects the general public’s perceptions of autism, Disability & Society. Researchgate.net

Recent Student Presentations

• "How Do Challenging Classroom Behaviors in a Simulated Reality Environment Affect Physiological and Psychological Responses of Pre-Service Teachers with Low and High Teacher Self-Efficacy,"
  • Bradley Davis & Dr. Darrel Davis; Virtual Poster Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists, 2021
• "KEEP CHANGING: How to Teach, and FLIP Our Thinking of Fractions"
  • Megan Dingus, Dr. Sarah Watt; Virtual Conference Presentation at the Ohio Council for Teacher of Mathematics, 2020
• "Secondary School Professionals' Perceptions of Barriers to Mental Health Services: A Mixed Method Exploration of Barriers"
  • Katherine Kowalski M.S., Kristy Brann Ph.D., Anthony James Ph.D.; Virtual Poster Presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists, 2021