1988 - 2020 Publications

The Research Center at Children’s Specialized Hospital strives to advance pediatric rehabilitation by initiating and supporting evidence-based studies that explore innovative interventions, technologies and approaches to specialized care for children and adolescents. Our research focuses on autism, brain injury, chronic health conditions, cognition, and mobility. Read below to explore our research publications from 1988-2020.

2020 Publications

Ceceli, A. O., Natsheh, J. Y., Cruz, D., & Tricomi, E. (2020). The neurobehavioral mechanisms of motivational control in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Cortex, 127, 191-207.

Coffield, C. N., Harris, J. F., Janvier, Y. M., Lopez, M., Gonzalez, N., & Jimenez, M. E. (2020). Parental concerns of underserved young children at risk for autism. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 31(2), 742-755.

Fombonne, E., Goin-Kochel, R. P., & O'Roak, B. J. (2020). Beliefs in vaccine as causes of autism among SPARK cohort caregivers. Vaccine, 38(7), 1794-1803.

Fombonne, E., Green Snyder, L., Daniels, A., Feliciano, P., & Chung, W. (2020). Psychiatric and medical profiles of autistic adults in the SPARK cohort. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(10), 3679-3698.

Greer, B. D., Fisher, W. W., Retzlaff, B. J., & Fuhrman, A. M. (2020). A preliminary evaluation of treatment duration on the resurgence of destructive behavior. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 113(1), 251-262.

Hui, C., Brodsky, R. A., & Haines, C. (2020). Bilateral pulmonary embolism with right heart strain in a patient with immune thrombocytopenia-a case report and review of the literature. Pediatric Emergency Care, 36(4), e227-e228.

Ibañez, V. F., Kirkwood, C. A., Zeleny, J. R., Peterson, K. M., & Piazza, C. C. (2020). A pilot study on increasing intake and sucking for infants receiving supplemental feedings. Behavioral Development, 25(2), 88.

Ibañez, V. F., Peterson, K. M., Crowley, J. G., Haney, S. D., Andersen, A. S., & Piazza, C. C. (2020). Pediatric prevention: Feeding disorders. Pediatric Clinics, 67(3), 451-467.

Jimenez, M. E., Crabtree, B. F., Veras, J., Shelton, P. A., Mendelsohn, A. L., Mackie, T. I., Guevara, J. P., Mendelsohn, A. L., Mackie, T. I., Guevara, J. P., Pellerano, M., Lima, D., & Hudson, S. V. (2020). Latino parents' experiences with literacy promotion in primary care: Facilitators and barriers. Academic Pediatrics, 20(8), 1177-1183.

Jimenez, M. E., Reichman, N. E., Mitchell, C., Schneper, L., McLanahan, S., & Notterman, D. A. (2020). Shared reading at age 1 year and later vocabulary: A gene-environment study. The Journal of Pediatrics, 216, 189-196.

Juliano, A. C., Alexander, A. O., DeLuca, J., & Genova, H. (2020). Feasibility of a school-based mindfulness program for improving inhibitory skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 101, 103641.

Juliano, A. C., Lequerica, A. H., Marino, C., Marchetta, C., & DeLuca, J. (2020). Inpatient length of stay moderates the relationship between payer source and functional outcomes in pediatric brain injury. Brain Injury, 34(10), 1395-1400.

Karunakaran, K. K., Ehrenberg, N., Cheng, J., Bentley, K., & Nolan, K. J. (2020). Kinetic gait changes after robotic exoskeleton training in adolescents and young adults with acquired brain injury. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2020(1), 8845772.

Kinney, J. E., Jimenez, M. E., Mandel Morrow, L., & Pai, S. (2020). Training pediatric residents in literacy promotion: Residency directors' perspectives. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 32(1), 45-52.

Marchetta, C. M., Maruyama, R., Galifi, L., & O'Reilly, C. (2020). Evaluating a multidisciplinary inpatient program for youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Pediatric Diabetes, 21(7), 1232-1239.

Pilkar, R., Karunakaran, K. K., Veerubhotla, A., Ehrenberg, N., Ibironke, O., & Nolan, K. J. (2020). Evaluating sensory acuity as a marker of balance dysfunction after a traumatic brain injury: A psychophysical approach. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 14, 836.

Shahidullah, J. D., Forman, S. G., Norton, A. M., Harris, J. F., Palejwala, M. H., & Chaudhuri, A. (2020). Implementation of developmental screening by childcare providers. Infants & Young Children, 33(1), 21-34.

Smith, M. J., Pinto, R. M., Dawalt, L., Smith, J. D., Sherwood, K., Miles, R., Taylor, J., Hume, K., Dawkins, T., Baker-Ericzen, J., Frazier, T., Humm, L., & Steacy, C. (2020). Using community-engaged methods to adapt virtual reality job-interview training for transition-age youth on the autism spectrum. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 71, 101498.


2019 Publications

Davis, S. H., Rosenberg, J., Nguyen, J., Jimenez, M., Lion, K. C., Jenicek, G, Dallmann, H., & Yun, K. (2019). Translating discharge instructions for limited English-proficient families: Strategies and barriers. Hospital Pediatrics, 9(10), 779-787.

Frazier, J., Janiver, Y. M., King, B. H., Miller, J. S., Smith, C. J., Tobe, R. J., & Pandina, G. (2019). An observational study with the Janssen Autism Knowledge Engine (JAKE(®)) in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 13, 111.

Genova, H. M., Haight, A., Natsheh, J. Y., DeLuca, J., & Lengenfelder, J. (2019). The relationship between social communication and social functioning in pediatric TBI: A pilot study. Frontiers in Neurology, 10,850.

Janvier, Y. M., Coffield, C. N., Harris, J. F., Mandell, D. S., & Cidav, Z. (2019). The Developmental Check-In: Development and initial testing of an autism screening tool targeting young children from underserved communities. Autism, 23(3), 689-698.

Jimenez, M. E., Hudson, S. V., Lima, D., & Crabtree, B. F. (2019). Engaging a community leader to enhance preparation for in-depth interviews with community members. Qualitative Health Research, 29(2), 270-278.

Jimenez, M. E., Hudson, S. V., Lima, D., Mendelsohn, A. L., Pellerano, M., & Crabtree, B. F. (2019). Perspectives on shared reading among a sample of Latino parents. Child: Care, Health and Development, 45(2), 292-299.

Jimenez, M. E., Mendelsohn, A. L., Lin, Y., Shelton, P., & Reichman, N. (2019). Early shared reading is associated with less harsh parenting. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 40(7), 530-537.

Karunakaran, K. K., Pilkar, R., Ehrenberg, N., Bentley, K. S., Cheng, J., & Nolan, K. J. (2019). Kinematic and functional gait changes after the utilization of a foot drop stimulator in pediatrics. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 13, 413918.

Larson, J. J., Graham, D. L., Singer, L. T., Beckwith, A. M., Terplan, M., Davis, J. M., Martinez, J., & Bada, H. S. (2019). Cognitive and behavioral impact on children exposed to opioids during pregnancy. Pediatrics, 144(2).

McManama O'Brien, K. H., Battalen, A. W., Sellers, C. M., Spirito, A., Yen, S., Maneta, E., Ryan, C. A., & Braciszeweski, J. M. (2019). An mHealth approach to extend a brief intervention for adolescent alcohol use and suicidal behavior: Qualitative analyses of adolescent and parent feedback. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37(4), 255-285.

Ness, S. L., Bangerter, A., Manyakov, N. V., Lewin, D., Boice, M., Skalkin, A., Jagannatha, S., Chatterjee, M., Dawson, G., Goodwin, M. S., Hendren, R., Leventhal, B., Shic, F., Shoval, H., Levin, J., Friel, K., & Kim, H. (2019). Safety of combined salivary gland and multilevel intramuscular onabotulinumtoxinA injections with and without ethanol in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy: A retrospective study. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 12(2), 189-196.

Oliveira, N., Blochlinger, S., Ehrenberg, N., Defosse, T., Forrest, G., Dyson-Hudson, T., & Barrance, P. (2019). Kinematics and pushrim kinetics in adolescents propelling high-strength lightweight and ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 14(3), 209-216.

Oliveira, N., Ehrenberg, N., Cheng, J., Blochlinger, S., & Barrance, P. (2019). Visual kinematic feedback enhances the execution of a novel knee flexion gait pattern in children and adolescents. Gait Posture, 74, 94-101.


2018 Publications

Androwis, G. J., Pilkar, R., Ramanujam, A., & Nolan, K. J. (2018). Electromyography assessment during gait in a robotic exoskeleton for acute stroke. Frontiers in Neurology, 9, 630.

Beavers, D. B., Holm, M. B., Rogers, J. C., Plummer, T., & Schmeler, M. (2018). Adaptation of the adult Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) into a FMA-Family Centred (FMA-FC) paediatric version. Child: Care, Health and Development, 44(4), 630-635.

Carvalho, K. S., Fine, A. L., Haines, C. J., Valencia, I., Khurana, D. S., & Legido, A. (2018). Cost-effectiveness of evaluation of children with epilepsy in the emergency department: Need for investment in patient education. Journal of Child Neurology, 33(3), 193-197.

Marino, C., Botticello, A., Coyne, J. H., Dribbon, M., & DeLuca, J. (2018). The effect of admission functional independence on early recovery in pediatric traumatic and nontraumatic brain injury. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 33(6), E11-E18.

Mayne, J., Pai, S., Morrow, L., Lima, D., & Jimenez, M. E. (2018). Understanding barriers to literacy promotion among New Jersey general pediatricians. Clinical Pediatrics, 57(6), 667-671.

McManama O'Brien, K. H., Sellers, C. M., Battalen, A. W., Ryan, C. A., Maneta, E. K., Aguinaldo, L. D., White, E., & Spirito, A. (2018). Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a brief alcohol intervention for suicidal adolescents in inpatient psychiatric treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 94, 105-112.

Natsheh, J. Y., & Shiflett, M. W. (2018). Dopaminergic modulation of goal-directed behavior in a rodent model of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 12, 45.

Nolan, K. J., Karunakaran, K. K., Ehrenberg, N., & Kesten, A. G. (2018). Robotic exoskeleton gait training for inpatient rehabilitation in a young adult with traumatic brain injury. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 2018, 2809-2812. doi:10.1109/embc.2018.8512745

Reichman, N. E., Corman, H., Noonan, K., & Jimenez, M. E. (2018). Infant health and future childhood adversity. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 22(3), 318-326.

Rugino, T. A. (2018). Effect on primary sleep disorders when children with ADHD are administered guanfacine extended release. Journal of Attention Disorders, 22(1), 14-24.

Shoval, H. A., Antelis, E., Hillman, A., Wei, X., Tan, P., Alejandro, R., & Kim, H. (2018). Onabotulinum toxin a injections into the salivary glands for spinal muscle atrophy type I: A prospective case series of 4 patients. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 97(12), 873-878.

Wiley, S., Meinzen-Derr, J., Hunter, L., Hudock, R., Murphy, D., Bentley, K., & Williams, T. (2018). Understanding the needs of families of children who are deaf/hard of hearing with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 29(5), 378-388.

Zahorodny, W., Shenouda, J., Mehta, U., Yee, E., Garcia, P., Rajan, M., & Goldfarb, M. (2018). Preliminary evaluation of a brief autism screener for young children. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 39(3), 183-191.


2017 Publications

Berry, J., Wilson, K., Dumas, H., Simpser, E., O'Brien, J., Whitford, K., May, R., Mittal, V., Murphy, N., Steinhorn, D., Agrawal, R., Rehm, K., Marks, M., Traul, C., Dribbon, M., Haines, C. J., & Hall, M. (2017). Use of post-acute facility care in children hospitalized with acute respiratory illness. Journal of Hospital Medicine, 12(8), 626-631.

Burke, S., & Beckwith, A. M. (2017). Morphine versus methadone treatment for Neonatal Withdrawal and impact on early infant development. Global Pediatric Health, 4, 2333794X17721128.

Cipriani, J., Benz, A., Holmgren, A., Kinter, D., McGarry, J., & Rufino, G. (2017). A systematic review of the effects of horticultural therapy on persons with mental health conditions. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 33(1), 47-69.

Cosbey, J., & Muldoon, D. (2017). EAT-UP™ family-centered feeding intervention to promote food acceptance and decrease challenging behaviors: A single-case experimental design replicated across three families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(3), 564-578.

Dalton, T., & Wang, N. E. (2017). Pediatric Syncope: Current status of diagnostic evaluation and management. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports, 22(5).

Dickson, S. K. (2017). Including parents in the treatment of Pediatric Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Pediatric Nursing, 43(1), 16.

Genova, H. M., Genualdi, A., Goverover, Y., Chiaravalloti, N. D., Marino, C., & Lengenfelder, J. (2017). An investigation of the impact of facial affect recognition impairments in moderate to severe TBI on fatigue, depression, and quality of life. Social Neuroscience, 12(3), 303-307.

Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., Faller, P., Mailloux, Z., & Schaaf, R. (2017). Manualization of occupational therapy using Ayres Sensory Integration® for autism. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 37(3), 141-148.

Jimenez, M. E., DuRivage, N. E., Bezpalko, O., Suh, A., Wade, R., Blum, N. J., & Fiks, A. G. (2017). A pilot randomized trial of a video patient decision aid to facilitate early intervention referrals from primary care. Clinical Pediatrics, 56(3), 268-277.

Jimenez, M. E., Martinez Alcaraz, E., Williams, J., & Strom, B. L. (2017). Access to developmental pediatrics evaluations for at-risk children. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 38(3), 228-232.

Jimenez, M. E., Wade, R., Jr., Schwartz-Soicher, O., Lin, Y., & Reichman, N. E. (2017). Adverse Childhood Experiences and ADHD diagnosis at age 9 years in a national urban sample. Academic Pediatrics, 17(4), 356-361.

Mulry, C. M., Papetti, C., De Martinis, J., & Ravinsky, M. (2017). Facilitating wellness in urban-dwelling, low-income older adults through community mobility: A mixed-methods study. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(4), 1-7.

Ness, S. L., Manyakov, N. V., Bangerter, A., Lewin, D., Jagannatha, S., Boice, M., Skalkin, A., Dawson, G., Janiver, Y. M., Goodwin, M. S., Hendren, R., Leventhal, B., Shic, F., Cioccia, W., & Pandina, G. (2017). JAKE® multimodal data capture system: Insights from an observational study of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 11, 517.

Patusco, R., Michael, M., Nallapati, S., & Ziegler, J. (2017). The role of a registered dietitian nutritionist in an interprofessional cardiac neurodevelopmental clinic. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117(9), A14.

Rogers, P., Pan, W. J., Drachtman, R. A., & Haines, C. (2017). A stroke mimic: Methotrexate-induced neurotoxicity in the emergency department. The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 52(4), 559-561.

Wilens, T. E., McBurnett, K., Turnbow, J., Rugino, T., White, C., & Youcha, S. (2017). Morning and evening effects of guanfacine extended release adjunctive to psychostimulants in pediatric ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 21(2), 110-119.


2016 Publications

Berry, J. G., Hall, M., Dumas, H., Simpser, E., Whitford, K., Wilson, K. M., O’Neill, M., Mittal, V., Agrawal, R., Dribbon, M., Haines, C. J., Traul, C., Marks, M., & O'Brien, J. (2016). Pediatric hospital discharges to home health and postacute facility care: A national study. JAMA Pediatrics, 170(4), 326-333.

Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., Mailloux, Z., & Schaaf, R. (2016). Application of data-driven decision making using Ayres Sensory Integration(®) with a child with autism. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70(1), 7001220020p1-7001220020p9.

Fields, A., Abraham, M., Gaughan, J., Haines, C., & Hoehn, K. S. (2016). Language matters: Race, trust, and outcomes in the pediatric emergency department. Pediatric Emergency Care, 32(4), 222-226.

Harris, J., & Norton, A. (2016). The Quick Peek program: A model for developmental screening within underserved communities. Infants & Young Children, 29(4), 290-298.

Janvier, Y. M., Harris, J. F., Coffield, C. N., Louis, B., Xie, M., Cidav, Z., & Mandell, D. S. (2016). Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in underserved communities: Early childcare providers as reporters. Autism, 20(3), 364-373.

Jimenez, M. E., Wade, R., Jr., Lin, Y., Morrow, L. M., & Reichman, N. E. (2016). Adverse experiences in early childhood and kindergarten outcomes. Pediatrics, 137(2).

Kompany, L., Luis, K., Manganaro, J., Motacki, K., Mustacchio, E., & Provenzano, D. (2016). Children's Specialized Hospital and GetWellNetwork collaborate to improve patient education and outcomes using an innovative approach. Pediatric Nursing, 42(2), 95.

Stein, M. A., Snyder, S. M., Rugino, T. A., & Hornig, M. (2016). Commentary: Objective aids for the assessment of ADHD - further clarification of what FDA approval for marketing means and why NEBA might help clinicians. A response to Arns et al. (2016). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 57(6), 770-771.


2015 Publications

Beckwith, A. M., & Burke, S. A. (2015). Identification of early developmental deficits in infants with prenatal heroin, methadone, and other opioid exposure. Clinical Pediatrics, 54(4), 328-335.

Coyne, J. H., Borg, J. M., DeLuca, J., Glass, L., & Sumowski, J. F. (2015). Retrieval practice as an effective memory strategy in children and adolescents with traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 96(4), 742-745.

McBride, T. (2015). Neuropsychological scores and WeeFIM cognitive ratings of children with traumatic brain injury: A brief report. Brain Injury, 29(7-8), 951-954.

Snyder, S. M., Rugino, T. A., Hornig, M., & Stein, M. A. (2015). Integration of an EEG biomarker with a clinician's ADHD evaluation. Brain and Behavior, 5(4), e00330.

Szalda, D. E., Jimenez, M. E., Long, J. E., Ni, A., Shea, J. A., & Jan, S. (2015). Healthcare system supports for young adult patients with pediatric onset chronic conditions: A qualitative study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30(1), 126-132.


2014 Publications

Bayram, H. A., Chien, C. H., & Davis, B. L. (2014). Active functional stiffness of the knee joint during activities of daily living: A parameter for improved design of prosthetic limbs. Clinical Biomechanics, 29(10), 1193-1199.

Fowler, S. B. (2014). Teaching research: Strategies for a successful learning equation. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 28(4), 205-208.

Lefebvre, C. M., & John, R. M. (2014). The effect of breastfeeding on childhood overweight and obesity: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 26(7), 386-401.

O'Brien, J. E., Dumas, H. M., Nash, C. M., Burke, S. A., Holson, D. C., Mast, J., Pelegano, J., Simpser, E. F., Traul, C., & Whitford, K. (2014). Pediatric post-acute care hospital transitions: an evaluation of current practice. Hospital Pediatrics, 4(4), 217-221.

Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T., Mailloux, Z., Faller, P., Hunt, J., van Hooydonk, E., Freeman, R., Leiby, B., Sendecki, J., & Kelly, D. (2014). An intervention for sensory difficulties in children with autism: a randomized trial. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(7), 1493-1506.

Sumowski, J. F., Coyne, J., Cohen, A., & Deluca, J. (2014). Retrieval practice improves memory in survivors of severe traumatic brain injury. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 95(2), 397-400.

Young, J., Rugino, T., Dammerman, R., Lyne, A., & Newcorn, J. H. (2014). Efficacy of guanfacine extended release assessed during the morning, afternoon, and evening using a modified Conners' Parent Rating Scale-Revised: Short Form. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 24(8), 435-441.

Zahorodny, W., Shenouda, J., Howell, S., Rosato, N. S., Peng, B., & Mehta, U. (2014). Increasing autism prevalence in metropolitan New Jersey. Autism, 18(2), 117-126.

Zavotsky, K. E., McCoy, J., Bell, G., Haussman, K., Joiner, J., Marcoux, K. K., Magarelli, K., Mahoney, K., Maldonado, L., Mastro, K.A., Milloria, A., Tamburri, L., & Tortajada, D. (2014). Resuscitation team perceptions of family presence during CPR. Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal, 36(4), 325-334.


2009-2013 Publications

Damcott, M., Blochlinger, S., & Foulds, R. (2013). Effects of passive versus dynamic loading interventions on bone health in children who are nonambulatory. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 25(3), 248-255.

Castello, F., Louis, B., Cheng, J., Armento, M., & Santos, A. M. (2012). The use of functional electrical stimulation cycles in children and adolescents with spinal cord dysfunction: A pilot study. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 5(4), 261-273.

Schaaf, R. C., Benevides, T. W., Kelly, D., & Mailloux-Maggio, Z. (2012). Occupational therapy and sensory integration for children with autism: A feasibility, safety, acceptability and fidelity study. Autism, 16(3), 321-327.

Schaaf, R. C., Hunt, J., & Benevides, T. (2012). Occupational therapy using sensory integration to improve participation of a child with autism: A case report. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(5), 547-555.

Wilens, T. E., Bukstein, O., Brams, M., Cutler, A. J., Childress, A., Rugino, T., Lyne, A., Grannis, K., & Youcha, S. (2012). A controlled trial of extended-release guanfacine and psychostimulants for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(1), 74-85.

Castello, F. V., Maher, A., & Cable, G. (2011). Reducing bloodstream infections in pediatric rehabilitation patients receiving parenteral nutrition. Pediatrics, 128(5), e1273-1278.

Fluet, G. G., Qiu, Q., Kelly, D., Parikh, H. D., Ramirez, D., Saleh, S., & Adamovich, S. V. (2010). Interfacing a haptic robotic system with complex virtual environments to treat impaired upper extremity motor function in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 13(5), 335-345.

Qiu, Q., Ramirez, D. A., Saleh, S., Fluet, G. G., Parikh, H. D., Kelly, D., & Adamovich, S. V. (2009). The New Jersey Institute of Technology Robot-Assisted Virtual Rehabilitation (NJIT-RAVR) system for children with cerebral palsy: A feasibility study. Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation, 6, 40.


2004-2008 Publications

Marcantuono, J. T., & Prigatano, G. P. (2008). A holistic brain injury rehabilitation program for school-age children. NeuroRehabilitation, 23(6), 457-466.

Laatsch, L., Harrington, D., Hotz, G., Marcantuono, J., Mozzoni, M. P., Walsh, V., & Hersey, K. P. (2007). An evidence-based review of cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation treatment studies in children with acquired brain injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 22(4), 248-256.

Rugino, T. (2007). A review of modafinil film-coated tablets for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adolescents. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 3(3), 293-301.

Bruno, J., & Trembath, D. (2006). Use of aided language stimulation to improve syntactic performance during a weeklong intervention program. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 22(4), 300-313.

Greenhill, L. L., Biederman, J., Boellner, S. W., Rugino, T. A., Sangal, R. B., Earl, C. Q., Jiang, J., & Swanson, J. M. (2006). A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of modafinil film-coated tablets in children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 45(5), 503-511.

Rugino, T. A., & Janvier, Y. M. (2005). Aripiprazole in children and adolescents: Clinical experience. Journal of Child Neurology, 20(7), 603-610.

Mehta, U. C., Patel, I., & Castello, F. V. (2004). EEG sedation for children with autism. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 25(2), 102-104.

Smith-Zuzovsky, N., & Exner, C. E. (2004). The effect of seated positioning quality on typical 6- and 7-year-old children's object manipulation skills. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(4), 380-388.


1998-2003 Publications

Rugino, T. A., Janvier, Y. M., Baunach, J. M., & Bilat, C. A. (2003). Hypoalbuminemia with valproic acid administration. Pediatric Neurology, 29(5), 440-444.

Rugino, T. A., & Samsock, T. C. (2003). Modafinil in children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Pediatric Neurology, 29(2), 136-142.

Rugino, T. A., & Samsock, T. C. (2002). Levetiracetam in autistic children: An open-label study. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 23(4), 225-230.

Bruno, J., & Dribbon, M. (1998). Outcomes in AAC: Evaluating the effectiveness of a parent training program. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 14(2), 59-70.

Lanzkowsky, S., Lanzkowsky, L., & Lanzkowsky, P. (1992). Henoch-Schoenlein purpura. Pediatrics in Review, 13(4), 130-137.

Boyer, M. G., & Edwards, P. (1991). Outcome 1 to 3 years after severe traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents. Injury, 22(4), 315-320

Peron, D. L., Graffino, D. B., & Zenker, D. O. (1988). The redundant aryepiglottic fold: Report of a new cause of stridor. Laryngoscope, 98(6 Pt 1), 659-663.

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