2020
Curriculum-Based Animal-Assisted Therapy in an Acute Outpatient Mental Health Setting
Kashden J, Lincoln C, Finn-Stevenson M. Curriculum-Based Animal-Assisted Therapy in an Acute Outpatient Mental Health Setting. Journal Of Contemporary Psychotherapy 2020, 51: 77-83. DOI: 10.1007/s10879-020-09470-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnimal-assisted therapyOutpatient mental health settingsPart of treatmentBehavioral health servicesMental health settingsStandard careEvidence-based practiceEffective adjunctPediatric settingPatientsHealth settingsHealth servicesPsychiatric conditionsBehavioral treatmentTreatment programSymptomsChildren's symptomsMood scoresDog presentManualized curriculumTreatmentGroup sessionsTherapyCurrent literatureMethodological weaknesses
2018
Schools of the 21st Century, Linking Child Care and Education
Finn-Stevenson M, Zigler E. Schools of the 21st Century, Linking Child Care and Education. 2018 DOI: 10.4324/9780429497438.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
5. Home Visitation and Parent Education
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 5. Home Visitation and Parent Education. 2017, 96-122. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research7. The Mozart Effect
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 7. The Mozart Effect. 2017, 139-155. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research6. Child Abuse and the Brain
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 6. Child Abuse and the Brain. 2017, 123-138. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-007.Peer-Reviewed Original Research1. The More Things Change
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 1. The More Things Change. 2017, 1-18. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research9. The Brain Campaign
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 9. The Brain Campaign. 2017, 185-198. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-010.Peer-Reviewed Original Research8. The Brain, Prenatal Development, and Nutrition
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 8. The Brain, Prenatal Development, and Nutrition. 2017, 156-184. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-009.Peer-Reviewed Original Research4. Early Intervention and Child Care
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 4. Early Intervention and Child Care. 2017, 65-95. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research2. The Science of Brain Research
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 2. The Science of Brain Research. 2017, 19-43. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research10. Epilogue
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 10. Epilogue. 2017, 199-212. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-011.Peer-Reviewed Original Research3. Family Leave
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M, Hall N. 3. Family Leave. 2017, 44-64. DOI: 10.12987/9780300127393-004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
27.2 THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE DOG: THE GROWING USE OF CANINE ASSISTANTS IN THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND SCHOOL SETTINGS
Finn-Stevenson M. 27.2 THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE DOG: THE GROWING USE OF CANINE ASSISTANTS IN THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND SCHOOL SETTINGS. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: s41. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.07.596.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Transformative Power of the Dog: The Growing Use of Canine Assistants in Therapeutic Interventions and School Settings
Finn-Stevenson M. The Transformative Power of the Dog: The Growing Use of Canine Assistants in Therapeutic Interventions and School Settings. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2016, 55: 437-438. PMID: 27238060, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.03.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongitudinal Effects of Parent–Child Interactions on Children’s Social Competence
Gadaire D, Henrich C, Finn-Stevenson M. Longitudinal Effects of Parent–Child Interactions on Children’s Social Competence. Research On Social Work Practice 2016, 27: 767-778. DOI: 10.1177/1049731516632592.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchParent-child interactionsChildren's social competenceChildren's social developmentSocial competenceSocial competence scoresSocial competence levelsSocial developmentCompetence scoresHierarchical linear modelingTime-varying predictorsEarly learning programsTeacher reportsChildren's levelSecond gradeLongitudinal effectsPreschool programsNormative changeLinear modelingNormative growthSocial factorsCompetence levelChildren's exposureCompetenceLearning programParents
2014
Family, school, and community partnerships: Practical strategies for afterschool programs
Finn-Stevenson M. Family, school, and community partnerships: Practical strategies for afterschool programs. New Directions For Student Leadership 2014, 2014: 89-103. PMID: 25537352, DOI: 10.1002/yd.20115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAfterschool programsCommunity partnershipsCommunity school strategyNumber of schoolsCommunity-based organizationsPractical strategiesPhilanthropic sectorSchool reformSchool strategiesMore schoolsCommunity agenciesGovernment agenciesSchoolsProgram levelNations childrenPartnershipNational initiativesWidespread recognitionCommunityAgenciesUnprecedented popularityProgramOrganizationIntegral partCentury
2013
The Added Value of the School of the 21st Century When Combined With a Statewide Preschool Program
Ginicola M, Finn-Stevenson M, Zigler E. The Added Value of the School of the 21st Century When Combined With a Statewide Preschool Program. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2013, 83: 89-93. PMID: 23330626, DOI: 10.1111/ajop.12004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly Childhood Environmental Rating ScaleSchool reform modelEnvironmental Rating ScaleProgram quality ratingsEducational goalsPreschool programsReform modelABC programPreschoolSchoolsDevelopmental indicatorsQuality ratingsSeparate programsState fundsProgramMultiple programsQuality servicesChildrenDevelopmental assessmentHigh-quality servicesLittle attentionRating ScaleCenturyGoalServices
2007
From Research to Policy and Practice: The School of the 21st Century
Zigler E, Finn-Stevenson M. From Research to Policy and Practice: The School of the 21st Century. American Journal Of Orthopsychiatry 2007, 77: 175-181. PMID: 17535114, DOI: 10.1037/0002-9432.77.2.175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly careEducation reform policiesWhole-child approachHigh-quality educationEarly childhood yearsLater school performanceSuccessful schoolingSocial-emotional behaviorAchievement gapEducation reformEducation systemAcademic achievementPreschool experiencePublic schoolsUniversal preschoolQuality child careSchool performanceSchoolsReform policiesChildhood yearsNational systemCognitive developmentEducationChild careCurrent dialogueFrom Visions to Systems of Universal Prekindergarten.
Barnett W, Brown K, Finn-Stevenson M, Henrich C. From Visions to Systems of Universal Prekindergarten. 2007, 113-128. DOI: 10.1037/11486-007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUniversal prekindergartenPreschool programsEdward F. ZiglerHigh-quality preschool programsEarly childhood educational programsEarly childhood educationState prekindergarten programsLocal governmentsUneven patchworkPolicy challengesBallot initiativesType of programInterrelated themesPast visionsPublic recognitionChildhood educationPreschool educationCentury schoolsPrekindergarten programsParental employmentPublic programsLow-income childrenEducational programsHead StartOverwhelming support
2004
Comprehensive School Reform: An Implementation Study of Preschool Programs in Elementary Schools
Desimone L, Payne B, Fedoravicius N, Henrich C, Finn-Stevenson M. Comprehensive School Reform: An Implementation Study of Preschool Programs in Elementary Schools. The Elementary School Journal 2004, 104: 369-389. DOI: 10.1086/499758.Peer-Reviewed Original Research