2021
Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior
Swiezy N, Smith T, Johnson CR, Bearss K, Lecavalier L, Drill R, Warner D, Deng Y, Xu Y, Dziura J, Handen B, Scahill L. Direct observation in a large-scale randomized trial of parent training in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior. Research In Autism Spectrum Disorders 2021, 89: 101879. PMID: 34950225, PMCID: PMC8691726, DOI: 10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderDisruptive behaviorParent trainingSpectrum disorderParent ratingsParentchild interactionChild behaviorObservation measuresResource-intensive effortsChild participantsParent educationYoung childrenSame measuresLaboratory settingChildrenSOAP dataPrimary measureMeasuresModerate levelsTrainingPrimary purposeDisordersStudy entry criteriaBehaviorOutcome measures
2009
A multifaceted school-based intervention to reduce risk for type 2 diabetes in at-risk youth
Grey M, Jaser SS, Holl MG, Jefferson V, Dziura J, Northrup V. A multifaceted school-based intervention to reduce risk for type 2 diabetes in at-risk youth. Preventive Medicine 2009, 49: 122-128. PMID: 19643125, PMCID: PMC2753673, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.07.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool-based interventionsInner-city youthStudentsEducational interventionSkills trainingMinority youthRisk youthCity youthMetabolic riskCoachingHealth coachingYouthType 2 diabetes mellitusType 2 diabetesSchoolsEducationDiabetes mellitusHigh riskDepressive symptomsAnthropometric measuresTrainingInterventionRiskGreater improvementMonths
2008
Trial Design Challenges When Combining Medication and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Scahill L, Aman MG, McDougle CJ, Arnold LE, McCracken JT, Handen B, Johnson C, Dziura J, Butter E, Sukhodolsky D, Swiezy N, Mulick J, Stigler K, Bearss K, Ritz L, Wagner A, Vitiello B. Trial Design Challenges When Combining Medication and Parent Training in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2008, 39: 720-729. PMID: 19096921, PMCID: PMC4807607, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-008-0675-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAggressionBehavior TherapyChildChild Development Disorders, PervasiveCombined Modality TherapyDopamine AntagonistsFemaleHumansMaleOutpatientsParent-Child RelationsParentsPatient CompliancePersonality AssessmentPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesRisperidoneSelf-Injurious BehaviorTreatment OutcomeConceptsParent trainingAdaptive functioningPervasive developmental disorderMeasures of noncomplianceBehavioral interventionsSymptom reductionDevelopmental disordersTraining targetClinical treatment targetsTrial design challengesTreatment targetsFunctioningTrainingFunctional improvementLow doseTreatment groupsMedicationsClinical practiceTantrumsAggressionBeneficial effectsIrritabilityChildrenNoncomplianceDisorders