2022
Elevated symptoms of executive dysfunction predict lower adaptive functioning in 3‐year‐olds with autism spectrum disorder
Powell K, Macari S, Brennan‐Wydra E, Feiner H, Butler M, Fortes D, Boxberger A, Torres‐Viso M, Morgan C, Lyons M, Chawarska K. Elevated symptoms of executive dysfunction predict lower adaptive functioning in 3‐year‐olds with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research 2022, 15: 1336-1347. PMID: 35388596, PMCID: PMC9253075, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderDaily living skillsExecutive functioningEF deficitsAdaptive functioningSpectrum disorderLiving skillsExecutive functioning (EF) deficitsAutism severity scoresLower adaptive functioningCognitive flexibilityAtypical developmentDevelopmental presentationExecutive dysfunctionAdaptive skillsNonverbal functioningVABS-IIElevated symptomsAge threeToddlersLong-term detrimental impactDevelopmental quotientFunctioningChronological ageSymptom severity
2021
Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes of Spring-Assisted Surgery versus Cranial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis.
Alperovich M, Runyan CM, Gabrick KS, Wu RT, Morgan C, Park SE, Chapman LA, Couture DE, David LR, Persing JA. Long-Term Neurocognitive Outcomes of Spring-Assisted Surgery versus Cranial Vault Remodeling for Sagittal Synostosis. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 2021, 147: 661-671. PMID: 33620934, DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000007640.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes.
Chandler L, Allam O, Park KE, Smetona J, Gabrick KS, Wu RT, Morgan C, Park SE, Chapman LA, Couture DE, David LR, Runyan CM, Persing JA, Alperovich M. Spring-Assisted Strip Craniectomy Versus Cranial Vault Remodeling: Long-Term Psychological, Behavioral, and Executive Function Outcomes. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2020, 31: 2101-2105. PMID: 32890160, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000006806.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExecutive function outcomesExecutive functioning skillsBehavior Rating InventoryBehavior Assessment SystemSocial withdrawal symptomsExecutive functionRating InventoryBASC-2Term PsychologicalNon-syndromic sagittal synostosisCohen's dSecond editionSAS groupChildrenFunction outcomesWithdrawal symptomsPsychologicalAssessment systemBehavioralSkillsParentsCaregiversInventoryExecutivesParent Perceptions of Pediatric Primary Care Providers’ Mental Health–Related Communication and Practices
Pidano AE, Segool NK, Delgado N, Forness K, Hagen K, Gurganus EA, Honigfeld L, Hess C, Hicks A, Morgan C. Parent Perceptions of Pediatric Primary Care Providers’ Mental Health–Related Communication and Practices. Journal Of Pediatric Health Care 2020, 34: e49-e58. PMID: 32565150, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.04.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care providersMental health concernsMental health issuesCare providersPediatric primary care providersPediatric primary care officeMental healthPrimary care officesWell-child visitsCare officesParental comfortParents' comfortChildrenParents' experiencesVisitsParents' perceptionsHealthParents' strengthsProvidersKnowledgeable staffOnline surveyIdeal settingPediatriciansParentsCaregivers