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RESEARCH

Our lab focuses on psychosocial and physiological factors related to socioemotional functioning in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan. We are very interested in improving access to evidence-based practices for underserved populations through research on innovative delivery models.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

(PANDA members in bold)

  • Dahiya, A.V., DeLucia, E., McDonnell, C., & Scarpa, A. (2021). A systematic review of technological approaches for autism spectrum disorder assessment in children: Implications for the COVID-19 pandemic. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103852.

  • Dahiya, A.V., McDonnell, C., DeLucia, E., & Scarpa, A. (2020). A systematic review of accessible video and mobile application-based assessments for early signs of autism spectrum disorder. Accepted to Practice Innovations. 

  • Albright, J., Kulok, S., & Scarpa, A. (2020). A qualitative analysis of employer perspectives on the hiring and employment of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Accepted to Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.

  • McFayden, T.C., Breaux, R., Bertollo, J.R., Cummings, K., & Ollendick, T.H. (In press). COVID-19 remote learning experiences of youth with neurodevelopmental disorders in rural Appalachia. Journal of Rural Mental Health.

  • Tschida, J.E., Bertollo, J.R., Kuschner, E.S., Maddox, B.B., Miller, J., Ollendick, T.H., Greene, R.W., & Yerys, B.E. (2021). Short Report: Caregiver perspectives on challenging behaviors treatment for school-age autistic children. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 81, doi:10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101714

  • McFayden, T.C., Jarrett, M., White, S.W., Scarpa, A., Dahiya, A.V., & Ollendick, T.H. (2020). Sluggish cognitive tempo in autism spectrum disorder: Clinical presentations and impairment. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 1-8. doi:10.1080/15374416.2020.1716365.

  • Bertollo, J.R., Strang, J.F., Kenworthy, L., Wallace, G.L., & Yerys, B.E. (2020). Adaptive behavior in youth with autism spectrum disorder: The role of flexibility. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi:10.1007/s10803--019-04220-9.

  • Scarpa, A., Jensen, L., Gracanin, D., Ramey, S., Dahiya-Singh, A., Ingram, L.M., Albright, J., Gatto, A., Scott, J., & Ruble, L. (2020). Access to Autism Spectrum Disorder services for rural Appalachian citizens. Journal of Appalachian Health, 2(1):25–40. doi: https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0201.04.

  • McDonnell, C.G, DeLucia, E.A., Hayden, E.P., Penner, M., Curcin, K., Anagnostou, E., Nicolson, R., Kelley, E., Georgiades, S., Liu, X., & Stevenson, R.A. (2020). Sex differences in age of diagnosis and first concern among children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2020.1823850

  • McDonnell, C.G., DeLucia, E.A., Hayden, E.P., Anagnostou, E., Nicolson, R., Kelley, E., Georgiades, S., Liu, X. & Stevenson, R.A. (2019). A comprehensive analysis of predictors of youth suicidality in autism spectrum disorder: Implications for prevention science. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50, 3531-3544. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04320-6

  • Fok, M. & Bal, V.H. (2019). Differences in profiles of emotional behavioral problems across instruments in verbal versus minimally verbal children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research. Epub ahead of print. doi/10.1002/aur.2126

  • Swain, D., Factor, R.S., Antezana, L., Muskett, A., Gatto, A.J., Radtke, S.R., & Scarpa, A. (2019). Teaching Emotion Regulation to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Outcomes of the Stress and Anger Management Program (STAMP), The Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, ASD Special Issue.

  • Achenie, L., Scarpa, A., Factor, R., Wang, T, Robins, D., & McCrickard, D.S. (2019, advance online publication). A Machine Learning Strategy for Autism Screening in Toddlers. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. doi: 10.1097/DBP.0000000000000668.

  • Hassenfeldt, T.A., Factor, R.S., Strege, M.V., & Scarpa, A. (2019, advanced online publication). How do Graduate Teaching Assistants perceive and understand their autistic college students? Autism in Adulthood. https://doi.org/10.1089/aut.2018.0039.

  • Dunsmore, J.C., Ashley, R.A., Zhou, Y., Swain, D., Factor, R.S., Broomell, A.P., Waldron, J.C., Bell, M.A., Scarpa, A. (2019). Marching to the beat of your own drum? A proof-of-concept study assessing physiological linkage in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Biological Psychology, 144, 37-45. doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2019.03.001

  • Swain, D., Murphy, H., Hassenfeldt, T.S., Lorenzi, J., Scarpa, A. (2019). Evaluating Response to Group CBT in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. doi: 10.1017/S1754470X19000011

  • Antezana, L., Factor, R.S., Condy, E.E., Strege, M.V., Scarpa, A., Richey, J.A. (2018, online advance publication). Gender differences in restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests in youth with autism. Autism Research, DOI: 10.1002/aur.2049

  • McFayden, T.C., Albright, J., Muskett, A.E., & Scarpa, A. (2018, advance online). Brief Report: Sex differences in ASD diagnosis: An in-depth look at restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3838-9

  • Rea, H., Factor, R.S., Swain, D., Scarpa, A. (2018, online advance publication). The Association of the Broader Autism Phenotype with Emotion-Related Behaviors in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3785-5

  • Factor R.S., Swain, D., Scarpa A. (2018). Child Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits and Parenting Stress: The Utility of Using a Physiological Measure of Parental Stress. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48, 1081-1091. DOI:10.1007/s10803-017-3397-5

  • Ratto, A.B., Kenworthy, L., Yerys, B.E., Bascom, J., Wieckowski, A.T., White, S.W., Wallace, G.L., Pugliese, C., Schultz, R.T., Ollendick, T.H., Scarpa, A., Seese, S., Register-Brown, K., Martin, A., & Anthony, L.G. (2018). What about the Girls? Sex-Based Differences in Autistic Traits and Adaptive Skills. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48, 1698-1711. DOI 10.1007/s10803-017-3413-9

  • Scarpa, A., Ashley, R. A., Waldron, J. C., Zhou, Y., Swain, D., Dunsmore, J. C., & Bell, M. A. (2018). Side by Side: Modeling Dyadic Physiological Linkage in Strangers. Emotion. 18, 615-624. Doi: 10.1037/emo0000340.

  • Elias, R., Muskett, A., White, S.W. (In press). Understanding the Postsecondary Transition Needs of Students with ASD: Qualitative Insights from Campus Educators. Accepted to Autism.

  • Smith, I.C., Swain, D., Murphy, H.G., Ollendick, T.H., & White, S.W. (2017). The under- and overidentification of autism: Factors associated with diagnostic referral. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. Advanced online publication. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2017.1342545

  • Antezana, L., Scarpa, A., Valdespino, A., Albright, J., & Richey, J.A. (2017). Rural trends in diagnosis and services for autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 590.​

  • Factor, R.S., Ryan, S.M., Farley, J.P., Ollendick, T.O., Scarpa, A. (advanced online publication, 2017).  Does the presence of anxiety and ADHD symptoms add to social impairment in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-016-3025-9

  • Factor, R.S. Condy, E.E., Farley, J.P, & Scarpa, A. (2016). Insistence on Sameness, Anxiety, and Social Motivation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46, 2548-2554. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-016-2781-x

  • Hassenfeldt, T. A., Lorenzi, J., & Scarpa, A. (2015). A review of parent training in child interventions: Applications to cognitive-behavioral therapy for children with High-Functioning Autism.  Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2, 79-90. DOI:10.1007/s40489-014-0038-1

  • Patriquin, M., Lorenzi, J., Scarpa, A., Calkins, S., & Bell, M.A. (2015). Broad implications for respiratory sinus arrhythmia development: Associations with childhood symptoms of psychopathology in a community sample.  Developmental Psychobiology, 57, 120-130.  doi:10.1002/dev.21269

  • Scarpa, A. (2015).  Physiological arousal and its dysregulation in child maladjustment.  Current Directions in Psychological Science, 24, 345-351. DOI: 10.1177/0963721415588920

  • Swain, D., Scarpa, A., White, S.W., & Laugeson, E. (2015). Emotion dysregulation and anxiety in adults with ASD: Does social motivation play a role? Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, 3971-3977. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-015-2567-6

  • Waldron, J.C., Scarpa, A., Lorenzi, J., & White, S.W. (2015). Depression mediates the relationship between social performance impairment and hostility. Personality and Individual Differences, 85, 165-171. DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2015.05.003

  • White, S.W., Scarpa, A., Conner, C.C., Maddox, B.B., & Bonete, S. (2015). Evaluating change in social skills in high-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder using a laboratory-based observational measure. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 30, 3-12. DOI: 10.1177/1088357614539836

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