State of the Art in PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY: Promoting Best Practices APRIL 14-16, 2016 ATLANTA, GEORGIA WELCOME FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES! e warmly welcome you to the Society of Building on the success of previous SPP Annual Conferences, we Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference are proud to report a record number of workshop and symposia (SPPAC). Please take a few minutes to read submissions this year, indicative of our SPP members’ support through the program, where you will find and enthusiasm not only for this conference but also for our all of the information you need regarding profession. Wthe preconference workshops, keynote and invited addresses, We have so many people to thank, including the SPP Board, symposia breakout sessions, locations of the presentations, our conference planning committee, numerous SPP members, poster presentations, and continuing education. We hope you sponsors, and our conference planners. Please see the following are as excited about the program as we are! pages for a detailed listing of those whose contributions have In developing the program we focused on the theme State of the made this year’s conference a success. We do want to take a Art in Pediatric Psychology: Promoting Best Practices to underscore moment here to personally thank Karen Roberts, Dr. Jennifer the importance of developing translatable interventions for Schurman, and Jackie Lennon Papadakis for their tireless efforts. clinical practice to improve the lives of children and their families. Their time and contributions to this conference were invaluable! Through this lens, our featured presentations and workshops, We also want to acknowledge our conference planners from as well as invited speakers, were selected to represent specific University of Kansas Professional & Continuing Education, Stacy thematic areas: Translation of evidence based practices into Walters Cordell and Pam Hicks, both of whom have been a clinical settings; Interdisciplinary collaborations in clinical pleasure to work with. Their knowledge and guidance have been care and research, including integrated primary care; Working instrumental. with and addressing the needs of diverse and underserved Finally, we thank all of you for contributing to this conference populations, including reducing health disparities and and for your enthusiasm year after year. Without your interest, increasing access to care; The role of neuropsychological expertise, and scientific contributions, SPPAC would not be assessment and intervention; Direct behavioral observation/ possible. We hope you enjoy the meeting and your time spent measurement in the natural environment, in simulated settings, with new and old friends and colleagues. See you next year in and/or electronic monitoring; Ethics in education and training; Portland! and Technology in research and clinical care to broaden reach and enhance services. Anna Maria Patiño-Fernández, PhD Conference Chair Contents General Information ...........................................1 Acknowledgments .............................................2 About our Keynote Speakers ...................................3 Detailed Conference Program ...............................4–10 Chad Jensen, PhD Conference Co-Chair Thursday-at-a-Glance ..........................................5 Friday-at-a-Glance .............................................7 Saturday-at-a-Glance ...........................................9 Continuing Education ........................................11 Learning Objectives ....................................... 12–17 Poster Session 1 ...............................................18 Poster Session 2 ...............................................21 Poster Session 3 ...............................................24 Poster Session 4 ...............................................27 Congratulations to the 2016 SPP Award Winners ...............31 Marriott Marquis Meeting Rooms ..............................32 SPPAC 2017 ....................................Inside Back Cover Sponsors .............................................Back Cover GENERAL INFORMATION Conference Objectives Registration The SPPAC aims to advance SPP’s mission to promote the health All conference attendees, including presenters, guests, and and psychological well-being of children, youth and their families participants, must register and wear a badge. through science and an evidence-based approach to practice, education, training, advocacy, and consultation by: Meals/Receptions A continental breakfast will be served each day. Lunch will be 1. Advancing the science of pediatric psychology and related served to attendees who are pre-registered for the Mentoring fields through dissemination of cutting-edge research; Lunch on Friday and the Lunch and Learn Workshop on Saturday. promotion of research that is culturally, ethically and Other attendees can get lunch on their own in or near the hotel. developmentally sensitive and includes diverse populations; Restaurant options are available at the registration desk or a and education on evidence-based assessment, intervention, separate pdf provided on the SPPAC website. The Thursday and and emerging areas of research, clinical care, and policy. Friday night receptions will include hors d’oeuvres. 2. Providing a forum for individuals at all levels, from students to established investigators and clinicians, to facilitate International Attendees consultation, collaboration, and mentorship. New this year, our international attendees will be wearing Globe stickers. Please take the time to say hello and introduce 3. Promoting the role and value of pediatric psychology yourselves. They will be most appreciative! in a changing healthcare environment nationally and internationally. Things to Do in Atlanta Georgia’s largest city offers a wide variety of entertainment Continuing Education and recreational opportunities to conference attendees. The The Society of Pediatric Psychology Marriott Marquis’s downtown location provides access to nearby (Division 54 of the American Psychological attractions including Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Georgia Association) is approved by the American Dome and College Football Hall of Fame. The City of Atlanta Psychological Association to sponsor includes many unique and charming neighborhoods with continuing education for psychologists. The activities for any taste. Midtown is known as “The Heart of the Society of Pediatric Psychology maintains Arts,” while Buckhead boasts fashion and upscale shopping. responsibility for this program and its contents. There are 14 Peachtree Street is lined with noteworthy architecture and scheduled hours of Introductory- to Intermediate-level CEs Virginia Highlands has developed a reputation as Atlanta’s SoHo. for psychologists offered at SPPAC 2016, with additional CEs available for those who attend the preconference and lunch-and- Atlanta is well known for its Southern Charm, including classic learn workshops. Sessions that have been approved to receive CE southern dining, architecture, and hospitality. Cultural attractions credits are marked with a CE on the conference schedule. in the city abound, including the Center for Civil and Human Rights, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Atlanta History Documentation will be made available automatically through Center, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site. Entertainment the SPPAC “user portal” to those individuals who met the options include Six Flags over Georgia, LEGOLAND Discovery, requirements of full attendance (at least 85% based on scan in/ Zoo Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, and the College Football Hall of out information) and timely completion of an evaluation. For Fame. Enjoy your visit to beautiful Atlanta, Georgia! further CE-related information, please refer to page 11 in this program. Please remember: In order for SPP to maintain approval to sponsor continuing education, we cannot award credit for partial attendance at a session. Participants are responsible for ensuring they scan in and out on time for each session. Our trainee volunteers make this process possible, so please be respectful of them. For questions related to continuing education for SPPAC 2016, please speak with Dr. Jennifer Verrill Schurman, SPP Member-at-Large for Continuing Education. 1 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We thank all of the individuals involved in Marisa Hilliard, PhD Jessica Valenzuela, PhD planning and organizing SPPAC 2016 for Grayson Holmbeck, PhD Bryan Karazsia, PhD their contributions to the conference. Each Kevin Hommel, PhD Grayson Holmbeck, PhD person listed below generously donated Parker Huston, PhD Wendy Ward, PhD his/her time and expertise to ensure the David Jacquess, PhD Jaclyn Lennon Papadakis, MS conference’s success. Thank you! Rebecca Johnson, PhD Anne Kazak, PhD Katherine Junger, PhD Anna Maria Patiño-Fernández, PhD SPPAC Planning Committee Cynthia Karlson, PhD Chad Jensen, PhD Anna Maria Patiño-Fernández, PhD, Chair Katherine Lamparyk, PsyD Jennifer Shroff Pendley, PhD Chad Jensen, PhD, Co-chair Carolyn Landis, PhD Laura Simons, PhD Emily Fredericks, PhD, Past Chair Emily Law, PhD Elizabeth Pulgaron, PhD Jennifer Verrill Schurman, PhD, Member at Debrah Lefkowitz, PhD Jennifer Verrill Schurman, PhD Large – Continuing Education Kathleen Lemanek, PhD Karen Roberts Laura Mee, PhD Amanda Lochrie, PhD 2016–2017 Student Advisory Board Bonney Reed-Knight, PhD Kristin Loiselle, PhD Wendy Ward, PhD Jackie Lennon Papadakis, Student Margaret Mannix, PhD Representative Jessica Valenzuela, PhD Meghan Marsac,