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Faculty

Faculty members serving the graduate training program include core faculty in Clinical Child Psychology and members of the Departments of Applied Behavioral Science and Psychology. Other affiliated faculty, including joint and courtesy appointments, also contribute research and clinical expertise.


Paula Fite

2007; University of Buffalo, State University of New York
Assistant Professor

Research: Child and adolescent aggression; Delinquency; Early substance use; Parenting; Peer relations; Temperament

pfite@ku.edu


Yo Jackson

1995; University of Alabama
Associate Professor
Associate Director, KU Child and Family Services Clinic

Research: Trauma; Resilience; Cultural differences; Domestic violence; Impact of physical and sexual abuse on psychosocial development

yjackson@ku.edu


Michael C. Roberts

1978; Purdue University
Professor and Director of Training

Research: Psychotherapeutic outcomes research; Program evaluation and mental health service delivery; Diagnostic issues for Children and Adolescents; Positive psychology and children's development; Professional issues and advocacy; Children's and parent's perceptions of pediatric phenomena

mroberts@ku.edu


Ric G. Steele

1998; University of Georgia
Professor
Associate Director of Training

Research: Correlates of and interventions for pediatric obesity; Adherence to pediatric medical regimens; Translation of evidence-based treatments to practice settings

rsteele@ku.edu


Eric M. Vernberg

1988; University of Virginia
Professor
Director, KU Child and Family Services Clinic

Research: Violence; Trauma; Prevention interventions; School-based comprehensive mental health services for children with serious emotional disturbances

vernberg@ku.edu


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