Publications & Presentations

Milgramm, A., Wilkinson, E., & Christodulu, K.V. (2021). Brief report: Family recreation for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education DOI: 10.1080/1034912X.2021.1925879

Milgramm A, Christodulu, K.V., Rinaldi, M.L. (2021). Brief report: Predictors of teacher-rated academic competence in a clinic sample of children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 51(6), 2132–2138. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04680-4 

Wilkinson, E., Milgramm, A., Rinaldi, M., Knapp-Ines, K., & Christodulu, K.V. (April 2021). Outcomes of an Executive Function Coaching and Training Program for Parents of Children with ASD. Poster virtually presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting. 

Wilkinson, E., Milgramm, A., Rinaldi, M., & Christodulu, K.V. ( May 2021). Acceptability of an online executive function coaching program for parents in a community sample. Poster virtually presented at the International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting. 

Wilkinson, E., Rinaldi, M., & Christodulu, K.V. (November 2020). Predictors of parental distress, parent-child dysfunctional interaction, and difficult child stress in mothers of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Poster virtually presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Meeting. 

Wilkinson, E., Janicki C., Rinaldi, M., Christodulu, K. (May 2020). Similarities and Differences in Executive Function Profiles of ASD and ADHD. Abstract presented at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.

Janicki, C., Corona, L.L., Milgramm, A., & Christodulu, K.V. (November 2019). Reductions in parenting stress in the context of PEERS: A social skills intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA. 

Milgramm, A., Christodulu, K.V., & Rinaldi, M.L. (November 2019). Social skills as a predictor of academic competence in children with and without autism spectrum disorder. Poster presented at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Milgramm, A., Fox, S., Christodulu, K.V., & Davis, E. (2019). An Early Start Denver Model-based intervention for parents of young children with or at risk for autism spectrum disorder. Autism Spectrum News, 11:4, 8.

Janicki, C. & Christodulu, K.V. (May 2019). Evaluating the cognitive profile of autism spectrum disorder. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, Montreal, QC.

Milgramm, A. & Christodulu, K.V. (May 2019). Parenting stress, quality of life, and empowerment: The role of child's age at diagnosis. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, Montreal, QC.

Milgramm, A. & Christodulu, K.V. (May 2019). Differences in parenting stress between mothers and fathers following an autism diagnosis. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, Montreal, QC.

Janicki, C. & Christodulu, K.V. (March 2019). Evaluating the cognitive profiles of females with ASD. Presented at the annual meeting for the Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY. 

Corona, L.L., Janicki, C., Milgramm, A., & Christodulu, K.V. (2019). Brief report: reductions in parenting stress in the context of PEERS - a social skills intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 49(12), 5073-5077.

Corona, L. L., Davis, E. J., Worlock, J. A., Rinaldi, M., Christodulu, K.V. (2017). Parent and adolescent outcomes following participation in the PEERS® program. Autism Spectrum News, 9(4), 15.

Corona, L. L., Christodulu, K. V., & Rinaldi, M. L. (2017). Investigation of school professionals’ self-efficacy for working with students with ASD: Impact of prior experience, knowledge, and training. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 19(2), 90-101.

Corona, L.L., Janicki, C., & Christodulu, K.V. (May 2017). Parent perceptions of self-determination for adolescents with ASD. Presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San Francisco, CA.

Corona, L. L., Fox, S. A., Christodulu, K. V., & Worlock, J. (2016). Providing education on sexuality and relationships to adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and their parents. Sexuality and Disability, 34, 199-214.

Corona, L. L., Fox, S., Rinaldi, M., Christodulu, K.V. (2016). Parent empowerment among parents of children newly diagnosed with ASD. Autism Spectrum News, 9(1), 6.

Fox, S.A., Christodulu, K.V., & Rinaldi, M.L. (2015). Adaptive behavior deficits as predictors of parenting stress among families of children with autism. Manuscript submitted for publication to Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.

Fox, S.A., Tam, C., Christodulu, K.V., Rinaldi, M.L., & Israel, A.C. (2015). The relation between restrictive and repetitive behaviors and family routine among children with ASD. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT.

Corona, L.L., Rinaldi, M.L. & Christodulu, K.V. (2015). Relations among school professionals' knowledge, previous experience, and self-efficacy for working with students with ASD. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT.

Corona, L.L., Fox, S.A., & Christodulu, K.V. (2015). Parent perspectives on the impact of a sexuality and relationships group education program for adolescents with ASD and their parents. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, Salt Lake City, UT.

Fox, S.A., Corona, L.L., Christodulu, K.V. & Rinaldi, M.L. (2015). The impact of a behavior support intervention on parenting stress among families of children with autism. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Corona, L.L., Fox, S.A., Christodulu, K.V. & Rinaldi, M.L. (2015). Parenting stress and family quality of life as a function of time since a child's ASD diagnosis. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Christodulu, K.V., Rinaldi, M.L., Knapp-Ines, K., & Fox, S.A. (May, 2014). Evaluation of a Multidisciplinary Education Program for Families of Children Recently Diagnosed with Autism. Poster presented at the 2014 International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.     

Fox, S.A., Christodulu, K.V., & Rinaldi, M.R. (May, 2014). Adaptive Behavior Deficits in Children with Autism as Predictors of Parenting Stress. Poster presented at the 2014 International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Rinaldi, M.L., Corona, L., & Christodulu, K.V. (May, 2014). Examining Change in Motivation to Modify Teacher Behavior Following Training on Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented at the 2014 International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA.

Durand, V.M., Hieneman, M., Clarke, S., Wang, M., & Rinaldi, M.L. (2013). Positive family intervention for severe challenging behavior: A multisite randomized clinical trial. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 15 (3), 133-143.

Sheinkopf, S.J., Iverson, J.M., Rinaldi, M.L., & Lester, B.M. (2012). Acoustic properties of pain and non-pain cries in infants at-risk for autism. Autism Research, 5 (5), 331-339.

Rinaldi, M.L., Christodulu, K.V., & Durand, V.M. (November, 2012). Barriers to Successful Training in Positive Behavior Support: Predictors of Attrition and Success. Poster presented at the 46th Annual ABCT Convention. National Harbor, MD.

Hiruma, L., Christodulu, K.V., & Rinaldi, M.L. (November, 2012). The Impact of a Student's Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder on General Education Teachers: Use of Behavioral Management Strategies. Poster presented at the 46th Annual ABCT Convention. National Harbor, MD.

Christodulu, K.V., Rinaldi, M.L., Knapp-Ines, K., & Hiruma, L. (2011). Education Program for Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Autism. Poster presented at the 2011 OCALI Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH.

Hiruma, L., Christodulu, K.V., & Rinaldi, M.L. (2011). Impact of a Student's Diagnosis of Autism on General Education Teachers' Attitudes. Paper presented at the 2011 OCALI Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH.

Knapp-Ines, K.V., Rinaldi, M.L., & Christodulu, K.V. (Summer, 2011). Assisting Parents in the Struggle to Access Science-Based Information and Treatment for their Children with ASD. Autism Spectrum News, 4(1), 14.

Rinaldi, M.L., Christodulu, K.V., Knapp-Ines, K., & Hiruma, L. (2011). Education Program for Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Autism. Poster presented at the Penn State National Autism Conference. State College, PA.

Hiruma, L., Christodulu, K.V., & Rinaldi, M.L. (2011). Impact of a Student's Diagnosis of Autism on General Education Teachers' Attitudes. Poster presented at the Penn State National Autism Conference. State College, PA.

Simon-Friedfel, L., Christodulu, K.V., Rinaldi, M.L., Costanzo, V., & Damoretcki, N. (2011). School Consultation Project: Building Capacity of School Teams to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the Penn State National Autism Conference. State College, PA.

Christodulu, K.V., Rinaldi, M., & Malone, T. (Summer, 2010). "So, Now What?" Help for Parents of Children Newly Diagnosed with Autism. Autism Spectrum News, 3(1), 22.

Washington, L.A., Christodulu, K.V., & Hiruma, L. (2010). Typically Developing Children's Attitudes Toward A Peer with Behaviors Indicative of Autism. Poster presented at the Geneva Centre for Autism International Symposium. Toronto, Canada.

Christodulu, K.V., & Berical, E. (2010, March). Increasing Capacity of Schools to Develop Effective Programs for Students with ASD. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. The Expanding World of PBS: Science, Values, and Vision. St. Louis, MO.

Berical, E., Davis, E., Worlock, J.A., & Christodulu, K.V. (2010, March). Supporting Students with ASD using a School Consultation Model. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. The Expanding World of PBS: Science, Values, and Vision. St. Louis, MO.

Hieneman, M., & Knapp-Ines, K. (2010, March). Positive Family Intervention: Brightening Family Perspectives While Producing Positive Change. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support. The Expanding World of PBS: Science, Values, and Vision. St. Louis, MO.

Hieneman, M., Durand, V.M., Clarke, S., Casper, L., Knapp-Ines, K., Milnes, S., Rinaldi, M., & Christodulu, K.V. (2010). Positive Family Intervention: Addressing Parental Thoughts to Promote PBS. Association for Positive Behavior Support Newsletter, 8(1), 2-4.

Washington, L., Rinaldi, M., & Christodulu, K.V. (Winter, 2010). UAlbany conducts research aimed at improving the lives of children and families affected by autism. Autism Spectrum News, 2(3), 24.

Washington, L., & Christodulu, K.V. (2009, November). Effects of a Classroom-Wide Social Peer Modeling Program for Children with ASD. Paper presented at the 2009 OCALI Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH.

Christodulu, K.V., & Berical, E. (2009). A statewide initiative designed to increase capacity of school teams to reduce challenging behavior in students with autism spectrum disorders. Association for Positive Behavior Support Newsletter, 7(2), 2-4.

Christodulu, K.V., Cohen, S., Magyar, C., & Siegel, D. (2009, March). Autism Intervention: Evolution, Intervention, Evaluation, Practice. Expert panel at the Celebration of Teaching and Learning. New York, NY.        

Durand, V.M., Hieneman, M., Clarke, S., & Zona (Rinaldi), M. (2009). Optimistic parenting: Hope and help for parents with challenging children. In W. Sailor, G. Dunlap, G. Sugai, & R. Horner (Eds.), Handbook of positive behavior support (pp., 233-256). New York: Springer.

Christodulu, K.V., Magyar, C., Cohen, S., Kuhn, D., & Romancyzk, R. (Fall, 2008). Statewide Autism Initiative Evolves from Regional Center in Albany, NY. Autism Spectrum News, 1(1), 32.

Washington, L., & Christodulu, K.V. (October, 2008). Effects of a Classroom-Wide Peer Modeling Program on the Social Skills of Children with ASDs. Poster presented at the Autism 2008 Geneva Centre for Autism International Symposium. Toronto, ON.

Christodulu, K.V., & Zona (Rinaldi), M. (2007). Evaluating Sibling and Parent Relationships in Families of Children with Autism. Paper presented at the 4th Annual International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Boston, MA.

Zona (Rinaldi), M., & Christodulu, K.V. (2007, March). Barriers to Successful Training in PBS: Predictors of Family Attrition. Paper presented at the 4th Annual International Conference of Positive Behavior Support, Boston, MA.