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Assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In Adults: A Review Of Rating Scales, Sarah Beth Silverman
Assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder In Adults: A Review Of Rating Scales, Sarah Beth Silverman
Theses and Dissertations
Rating scales are an integral component in the assessment of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, and a variety of scales designed for this purpose have been developed. Existing reviews of adult ADHD rating scales are limited with respect to their focus, coverage of some clinically relevant content, and/or their reflection of the most recent scales and data. Thus, the current project aimed to identify and thoroughly review current adult ADHD rating scales best suited for clinical practice. Inclusionary and exclusionary criteria aimed at identifying readily available, clinically-oriented scales for assessing ADHD symptoms in adults. The criteria yielded the following …
Aba In Native American Homes: A Culturally Responsive Training For Paraprofessionals, Belinda Naomi Najera
Aba In Native American Homes: A Culturally Responsive Training For Paraprofessionals, Belinda Naomi Najera
Theses and Dissertations
This project attempts to create a dialogue about respectful service delivery to Native American families with a child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Improving interactions between professionals and Native American families can not only advance the ASD child's cognitive and behavioral gains, but also respectfully honors the beliefs of the caregivers. A systematic search of pertinent peer-reviewed empirical sources in the areas of Autism, paraprofessional training, and multicultural psychology was conducted to develop a training resource for paraprofessionals providing home based ABA tutoring. The completed resource is comprised of three training modules, which are intended to be presented …
Supervisory Alliance And Countertransference Disclosure In Peer Supervision, Sara Mack
Supervisory Alliance And Countertransference Disclosure In Peer Supervision, Sara Mack
Theses and Dissertations
Peer supervision is an evolving mode of training used in counselor/psychologist/therapist education and professional development. Little is known, however, about the format of peer supervision in clinical and counseling psychology doctoral programs, its effectiveness, or differences in the processes or outcomes of traditional supervision (supervisor of record and supervisee) and peer supervision (consultation between clinical trainees and/or graduate student classmates). This study aimed to examine one aspect of peer supervision and to provide a comparison between supervision of record and peer supervision. The study examined the role of alliance on countertransference disclosure. Fifty-two clinical and counseling psychology doctoral students from …
Psychology And People Living With Hiv/Aids: A Critical Review Of The Literature, David Fischer
Psychology And People Living With Hiv/Aids: A Critical Review Of The Literature, David Fischer
Theses and Dissertations
The implications of living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have evolved over the last 30 years. The view of HIV infection as an imminent death sentence has largely disappeared. From a practical perspective, HIV positive status is now medically treated as a chronic illness rather than as a terminal diagnosis. In response, the focus of psychological research and therapeutic practice has evolved to reflect the changing implications of living with HIV. This study documents how psychological literature regarding people living with HIV has changed over the course of the epidemic.