PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Rodgers, E., Moody, S., Perez, T., Nadler, C., Shutt, G., Staggs, V., Chacko, A., Allan, C. (in press). Extension of the Daily Report Card to Support Parenting Efficacy and Skill Generalization in the Summer Treatment Program. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Fabiano, G.A., Merrill, B.M., Frontale, S., Sikov, J., & Chacko, A. (in press). Adapting the Summer Treatment Program Components to Engage and Treat Male Caregivers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Cox, B., Flemen-Tung, M., May, N., Cappella, E., Nadeem, E., Park, C., & Chacko, A. (2024). Adapting SEL interventions to meet student needs: A research-practice partnership supporting students with emotional disabilities. Social and Emotional Learning: Research, Practice, and Policy

May, N., Cox, B., Cappella, E., Nadeem, E., Chacko, A. & The Path Program Team (2024). Collaborative Design of an Inclusive Education Model for Students with Emotional Disabilities: A Research-Practice-Policy Partnership. School Mental Health https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-024-09672-8

Chacko, A., Merrill, B., Kofler, M., Fabiano, G. (2024). Improving the efficacy and effectiveness of evidence-based treatments for ADHD. Translational Psychiatry.

Oruche, U. M., Nakash, O., Holladay, C., Chacko, A., Perkins, S. M., & Draucker, C. B. (2024). Implementation of Research in Community Mental Health Centers: The Challenge of Provider Engagement. Community mental health journal, 1-8.

Merrill, B. M., Macphee, F. L., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K., Wymbs, F., Garefino, A., Robb Mazzant, J., Gnagy, E.M., Waxmonsky, J.G., Massetti, G.M., Waschbusch, D.A., Fabiano, G.A., & Pelham, W. E. (2024). Single and combined effects of multiple intensities of behavioral modification and methylphenidate for children with ADHD in the home setting. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.

Gonzalez, J. C., Klein, C. C., Barnett, M. L., Schatz, N. K., Garoosi, T., Chacko, A., & Fabiano, G. A. (2023). Intervention and implementation characteristics to enhance father engagement: a systematic review of parenting interventions. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 1-14.

Wymbs, F.A., Doctoroff, G.L., Chacko, A. (2023). Using Conjoint Analysis to Inform Engagement in Parenting Programs Among Families who are Spanish-Speaking. Journal of Child and Family Studies.

Mitchell-Krishnan, A. , Cohen, M. , Iwai, Y. , Chacko, A. (2023) Treatment of Disruptive Behavior Disorders with ADHD Symptoms: Effectiveness of the Multiple Family Group Service Model. Child & Family Behavior Therapy.

Bangiyev, V. , Burger-Calderon, M. , Capo, Z., Lui, N., Scavenius, C., & Chacko, A. (2022). A community-based Behavioural Parent Training Model (CiC) to address ADHD-related concerns in the voluntary sector in Denmark: A replication and extension. Child & Family Behavior Therapy.

Fabiano, G.A., Naylor, J., Pelham, W.E.P., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-Maclean, L., Coles, E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F., Garefino, A., Mazzant, J.R., Sastry, A., Tresco, K.E., Waschbush, D.A., Massetti,  G., & Waxmonskly, J. (2022). Special education for children with ADHD: Services received and a comparison to children with ADHD in general education. School Mental Health.

Acri, M., Falek, I., Bunn, M., Dominguez, J., Gopalan, G., & Chacko, A. (2021). Peer models for families involved in the child welfare system: a systematic review. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 1-23.

Wymbs, F., Doctoroff, G. L., Chacko, A., & Sternheim, G. (2021). Preferences for Parenting Programs in Head Start: Using Conjoint Analysis to Understand Engagement in Parenting Health Promotion Programs. Prevention Science, 22(7), 866-879.

Allan, C. C., DeShazer, M., Staggs, V. S., Nadler, C., Crawford, T. P., Moody, S., & Chacko, A. (2021). Accidental injuries in preschoolers: are we missing an opportunity for early assessment and intervention?. Journal of pediatric psychology.

Nowinski, C., DeWalt, D., Carter, A., Chacko, A., Gross, H., McGovern, P., Perrin, E., Weaver, C., Holl, J., & Gershon, R. (2021). Recommendations for Assessment of Social, Emotional & Behavioral Health for the National Children’s Study. Frontiers in Pediatrics, section Children and Health

Evans, S.W., Beauchaine, T.P., Chronis-Tuscano, A., Becker, S.P., Chacko, A., Gallagher, R., Hartung, C.M., Kofler, M.J., Schultz, B.K., Tamm, L. & Youngstrom, E.A. (2021). The efficacy of cognitive videogame training for ADHD and what FDA clearance means for clinicians. Evidence-Based Practice in Child & Adolescent Mental Health.

Scavenius, C., Chacko, A., & Horn, E. * (2021). ADHD symptoms do not moderate outcomes following behavioral parent training implemented in the voluntary sector. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30, 51-64.

Scavenius, C., Chacko, A., Lindberg, M.R., Granski, M. *, Vardanian, M.M. *, Pontoppidan, M., Hansen, H.. & Eiberg, M. (2020). Parent Management Training Oregon Model and Family-Based Services As Usual for Behavioral Problems in Youth: A National Randomized Controlled Trial in Denmark. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 51, 839-852.

Chacko, A. Hopkins, K., Acri, M., Mendelsohn. A., & Dreyer, B. (2020). Expanding ADHD Service Provision in Urban Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities: A Pilot Study. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology.

Ortiz, C., Vidair, H., Acri, M., Chacko, A., & Kobak, K. (2020). Preliminary Outcomes for an Online Parent-Training Course with Live Remote Coaching for Practitioners. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Halperin, J. M., Marks, D. J., Chacko, A., Bedard, A. C., O’Neill, S., Curchack-Lichtin, J., ... & Berwid, O. G. (2020). Training Executive, Attention, and Motor Skills (TEAMS): a Preliminary Randomized Clinical Trial of Preschool Youth with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 48(3), 375-389.

Schleider, J.L., Mullarkey, M.C., & Chacko, A. (2020). Harnessing Wise Interventions to Advance the Potency and Reach of Youth Mental Health Services. Clinical Child & Family Psychology Review, 23, 70-101 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-019-00301-4

Scavenius, C., Granski, M.*, Lindberg, M.R., Vardanian, M.*, & Chacko, A. (2020). Adolescent gender and age differences in responsiveness to Functional Family Therapy. Family Process, 59, 1465-1482

Vardanian, M. M.*, Ramakrishnan, A.*, Peralta, S.+, Siddiqui, Y.#, Shah, S.#, Clark-Whitney, E.#, & Chacko, A. (2019). Clinically significant and reliable change: Comparing an evidence-based intervention to usual care.  Journal of Child and Family Studies

Vardanian, M. M.*, Scavenius, C., Granski, M.*, & Chacko, A. (2019). An international examination of the effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in a Danish community sample. Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12405

Coles, E.K., Pelham, W.E., Fabiano, G.A., Gnangy, E.M., Burrows-Maclean, L., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F.A., Mazzant, J., Garefino, A., Hoffmann, M.T., Massetti, G.M., Page, T.F., Waschbusch, D.A., Waxmonsky, J.G., Pelham, W.E. (2019). Randomized Trial of First-Line Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Need for Medication in Children with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Dahl, V.*, Ramakrishnan, A.*, Spears, A.#, Jorge, A.#, & Chacko, A. (2019). Meta-analysis of the
efficacy of psychoeducation interventions for parents and teachers of children and adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Prout, T. A., Chacko, A., Spigelman, A., Aizin, S., Burger, M., Chowdhury, T., Ramakrishnan, A.*,Peralta, S.+, Vardanian, M. M..*, Rice, T., & Hoffman, L. (2018). Bridging the divide between psychodynamic and behavioral approaches for children with oppositional defiant disorder. Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy, 17(4), 364-377.
Oruche, U.M., Drauker, C.B., Aalsma, M., Pescosolido, B., Chacko, A., Ofner, S., Bakoyannis, G, Brown-
    Podgorski, B., & Robb, S.L. (2018). Pilot randomized trial: Family management efficacy
intervention for primary caregivers of adolescents with disruptive behaviors in African American families. Child & Youth Care Forum, 47 (6), 803-827.

Chimiklis, A.*, Dahl, V.*, Spears. A.#, Goss, K.+, Fogarty, K.#, & Chacko, A., (2018). Yoga,
Mindfulness, and Meditation interventions for youth with ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27 (10), 3155-3168

Kerns, C., Moskowitz, L., Rosen, T., Drahota, A., Wainer, A., Josephson, A.R., Soorya, L., Cohn, E., Chacko,    
A., & Lerner, M. (2018). A multi-site, multidisciplinary Delphi consensus study describing “usual care” intervention strategies for school- to transition-age youth with autism. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

Chacko, A., Fabiano, G., Doctoroff, G. & Fortson, B. (2018). Engaging fathers in effective parenting for preschool children using shared book reading: A randomized controlled trial.  Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 47, 79-93.

Gopalan, G., Bornheimer, L. A., Acri, M., Winters, A., O’Brien, K., Chacko, A., & McKay, M. (2017). Multiple family group service delivery model for children with disruptive behavior disorders: Impact on caregiver stress and depressive symptoms. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.

Chacko, A., & Scavenius, C. (2018). Bending the curve: Community based behavioral parent training to address ADHD symptoms in the voluntary sector in Denmark.  Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 46, 505-517

Chacko, A., Bedard, A. C., Marks, D., Gopalan, G., Feirsen, N., Uderman, J., ... & Zwilling, A. (2018). Sequenced neurocognitive and behavioral parent training for the treatment of ADHD in school-age children. Child Neuropsychology, 24(4), 427-450.

Chacko, A., Feirsen, N.*, Rajwan, E.*, Wymbs, B.T, & Wymbs, F.A. (2017). Distinguishing never-attenders, dropouts, and completers to behavioral parent training: The importance of parental cognitions. Journal of Child and Family Studies., 26, 950-960.

Chacko, A., Isham, A., Cleek, A., & Mckay, M. (2016). Using mobile health technology to improve homework implementation in evidence-based parenting intervention for disruptive behavior disorders in youth. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2, 1-11.

Chacko, A., Jensen, S., Lowry, L.S., Cornwell, M.*, Chimiklis, A.*, Chan, E. +, Lee, D.#, & Pulgarin, B.# (2016). Engagement in Behavioral Parent Training: Review of the literature and implications for practice. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 19, 204-215.  

Gopalan, G., Small, L., Fuss, A., Bowman, M., Jackson, J., Marcus, S., Chacko, A. (2015). Multiple Family Groups to reduce child disruptive behavior difficulties: Moderating effects of child welfare status on child outcomes. Child Abuse & Neglect, 46, 207-219.

Fabiano, G., Schatz, N., Aloe, A., Chacko, A., & Chronis-Tuscano, A. (2015). A systematic review of meta-analyses of psychosocial treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 18, 77-97.

Fienup, D.M., Reyes-Giordano, K., Wolosik, K., Aghjayan, A., & Chacko, A. (2015). Brief experimental analysis of reading deficits for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Behavior Modification, 39, 191-214.

Gopalan, G., Chacko, A. , Franco, L., Dean-Assael, K., Rotko, L., Marcus, S., Hoagwood, K., & McKay, M. (2015). Randomized clinical trial of Multiple Family Group service model for children with disruptive behavior disorders: Child outcomes at 6 month follow-up. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24, 2721 -2733.  

Helseth, S.A., Waschbusch, D.A., Gnagy, E.M., Onyango, A.N., Nichols-Lopez, K., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F., Garefino, A., Massetti, G.M., Robb, J., Hoffman, M.T., Pelham, W.E. (2015). Effects of behavioral and pharmacological therapies on peer reinforcement of deviancy in children with ADHD. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, 280-292.

Chacko, A., Gopalan, G., Franco, L., Dean-Assael, K., Jackson, J., Marcus, S., Hoagwood, K., & McKay, M. (2015). Multiple-Family Group service delivery model for the children with disruptive behavior disorders. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 23, 67-77.

Chacko, A., Kofler, M., & Jarrett, M. (2014). Improving outcomes for youth with ADHD: Conceptual framework for combined neurocognitive and skill-based treatment approaches. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 17, 368-384.

Goodwin, R.D., Hottinger, K., Pena, L., Chacko, A., Feldman, J. Wamboldt, M.Z., & Hoven, C. (2014). Asthma and mental health among youth in high risk service settings. Journal of Asthma, 51, 639-644.

Rajwan, E.*, Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T. & Wymbs, F.A. (2014). Evaluating clinically significant change in parent and child functioning: Comparison of traditional and enhanced behavioral parent training. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 1407-1412.

Pelham, W.E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E.M., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F., Garefino, A., Hoffman, M.G., Waxmonsky, J.G., & Waschbusch, D.A. (2014). A dose-ranging study of behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 1019-1031.

Curchak, J.T.*, Chacko, A., & Halperin, J. (2014). Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic utility of DSM-IV ADHD symptoms at two points in time: Preschool versus school-age. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 993-1004.

Gopalan, G., Franco, L., Dean-Assael, K., McGuire-Schwartz, M., Chacko, A., & McKay, M. (2014). Statewide implementation of the 4 Rs and 2 Ss for strengthening families. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 11, 84-96.

Chacko, A., Bedard, A., Marks, D., Feirsen, N.*, Uderman, J.*, Chimiklis, A.*, Rajwan, E.*, Cornwell, M.*, Anderson, L.*, Zwilling, A.* & Ramon, M. (2014).  A randomized clinical trial of Cogmed Working Memory Training in school-age children with ADHD: A replication in a diverse sample using a control condition. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55, 247-255.

Chronis-Tuscano, A.M., Chacko, A., & Barkley, R. (2013). Key Issues Relevant to the Efficacy of Behavioral Treatment for ADHD: A Response to the Sonuga-Barke et al. Meta-Analysis of Non-Pharmacological Treatments for ADHD. American Journal of Psychiatry, 170, 799.

Chacko, A., Anderson, L.*, Wymbs, B.T., & Wymbs, F.A. (2013). Parent-endorsed reasons for not completing homework in group-based behavioral parent training for high-risk families of youth with ADHD. Behaviour Change, 30, 262-272.

Chacko, A. Feirsen, N.*, Marks, D., Bedard, A.C., Uderman, J.*, & Chimiklis, A.* (2013). Cogmed working memory training for youth with ADHD: A closer examination of efficacy utilizing evidence-based criteria. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 42, 769-783.

Halperin, J., Marks, D.J., Bedard, A.C., Chacko, A., Curchak, J.T., Yoon, C.A., & Healey, D.M. (2013). Training executive, attention and motor skills (TEAMS): A proof-of-concept study in preschool children with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 17, 711-721.

Rajwan, E.*, Chacko, A., & Moeller, M.# (2012). Non-pharmacological intervention for preschool ADHD: State of the evidence and implications for practice.  Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43, 520-526.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Chimiklis, A.*, Wymbs, F.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2012). Evaluating a comprehensive strategy to improve engagement to group-based behavioral parent training for high-risk families of children with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 40, 1351-1362.

Frazier, S. L., Chacko, A., Van Gessel, C., O'Boyle, C., & Pelham, W. E. (2012). The summer treatment program meets the south side of Chicago: Bridging science and service in urban after-school programs. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 17, 86-92.

Mckay, M., Gopalan, G., Franco, L., Dean-Assael, K., Chacko, A., Jackson, J.M., & Fuss, A. (2011).  A collaboratively designed child mental health service model: Multiple Family Groups for urban children with conduct difficulties. Research on Social Work Practice, 21, 664-674.

Gopalan, G., Dean-Assael, K., Klingenstein, K., Chacko, A., & McKay, M. (2011).  Caregiver depression and youth disruptive behavior difficulties   Social Work in Mental Health. 9(1), 56-70.  

Nadeem, E., Maslak, K., Chacko, A., & Hoagwood, K..E. (2010). Aligning Research and Policy on Social-Emotional and Academic Competence for Young Children. Early Education & Development, 21, 765-779.

Chacko, A., Newcorn, J., Feirsen, N.*, & Uderman, J.* (2010). Improving medication adherence in chronic pediatric health conditions: A focus on ADHD in youth. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 16, 2416-2423.  

Bannon, W.M., McKay, M.M., Chacko, A., Rodriguez. J. & Cavaleri, M. (2009). Cultural pride reinforcement: A racial socialization construct protective for urban African American youth anxiety. Families in Society, 90(1), 79-86.

Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., Pelham, W.E., Robb, J., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F., Sastry, A., Flammer, L.,
Keenan, J.K., Visweswaraiah, H., Shulman, S., Herbst, L., Pirvics, L. (2009). A Comparison of 
Behavioral Parent Training Programs for Fathers of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Therapy, 40, 190-204.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Arnold, F.W., Pelham, W.E., Swanger-Gagne, M., Girio, E.L., Pirvics, L., Herbst, L., Guzzo, J.L., Phillips, C., & O’Connor, B. (2009). Enhancing traditional behavioral parent training for single-mothers of children with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 38, 206-218. 
Marks, D. J., Mlodnicka, A.*, Bernstein, M. #, Chacko, A., Rose, S.+, & Halperin, J. M. (2009). Profiles of service utilization and associated economic morbidity in preschool children with ADHD. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 34(6), 681-689.

Waxmonsky, J., Pelham, W.E., Cummings, M.R., Gnagy, E.M., O’Connor, B., Majumdar, A., Verley, J., Hoffman, M.T., Massetti, G.M., Burrows-Maclean, L., Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., Arnold, F.W., Walker, K.S., Garefino, A.S., & Robb, J.A. (2008). The efficacy and tolerability of methylphenidate and behavior modification in ADHD and severe mood dysregulation. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 6, 573-588

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Flammer-Rivera, L., Pelham, W.E., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F., Visweswaraiah, H., Swanger-Gagne, M., Girio, E., Pirvics, l., & Herbst, L., (2008). A pilot study of the feasibility and efficacy of the Strategies to Enhance Positive Parenting program for single mothers of children with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders,12 (3), 270-280.  

Fabiano, G.A., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E.L., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F.W., Garefino, A., Keenan, J.K., Onyango, A., Hoffman, M.T., Massetti, G.M., & Robb, J. (2007). The single and combined effects of multiple intensities of behavior modification and methylphenidate for children with ADHD in a classroom setting. School Psychology Review, 36, 195-216.

Jensen, S.A., Fabiano, G.A., Lopez-Williams, A., & Chacko, A, (2006). The reading grade level of common measures in child and adolescent clinical psychology.  Psychological Assessment, 18, 346-352.

Williams-Lopez, A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Onyango, A., Fabiano, G.A., Seymour, K., Chronis, A.M., Pelham, W.E., & Morris, T. (2005). Athletic performance and social behavior as predictors of peer acceptance in children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 13, 173-180.

Pelham, W.E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E.M., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Tresco, K.E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Wienke, A.L., Walker, K.S., & Hoffman, M.T. (2005). Transdermal methylphenidate, behavioral, and combined treatment for children with ADHD. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 13, 111-126.

Coles, E.K., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Tresco, K.T., Walker, K.S., Robb, J.A.  (2005) A controlled evaluation of behavioral treatment with children with ADHD attending a summer treatment program.  Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorder, 13, 99-112.

Chacko, A., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Greiner, A., Vallano, G., Bukstein, O., & Rancurello, M . (2005) Stimulant medication effects in a summer treatment program among young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 44, 249-257.

Chronis, A.M., Fabiano, G.A., Gnagy, E.M., Onyango, A.N., Pelham, W.E., William, A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., & Seymour, K.E. (2004). An evaluation of the Summer Treatment Program for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using a treatment withdrawal design. Behavior Therapy, 35, 561 -585.

Chronis, A.M., Chacko, A., Fabiano, G.A., Wymbs, B.T., & Pelham, W.E. (2004). Enhancements to the behavioral parent training paradigm for families of children with ADHD: Review and future directions. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 7, 1-27.

Williams, A., Chacko, A., Fabiano, G.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2001). Behavioral treatments for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Primary Psychiatry, 8, 67-72.

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVISE AND RESUBMIT:

Dahl. V.+, Chimiklis, A. +,, Peralta, S. +,, Siddiqui, Y.*, Love, K., & Chacko, A. (Revise & Resubmit). Little Flower Yoga for Kids: An evaluation of a Yoga and Mindfulness program for children with emotion regulation and attention problems.

Wymbs, F.A., Doctoroff, G.L., Chacko, A. (Revise & Resubmit). Using Conjoint Analysis to Inform Engagement in Parenting Programs Among Families who are Spanish-Speaking

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW:

Mitchell-Krishnan, A. *, Cohen, M. *, Iwai, Y. *, Chacko, A. (Under Review) The Effectiveness of the Multiple Family Group Service Model in the Treatment of ADHD Symptoms

NON PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

INVITED PAPER:

Matthews, B.*, Allan, C., Norris-Brilliant, A., Acri, M., & Chacko, A. (2020). Leveraging emerging workforces to increase ADHD service provision for children and families: Family Peer Advocates as an exemplar. The ADHD Report, 28, 5-10.

Allan, C. & Chacko, A. (2018). Adverse Events in Behavioral Parent Training: An Under-Appreciated Phenomena. The ADHD Report, 26 (1), 4-9.

Chacko, A. & Scavenius, C. (2018). Caring in Chaos: Lessons learned in a community-based behavioral parent training program. The ADHD Report

Chacko, A., Uderman, J.*, & Zwilling, A.* (2013). Lessons learned in enhancing behavioral parent training for high-risk families of youth with ADHD. The ADHD Report, 6-16.

Chacko, A., Uderman, J.*, Feirsen, N.*, Bedard, A., & Marks, D. (2013). Learning and Cognitive Disorders:  Multidiscipline treatment approaches. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 22, 457-477.

Chacko, A., Wakschlag, L.., Hill, C. Danis, B., & Espy, K. (2009). Viewing preschool disruptive behavior and ADHD through a developmental lens: What we know and what we need to know. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 18, 627-643.

BOOK CHAPTER:

Newcorn, JH, Kufert, Y., Ivanov, I., & Chacko, A. (2021). Aggression and Violence. In: M. Dulcan (ed.) Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 6th Edition. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press Publishing.

Chacko, A., Granski, M.*, Horn, E.P.*, Levy, M.*, Dahl, V.*, Lacks, R.*, & Ramakrishnan, A.* (2018). Prevention. In M. Martell (Ed.), “Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders: Features, Assessment, Pathways, and Intervention. (pp. 347-372). New York: Elsevier.

Acri, M., Gopalan, G., Chacko, A., Mckay, M. (2017). Engaging Families into Treatment for Child Behavior Disorders: A Synthesis of the Literature. In J. Lochman and W. Matthys (Eds.). The Wiley Handbook for Disruptive and Impulse-Control Disorders. New York: Wiley

Newcorn, J., Gurian, T., & Chacko, A. (2017). ADHD. In S.C. Yudofsky, R.E. Hales, D.B. Arciniegas (Eds)., Textbook of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Sixth Edition. American Psychiatric Publishing.  

Chacko A., Allan C.C., Moody S.S., Crawford T.P., Nadler C., Chimiklis A. (2017) Behavioral Interventions. In: Goldstein S., DeVries M. (eds) Handbook of DSM-5 Disorders in Children and Adolescents. Springer, Cham

Newcorn, JH, Ivanov, I, Chacko, A & Javdani, S. (2015). Aggression and Violence. In: M. Dulcan (ed.) Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 5th Edition (pp.603-620). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press Publishing.

Chacko, A., Feirsen, N.*, Rajwan, E. *, Zwilling, A.*, Pelham, W.E., & Kapalka, G.M. (2015). Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In G. Kalpalka (Ed), Disruptive Behavior Disorders (pp.71-98). Routledge

Newcorn, J.H., Ivanov, I., & Chacko, A. (2015). Recent progress in psychosocial and psychopharmacological treatments for ADHD. Current Opinions in Psychiatry, 2, 14-27.

Chacko, A., Alan, C., Uderman, J.*, Cornwell, M.*, Anderson, L.* & Chimiklis, A. *(2015). Training parents of children with ADHD. In R. Barkley (Ed), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment (4th edition) (pp. 513-536). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Chacko, A., Anderson, L.*, & Rajwan, E. * (2013). Preschool behavioral markers of antisocial behavior. In C. Thomas & K Pope (Eds). The Origins of Antisocial Behavior: A Developmental Perspective (pp. 89-114). New York: Oxford University Press.

Marks, D.J., Trampush, J., & Chacko, A. (2010). Child and Adolescent ADHD. In S.H. Hunter & J. Donders (Eds)., Principles and Practice of Lifespan Developmental Neuropsychology (pp 83-96). Cambridge University Press

Newcorn, JH, Ivanov, I, Markella, M, Schulz, K, Chacko, A and Halperin, JM (2009). Aggression. In: M. Dulcan (ed.) Textbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 4rd Edition (pp. 328-52). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press Publishing.

Pelham, W.E., Chacko, A., & Wymbs, B.T. (2004). Diagnostic and assessment issues of ADHD in the young child.  In R. DelCarmen-Wiggins & A. Carter (Eds.), Handbook of infant, toddler, and preschool mental health assessment (pp. 399-420). New York: Oxford Press.

Chacko, A., Fabiano, G.A., Williams, A., & Pelham, W.E. (2001). Comprehensive treatments for children with ADHD.  In B. T. Rogers, T. R. Montgomery, T. M. Locke, and P. J. Accardo (Eds.). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Clinical Spectrum (Volume 5, pp. 147-174). Timonium, MD: York Press.

ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRY:

Chacko, A. Chimiklis, A.*, & Dahl, V.* (2018). Mildfulness Interventions. In E. Bratten, B. Willoughby (Eds). The Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. New York, NY: Sage

Chacko, A., Rani, M.#, & Guerrero, V. # (2018). Randomized Controlled Trials. In E. Bratten, B. Willoughby (Eds). The Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. New York, NY: Sage

Chacko, A., Fogarty, K. #, & Pulgarin, B. # (2018).  Treatment Intervention. In E. Bratten, B. Willoughby (Eds). The Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. New York, NY: Sage

Chacko, A., Dahl, V.*, & Lee, D.# (2018). Program Evaluation. In E. Bratten, B. Willoughby (Eds). The Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. New York, NY: Sage

Chacko, A., Chan, E.+, & Goss, K.# (2018). Treatment Planning. In E. Bratten, B. Willoughby (Eds). The Sage Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. New York, NY: Sage

TECHNICAL REPORTS:

Nowinski, C., DeWalt, D., Carter, A., Chacko, A., Gross, H., McGovern, P., Perrin, E., Riley, A., & Weaver, C.
(2015). Recommendations for the Assessment of the Social/Emotional/Behavioral Health in the National Children’s Study. Unpublished Report.

Nowinski, C., Carter, A., Chacko, A., DeWalt, D., Gross, H., McGovern, P., Perrin, E., Riley, A., & Weaver, C.
(2015). Recommendations for the Assessment of Parent Social/Emotional/Behavioral Health in the National Children’s Study. Unpublished Report.

TREATMENT MANUALS:

Chacko, A., Schleider, J., Dahl, V. Granski, M., Horn, P., Lacks, R., Ramakrishnan, A. & Rose, 
R.. Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for the Prevention of School Failure, World Bank. Unpublished manual.

Chacko, A., Fabiano, G., & Doctoroff, G. Fathers supporting success in their preschool child: A Facilitators Manual. Child Intervention, Prevention and Services Lab: Queens College, CUNY.  

Chacko, A., Fabiano, G., & Doctoroff, G. Fathers supporting success in their preschool child: Parent Workbook. Child Intervention, Prevention and Services Lab: Queens College, CUNY.  

Chacko, A. Strategies to Enhance Positive Parenting (STEPP) Program: Treatment Manual. 
Unpublished manual.

Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., & Pelham, W.E. Coaching Our Acting-Out Children: Heightening Essential Skills
(Coaches) Parenting Program. Unpublished manual.

Danis, B.A., Wakschlag, L., Hill, C., Shernoff, E., Chacko, A., & Keenan, K. Parents and Preschoolers Growing Together. Unpublished manual.

West, A.E., Chacko, A., Carbray, J., Heidenreich, J & Pavuluri, M.  Child- and Family-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: The RAINBOW Group Program. Pediatric Mood Disorders Program, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Psychiatry. Unpublished Manual

Wymbs, B.T., & Chacko, A., Strategies to Enhance Positive Parenting (STEPP) Program: Enhanced Social Skills Training Group Treatment Manual. Unpublished manual.

Mckay, M., Franco, L., Dean, K., Chacko, A., Gopalan, G., Burton, G. Multiple Family Group Treatment Manual. Unpublished Manual.

PRESENTATIONS

INVITED TALKS/PRESENTATIONS:

Chacko, A. (2021, December). Critical review of Computer-Based Interventions for ADHD. Invited presentation for continuing medical education program: Update on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder through the Lifespan, New York University School of Medicine.  

Chacko, A. (2021, October). Implementing Best Practice Community-Based Behavioral Parent Training. Invited talk given at the ADHD Special Interest Group meeting at the annual meeting of the Society for Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics meeting.

Chacko, A. (2021, May). Engaging Parents: Lighter and Heavier Touch Approaches. Invited talk for New York University Child Study Center Grand Rounds.

Chacko, A., (2019, February). Evidence-based engagement interventions for disruptive behavior: Looking through a microscope and telescope. Invited talk given at the Miami International Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference, Miami, FL.

Chacko, A. (2017, April 7). Using what we have to do more: effective, efficient and engaging behavioral parent training models for the treatment of ADHD. Invited talk to be given at the Annual Speaker Series, Center for Children and Families, Department of Psychology, Florida International University.

Chacko, A., (2015, October). Common and Simple: Using what we know and have in order to improve outcomes in youth at high-risk for Disruptive Behavior Disorders. Keynote Speaker for Clinical Psychology Research Day, City College, City University of New York, New York, NY.  

Chacko, A. (2014, October). Is there a mental health provider in the house? Presentation at the New York University Counseling Psychology Forum, NY, NY

Chacko, A. (2013, April) Helping Parents Help Children: Parent Based Interventions for Childhood Trauma. Presentation at the Helping Children Heal from Trauma Conference, Safe Space, Inc., Queens, NY. 
 
Chacko, A. (2012, March). Bridging the gap between science, practice and families. Invited keynote talk at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, School of Social Work, New York University, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (2011, June). Computerized cognitive remediation for the treatment of ADHD in school-age youth. Invited talk at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS:

Chacko, A. (August 25, 2022). Behavioral Planning and Intervention: Supporting Parents. Training for staff at the Center for Attention and learning, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University.

Chacko, A. (January 18, 2022). Understanding the Basics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Webinar training for New York State mental health providers, The Community Technical Assistance Center, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (June 4, 2019). 4Rs & 2S Model for Family Intervention for Disruptive Behavior in Children. Workshop provided for front-line mental health providers, Hudson River Healthcare Behavioral Health Training Event, Tarrytown, NY.

Chacko, A. (April, 10, 2019). Core components of effective treatment for youth with depression. Webinar training for New York State mental health providers, The Community Technical Assistance Center, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (September 25, 2018). Understanding the purpose of research for service development. In person presentation to staff at Vibrant Emotional Health, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (November 30, 2017). When to worry about problem behavior? In person workshop delivered to teachers at All My Children program, SEIT Department, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (January 6, 2015). Training on the Community Parenting Program: Understanding processes, methods and techniques. In person training to clinicians at the Bronx Clinics of Federation and Employment Guidance Services (FEGS).

Chacko, A. (December 17, 2014). Training on the Community Parenting Program: Understanding processes, methods and techniques. In person training to clinicians at the Long Island Clinics of Federation and Employment Guidance Services (FEGS).

Chacko, A. (March 19, 2014). Core Components of effective treatment for childhood disruptive behavior problems. Webinar presentation for the Clinical Technical Assistance Center (CTAC), New York State Office of Mental Health.

Chacko, A. (July 7, 2013). Using MAP in Depression Treatment. Webinar presentation for the Clinical Technical Assistance Center (CTAC), New York State Office of Mental Health.

Chacko, A. (September 8, 2009). Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Preschoolers: Diagnosis and Classroom Management Issues. Presented as part of the Little Meadows Professional Development Workshop Series, Flushing, NY.

Chacko, A. (August 31 and September 4, 2009; Full-day Teacher Training). Classroom Management and Support of Social Competence in Preschool Children. Presented as part of the Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens, Professional Development Workshop, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (June 10, 2009). Selective Mutism. Presented as part of the Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens, Professional Development Workshop Series, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. & Krone, B. (April, 15, 2009). Mental Health Challenges of Early Childhood: Children and Parents. Presented as part of the Children’s Aide-East Harlem Head Start Training series. New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (December 10, 2008). Autism: Identification in the Preschool Classroom. Presented as part of the Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens, Professional Development Workshop Series, New York, NY.

Chacko, A. (March 14, 2008). Social emotional competence: The preschool years. Presented as part of the Union Settlement Association-Professional Development Workshop Series, New York, NY

Chacko, A. (December 19, 2007). Managing classroom behavior in preschool settings. Presented as part of the Union Settlement Association-Professional Development Workshop Series, New York, NY

ONLINE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE:

Ortiz, C. O., Chacko, A. Acri, M. C., & Vidair, H. B. (2017). Therapist training on behavioral parent training. Retrieved from http://www.telepsychology.net/BPT_Default.aspx

REFEREED TALKS/SYMPOSIA:

Chacko, A. (2021). Leveraging workforces and service delivery platforms to expand access to evidence-based parent training for ADHD. In J. Mautone (Chair), Innovations in Service Delivery to Promote Health Equity for Children with ADHD. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (Online).

Chacko, A. (2021). Patterns of Father Engagement to Parenting Intervention in Head Start. In J.C. Gonzalez (Chair), Father Engagement: Understanding and Overcoming Barriers in Multiple Treatment Settings.  Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (Online).

Chacko, A. (2020). Increasing access to evidence-based treatment for ADHD through leveraging emerging workforces. In J. Nissley-Tsopinis (Chair), Promoting Family Engagement in Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHD Across Diverse Populations of Children and Adolescents. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (Online).

Lerner, M.D., Drahota, A., Kerns, C.M., Moskowitz, L., Soorya, L., Wainer, A., Chacko, A., Cohn, E. (2018, November). Usual Care Practices for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder in America: Patterns of Familiarity and Use. In C. M. Kerns (Chair), Community-Based Mental Health and Trauma Focused Service Provision for Children and Adults with ASD. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. Atlanta, GA, USA.

Chacko, A., Oettingen, G., Yeager, D., Riskind, J.H., D Los Reyes, A., Valentiner, D. (2018, November). Wise intervention for psychopathology? Integrating Social and Clinical Psychological Science. In J.L. Schleider (Moderator) Panel Discussion at the  annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington, DC.

Chacko, A., (2018, November). Preschool interventions for ADHD. In R. Gallagher  (Moderator) Clinical Roundtable at the  annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington, DC.

Halperin, J., Marks, D., Bedard, A.C.M., Chacko, A., & Curchak-Litchtin, J*. (2016, October). Thinking outside the pill box: Initial results of a randomized controlled trial of a novel play-based intervention for preschool ADHD. Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York, New York.

Ortiz, C., Cavell, T., Chacko, A., & Del Vecchio, T. (2015, November). Four pleasing ideas in behavioral parent training: Are they true? Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Chicago, IL.

Halperin, J., Marks, D., Bedard, A.C., & Chacko, A. (2015, October). Take-one for the TEAMS: Initial results of a randomized controlled trial of a play-based intervention. Presentation at the annual meeting of Eunethydis, Stockholm, Sweden.

Chan, E.+ & Chacko, A. (2015, November) Examining the Relationship between Reading Mindsets and Reading Abilities in School-Aged Children Diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, as a Potential Intervention Target.  Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy ADHD Special Interest Group Pre-Conference Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Chacko, A., Fabiano, F., Doctoroff, G., Fortson, B. (2015, July). A Community Parent Education Program for Fathers at risk for child maltreatment. In M. Sibley (Chair),   Engaging parents as a Mechanism of Youth Behavioral Change: Three Unique Interventions. Symposium presented at the bi-annual meeting of the International Society for Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Portland, OR.

Chacko, A. (2015, June). Non-pharmacological approaches to treating core symptoms and related impairments in youth with ADHD. In J. Newcorn (Chair) ADHD across the lifespan: Evidence-based practices and investigational approaches. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, Miami, FL.

Chacko, A., Jarrett, M. (2014, November). Combined neurocognitive and reading intervention for children with ADHD. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy ADHD Special Interest Group Pre-Conference Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Chacko, A., Kofler, M., Jarrett, M. (2013, November). Combined neurocognitive and skill-based treatment for children with ADHD. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy ADHD Special Interest Group Pre-Conference Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Chacko, A., Bedard, A., & Marks, D. (2012, November). Sequenced neurocognitive and behavioral intervention for the treatment of ADHD in youth. In V. Robin Weersing (Chair), Developing and testing innovative cognitive modification interventions for youth. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, National Harbor, MD.

Chacko, A., Fabiano, G., Fortson, B., Doctoroff, G. (2011, July). Fathers Supporting Success in Preschoolers. Colloquium presentation at the annual meeting of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Philadelphia, PA.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Wymbs, F.A., Pelham, W.E., Uderman, J.*, Chimiklis, A.*, Fiersen, N.*, (2009, November). Next steps in effective, engaging, and efficient behavioral parent training models for high-risk families of children with ADHD. In A. Chacko (Chair), Behavioral parent training for ADHD: Next steps for difficult-to-treat and difficult-to-engage families. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, New York, NY.

Chacko, A., Uderman, J.*, Chimiklis, A.*, Feirsen, N.*, Wymbs, B.T., Wymbs, F.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2009, November). Family Profiles as predictors of treatment response to behavioral parent training for children with ADHD. In van der Oord, S. (Chair), Treatments for Children with ADHD, Predictors, Moderators, and New Developments. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, New York, NY.

Chacko, A., Newcorn, J. & Mckay, M. The Success Model for ADHD: A set of evidence-based interventions for the early intervention of ADHD in Head Start (2008, June). In D. Gross (Chair), Incorporating evidence-based parenting interventions in Head Start. Symposium conducted at the ninth annual Head Start Research Conference, Washington, DC.

Chacko, A., Frazier, S. L., Atkins, M.A., Mehta, T., Haislup, C., Dirks, M., Bush, N., Grange, C., & Strambler, M. (2007, November). The STP meets the south side of Chicago: Feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability. In E.K. Coles (Chair), The Summer Treatment Program: Translating research into clinical intervention. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Frazier, S., Atkins, M.A., Mehta, T., Chacko, A., Kesselring, C., Pelham, W.E., Vandell, D.L., & Glisson, C. (2007, November). When the opportunity presents itself: Mental health promotion in after-school programs. In A.R. Lyons and K.S. Budd (Chairs), Reaching urban, ethnic minority youth with empirically based interventions.  Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Chronis, A.M., Chacko, A., & Lahey, B.B. (2004, November). The relative influence of ADHD, DBDs, and internalizing problems on stress and coping in families of young children. In W.E. Pelham (Chair), Comorbidity in the presentation and clinical management of ADHD. Symposium to be conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA

Chacko, A., & Fabiano, G.A. (2004, November). Enhanced parent training for parents of children with ADHD: The impact of comorbid externalizing disorders. In W.E. Pelham (Chair), Comorbidity in the presentation and clinical management of ADHD. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA

POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

Vardanian, M. M. *, Mysak, S. #, & Chacko, A. Assessing the Disparities in Access to and Engagement with Tele-health and in Person Services by Families During the COVID-19 Era (2022, November). Poster session presented at the 56th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention, New York, NY.

Cohen, M. #, Ramakrishnan, A. *, Stuart, M. #, Iwai, L. #, Chacko, A. (November 2020) The Effectiveness of the Multiple Family Group Service Model in the Treatment of ADHD Symptoms. Poster at the Parenting and Families-Special Interest Group Poster Session at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Virtual Convention

Ramakrishnan, A. *, Barone, O. #, Scavenius, C., Chacko, A., (November 2020) A Qualitative Study of Home-Grown Family Treatment Intervention in Denmark. Poster at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Virtual Convention

Scavenius, C., Vardanian, M. M. *, Chacko, A., Granski, M. **, & Anderson, G. (2020, November). Parent Management Training Oregon Model and Family-Based Services as Usual for Behavioral Problems in Youth: A National Randomized Controlled Trial in Denmark. Poster session presented at the 54th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention, Philadelphia, PA (Online).

Vardanian, M. M. *, Chacko, A., Clark-Whitney, E. #, Bigio, N. #, & Kugler, K. # (2020, November). Secondary or Ancillary? Describing the nature of the delivery, training, and supervision of behavioral parent training programs for children with behavioral challenges. Poster session presented at the 54th Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention, Philadelphia, PA (Online).

Strenheim, G. *, Mollins, S. *, Hofman, E. *, Grillo, A. *, Cohen, L. *, Guttentag, S. *, Doctoroff, G., Wymbs, F., & Chacko, A. (2020, November).  A conjoint experiment to understand Spanish speaking parents’ preferences for prevention programs in Head Start. Poster at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (Virtual Conference)

Levy, M. D.*, Chacko, A. Hopkins, K., Acri, M., Mendelsohn, A., Dreyer, B, (November 2019) Connecting Service Delivery Systems to Expand ADHD Service Provision in Urban Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities: A Proof of Concept Pilot Study. Poster at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Atlanta, GA

Scavenius, C., Granski, M. *, Lindenberg, M.R., Vardanian, M.M. *, & Chacko, A. (2019, November).
Adolescent gender and age differences in responsiveness to Functional Family Therapy (FFT). Poster presented at the Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Vardanian M. M. *, Scavenius, C, Granski, M. *, & Chacko A. (2019, November). An International Examination of the Effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in a Danish Community Sample. Poster session presented at the 53rd Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) Convention, Atlanta, GA.

Ramakrishnan, A. *, Vardanian, M.M. * & Chacko, A.  (November 2019) The Effectiveness of the Multiple Family Group Service Model in the Treatment of ADHD Symptoms. Poster at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Atlanta, GA

Ramakrishnan, A. *, Vardinian, M.M. *, Peralta, S.+, Shah, S. #, Siddiqui, Y. #, Clark-Whitney, E. #, Chacko, A. (November 2018) Evaluating Individual Outcomes Post the Multiple Family Group Serivce Model for Clinically Significant and Meaningful Change. Poster at the Parenting and Families-Special Interest Group Poster Session at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), Washington D.C.

Dahl, V. *, Chimiklis, A. *, Peralta, S.+, Love, K., & Chacko, A. (2018, November). Little Flower
Yoga: An Evaluation of a Yoga and Mindfulness Program for Children with Emotion Regulation and Attention Problems.  Poster will be presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Horn, E. P. *, Vardanian, M. M. *, Scavenius, C., & Chacko, A. (2018, November). ADHD symptoms do not moderate outcomes to a community-based behavioral parent training model delivered in the voluntary sector in Denmark. Poster session presented at the 52nd Annual Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Convention, Washington, D.C.

Dahl, V. *, Chimiklis, A. *, Peralta, S., Love, K., Chacko, A., (2018, October). Little Flower Yoga:      An Evaluation of a Yoga and Mindfulness Program for Children with Emotion             Regulation and Attention Problems. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the     Symposium on Yoga Research (SYR), Stockbridge, MA.

Drahota, A., Lerner, M. D., Kerns, C. M., Moskowitz, L., Soorya, L., Wainer, A., Cohn, E., & Chacko, A. (July, 2018). Evidence-based practice utilization for youth with ASD by community-based providers: A multi-site, multi-disciplinary scan of usual care in the U.S. Paper to be presented at the 25th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

Dahl, V.*, Ramakrishnan, A.*, Jorge, A.A.#, Spears, A.P.#, Chacko, A. (November 2017) “Meta-Analysis of Psychoeducation Interventions for Parents and Teachers of Children and Adolescents with ADHD” Poster at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), San Diego, CA.

Chimiklis, A.*, Dahl, V.*, Spears P. A.#, Goss, K.#, Fogarty K.#, &  Chacko, A., (2017, October) Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Youth with ADHD: A meta-analysis     and systematic review of the literature. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Symposium on Yoga Research (SYR), Stockbridge, MA.

Chimiklis, A.*, Dahl, V.*, Lee, D.#, Pulgarin, B.#, Goss, K.#, Fogarty K.#, Rani, M #  Spears P.#, Jorge, A.#, &  Chacko, A. (2016, October) Examining the effects of a multi-component neurocognitive intervention for school-    age children with co-occurring Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and reading difficulties. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies, New York, NY.  

Chimiklis, A.*, Dahl, V.*, Fogarty K.*, Goss, K.*, Spears P. A.#, &  Chacko, A., (2016, October) Yoga and Mindfulness Interventions for Youth with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A systematic review of the literature. Poster to be presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Chimiklis, A.*, Feirsen, N.*, Rajwan, E.*, Dahl, V. *, Chan, E.*, Lee, D.*, Pulgarin, B.*, Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., & Wymbs, F. (2015, November). Characteristics of parents of children with ADHD who never-attend, drop-out, and complete behavioral parent training. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, Illinois.

Chimiklis, A.*, Marks, D., Bedard, A.C., Feirsen, N.*, Uderman, J.*, Anderson, L.*, Cornwell, M.*, Rajwan, E.*, Zwilling, A.*, Chan, E.*, Lee, D.*, Pulgarin, B.*, & Chacko, A. (2015, November). Baseline working memory deficits as a moderator of outcomes for Cogmed Working memory Training for youth with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, Illinois.

Zwilling, A.*, Nikulina, V., Feirsen, N.*, Uderman, J.*, Rajwan, E.*, Anderson, L.*, Cornwell, M.*, Chimiklis, A.*, & Chacko, A. (2015, March). Working memory as a predictor of response to parent training for youth with ADHD. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological     Association, Philadelphia, PA. 
Chimiklis, A.*, Bedard, A.C., Marks, D., Feirsen, N.*, Uderman, J.*, Cornwell, M.*, Rajwan, E.*, Anderson, L.*, Zwilling, A.*, Ramon, M., Chacko, A. (2013, November). Do Inattentive Symptoms and Working Memory Predict Mathematical and Reading Achievement in School Age Youth with ADHD? Poster presented at ADHD Special Interest Group at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Nashville, TN.
Feirsen, N.*, Chacko, A. & Wymbs, B.T. (2012, November). Social skills treatment for youth with ADHD: An investigation of enhanced and standard interventions. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Harbor, Maryland.

Cornwell, M.K.*, Anderson, L.*, Chacko, A., Wymbs, B., Wymbs, A., & Pelham, W.E. (2011, November). Long-term treatment effects of behavioral parent training to address disruptive behavior disorders in children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.

Feirsen, N.*, Uderman, J.*, Chimiklis, A.*, Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Wymbs, F.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2010, November). Family Typologies as Predictors of Response to Enhanced Social Skills Treatment for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Uderman, J.*, Feirsen, N.*, Chimiklis, A.*, McRoy, C., Ramon, M., Bedard, A, Marks, D., & Chacko, A., (2010, November). Refining Attention, Memory and Parenting (RAMP): strategically sequencing working memory training and behavioral interventions for the treatment of ADHD. Poster presented at the ADHD Special Interest Group at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Curchack, J.*, Bedard, A.C., Yoon, C., Marks, D., Chacko, A., Ramon, M., Healey, D., & Halperin, J. (2010, October). TEAMS (Training Executive Attention and Motor Skills): Palatability and effectiveness of a novel neurocognitive Intervention for ADHD. Poster presented at the annual of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York, NY.  

Gopalan, G., Chacko, A., Dean-Assael, K., Tesema, L., & McKay, M.  (2010, January).  Depression among caregivers who bring their children to community mental health clinics for disruptive behavior disorders.  Poster Presentation for the Society for Social Work Practice 14th Annual Conference:  Social Work Research: A World of Possibilities

Chimiklis, A.*, Uderman, J.*, Feirsen, N.*, Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Wymbs, F.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2009, November). The role of parental attributions on engagement to and outcomes following behavioural parent training for ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Uderman, J.*, Chimiklis, A.*, Feirsen, N.*, Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Wymbs, F.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2009, November). Improving engagement to behavioral parent training: The role of pre-treatment and within treatment engagement components. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Krone, B.*, Mylnarski, L.*, & Chacko, A. (2009, November). Behavioral parent training for ADHD: A review of specific effects, mediators, and moderators of response. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, New York, NY.

Nacht, M.*, Chacko, A., Levi, S.*, Wymbs, B.T., Wymbs, F.W., Pelham, W.E., (2008, October). Baseline Parental Factors as Predictors of Symptom and Impairment Improvement Following Behavioral Parent Training. Poster to be presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chicago, IL.  

Bernstein, M.*, Mlodnicka, A.*, Marks, D. J., Chacko, A., Rose, S., & Halperin, J. M. (2008, October). Profiles of service utilization and associated economic morbidity in preschool children with ADHD. Poster to be presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chicago, IL.  

Waschbusch, D. A., Willoughby, M. T., Pelham, W. E., Chacko, A., & Gnagy, E. M. (2008, October). Callous-unemotional traits moderate effects of behavioral treatment for children with ADHD and conduct problems. Poster presented at the Kansas Conference on Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Lawrence, KS.

Levi, S.#, Chacko, A., & Nacht, M#  (2008, April). Psychosocial interventions for young children with behavior problems: A review of the literature. Poster submitted for presentation at the annual conference of the Society for Human Development, Indianapolis, IN.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., Wilson, T. K., & Chacko, A. (2007, April). Child and Parent Predictors of Marital Dissolution Within Families of ADHD Adolescents and Young Adults. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, MA.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Arnold, F.W., Pelham, W.E., Swanger, M.S., Pirvics, L.P., Herbst, L., Girio, E.L.,
Guzzo, J., Phillips, C. & O’Connor, B. Treatment for Single-Mothers of children diagnosed with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A comparison between a traditional and an enhanced
behavioral parenting program (2005, November). Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington DC.

Arnold, F.A. & Chacko, A. (2005, November). Parenting practices and child disruptive behavior in behavioral parent-training. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington DC.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F., Garefino, A., Robb, J., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Hoffman, M. T., Waxmonsky, J., & Massetti, G. M. (2005, August).  Behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Timler, G., Massetti, G., Luo, F., & Chacko, A. (2005, May). Language variation, language skills, and emergent literacy among low-income preschoolers. Poster presented at the biannual meeting for the Society for Research on Child Development, Atlanta GA.

Chacko, A., Girio, E.L., Wymbs, B.T., Pelham, W.E., Massetti, G.M., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F.W., Robb, J., & Garefino, A. (2004, November). The influence of parenting styles on disruptive behavior, impairment, peer relationships, and academic achievement of children diagnosed with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Walker, K.S., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M, Massetti, G., Wymbs, B., Coles, E., Chacko, A., Arnold, F, Robb, J.,
Garefino, A., Pirvics, L, Herbst, L, Drake, J., Hoffman, M. & Burrows-MacLean, L (2004, November).
The impact of treatment intensity on likability and reputation ratings made by children with ADHD and 
controls.  Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior
Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F., Garefino, A., Robb, J., Fabiano, G. A., Hoffman, M. T., & Massetti, G. M. (2004, November).  Behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD:  Replication and effects of time.  Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Wymbs, B. T. , Pelham, W. E., Massetti, G. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Arnold, F. W., Chacko, A., Coles, E. K., Fabiano, G. A., Garefino, A., Robb, J. A., & Walker, K. S. (2004, November). Associations between child externalizing behaviors and interparental discord, parenting practices and parental distress in families of children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., Pelham, W.E., Robb, J., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F., Weinke, A., Flammer, L., Herbst, L., Pirvics, L., Visweswaraiaha, & Girio, E. (2004, November). Parent training for fathers of children with ADHD: Effectiveness of the intervention and comparison of two formats. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Fabiano, G.A., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Massetti, G.M., Wymbs, B.T., Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F.W., Robb, J. A., Garefino, A.,Keenan, J.K., & Hoffman, M. (2004, October). The single and combined effects of three intensities of behavior modification and four intensities of medication in a summer treatment program classroom. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics, Chicago, IL.

Arnold, F.W., Gnagy, E.M., Pelham, W.E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Massetti, G.M.,Burrows-MacLean, L., Robb, J.A., Garefino, A., Keenan, J.K., Drake, J., & Hoffman, M.T. (2003,November).  Parenting practices and childhood disruptive behavior in the summer treatment program.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.  

Walker, K.S., Gnagy, E.M., Pelham, W.E., Massetti, G., Coles, E., Wymbs, G., Chacko, A., Arnold, F.,Robb, J., Garefino, A., Keenan, J., Drake, J., Hoffman, M., & Burrows-MacLean, L.  (2003, November).  Impact of child, family, and treatment experience factors on treatment preference acceptability among parents of children with ADHD attending a summer treatment program. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Onyango, A.N., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Massetti, G.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, 
E.K., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K., Arnold, F., Robb, J., Garefino, A., and Hoffman, M.T. (2003, November). The impact of treatment on deviancy training in children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Burrows-MacLean, L., Pelham, W.E., Coles, E.K., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K., Arnold, F., Keenan, J.K., Gnagy, E.M., Onyongo, A.N., Fabiano, G.A., Hoffman, M.T., and Massetti, G.M. (2003 November). Behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD in the home setting. Poster presented at the 37th annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Pelham, W.E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E.M., Coles, E.K., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K., Arnold, F., Keenan, K.J., Onyango, A.N., Fabiano, G.A., Hoffman, M.T., and Massetti, G.M. (2003, November). A dose-ranging study of behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Massetti, G.M., Pelham, W.E., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F.W., Coles, E.K., Wymbs B.T., Swanger, M.S., Robb, J.A., Fabiano, G.A., Onyango, A.N., Gnagy, E.M., and Burrows-MacLean, L. (2003, November). Situational variability of ADHD, ODD, and CD: Psychometric properties of the DBD Interview and Rating Scale. Poster presented at the  annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Chacko, A. , Wymbs, B.T., Arnold, F.W., Swanger, M.S., Pelham, W.E., Flammer, L.M., Pirvics, L., Herbst, L., & Rook, K. (2003, November). Producing and Maintaining Treatment Gains in Single Mothers of Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Pilot Study of the Strategies to Enhance Positive Parenting (STEPP) Program. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Swanger, M.S., Gnagy, E.M., Pelham, W.E., Arnold, F.W., Pirvics, L.P., Griffin, M., & Herbst, L. (2003, November).  Social Skills Training for Children with Disruptive Behavior Problems:
Comparing the Relative Benefits of Multimodal versus Traditional Approaches for Children of Single 
Mothers. Poster accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for the
Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Fabiano, G.A., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Massetti, G.M., Wymbs, B.T., Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Arnold, F.W., Robb, J. A., Garefino, A., Keenan, J.K., & Hoffman, M.T. (2003, November). The single and combined effects of three intensities of behavior modification and four intensities of medication in a summer treatment program classroom.  Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Advancement of  Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Chacko, A., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Pirvics, L., & Lam, J. (2002, November). The efficacy of psychostimulant  medication for very young children diagnosed with ADHD in a natural setting. Poster presented at the annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Flammer, L.M., Arnold, F.W Visweswaraiah, H., Pelham, W.E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Lam, J., Pirvics, L.,  Bogdanets, M., Mesi, K., &  Stoller, K. (2002, November). Social Skills Training for Disruptive Behavior Disorder Children: A Preliminary Analysis of the Differences between Social Skill Knowledge and Implementation. Poster presented at the annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Chronis, A.M., Gnagy, E.M., Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., Onyango, A.O., Pelham, W.E, Williams, A., Wymbs, B.T., Coles, E. K., Seymour, K,E., & Hoffman, M.T. (2002, November). A Within-Subjects Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Summer Treatment Program for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Williams, A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Seymour, K.E., Onyango, A.N., Fabiano, G.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2002, 
November). Athleticism and behavior as predictors of peer-acceptance in children diagnosed with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Pelham, W.E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E.M., Hoffman, M.T., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Tresco, K.E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Weinke, A.L., & Walker K. (2002, August). Behavioral, Pharmacological, and Combined Treatment for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Weinke, A.L., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A, Fabiano, G.A., & Pelham, W.E. (2001, November). The flexibility and 
    effectiveness of treatment manuals. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the 
Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., & Pelham, W.E. (2001, November). Increasing the evidence-base for the effectiveness of parent training for ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Chacko, A., Pelham, W.E., & Burrows-MacLean, L.B. (2001, November). The transportability of evidence-based treatments for children with disruptive behavior disorders: A case study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Williams, A., Chronis, A.M., Onyango, A.N., Fabiano, G.A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Gnagy, E.M., & Pelham, W.E. (2001, November). Effectiveness of combined treatment versus medication in the treatment of children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Chacko, A., Chronis, A.M., Pelham, W.E., DeSio, A., & Seymour, K. (2001, May). Case study of an 11-year old female with comorbid trichotillomania, ADHD, predominately inattentive type, and ODD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Chacko, A., Williams, A., Meichenbaum, D.A., Onyango, A.N., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Gnagy, E.M., Chronis, A.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., & Pelham, W.E. (2000, November). The moderating role of athleticism in children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Chacko, A. (1998, October). Vocal Volume reduction in a child with autism. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the New York Association for Behavior Analysis, Saratoga, NY.

Chacko, A. (1997, May). A functional analysis of precursor behavior for serious problem behavior in children with autism. Poster presented at the Undergraduate research Conference in Psychology at SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY.

Wiens, S., Mezzacappa, E.S. & Chacko, A. (1996, May). Heartbeat Detection and the sensation of emotion. Poster Presented at the annual meeting for the Society for Psychophysiological Research, Vancouver, CA.