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English | Education

Graduate School

Clinical Effectiveness

Harvard School of Public Health

Boston, MA

Medical School

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Chicago, IL

Residency

Pediatrics

Loyola University, Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital

Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

English | Publications

  1. The Impact of Face Mask Use on Research Evaluations of 5-7 Year-Old Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Nov 23. View The Impact of Face Mask Use on Research Evaluations of 5-7 Year-Old Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  2. Developmental and Psychiatric Conditions Among 5-7 Year Old Children with Non-persistent and Persistent Autism. J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Nov 09. View Developmental and Psychiatric Conditions Among 5-7 Year Old Children with Non-persistent and Persistent Autism. Abstract

  3. Diverse clinical presentation of SPTBN1 variants: Complex versus primary attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Am J Med Genet A. 2025 Jan; 197(1):e63851. View Diverse clinical presentation of SPTBN1 variants: Complex versus primary attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Abstract

  4. Types and Predictors of Service use Among Young Children Recommended to Receive Intensive Services After Initial Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis. J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Jul 11. View Types and Predictors of Service use Among Young Children Recommended to Receive Intensive Services After Initial Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis. Abstract

  5. Considerations in Early Autism Diagnosis-Reply. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Apr 01; 178(4):417-418. View Considerations in Early Autism Diagnosis-Reply. Abstract

  6. Rare De Novo and Inherited Genes in Familial and Nonfamilial Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 01 01; 178(1):81-84. View Rare De Novo and Inherited Genes in Familial and Nonfamilial Pediatric Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Abstract

  7. Assessment and Documentation of Language Disorders in Young Children: Challenges and Opportunities. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2024 01 01; 45(1):e4-e7. View Assessment and Documentation of Language Disorders in Young Children: Challenges and Opportunities. Abstract

  8. Cross-Sectional Analysis of Caregiver-Reported Expressive Language Profiles and Associated Covariates in Individuals with Down Syndrome. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2024 01 01; 45(1):e63-e71. View Cross-Sectional Analysis of Caregiver-Reported Expressive Language Profiles and Associated Covariates in Individuals with Down Syndrome. Abstract

  9. Persistence of Autism Spectrum Disorder From Early Childhood Through School Age. JAMA Pediatr. 2023 11 01; 177(11):1197-1205. View Persistence of Autism Spectrum Disorder From Early Childhood Through School Age. Abstract

  10. Assessing Parental Perceptions of Meaningful Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2023 12 01; 44(9):e611-e616. View Assessing Parental Perceptions of Meaningful Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  11. Receipt of Behavioral Therapy in Preschool-Age Children with ADHD and Coexisting Conditions: A DBPNet Study. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2023 12 01; 44(9):e651-e656. View Receipt of Behavioral Therapy in Preschool-Age Children with ADHD and Coexisting Conditions: A DBPNet Study. Abstract

  12. Do Externalizing and Internalizing Symptoms Moderate Medication Response in Preschool Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? A DBPNet Study. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2023 09 01; 44(7):e447-e454. View Do Externalizing and Internalizing Symptoms Moderate Medication Response in Preschool Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? A DBPNet Study. Abstract

  13. Gastrointestinal and Sleep Issues in Toddlers With Autism Versus Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2023 11; 62(11):1335-1341. View Gastrointestinal and Sleep Issues in Toddlers With Autism Versus Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Abstract

  14. Adverse Effects of a-2 Adrenergic Agonists and Stimulants in Preschool-age Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network Study. J Pediatr. 2023 06; 257:113325. View Adverse Effects of a-2 Adrenergic Agonists and Stimulants in Preschool-age Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network Study. Abstract

  15. Male and Female Toddlers with DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder have Similar Developmental Profiles and Core Autism Symptoms. J Autism Dev Disord. 2024 Mar; 54(3):955-962. View Male and Female Toddlers with DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder have Similar Developmental Profiles and Core Autism Symptoms. Abstract

  16. Association of Coexisting Conditions, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Choice, and Likelihood of Improvement in Preschool-Age Children: A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network Study. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2022 08; 32(6):328-336. View Association of Coexisting Conditions, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medication Choice, and Likelihood of Improvement in Preschool-Age Children: A Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network Study. Abstract

  17. Description of Clinician-Diagnosed Regression at Time of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in Toddlers. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2022 09 01; 43(7):377-385. View Description of Clinician-Diagnosed Regression at Time of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in Toddlers. Abstract

  18. Parent-Reported Problems Accessing Mental Health Services Among a National Sample of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2022 08 01; 43(6):320-326. View Parent-Reported Problems Accessing Mental Health Services Among a National Sample of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety. Abstract

  19. Correction to: Identifying Subgroups of Toddlers with DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Core Symptoms. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Dec; 51(12):4486-4487. View Correction to: Identifying Subgroups of Toddlers with DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Core Symptoms. Abstract

  20. Preschool Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Telephone Medication Management at Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Network Sites. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2021 08 01; 42(6):481-484. View Preschool Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Telephone Medication Management at Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric Network Sites. Abstract

  21. a2-Adrenergic Agonists or Stimulants for Preschool-Age Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. JAMA. 2021 05 25; 325(20):2067-2075. View a2-Adrenergic Agonists or Stimulants for Preschool-Age Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Abstract

  22. Development of a Training Curriculum for Hospital Security About Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2021 04 01; 42(3):191-197. View Development of a Training Curriculum for Hospital Security About Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  23. Identifying Subgroups of Toddlers with DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Core Symptoms. J Autism Dev Disord. 2021 Dec; 51(12):4471-4485. View Identifying Subgroups of Toddlers with DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorder Based on Core Symptoms. Abstract

  24. Children With ADHD Are at Risk for a Broad Array of Adverse Adult Outcomes That Cross Functional Domains: Results From a Population-Based Birth Cohort Study. J Atten Disord. 2022 01; 26(1):3-14. View Children With ADHD Are at Risk for a Broad Array of Adverse Adult Outcomes That Cross Functional Domains: Results From a Population-Based Birth Cohort Study. Abstract

  25. Pathogenic Yield of Genetic Testing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatrics. 2020 10; 146(4). View Pathogenic Yield of Genetic Testing in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  26. Children and Youth with Complex Cerebral Palsy: Care and Management. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2020 Aug 01; 41(6):485. View Children and Youth with Complex Cerebral Palsy: Care and Management. Abstract

  27. Parental Perceptions About Alcohol Use for Their Adolescent with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2020 Jun/Jul; 41(5):366-372. View Parental Perceptions About Alcohol Use for Their Adolescent with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Abstract

  28. Questioning a Previous Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis: Can You "Lose" the Diagnosis? J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2020 05; 41(4):332-333. View Questioning a Previous Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis: Can You "Lose" the Diagnosis? Abstract

  29. Screening and Counseling for Alcohol Use in Adolescents With Chronic Medical Conditions in the Ambulatory Setting. J Adolesc Health. 2019 06; 64(6):804-806. View Screening and Counseling for Alcohol Use in Adolescents With Chronic Medical Conditions in the Ambulatory Setting. Abstract

  30. Features of Catatonia in a 12-Year-Old Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2019 04; 40(3):237-238. View Features of Catatonia in a 12-Year-Old Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  31. Features of Catatonia in a 12-Year-Old Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2019 Mar 26. View Features of Catatonia in a 12-Year-Old Boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  32. Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Interactive Medications Among Medically Vulnerable Youth. Pediatrics. 2018 10; 142(4). View Alcohol Use and Alcohol-Interactive Medications Among Medically Vulnerable Youth. Abstract

  33. Common Use of Stimulants and Alpha-2 Agonists to Treat Preschool Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A DBPNet Study. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2018 09; 39(7):531-537. View Common Use of Stimulants and Alpha-2 Agonists to Treat Preschool Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A DBPNet Study. Abstract

  34. Substance Use Among Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Reasons for Use, Knowledge of Risks, and Provider Messaging/Education. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2017 Jul/Aug; 38(6):417-423. View Substance Use Among Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Reasons for Use, Knowledge of Risks, and Provider Messaging/Education. Abstract

  35. Concurrent Validity of Caffeine Problems and Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders. J Caffeine Res. 2016 Dec 01; 6(4):141-147. View Concurrent Validity of Caffeine Problems and Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders. Abstract

  36. Management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians: A DBPNet Study. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2016 09; 37(7):541-7. View Management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians: A DBPNet Study. Abstract

  37. A Screening Tool for Assessing Alcohol Use Risk among Medically Vulnerable Youth. PLoS One. 2016; 11(5):e0156240. View A Screening Tool for Assessing Alcohol Use Risk among Medically Vulnerable Youth. Abstract

  38. Timing of the Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatrics. 2015 Oct; 136(4):e830-7. View Timing of the Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Abstract

  39. Comparing Diagnostic Outcomes of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 Criteria. J Autism Dev Disord. 2015 May; 45(5):1437-50. View Comparing Diagnostic Outcomes of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 Criteria. Abstract

  40. ADHD, stimulant treatment, and growth: a longitudinal study. Pediatrics. 2014 Oct; 134(4):e935-44. View ADHD, stimulant treatment, and growth: a longitudinal study. Abstract

  41. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse. Pediatrics. 2014 Jul; 134(1):e293-301. View Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance abuse. Abstract

  42. Autism after DSM 5: the potential impact in one child's case. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2014 Apr; 35(3):228-9. View Autism after DSM 5: the potential impact in one child's case. Abstract

  43. Disparity of care for children with parent-reported autism spectrum disorders. Acad Pediatr. 2013 Jul-Aug; 13(4):334-9. View Disparity of care for children with parent-reported autism spectrum disorders. Abstract

  44. Use of machine learning to shorten observation-based screening and diagnosis of autism. Transl Psychiatry. 2012 Apr 10; 2:e100. View Use of machine learning to shorten observation-based screening and diagnosis of autism. Abstract

  45. Directional limits on persistent gravitational waves using LIGO S5 science data. Phys Rev Lett. 2011 Dec 30; 107(27):271102. View Directional limits on persistent gravitational waves using LIGO S5 science data. Abstract

  46. An upper limit on the stochastic gravitational-wave background of cosmological origin. Nature. 2009 Aug 20; 460(7258):990-4. View An upper limit on the stochastic gravitational-wave background of cosmological origin. Abstract

  47. All-sky LIGO search for periodic gravitational waves in the early fifth-science-run data. Phys Rev Lett. 2009 Mar 20; 102(11):111102. View All-sky LIGO search for periodic gravitational waves in the early fifth-science-run data. Abstract

  48. Search for gravitational-wave bursts from soft gamma repeaters. Phys Rev Lett. 2008 Nov 21; 101(21):211102. View Search for gravitational-wave bursts from soft gamma repeaters. Abstract

English | Education

Undergraduate School

American University of Beirut

1983, Beirut, Lebanon

Medical School

American University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Residency

Westchester Medical Center

1992, Westchester, NY

Fellowship

North Shore University Hospital

1996, Manhasset, NY

English | Education

Undergraduate School

George Washington University

Washington, DC

Medical School

George Washington University

Washington, DC

Residency

University of Florida/UFHealth Shands Children's Hospital

Gainesville, FL

Fellowship

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital

New Brunswick, NJ

English | Education

Undergraduate School

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Medical School

NYU School of Medicine

New York, NY

Residency

Columbia University – Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

New York, NY

Fellowship

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System

Hyde Park, NY

English | Education

Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Worcester, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Massachusetts

Worcester, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Columbia University

New York, NY

English | Education

Medical School

University of Vermont (Fletcher Allen)

2009, Burlington, VT

Residency

New York Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medical Center

2012, New York, NY

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

English | Publications

English | Education

Undergraduate School

Emory University

2004, Atlanta, GA

Graduate School

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

2009, San Antonio, TX

Medical School

UT Southwestern

2010, Dallas, TX

Residency

UT Southwestern

2014, Dallas, TX

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2015, Boston, MA

English | Publications

English | Education

Undergraduate School

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Bronx, NY

Internship

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

Boston, MA

English | Publications

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