After inviting Medical Champions across the state to apply and fielding eight amazing candidates, Reach Out and Read Texas is delighted to announce that Dr. Kim K. Cheung of UTHealth Houston has been selected as State Medical Director! Dr. Cheung has implemented Reach Out and Read in her clinical practice for over 24 years. Her… Read more »
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Prenatal Risk and Later Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Published: September 14, 2024 Publication: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Dynamic Systems Approach Chapter 8 CLI Author: Dana DeMaster, PhD Book Abstract: This new reference provides a comprehensive overview of intellectual and developmental disabilities, incorporating multiple perspectives and disciplines (including developmental neuroscience, genetics, psychiatry, and psychology) with a multifaceted approach, offering readers appreciation for the… Read more »
Unpacking Implementation: Fidelity and Barriers to Implementation of a Kindergarten Reading Intervention by Teachers
Published: July 17, 2024 Publication: The Elementary School Journal CLI Authors: Michael P. Mesa, PhD, Tricia Zucker, PhD, and Yoonkyung Oh, PhD Abstract: Young students at risk for reading difficulties are likely to have long-term reading difficulties if they are not provided with evidence-based, supplemental instruction. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of a Tier… Read more »
The Intersection of Parent Questions, Child Skills, and Activity Context in Informal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning
Published: July 6, 2024 Publication: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology CLI Authors: Valerie P. Bambha, PhD, Sarah Surrain, PhD, Tricia A. Zucker, PhD and Yusra Ahmed, PhD Abstract: Adult verbal input occurs frequently during parent–child interactions. However, few studies have considered how parent language varies across informal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities. In… Read more »
Bayesian Varying-Effects Vector Autoregressive Models for Inference of Brain Connectivity Networks and Covariate Effects in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
Published: June 29, 2024 Publication: Human Brain Mapping CLI Author: Dana DeMaster, PhD and Linda Ewing-Cobbs, PhD Abstract: In this article, we develop an analytical approach for estimating brain connectivity networks that accounts for subject heterogeneity. More specifically, we consider a novel extension of a multi‐subject Bayesian vector autoregressive model that estimates group‐specific directed brain… Read more »
Reach Out and Read Texas Receives $25,000 Donation from MacKenzie Scott
Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit leading the charge in promoting early childhood literacy and healthy early relationships, has announced the investment of $350,000 into communities nationwide, including $25,000 for the program in Texas. This allocation, which comes from a donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, will fund 14 local projects, allowing Reach Out and… Read more »
Evaluation of a Community-Based, Hybrid STEM Family Engagement Program at Pre-Kindergarten Entry
Published: March 4, 2024 Publication: Frontiers in Education CLI Authors: Tricia Zucker, PhD, Michael P. Mesa, PhD, Dana DeMaster, PhD, Yoonkyung Oh, PhD, Michael Assel, PhD, and Valerie P. Bambha, PhD Abstract: Introduction: This article investigates an early STEM family engagement program offered during the pre-kindergarten (pre-k) year. Pre-k is an important juncture for community organizations… Read more »
Further Recommendations of the International Paediatric Brain Injury Society (IPBIS) for the Post-acute Rehabilitation of Children with Acquired Brain Injury
Published: February 8, 2024 Publication: Brain Injury CLI Author: Linda Ewing-Cobbs, PhD Abstract: Background: Paediatric acquired brain injury is a life-long condition which impacts on all facets of the individual’s lived experience. The existing evidence base continues to expand and new fields of enquiry are established as clinicians and researchers uncover the extent of these… Read more »
Parenting Influences on Frontal Lobe Gray Matter and Preterm Toddlers’ Problem-Solving Skills
Published: February 6, 2024 Publication: Children CLI Authors: Kelly A. Vaughn, PhD, Susan H. Landry, PhD, and Dana M. DeMaster, PhD Abstract: Children born preterm often face challenges with self-regulation during toddlerhood. This study examined the relationship between prematurity, supportive parent behaviors, frontal lobe gray matter volume (GMV), and emotion regulation (ER) among toddlers during… Read more »
Virtual Teaching Together: Engaging Parents and Young Children in STEM Activites
Published: February 5, 2024 Publication: Frontiers in Psychology CLI Authors: Tricia Zucker, PhD, Michael P. Mesa, PhD, Michael A. Assel, PhD, and Dana DeMaster, PhD Abstract: Introduction: Early informal learning experiences are essential for sparking long-term interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In a prior study, we found more promising parent involvement outcomes when… Read more »
