IAR - Publications

Members of the iar team have published extensively in the area of autism and developmental disorders. The following is a list of selected journal articles and book chapters on autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities published by members of the research team.


Refereed Journal Articles 

Nasca, B. C., Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Rodgers, J. D., & Thomeer, M. L. (2020). Sex differences in externalizing and internalizing symptoms of children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(9),3245-3252. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04132-8

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., & Booth, A. J. (2020 online first). RCT of a comprehensive outpatient treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2020.1790380

Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Lodi-Smith, J., Booth, A. J., & Volker, M. A. (2020). Moderators of school intervention outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 48, 1105–1114.. doi: 10.1007/s10802-020-00652-5

Kozlowski, K., Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., & Seymour, C. (2020). Feasibility and associated physical performance outcomes of a high-intensity exercise program for children with autism. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. doi: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1726272

Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., Jordan, A. K., Booth, A. J., & McDonald, C. A. (2020). Feasibility and initial efficacy of a cognitive-behavioral summer treatment for young children with ASD. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 32, 735-754. doi: 10.1007/s10882-019-09717-w

Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Volker, M. A., & Booth, A. J. (2020). Exploratory factor analysis of the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist for children with ASD. Autism. 24(2), 437-446. doi: 10.1177/1362361319868639

Taylor, J., Volker, M. A., Rispoli, K. M., Rodgers, J. D., Thomeer, M., Lopata, C., Chow, S. Y., Toomey, J. A., & Smerbeck, A. (2020). Depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity in youth with HFASD: A replication and extension of symptom level differences in self-report vs. parent report. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(7), 2424-2438. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3779-3 

Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Rodgers, J. D., Thomeer, M. L., & Booth, A. J. (2020). Reliability and validity of teacher ratings on the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist for children with ASD. Autism, 24(5), 1127-1137. doi: 10.1177/1362361319894824

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., McDonald, C. A., Volker, M. A., Smith, T. H., & Wang, H. (2019). Cluster randomized trial of a school intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 48, 922-933. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2018.1520121

Seymour, C. M., Illg., K., Kozlowski, K., Donnelly, J. P., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. L. (2019). Effects of common core state standards on student physical activity rates and student and teacher perceptions in physical education. The Physical Educator, 76, 1266-1286. doi: 10.18666/TPE-2019-V76-I5-9116

Booth, A. J., Rodgers, J. D., Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. L. (2019). Psychometric characteristics of the DANVA-2 in high-functioning children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 4147–4158.  doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-04130-w 

McDonald, C. A., Donnelly, J. P., Feldman-Alguire, A. L., Rodgers, J. D., Lopata, C., and Thomeer, M. L. (2019). Special education service use by children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorder, 49(6), 2437-2446. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-03997-z

Jordan, A. K., Thomeer, M.L., Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Rodgers, J. D., & McDonald, C. A. (2019). Informant discrepancies in the assessment of adaptive behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 1024-1034. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-03876-z

Lodi-Smith, J., Rodgers, J.D., Cunningham, S., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M.L. (2019). Meta-analysis of Big Five personality traits in autism spectrum disorderAutism, 23, 556-565. doi: 10.1177/136236131876657  

Thomeer, M. L., McDonald, C. A., Rodgers, J. D., & Lopata, C. (2019). High-functioning autism spectrum disorder: A framework for evidence‑based practice. School Mental Health11, 29-39. doi: 10.1007/s12310-017-9236-1

Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Rodgers, J. D., & Thomeer, M.L. (2019). Systematic review of data analyses and reporting in group-based social skills intervention RCTs for youth with ASD. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 59, 10-21. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2018.11.008

Rodgers, J. D., Lodi-Smith, J., Donnelly, J. P., Lopata, C., McDonald, C. A., Thomeer, M. L., Lipinski, A. M., Nasca, B. C., & Booth, A. J. (2019). Brief report: Examination of sex-based differences in ASD symptom severity among high-functioning children with ASD using the SRS-2. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders49(2), 781-787. doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3733-4

Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Booth, A. J., Shanahan, A., Federiconi. V., McDonald, C. A., & Rodgers, J. D. (2019). Community effectiveness RCT of a comprehensive psychosocial treatment for high-functioning children with ASD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 48:sup1, S119-S130. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2016.1247359

Lee, G. K., Bain, F., Curtiss, S., Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. R., & Toomey, J. A. (2018). Understanding the quality of life among caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder using the risk and resistance model of adjustment. International Journal of Autism & Related Disabilities1(1), 1-12. doi:10.29011/IJARD-102. 000002

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., McDonald, C. A., Volker, M. A., Smith, T. H., & Wang, H. (2018). Cluster randomized trial of a school intervention for children with autism spectrum disorderJournal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 48, 922-933. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2018.1520121

Lopata, C., McDonald, C. A., Thomeer, M. L., Donnelly, J. P., Jordan, A. K., & Rodgers, J. D. (2018). Pilot trial of a comprehensive summer psychosocial treatment for high-functioning young children with ASD. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities30, 439-454. doi: 10.1007/s10882-018-9595-z

Donnelly, J. P., Lopata, C., Jordan, A. K., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., McDonald, C. A., & Nelson, A. T. (2018). Informant discrepancies in the assessment of ASD symptoms of high-functioning children with ASD using the SRS-2. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 51, 60-70. doi: 10.1080/07481756.2017.1395706

Rodgers, J. D., Lodi-Smith, J., Hill, P. L., Spain, S. M., Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. L. (2017). Brief report: Personality mediates the relationship between autism quotient and well-being: A conceptual replication using self-report. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48, 307-315. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3290-2

Lopata, C., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., Thomeer, M. L., McDonald, C. A., & Volker, M. A. (2017). Psychometric properties of the Adapted Skillstreaming Checklist for high-functioning children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 47(9), 2723-2732. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3189-y

Lopata, C., Lipinski, A. M., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., McDonald, C. A., & Volker, M. A. (2017). Open-trial pilot study of a comprehensive outpatient psychosocial treatment for high-functioning children with ASD. Autism, 21(1), 108-116.  doi: 10.1177/1362361316630201

McDonald, C. A., Donnelly, J. P., Rodgers, J. D., Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., & Jordan, A. K. (2017). Examination of correlates of adaptive behavior in children with HFASD using the BASC-2 Parent Rating Scale. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorder,  47 (5), 1530–1534. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3046-z.

McDonald, C. A.,  Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., & Jordan, A. K.  (2016). Informant discrepancies in externalizing and internalizing symptoms and adaptive skills of high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder. School Psychology Quarterly. 31 (4), 467-477. doi: 10.1037/spq0000150

McDonald, C. A., Lopata, C., Nasca, B., Donnelly, J. P., Thomeer, M. L., & Rodgers, J. D. (2016). ABAS-II adaptive profiles and correlates in samples of children with HFASD and LFASD. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 28(5), 769-783. doi: 10.1007/s10882-016-9508-y

Howorth, S. K., Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., & Rodgers, J. D. (2016).  Effects of TWA strategy on expository reading comprehension of high-functioning students with autism spectrum disorder. British Journal of Special Education, 43(1), 39-59. doi: 10.1111/1467-8578.12122

Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., Jordan, A. K., Thomeer, M. L., McDonald, C. A., & Rodgers, J. D. (2016).  Brief Report: Parent-teacher discrepancies on the Developmental Social Disorders Scale (BASC-2) in the assessment of high-functioning children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(9), 3183-3189. doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2851-0

Nelson, A. T., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Thomeer, M. L., Toomey, J. A., & Dua, E. (2016). Exploratory factor analysis of SRS-2 teacher ratings for youth with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(9), 2905-2915. doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2822-5

Rodgers, J. D., Warhol, A., Fox, J. D., McDonald, C. A., Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Darrow, A. M., Szyszkowski, A. L., Biscotto, A. A., & Scheffield, T. (2016). Minimal risk of internalizing problems in typically-developing siblings of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25(8), 2554-2561. doi: 10.1007/s10826-016-0407-8

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., & McDonald, C. A. (2016). RCT of Mind Reading as a component of a psychosocial treatment for high-functioning children with ASD. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 21, 25-36. doi: 10.1177/1362361316630201

Volker, M. A., Dua, E. H., Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Toomey, J. A., Smerbeck, A. M., Rodgers, J. D., Popkin, J. R., Nelson, A. T., & Lee, G. K. (2016). Factor structure, internal consistency, and screening sensitivity of the GARS-2 in a developmental disabilities sample. Autism Research and Treatment.  Vol. 2016, Article ID 8243079, 12 pages. doi:10.1155/2016/8243079

Mercado, E., Church, B. A., Coutinho, M. V., C., Dovgopoly, A., Lopata, C., Toomey, J. A., & Thomeer, M. L. (2015). Heterogeneity in perceptual category learning by high functioning children with autism spectrum disorder. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience, 9(42), 1-15. doi: 10.3389/fnint.2015.00042 

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Lipinski, A. M., Donnelly, J. P., Nelson, A., Smith, R. A., Booth, A. J., Rodgers, J. D., & Volker, M. A. (2015). Randomized clinical trial examining the effect of treatment intensity for a psychosocial treatment for high-functioning children with ASD. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 17, 52-63. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2015.06.002

Putnam, S. K., Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., & Rodgers, J. D. (2015). Diurnal patterns and cortisol levels in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities27:453-465. doi: 10.1007/s10882-015-9428-2 

Thomeer, M. L., Smith, R. A., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Lipinski, A. M., Rodgers, J. D., McDonald, C. A., & Lee, G. K. (2015). RCT of Mind Reading and in vivo rehearsal for high-functioning children with ASD. 45(7), 2115-2127. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-015-2374-0

Church, B. A., Rice, C. L., Dovgopoly, A., Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Nelson, A., & Mercado, E. (2015). Learning, plasticity, and atypical generalization in children with autism. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review22(5), 1342-1348. doi: 10.3758/s13423-014-0797-9

McDonald, C. A., Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Fox, J. D., Donnelly, J. P., Tang, V., & Rodgers, J. D. (2015). VABS-2 ratings and predictors of adaptive behavior in children with HFASD. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities27(2), 235-247. doi: 10.1007/s10882-014-9411-3

Rodgers, J. D., Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Lee, G. K., McDonald, C. A., Smith, R. A., & Biscotto, A. (2015). RCT of a psychosocial treatment for children with high-functioning ASD: Supplemental analyses of treatment effects on facial emotion encoding. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 27:207-221. doi: 10.1007/s10882-014-9409-x

Lopata, C., Toomey, J. A., Thomeer, M. L., McDonald, C. A., Fox, J. D., Smith, R. A., Meichenbaum, D. L.,  Volker, M. A., Lee, G. K., & Lipinski, A. (2014). Community trial of a comprehensive psychosocial treatment for HFASDs. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities30(2), 115-125. doi: 10.1177/1088357614525662

McDonald, C. A., Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., Toomey, J. A., Thomeer, M. L., Lee, G. K., Lipinski, A. M., Dua, E. H., Schiavo, A. M., Bain, F., & Nelson, A. T. (2014). VMI-VI and BG-II KOPPITZ-2 for youth with HFASDs and typical youth. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 32(5), 379-389. doi: 10.1177/0734282913514351

Lopata, C., Smith, R. A., Volker, M. A., Thomeer, M. L., Lee, G. K., & McDonald, C. A. (2013). Comparison of adaptive behavior measures for children with HFASDs. Autism Research and Treatment, Vol. 2013, Article ID 415989, 10 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/415989

Lopata, C., Toomey, J. A., Fox, J. D., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., & Lee, G. K. (2013). Prevalence and predicators of psychotropic use in children with high functioning ASDs. Autism Research and Treatment, Vol. 2013, Article ID 384527, 6 pages.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/384527

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., Lee, G. K., Smith, T. H., Rodgers, J. D., Smith, R. A., Gullo, G., McDonald, C. A., Mirwis, J., & Toomey, J. A. (2013). Open-trial pilot study of a comprehensive school-based intervention for high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Remedial and Special Education, 34(5), 269-281. doi: 10.1177/0741932512450518

Thomeer, M. L. (2012). Collaborative development and component trials of a comprehensive school-based intervention for children with HFASDs. Psychology in the Schools. 49(10), 955-962.  

Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Toomey, J. A., Lee, G. K., Smerbeck, A. M., Rodgers, J. D., McDonald, C. A., & Smith, R. A. (2012). Randomized clinical trial replication of a psychosocial treatment for children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Psychology in the Schools, 49(10), 942-954.  

Lopata, C., Thomeer,M. L., Volker, M. A., Lee, G. K., Smith, T. H., Smith, R. A., McDonald, C. A., Rodgers, J. D., Lipinski, A. M., & Toomey, J. A. (2012). Feasibility and initial efficacy of a comprehensive school-based intervention for high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Psychology in the Schools, 49(10), 963-974.

Lee, G. K., Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., Schiavo, A. L., Volker, M. A., Smerbeck, A. M., Rodger, J. D., McDonald, C. A., Smith, R. A., Mirwis, J. E., Bain, F., Popkin, J., & Toomey, J. A. (2012). Coping strategies and perceived effectiveness of coping of social stressors among young children with HFASDs. Australian Children, 37(3), 108-114.

Lee, G. K., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Thomeer, M. L., Toomey, J. A., Smerbeck, A., M., Schiavo, A. L., & McDonald, C. A. (2012). Stress, Resiliency Factors, Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Children with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (HFASDs). The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counseling,18, 25-36. doi:10.1017/jrc.2012.5

Lopata, C., Fox, J. D., Thomeer, M. L., Smith, R. A., Volker, M. A., Kessel, C. M., McDonald, C. A., & Lee, G. K. (2012). ABAS-II ratings and correlates of adaptive behavior in children with HFASDs. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 391-402. doi: 10.1007/s10882-012-9277-1

Putnam, S. K., Lopata, C., Fox, J. D., Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Volker, M. A., Lee, G. K., & Neilans, E. G. (2012). Comparison of saliva collection methods in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders: Acceptability and recovery of cortisol. Child Psychiatry and Development, 43(4), 560-573. doi: 10.1007/s10578-012-0284-3

Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Lopata, C., McDonald, C. A., Volker, M. A., Toomey, J. A., Smith, R. A., & Gullo, G. (2011). Open-trial pilot of Mind Reading and in vivo rehearsal for children with HFASDs. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 26(3), 153-161. doi:10.1177/1088357611414876.

Church, B. A., Krauss, M. S., Lopata, C., Toomey, J. A., Thomeer, M. L., Coutinho, M. V., Volker, M. A., & Mercado, E. (2010). Atypical categorization in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Psychonomic Bulletin and Review, 17(6), 862-868. doi:10.3758/PBR.17.6.862

Lopata, C., Toomey, J. A., Fox, J. D., Volker, M. A., Chow, S. Y., Thomeer, M. L., Lee, G. K., Rodgers, J. D., McDonald, C. A., & Smerbeck, A. M. (2010). Anxiety and depression in children with HFASDs: Symptom levels and source differences. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 38(6), 765-776. doi: 10.1007/s10802-010-9406-1.

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L.,Volker, M. A., Nida, R. E., Lee, G. K., Toomey, J. A., Smerbeck, A. M., & Rodgers, J. D. (2010). RCT of a manualized social treatment for high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 1297-1310. doi: 10.1007/s10803-010-0989-8.

Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., Smerbeck, A. M., Knoll, V., Thomeer, M. L., Toomey, J. A., & Rodgers, J. D. (2010). BASC-2 PRS profiles for students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 188-199. doi: 10.1007/s10803-009-0849-6

Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., Vujnovic, R. K., Smerbeck, A. M., Toomey, J. A., Rodgers, J. D., Schiavo, A. & Thomeer, M. L. (2010). Comparison of the Bender Gestalt-II and VMI-V in samples of typical children and children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 28(3), 187-200. doi: 10.1177/0734282909348216.

Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., Smith, D. A., & Thomeer, M. L. (2009). Facial encoding of children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 24, 195-204.

Lee, G. K. (2009). Fathers and mothers of children with high functioning autism: How well do they cope and adjust? Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 21(2), 93-114.

Lee, G. K., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Thomeer, M. L., Nida, R. E., Toomey, J. A., Chow, S. Y., & Smerbeck, A. M. (2009). Health-related quality of life of parents of children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 24, 227-239.

Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Putnam, S. K., Thomeer, M. L., & Nida, R. E. (2008). Effect of social familiarity on salivary cortisol and self-reports of social anxiety and stress in children with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, 1866-1877.

Volker, M. A., & Lopata, C. (2008). Autism: A review of biological bases, assessment, and intervention. School Psychology Quarterly, 23(2), 258-270.

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., Nida, R. E., & Lee, G. K. (2008). Effectiveness of a manualized summer social treatment program for high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38(5), 890-904.

Lopata, C., Hamm, E. M., Volker, M. A., Sowinski, J. E., & Thomeer, M. L. (2007). Motor and visuomotor skills of children with Asperger’s disorder: Preliminary findings. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 104, 1183-1192.

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., & Nida, R. E. (2006). Effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral treatment on the social behaviors of children with Asperger’s disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 21(4), 237-244.


 Books

Anderson, S. R., Jablonski, A., Thomeer, M. L., & Madaus-Knapp, V. (2007). Striving for independence: A guide to teaching lifeskills to young children with autism. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine Press.


Book Chapters

Lopata, C., Donnelly, J. P., & Thomeer, M. L. (2017). Anxiety and ASD in school-school related issues/IEP. In C. M. Kerns, P. Renno, E. A. Storch, P. C. Kendall, J. J. Wood, & (Eds.), Evidence based assessment and treatment of anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (pp. 211-230). Atlanta, GA: Elsevier.

Thomeer, M. L., Rodgers, J. D., Lopata, C., Nelson, A. T., & Booth, A. J. (2015). Achieving and maintaining intervention fidelity using a three-component implementation model in a comprehensive school-based psychosocial treatment for children with high-functioning ASD. In A. Valdez (Eds.), Autism spectrum disorders: Early signs, intervention options and family impact (pp. 129-156). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.

Lee, G. K., Sung, C., Skotarcza, L., & Thomeer, M. (2015). Community-based interventions for people with developmental disabilities. In: E. Epofu (Ed.). Community-oriented health services: Practices across discipline (pp. 293-314). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Lopata, C., & Thomeer, M. L. (2014). Autism and anxiety in school. In T. Davis, S. W. White, & T. Ollendick (Eds.), Handbook of autism and anxiety (pp. 201-214). New York: Springer.  

Lopata, C., Thomeer, M. L., Volker, M. A., & Lee, G. K. (2013). A manualized summer program for social skills in children with high-functioning ASD. In A. Scarpa, S. W. White, & T. Attwood (Eds.), CBT for children and adolescents with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (pp. 199-225). New York, NY: Guilford.

Volker, M. A., Thomeer, M. L., Lopata, C., & Toomey, J. A. (2012). A case study: Pervasive developmental disorders. In A. Davis (Ed.), Psychopathology of childhood and adolescence: A neuropsychological approach (pp. 101-107). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Volker, M. A., Thomeer, M. L., & Lopata, C. (2012). Psychopathology of pervasive developmental disorders. In A. Davis (Ed.), Psychopathology of childhood and adolescence: A neuropsychological approach (pp. 51-100). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Lopata, C., Gitman, K., Toomey, J. A., Volker, M. A., Nida, R. E., Thomeer, M. L., & McDonald, C. A. (2009). Experimental study examining the effect of social familiarity on behavioral manifestations of stress and anxiety in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. In P. Heidenreich & I. Pruter (Eds.), Handbook of stress: Causes, effects, and control. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.

Lee, G. K., Berry-Kaizmien, C., Volker, M. A., Lopata, C., Nida, R. E., Thomeer, M. L., & Rodgers, J. D. (2009). Psychosocial adjustment among caregivers raising children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (HFASDs) – An application of the double ABCX model. In A. M. Columbus (Eds.), Advances in psychology research, volume 60 (pp. 37-58). Hauppauge, NY: NOVA Science.

Toomey, J. A., Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., & Thomeer, M. L. (2009). Comprehensive intervention for high-functioning autism spectrum disorders: An in-depth case study. In M. T. Burton (Eds.), Special education in the 21st century (pp. 95-118). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.

Lopata, C., Volker, M. A., Toomey, J. A., Chow, S. Y., & Thomeer, M. L. (2008). Asperger’s and other high functioning autism spectrum disorders: A review of group-based social enhancement research and a model for school-based social intervention. In D. H. Molina (Eds.), School psychology: 21st century issues and challenges (pp. 299-325). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.