Publications and Presentations: Mark J. Sciutto, Ph.D.

Published Manuscripts:

Sciutto, M. J. & Cantwell, C. (2005) Factors Influencing the Differential Diagnosis of Asperger’s Disorder and Autism.  Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 17, 345 - 359.

Sciutto, M. J., Nolfi, C. J., & Bluhm, C. A. (2004). Effects of Child Gender and Symptom Type on Elementary School Teachers’ Referrals for ADHD. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 12, 247 - 253.

Sciutto, M.J. (2002). The method and statistics methods portfolio: A resource for the introductory course and beyond.  Teaching of Psychology, 29, 213 - 215.

Sciutto, M.J. (2002). Cognition, anger, and terrorism.  In J.C. Kovats-Bernat & M. Hass (Eds.) , Aftermath: Thinking About September 11^th. Center for Ethics and Leadership: Muhlenberg College.

Sciutto, M.J., Terjesen, M.D. & Bender Frank, A.S. (2000). Teachers’ knowledge and misperceptions of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Psychology in the Schools, 37, 115-122.

Sciutto, M.J. (2000). A demonstration of factors affecting the F-ratio. Teaching of Psychology, 27, 52-53.

Hart, K.E. & Sciutto, M.J. (1996). Criterion-referenced measurement of instructional impact on cognitive outcomes. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 23, 26-34.

Sciutto, M.J. (1995). Student-centered methods for decreasing anxiety and increasing interest level in introductory statistics classes. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 22, 277-280.

Current Projects:

Terjesen. M. D. & Sciutto, M. J. Behavior rating scales and the assessment of ADHD in early childhood: A review of psychometric properties and scale features. Manuscript under review.

Sciutto, M. J., Allen, K., Schein, R., Richwine, S. & Terjesen, M. D. The role of elementary school teachers’ training, education, and knowledge in referrals for ADHD. Work in progress.

Sciutto, M.J., Harvey, A., Terjesen, M. D., Collins, S. The effects of clumsiness and social intentionality on school psychologists’ diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome.  Manuscript in preparation.

Sciutto, M.J. & Feldhamer, E. Test manual for the Knowledge of Attention Deficit Disorders Scale (KADDS).

Convention Presentations:

Sciutto, M. J. & Eisenberg, M. (2006, March). Evaluating evidence for and against the overdiagnosis of    ADHD. Poster accepted for presentation at the 38^th annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Anaheim, CA.

Terjesen. M. D. & Sciutto, M. J. (2006, March). Behavior rating scales and the assessment of ADHD in early childhood: A review of psychometric properties and scale features. Poster accepted for presentation at the 38^th annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Anaheim, CA.

Sciutto, M. J., Harvey, A., Collins, S., & Terjesen, M. D. (2004, August).  Factors Influencing School Psychologists’ Diagnosis of Asperger’s Disorder and Autism.  Poster accepted for presentation at the 112^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii. [view PDF file]

Sciutto, M. J. & Cantwell, C. (2003, August)  Factors Influencing the Differential Diagnosis of Asperger’s Disorder and Autism. Poster presented at the 111^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.

Nolfi, C. J., Sciutto, M. J., & Bluhm, C. A. (2002, August).  Effects of Child Gender and Symptom Type on ADHD Referrals. Poster presented at the 110^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Sciutto, M.J., Terjesen, M.D., Levine, T., & Perlstadt, S. (2001, November).  The role of knowledge and efficacy in the differential diagnosis of ADHD.  Poster presented at the 35^th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia.

 Sciutto, M.J. (2001, August).  Student-professor working alliance and educational outcomes. Poster presented at the 109^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Paldino, D., Squicquero, K. & Sciutto, M.J. (2001, April).  Factors influencing the experience and response to anger and romantic jealousy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Nosik, M.R. & Sciutto, M.J. (2001, April).  The working alliance: A predictor of interest in higher education. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Sciutto, M.J. (2000, November).  The working alliance in higher education.  In C. Padesky (Chair), Navigating the therapeutic alliance: Implications for education and supervision.  Symposium presented at the 34^th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans.

Sciutto, M. J.  & Nickel, K. (2000, November).  Single-case methodology in clinical outcome research (1995-1999).  Poster accepted for presentation at the 34^th annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans.

Sciutto, M.J. & Terjesen, M.D. (2000, August).  A psychometric review of measures of ADHD in early childhood.  Poster accepted for presentation at the 108^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington DC.

Gibson, D., Terjesen, M.D., & Sciutto, M.J. (1999, November). Utility of the ECADDES with preschoolers receiving special education services. Poster presented at the 33^rd annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto.

Sciutto, M.J. (1999, August). The use of a student-generated portfolio in a methods/statistics course. Poster presented at the 107^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Sciutto, M.J. (1999, August). Methodology across the curriculum. In S. K. Webster (Chair), Toward a well-integrated research-rich undergraduate psychology curriculum: One department's journey. Symposium presented at the 107^th annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Terjesen, M.D., Sciutto, M.J., Doyle, K.A., Rose, R. D., Calabro, E., & Zampano, G. (1999, August). REBT in the schools: A review and implications for school psychologists. Poster presented at the 107^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Terjesen, M.D., Sciutto, M.J., Doyle, K., Rose, R., Vidalakis, N., & DiGiuseppe, R., (1998, August). Psychometric review of measures of irrational beliefs: Implications for psychotherapy. Poster presented at the 106^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Sciutto, M.J. (1997, August). A demonstration of the factors affecting the F-Ratio. Poster presented at the 105^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Sciutto, M.J. (1996, August). Behavioral instruction and affective outcomes in undergraduate psychology courses. Poster session presented at the 104^th annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.

Sciutto, M.J., Terjesen, M.D., Bender, A.S. & Scardapane, J.R. (1995, August). Teachers' knowledge and attitudes regarding ADHD: Validation of the KADDS. Poster session presented at the103rd annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, NY.

Sciutto, M.J. (1995, August). Clinical internship placements within community mental health settings. In M.L. Schare (Chair), Sampling the diversity of clinical internship placements. Symposium conducted at the 103rd annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York, NY.

Hyatt, L.F., Terjesen, M.D., Sciutto, M.J., & Salzinger, K. (1994, November). Effects of safe-sex persuasive communication in changing behaviors and AIDS knowledge varying as a function of live,video and written statements. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, San Diego, CA.

Sciutto, M.J., Segal, P.S., Richman, S. & Milburn, N.G. (1994, April). The use of frequency information in predicting adolescent alcohol abuse. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Hart, K.E., & Sciutto, M.J. (1994, April). Gender differences in alcohol-related problems. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Hart, K.E., & Sciutto, M.J. (1994, April). Perceived availability of different types of social support in cynically hostile women. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Hart, K.E., & Sciutto, M.J. & Stevens, K.P. (1994, April). Anger coping styles: Interpersonal costs and benefits. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Hart, K.E., & Sciutto, M.J. (1994, April). Optimism, pessimism and seeking social support. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Providence, RI.

Segal, P.S., Sciutto, M.J., Richman, S. & Milburn, N.G. (1993, November). Identifying Risk Factors in Pre-adolescents for Alcohol Abuse in Later Adolescence: A Comparison of Researchers and Clinicians. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Atlanta, GA.

Sciutto, M.J. (1993, April). A Longitudinal Study of Stressful Life Events and Depression in College Students. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Arlington, VA.

Hart, K.E., Sciutto, M.J. & Stevens, K. (1993, April). Anger Coping Style and Perceived Social Support. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Phoenix, AZ.

Hart, K.E. & Sciutto, M.J. (1993, March). Goal-Based Assessment of Instructional Impact on Cognitive Outcomes. Poster session presented at the 7th Annual Conference of Undergraduate Teaching of Psychology: Ideas & Innovations, Ellenville, NY. Sponsored by the Department of Psychology at SUNY College of Technology, Farmingdale NY.

Hart, K.E., Bulow, P.J. & Sciutto, M.J. (1992, August). Evaluating teaching effectiveness at the interface of social-clinical-counseling psychology. In K.E. Hart (Chair), Social-clinical-counseling psychology - Teaching, educating, and training graduate students. Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington DC.