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Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Research

Members of the division of developmental and behavioral pediatrics conduct research on child and youth with developmental disabilities, as well as those who experience loss or other types of stressors and trauma. Examples of types of research conducted include evaluation of health interventions, assessments of care inequities, and perspectives of key stakeholders about specific health topics. 

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Bridget Poznanski, PhD

Investigators

Marilyn Augustyn, MD

Sarah Canale, MD

Mei Elansary, MD, MPhil

Bridget Poznanski, PhD

Arielle Spellun, MD

Neena McConnico, LMHC

Audrey Christiansen, MD

Research projects

Improving CMV Screening Rate Among Infants Who Do Not Pass Newborn Hearing Screening at Boston Medical Center  H-45796

Resident Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics evaluation of preclinic worksheet and it's effect on engagement, autonomy in clinic and rotation satisfaction. H-46157

Facilitating Autism Diagnosis in Shorter Timeframes by Primary Care Clinicians Impact and Effectiveness of Autism Diagnosis in Children 18-36 months by Primary Care Clinicians: A Multi-site Study DBPNet

The Effectiveness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis in children 18-36 months by Primary Care Clinicians: A Multisite Study    DBPNet; H-40878  

Implementation of a video-coaching parenting intervention for mothers with OUD in Pediatric Primary Care: Clinical Stakeholder Focus Group Discussions    H-45371  

Implementation of a video-coaching parenting intervention for mothers with OUD in Pediatric Primary Care: Clinical Stakeholder Focus Group Discussions    H-45462  

Meeting the Unique Needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children at Boston Medical Center: A Mixed Methods Study   H-45119  

Mini Fellow: Maximal Outcome- The Role of Advanced Training in DBP    H-44216  

Parenting Intervention for Mothers with Substance Use Disorder    H-44513  

Preventing inter-generational substance use: assessing caregiver and provider goals for pediatrician guidance to prevent adolescent substance use    H-44973  

Supporting Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) During Needle-related Hospital Visits through the use of Behavior Analytic Strategies    H-45181  

Testing the Efficacy of an Adapted Family-Centered Autism Transition Intervention in a Safety Net Hospital Setting H-43047