Information about my current research, publications, and presentations may be found here.
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BOOKS
Carlson, J. S., & *Barterian, J. A. (Eds.) (2019). School Psychopharmacology: Translating Research into Practice. Switzerland: Springer.
Read more about School Psychopharmacology via MSU COE’s story “How collaboration can improve mental health treatment outcomes”
Carlson, J. S., & Carlson, R. L. (2016). 101 Careers in Education. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. Click here to watch the book trailer.
*Shepard, J., *Shahidullah, J., & Carlson, J. S. (2013). Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3: A PBIS/RTI Guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin/Sage Publications Company. For more information click here.
BOOK CHAPTERS (RECENT SELECTIONS):
Carlson, J. S., & *Askar, S. (in press). Anxiety disorders (social, separation, general). In L. Theodore, M. Bray, & B. Bracken (Eds.) Desk Reference in School Psychology. Oxford University Press.
Carlson, J. S., Harris, B., & Malone, C. M. (2020). Career paths in school psychology. In R. G. Floyd & T. L. Eckert (Eds.) Handbook of University and Professional Careers in School Psychology (pp. 3-21). New York, NY; Routledge.
Carlson, J. S. (2019). Introduction to school psychopharmacology . In J. S. Carlson & J. A. Barterian (Eds.) School Psychopharmacology: Translating Research into Practice (pp. 1-11). Switzerland: Springer.
Carlson, J. S., & *Crossing, A. E. (2019). Arguments for and against the use of psychotropic medication within school-aged populations. In M. Burns (Ed.) Introduction to School Psychology: Controversies and Current Practices (pp.390-412). Oxford University Press.
Carlson, J. S., *Haggerty, D., & *Askar, S. (2018). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In S. G. Forman & J. D. Shahidullah (Eds.) Handbook of Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare: An Interdisciplinary Collaborative Approach. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Carlson, J. S., & *Siroky, A. (2016). Evidence-based interventions for separation anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. In L. Theodore (Ed.) Handbook of Applied Interventions for Children and Adolescents (pp.253-265). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (RECENT SELECTIONS):
* Esterer, M., Carlson, J. S., Roschmann, S., Kim, H., Cowper, A. E., Cranmer-Fosdick, H. A., Ludtke, M. A., & DeCicco, B. (2023). Exploring early termination patterns and effectiveness of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for youth in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 147, 106841
*Poole, L. B., Carlson, J. S., Batsche-Mackenzie, K., Tate, J., & Shank, J. (2023). Examining the effect of a parent-to-parent intervention for low-income youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (14), 6435. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20146435.
*Siroky, A. K., Carlson, J. S., & Kotrba, A. (2023) Integrated behavior therapy for exclusively anxious selective mutism: A nonconcurrent multiple baseline design across five participants. Pediatric Reports, 15, 617-635.
Shahidullah, J. D., Roberts, H., Parkhurst, J., Ballard, R., Mautone, J. A., & Carlson, J. S. (2023). State of the evidence for use of psychotropic medications in school-age youth. Children, 10 (9), 1454,
*Williams, B. J., & Carlson, J. S. (2023). A pilot study of an online emotion socialization intervention for parents of at-risk preschoolers enrolled in Head Start during a global pandemic. NHSA Dialog: The Research to Practice Journal for the Early Childhood Field, 26 (1), 15-34.
*Williams, B. J., & Carlson, J. S. (2023). Benefits of engaging Head Start parents in emotion socialization practices. NHSA Dialog: The Research to Practice Journal for the Early Childhood Field, 26 (1), 51-56.
*Haggerty, D., Carlson, J. S., & Kotrba, A. (2022). A pilot feasibility study of an intensive summer day camp intervention for children with selective mutism. Children, 9 (11), 1732. https://doi.org/10.3390/children9111732
*Korest, R., & Carlson, J. S. (2022). A meta-analysis of the current state of evidence of the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management Program. Children, 1, 24 (Special Issue on Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment and Intervention)
*Williams, B. J., *Poole, L., *Esterer, M., Carlson, J. S., Batsche-McKenzie, K., Tate, J., & Shank, J. (2022). Investigating the psychometric properties of the Parent Support Partner Outcome Tool. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies. 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2022.2142993
*Yohannan, J., Carlson, J. S., & Volker, M. A. (2022). Cognitive behavioral treatments for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events: A meta-analysis examining variables moderating treatment outcomes. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 35, 706–717. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22755
*Kim, H., Carlson, J. S., & *Nelson, S. (2021). Towards a three-dimensional hardening of schools to promote effective school safety practices in the United States: A systematic review. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 8 (8), 147-162.
*Pfenninger Saint Gilles, M., & Carlson J. S. (2020). A pilot study on the effects of a supplemental trauma intervention within a Head Start preschool program. Research and Practice in the Schools: The Official Journal of the Texas Association of School Psychologists, 7, 49-69.
Carlson, J. S., *Yohannan, J., *Darr, C., *Turley, M., *Larez, N. A., & Perfect, M. (2020). Prevalence of adverse childhood experiences in school-aged youth: A systematic review (1990-2015). International Journal of School and Educational Psychology, 8, S1, 2-23.
*Haggerty, D., Carlson, J. S., McNall, M., Lee, K. S., & Williams, S. (2019). Exploring youth mental health first aider training outcomes by workforce affiliation: A survey of Project AWARE participants. School Mental Health, 11, 345-356 .
*Yohannan, J., & Carlson, J. S. (2019). A systematic review of school-based interventions and their outcomes for youth exposed to traumatic events. Psychology in the Schools, 56, 447-464.
*Barterian, J. A., Sanchez, J., Magen, J., *Siroky, A., *Mash, B., & Carlson, J. S. (2018). An examination of fluoxetine for the treatment of selective mutism using a nonconcurrent multiple-baseline single-case design. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 24, 2-14.
Carlson, J. S. & *Voris, D. S. T. (2018). One year stability of the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Preschoolers Second Edition. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 36, 829-834. doi: 10.1177/0734282917710890
*Shahidullah, J. D., Carlson, J. S., *Haggerty, D., & Lancaster, B. (2018). Integrated behavioral health treatment of ADHD in Pediatric Primary Care: A systematic review. Families, Systems, and Health, 2, 233-247.
*Thomson, R., & Carlson, J. S. (2018). Effectiveness and usability of a self-administered parent training intervention for building social-emotional competence among at-risk preschoolers. Perspectives on Early Childhood Psychology and Education, 38, 77-98.
*Watson, G. C., Carlson, J. S., & Magen, J. (2018). Examining predictors of initial outpatient psychiatric treatment for conduct problems in youth: A records review. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 54, 168-175.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:
*Garner, A. M., & Carlson, J. S. (2023). The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement (2021): Implications for school psychologists. Communique, 51, 26-28.
*Hernandez, N. & Carlson, J. S. (2023). [Review of the book: ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction-from Childhood Through Adulthood by E. M. Hallowell & J. J. Ratey]. The School Psychologist, 77, 25-28.
Carlson, J. S. (March 5, 2022). How debt and financial stress affects your mental health and ways to cope: Expert insight on debt and mental health. Moneygeek.com
Carlson, J. S. (October 11, 2021). States with the biggest bullying problems: Ask the experts. WalletHub.com.
Carlson, J. S. (2020). Faculty viewpoint: Keeping schools safe from violence. New Educator. Michigan State University College of Education.
*Nelson, S. & Carlson, J. S. (2019). [Review of the book: Sounding the alarm in the schoolhouse: Safety, security, and student well-being, by N. D. Young, C. N. Michael, & J. A. Smolinski]. The School Psychologist, 73 (3), 41-44.
Carlson, J. S. (2019). Keeping students safe is a growth industry struggling to fulfill its mission. The Conversation, October 16, 2019.
Carlson, J. S. (2013). Tragedy at Sandy Hook: The unending need to improve school-based mental health services, New Educator, 2, 32-35.
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (LAST 5YEARS):
2024
*Williams, B. J., & Carlson, J. S. (2024, February 14-17). Efficacy of Tuning in to Kids for Black preschool parents. Poster accepted for presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists 2024 Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
*Esterer, M., & Carlson, J.S. (2024, February 14-17). Digital Trauma Interventions: LIFTing Up BIPOC Young People. Paper accepted to be presented at the 2024 meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.
2023
*Esterer, M., *Pennala, L., & Carlson, J. S. (2023). Leveraging digital interventions in schools to boost adolescent mental health. Poster presented at the 2023 meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Denver, CO.
*Williams, B. J., Carlson, J. S., & *Hernandez, N. (submitted for 2023). Emotion-focused parenting interventions for Black families: A systematic review. Paper presented at the National Associations of School Psychologists 2023 Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
2022
Carlson, J. S., & Claiborne, J. (2022). Wraparound Outcomes in Michigan & REDCap 101. Presentation at the 22nd Annual Wraparound Conference, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Traverse City, MI.
*Esterer, M. K., & Carlson, J. S. (2022). Merging culture, context, and trauma intervention: A systematic review. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA (virtual).
*Williams, B. J., *Poole, L., *Esterer, M., Carlson, J. S., Batsche-McKenzie, K., Tate, J., & Shank, J. (2022). Investigating the Psychometric Properties of the Parent Support Partners Outcome Tool. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN.
2021
Carlson, J. S., *Roschmann, S., *Kim, H., Cowper, A. E., Cranmer-Fosdick, H. A., Young, L., & Ludtke, M. A. (2021). Exploring trajectories of change in youth receiving TF-CBT. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Salt Lake City, UT (virtual).
*Esterer, M. K., Carlson, J. S., *Roschmann, S., *Kim, H., Cowper, A. E., Cranmer-Fosdick, H. A., Young, L., & Ludtke, M. A. (2021). Impact of statewide TF-CBT services on youth in foster care. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Salt Lake City, UT (virtual).
*Nelson, S. A., Carlson, J. S., & *Kim, S. (2021). Utilizing a three-tiered target hardening model to promote school safety. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Salt Lake City, UT (virtual).
*Poole, L., Carlson, J. S., Batsche-McKenzie, K., & Tate, J. (2021). Empowering parents of youth with mental health challenges through peer-delivered support. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Salt Lake City, UT (virtual).
*Williams, B. J., & Carlson, J. S. (2021). Pilot study of an online intervention to improve emotional socialization. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA (virtual).
2020
Carlson, J. S., *Askar, S., *Korest, R., Tate, J. & Batsche-McKenzie, K. (2020). Wraparound treatment outcomes for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Baltimore, MD.
Carlson, J. S., *Malcolm, A. L., *Norman, M. Z., Fitzpatrick, K., & Ludtke, M. (2020). Screening, assessment, and interventions for children with FASD. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Baltimore, MD.
John S. Carlson, Ph.D. 