Steven W. Evans
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CV
Education
B.S. Bowling Green State University, Education
M.A. Ball State University,Psychology
Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University, Clinical Psychology
Internship & Post-Doc, Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic
Research
Dr. Evans is currently not accepting new graduate students.
Research Interests
- Treatment development and evaluation research for adolescents with ADHD and related problems
- School mental health
Featured Links
- Dr. Evans is Co-Director for the Center for Intervention Research in Schools (CIRS).
- Dr. Evans is the Editor in Chief for the journal School Mental Health.
Publications
For full list of publications and grants see Dr. Evans’ cv.
Selected Recent Journal Publications
Wolraich, M.L., Hagan, J.F., Allan, C., Chan, E., Davison, D., Earls, M., Evans, S.W., …Zurhellen, W. (2019). Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 144, e20192528.
Evans, S.W., Allan, D., Xiang, J., Margherio, S., Owens, J.S. & Langberg, J.M. (2021). Organization interventions as a mediator of change in grades in the Challenging Horizons Program. Journal of School Psychology,87, 18-27.
Margherio, S. M., Capps, R. E., Monopoli, W. J., Evans, S.W., Hernandez-Rodriguez, M., Owens, J. S., & DuPaul, G. J. (2021). Romantic relationships and sexual behavior among adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 1466-1478.
Owens, J.S., Margherio, S.M., Lee, M., Evans, S.W., Crowley, M., Coles, E.K. & Mixon, C.S. (2021). Cost-effectiveness of consultation for a daily report card intervention: Comparing online and in-person implementation supports. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 31, 382-409.
Margherio, S. M., Evans, S. W., Monopoli, W. J., & Langberg, J. M. (2023). Cost-effectiveness of a training intervention for adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 52, 819-833.
DeFouw, E. R., Owens, J. S., Margherio, S. M., & Evans, S. W. (2024). Supporting teachers via different consultation models: Which is more cost-effective for whom? School Psychology Review, 53, 151-166.
DuPaul, G.J., Evans, S.W., Cleminshaw-Mahan, C.L. & Fu, Q. (2024). School-based intervention for adolescents with ADHD: Predictors of effects on academic, behavioral, and social functioning. Behavior Therapy, 55, 680-697.
Margherio, S. M., Evans, S. W., DuPaul, G.J., Allan, D. & Owens, J.S. (2024). Effects of compliance to a training intervention for high students with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 53, 429-443.
Evans, S.W., DuPaul, G.J., Benson, K., Owens, J.S., Fu, Q., Cleminshaw, C., Kipperman, K. & Margherio, S. (2024). Social functioning outcomes of a high school based treatment program for adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 53, 413-428.
Capps, R.E., Shea, M. & Evans, S.W. (in press). Retrospective report of academic motivation among college students with elevated ADHD symptoms. Journal of Attention Disorders.
Schultz, B., Evans, S.W., Bowditch, J., Carter, K., Rogers, E.E., Donelan, J. & Dembowski, A. (in press). Acceptability and playability of an organization training videogame for young adolescents with ADHD: The development of ATHEMOS. PLOS Digital Health.
Owens, J.S., Margherio, S.M., Dillon, C., Evans, S.W., Rew, H.G., Hustus, C. & Pickel, C. (in press). The daily report card and check-in/check-out: A commentary about two siloed interventions. Education and Treatment of Children.
Capps, R.E., Evans, S.W., Owens, J.S. & Allan, D.M. (in press). A peer-supported school engagement intervention for youth with attention problems: Development and implementation. School Mental Health.
Sibley, M.H., Flores, S., Murphy, M., Basu, H., Stein, M.A., Evans, S.W., Zhao, X., Manzano, M. & van Dreel, S. (in press). Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for adolescents with ADHD: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Selected Recent Book Chapters
Owens, J.S., Hustus, C.L., Everly, E.L., Evans, S.W., Margherio, S.M. (2022) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment for Children and Adolescents. In: Asmundson, G.J.G. (Ed.), Comprehensive Clinical Psychology, 2nd Ed. Vol. 5. (pp. 395–411). Elsevier.
Evans, S.W. & Allan, D.M. (2023). School mental health interventions and assessment for students with ADHD. In S.W. Evans, J.S. Owens, C.P. Bradshaw & M.D. Weist (Eds.), Handbook of School Mental Health, Innovations in Science and Practice. Springer Publishing.
Evans, S.W. & Capps, R.E. (2023). How do we know if a school mental health intervention is effective: An introduction to the section on the state of the science for school mental health interventions. In S.W. Evans, J.S. Owens, C.P. Bradshaw & M.D. Weist (Eds.), Handbook of School Mental Health, Innovations in Science and Practice. Springer Publishing.
Books
Weist, M., Evans, S.W., & Lever, N. (Eds.) (2003). Handbook of School Mental Health: Advancing Practice and Research. New York: Kluwer/Plenum.
Evans, S.W., Weist, M., & Serpell, Z. (Eds.) (2007). Advances in School-Based Mental Health Interventions: Best Practices and Program Models (Vol. 2). New York: Civic Research Institute.
Evans, S.W. & Hoza, B. (Eds.) (2011). Treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Assessment and Intervention in Developmental Context. New York: Civic Research Institute.
Schultz, B.K. & Evans, S.W. (2015). A Practical Guide to Implementing School-Based Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD. New York: Springer Publishing.
Harrison, J.R., Schultz, B.K & Evans, S.W. (Eds.) (2017). School Mental Health Services for Adolescents. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Evans, S.W., Owens, J.S., Bradshaw, C.P. & Weist, M.D. (Eds.) (2023). Handbook of School Mental Health, Innovations in Science and Practice. Springer Publishing.
Harrison, J.R., Soares, D.A. & Evans, S.W. (2023). The Educator’s Guide to ADHD Interventions: Strategies for Grades 5 – 12; Bursting Backpacks and Absent Assignments. New York: Taylor and Francis.
Courses Taught
Graduate - Psychopathology of Childhood
Graduate Students
Danny Vitucci
Alumni
Christine Brady, Ph.D. (2014)
Joanna Yost, Ph.D. (2015)
Nora Bunford, Ph.D. (2016)
Allison Zoromski, Ph.D. (2016)
Craig Spiel, Ph.D. (2016)
A. Raisa Ray, Ph.D. (2018)
Stephen Marshall, Ph.D. (2018)
Heather Gahagen, Ph.D. (2018)
W. John Monopoli (2020)
Kari Benson (2021)
Samantha Margherio (2023)
R. Elizabeth Capps (2024)
Emma Murray (2024)