Brian Wymbs

Dr. Brian Wymbs, portrait
Associate Professor & Assistant Chair for Graduate Studies
Porter 247, Athens Campus

Education

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2008)

M.A. Clinical Psychology, University at Buffalo, SUNY (2004)

B.A. University of Notre Dame (2000)

Research

Dr. Wymbs is accepting new Ph.D. students.

Publications & Presentations

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Research Interests

  • Impact of disruptive child behavior on interparental relationship quality
  • ADHD as risk factor for young adult romantic relationship discord and violence
  • Family-based treatment for children and adults with ADHD

At a Glance

(* indicates manuscript by mentee)

Publications from 2021 until the present include the following:

Merrill, B. M., Macphee, F. L., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K., Wymbs, F., Garefino, A., Robb Mazzant, J., Gnagy, E.M., Waxmonsky, J.G., Massetti, G.M., Waschbusch, D.A., Fabiano, G.A., & Pelham, W. E. (2023). Single and combined effects of multiple intensities of behavioral modification and methylphenidate for children with ADHD in the home setting. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-023-01093-6.

* Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., DuPaul, G., & Evans, S.E. (2022). Association of parenting behaviors and online risk-taking in adolescents with ADHD. Children & Society, 36, 1126-1138. DOI: 10.1111/chso.12560.

Fabiano, G.A., Naylor, J., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F.A., Garefino, A., Mazzant, J.R., Sastry, A.L., Tresco, K.E., Waschbusch, D.A., Massetti, G.M., & Waxmonsky, J. (2022). Special education for children with ADHD: Services received and a comparison to children with ADHD in general education. School Mental Health. Advance Online Publication. DOI: 10.1007/s12310-022-09514-5.

* Steele, C.M., Wymbs, B.T., & Capps, R.E. (2022). Birds of a feather: An examination of ADHD symptoms and associated concerns in partners of adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 26, 296-306. DOI: 10.1177/1087054720978553.

Wymbs, B.T. (2021). Investigating self-control resource depletion as a situational risk factor for aversive interpartner communication by young adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 199-208. DOI: 10.1177/1087054718779228.

Wymbs, B.T., Canu, W.H., Sacchetti, G.M., & Ranson, L.M. (2021). Adult ADHD and romantic relationships: What we know and what we can do to help. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 47, 664-681. DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12475.

Wymbs, B.T., & Gidycz, C. (2021). Examining link between childhood ADHD and sexual assault victimization. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 1612-1622. DOI: 10.1177/1087054720923750.

Wymbs, F.A., Wymbs, B.T., Margherio, S., & Burd, K. (2021). The effects of high intensity versus low intensity exercise on academic productivity, mood, and behavior among youth with and without ADHD. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30, 460-473. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-020-01880-5.

More publicationsgrants and presentations below.

Courses Taught

Graduate

  • Clinical Practicum
  • Developmental Psychology

Undergraduate

  • Psychological Disorders of Childhood

Grants

Funded

Role: Co- Principal Investigator (Principal Investigator: Frances Wymbs)
Title: REU Site: Treatment-related research for children with social, emotional, and behavioral problems
Agency: NSF
Direct Costs: $294,751
Date: 4/15/21-3/31/24
 

Graduate Students & Dissertations Chaired

Current Students

Dissertation Chair

  • Anne Dawson
  • Theresa Egan
  • Gina Sachetti
  • Sean Tams
  • Christie Thiessen Pickel

Master's Thesis Chair

  • Anne Dawson
  • Sierra Hightower
  • Sean Tams
  • Christina Thiessen
  • Levi Toback
  • Valerie Velasco

Journal Publications

(* indicates manuscript by mentee)

Merrill, B. M., Macphee, F. L., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K., Wymbs, F., Garefino, A., Robb Mazzant, J., Gnagy, E.M., Waxmonsky, J.G., Massetti, G.M., Waschbusch, D.A., Fabiano, G.A., & Pelham, W. E. (2023). Single and combined effects of multiple intensities of behavioral modification and methylphenidate for children with ADHD in the home setting. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-023-01093-6.

* Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., DuPaul, G., & Evans, S.E. (2022). Association of parenting behaviors and online risk-taking in adolescents with ADHD. Children & Society, 36, 1126-1138. DOI: 10.1111/chso.12560.

Fabiano, G.A., Naylor, J., Pelham, W.E., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F.A., Garefino, A., Mazzant, J.R., Sastry, A.L., Tresco, K.E., Waschbusch, D.A., Massetti, G.M., & Waxmonsky, J. (2022). Special education for children with ADHD: Services received and a comparison to children with ADHD in general education. School Mental Health. Advance Online Publication. DOI: 10.1007/s12310-022-09514-5.

* Steele, C.M., Wymbs, B.T., & Capps, R.E. (2022). Birds of a feather: An examination of ADHD symptoms and associated concerns in partners of adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 26, 296-306. DOI: 10.1177/1087054720978553.

Wymbs, B.T. (2021). Investigating self-control resource depletion as a situational risk factor for aversive interpartner communication by young adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 199-208. DOI: 10.1177/1087054718779228.

Wymbs, B.T., Canu, W.H., Sacchetti, G.M., & Ranson, L.M. (2021). Adult ADHD and romantic relationships: What we know and what we can do to help. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 47, 664-681. DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12475.

Wymbs, B.T., & Gidycz, C. (2021). Examining link between childhood ADHD and sexual assault victimization. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 1612-1622. DOI: 10.1177/1087054720923750.

Wymbs, F.A., Wymbs, B.T., Margherio, S., & Burd, K. (2021). The effects of high intensity versus low intensity exercise on academic productivity, mood, and behavior among youth with and without ADHD. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30, 460-473. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-020-01880-5.

Wymbs, B.T. (2021). Investigating self-control resource depletion as a situational risk factor for aversive interpartner communication by young adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 199-208. DOI: 10.1177/1087054718779228.

Wymbs, B.T., Canu, W.H., Sacchetti, G.M., & Ranson, L.M. (2021). Adult ADHD and romantic relationships: What we know and what we can do to help. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 47, 664-681. DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12475.

Wymbs, B.T., & Gidycz, C. (2021). Examining link between childhood ADHD and sexual assault victimization. Journal of Attention Disorders, 25, 1612-1622. DOI: 10.1177/1087054720923750.

Wymbs, F.A., Wymbs, B.T., Margherio, S., & Burd, K. (2021). The effects of high intensity versus low intensity exercise on academic productivity, mood, and behavior among youth with and without ADHD. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 30, 460-473. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-020-01880-5.

Coles, E.K., Pelham, W.E., Fabiano, G.A., Gnagy, E.M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F.A., Mazzant, J.R., Garefino, A., Hoffman, M.T., Massetti, G.M., Page, T.F., Waschbusch, D.A., Waxmonsky, J., & Pelham, W.E. (2020). Randomized trial of first-line behavioral intervention to reduce need for medication in children with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 49, 673-687. DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2019.1630835.

* Dawson, A.E., Egan, T.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2020). Psychometric properties of the impairment rating scale in samples of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Assessment, 27, 384-403. DOI: 10.1177/1073191117746502.

** Steele, C.M., Wymbs, B.T., & Capps, R.E. (2020). Birds of a feather: An examination of ADHD symptoms and associated concerns in partners of adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders. Advance online publication, DOI: 10.1177/1087054720978553.

* Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., Evans, S.W., & DuPaul, G.J. (2019). Exploring how adolescents with ADHD use and interact with technology. Journal of Adolescence, 71, 119-137. DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2019.01.004.

Manigault, A.W., Zoccola, P.M., Hamilton, K., & Wymbs, B.T. (2019). Testosterone to cortisol ratio and aggression toward one’s partner: Evidence for moderation by provocation. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 103, 130-136. DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2019.01.018.

Wymbs, B.T.  & Dawson, A.E. (2019). Screening Amazon’s Mechanical Turk for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23, 1178-1187. DOI: 10.1177/1087054715597471.

Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A.E., Egan, T.E., & Sacchetti, G.M. (2019). Rates of intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization among adults with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23, 949-958. DOI: 10.1177/1087054716653215.

Evans, S.W., Owens, J.S., Wymbs, B.T., & Ray, A.R. (2018). Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 47, 157-198. DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2017.1390757.

Shorey, R.C., Wymbs, B.T., Torres, L., Cohen, J.R., Fite, P.J., & Temple, J.R. (2018). Does change in perceptions of peer teen dating violence predict change in teen dating violence perpetration over time? Aggressive Behavior, 44, 156-164. DOI: 10.1002/ab.21739.

* Bunford, N., Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A.E., & Shorey, R.C. (2017). Childhood maltreatment, emotional lability, and alcohol problems in young adults at-risk for ADHD: Testing moderation and moderated moderation. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 49, 316-325. DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2017.1325031.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Rajwan, E., Wymbs, F.A., & Feirsen, N. (2017). Characteristics of parents of children with ADHD who never attend, drop out, and complete behavioral parent training. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26, 950-960. DOI 10.1007/s10826-016-0618-z.

* Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., Gidycz, C.A., Pride, M., & Figueroa, W. (2017). Exploring prevalence of gender-variant individuals and mental health concerns in an online sample.  International Journal of Transgenderism, 18, 295-304. DOI: 10.1080/15532739.2017.1314797.

* Egan, T.E., Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2017). Facets of impulsivity predict substance use and abuse in college students beyond diagnostic histories of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Substance Use and Misuse, 52, 1375-1386. DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2017.1281309.

Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A.E., Egan, T.E., Sacchetti, G.M, Tams, S.T., & Wymbs, F.A. (2017). ADHD and depression symptoms in parent couples predicts response to child ADHD and ODD behavior. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 45, 471-484. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-016-0220-2.

Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A.E., Suhr, J.A., Bunford, N., & Gidycz, C.A. (2017). ADHD symptoms as risk factors for intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32, 659-681. DOI: 10.1177/0886260515586371.

Wymbs, B.T., Walther, C.A.P., Cheong, J., Belendiuk, K.A., Pedersen, S.L., Gnagy, E.M., Pelham, W.E., & Molina, B.S.G. (2017). Childhood ADHD potentiates the association between problematic drinking and intimate partner violence. Journal of Attention Disorders, 21, 997-1008. DOI: 10.1177/1087054714557358.

Babinski, D. E., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., Waschbusch, D. A., Wymbs, B. T., Sibley, M. H., Derefinko, K.J., & Kuriyan, A. B. (2016).  Maternal ADHD, parenting, and psychopathology among mothers of adolescents with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 20, 458-468. DOI: 10.1177/1087054712461688.

* Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2016). Validity and utility of the Parent-Teacher Relationship Scale-II. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 34, 751-764. DOI: 10.1177/0734282915627027.

* Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., Marshall, S.A., Mautone, J.A., & Power, T.J. (2016). The role of parental ADHD in sustaining the effects of a family-school intervention for ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 45, 305-319. DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2014.963858.

Canu, W.H., & Wymbs, B.T. (2015). Novel approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy for adult ADHD. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 22, 111-115. DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2015.01.002.

Helseth, S.A., Waschbusch, D.A., Gnagy, E.M., Onyango, A.N., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F.A., Garefino, A., Massetti, G.M.,  Mazzant, J.R., Hoffman, M.T., Waxmonsky, J.G., Nichols-Lopez, K., & Pelham Jr., W.E. (2015). Effects of behavioral and pharmacological therapies on peer reinforcement of deviance in children with ADHD-only, ADHD and conduct problems, and controls. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 83, 280-292. DOI: 10.1037/a0038505.

Wymbs, B.T., & Molina, B.S.G. (2015). Integrative couples group treatment for emerging adults with ADHD symptoms. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 22, 161-171. DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.06.008.

Wymbs, B. T., Wymbs, F.A., & Dawson, A.E. (2015). Child ADHD and ODD behavior interacts with parent ADHD symptoms to worsen parenting and interparental communication. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 43, 107-119. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-014-9887-4.

Pelham, W.E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E.M., Fabiano, G.A., Coles, E.K., Wymbs, B.T., Chacko, A., Walker, K.S., Wymbs, F.A., Garefino, A., Hoffman, M.T., Waxmonsky, J., Waschbusch, D. (2014). A Dose-Ranging Study of Behavioral and Pharmacological Treatment in Social-Recreational Settings for Children with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 1019-1031. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-013-9843-8.

Rajwan, E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T. & Wymbs, F.A. (2014). Evaluating clinically significant change in parent and child functioning: Comparison of standard and enhanced behavioral parent training. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 1407-1412. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-014-9877-6.

Wymbs, B. T., McCarty, C. A., Mason, W. A., King, K. M., Baer, J. S., Vander Stoep, A., & McCauley, E. (2014). Early adolescent substance use as a risk factor for development of conduct disorder and depression symptoms. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 75, 279-289. DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2014.75.279.

Chacko, A., Anderson, L., Wymbs, B.T., & Wymbs, F.A. (2013). Parent-endorsed reasons for not completing homework in group-based behavioral parent training for high-risk families of youth with ADHD. Behaviour Change, 30, 262-272. DOI: 10.1017/bec.2013.25.

McCarty, C. A., Wymbs, B. T., Mason, W. A., King, K. M., McCauley, E., Baer, J. S., & Vander Stoep, A. (2013). Early adolescent growth in depression and conduct problem symptoms as predictors of later substance use impairment. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 41, 1041-1051. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-013-9752-x.

Wymbs, B. T., McCarty, C. A., Baer, J. S., King, K. M., Vander Stoep, A., & McCauley, E. (2013). Callous-unemotional traits and conduct disorder symptoms as prospective risk factors for adolescent sexual activity. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 42, 693-699. DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2013.796858

Wymbs, B. T., Molina, B. S. G., Belendiuk, K. A., Pedersen, S. L., Walther, C. A. P., Cheong, J., McGinley, J. S., Marshal, M. P., Gnagy, E. M., & Pelham, W. E. (2013). Motorsports involvement among adolescents and young adults with childhood ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 42, 220-231. DOI:10.1080/15374416.2012.759227.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Chimiklis, A., Wymbs, F. A., & Pelham, W. E. (2012). Evaluating a comprehensive strategy to improve engagement to group-based behavioral parent training for high-risk families of children with ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 40, 1351-1362. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-012-9666-z.

McCarty, C. A., Wymbs, B. T., King, K. M., Mason, W. A., Vander Stoep, A., McCauley, E., & Baer, J. (2012). Developmental consistency in associations between depressive symptoms and alcohol use in early adolescence. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 73, 444-453. DOI: 10.15288/jsad.2012.73.444.

Sibley, M. H., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., Waxmonsky, J. G., Waschbusch, D. A., Derefinko, K. J., Wymbs, B. T., Garefino, A. C., Babinski, D. E., & Kuriyan, A. B. (2012). When diagnosing ADHD in adults emphasize informant reports, DSM items, and impairment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80, 1052-1062. DOI: 10.1037/a0029098.

Walther, C. A. P., Cheong, J., Molina, B. S. G., Pelham, W. E., Wymbs, B. T., Belendiuk, K. A., & Pedersen, S. L. (2012). Substance use and delinquency among adolescents with childhood ADHD: The protective role of parenting. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 26, 585-598. DOI: 10.1037/a0026818.

Wymbs, B. T., McCarty, C. A., King, K. M., McCauley, E., Vander Stoep, A., Baer, J., & Waschbusch, D. A. (2012). Callous-unemotional traits as unique prospective risk factors for substance use in early adolescent boys and girls. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 40, 1099-1110. DOI: 10.1007/s10802-012-9628-5.

Wymbs, B. T., Molina, B. S. G., Pelham, W. E., Cheong, J., Gnagy, E. M., Belendiuk, K. A., Walther, C. A. P., Babinski, D. E., & Waschbusch, D. A. (2012). Risk of intimate partner violence among young adult males with childhood ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16, 373-383. DOI: 10.1177/1087054710389987.

Babinski, D. E., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., Waschbusch, D. A., Yu, J., MacLean, M. G., Wymbs, B. T., Sibley, M. H., Biswas, A., Robb, J. A., & Karch, K. M. (2011). Late adolescent and young adult outcomes of girls diagnosed with ADHD in childhood: An exploratory investigation. Journal of Attention Disorders, 15, 204-214. DOI: 10.1177/1087054710361586.

Wymbs, B. T. (2011). Mechanisms underlying the impact of disruptive child behavior on interparental communication. Journal of Family Psychology, 25, 873-884. DOI: 10.1037/a0025372.

Wymbs, B. T. & Pelham, W. E. (2010). Child effects on communication between parents of youth with and without ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 119, 366-375. DOI: 10.1037/a0019034.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Arnold, F. W., Pelham, W. E., Swanger-Gagne, M., Girio, E. L., Pirvics, L., Herbst, L., Guzzo, J. L., Phillips, C., & O’Connor, B. (2009). Enhancing traditional behavioral parent training for single-mothers of children with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 38, 206-218. DOI: 10.1080/15374410802698388

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Flammer-Rivera, L. M., Pelham, W. E., Walker, K. S., Visweswariah, H., Arnold, F. W., Swanger-Gagne, M. S., Girio, E. L., Pirvics, L. P., & Herbst, L. (2008). A pilot study of the feasibility and efficacy of the Strategies to Enhance Positive Parenting (STEPP) Program for single mothers of children with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 12, 270-280. DOI: 10.1177/1087054707306119.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E. M., & Molina, B. S. G. (2008). Mother and adolescent reports of interparental discord among families of adolescents with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 16, 29-41. DOI: 10.1177/1063426607310849.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., Wilson, T, & Greenhouse, J. B. (2008). Rate and predictors of divorce among parents of youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76, 735-744. DOI: 10.1037/a0012719.

Fabiano, G. A., Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Coles, E. K., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F., Garefino, A., Keenan, J. K., Onyango, A. N., Hoffman, M. T., Massetti, G. M., & Robb, J. A. (2007). The single and combined effects of multiple intensities of behavior modification and methylphenidate for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in a classroom setting. School Psychology Review, 36, 195-216.

Coles, E. K., Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G. A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Tresco, K. T., Walker, K. S., Robb, J. A.  (2005). A controlled evaluation of behavioral treatment with children with ADHD attending a summer treatment program. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 13, 99-112. DOI: 10.1177/10634266050130020301.

Lopez-Williams, A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Seymour, K. E., Chronis, A. E., Pelham, W. E., & Morris, T. L. (2005). Athletic performance and social behavior as predictors of peer acceptance in children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 13, 173-180. DOI: 10.1177/10634266050130030501.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Fabiano, G. A., Coles, E. K., Tresco, K. E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Weinke, A. L., Walker, K., & Hoffman, M. T.  (2005). Transdermal methylphenidate, behavioral, and combined treatment for children with ADHD. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 13, 111-126. DOI: 10.1037/1064-1297.13.2.111.

Pelham, W. E., Manos, M. J., Ezzell, C. E., Tresco, K. E., Gnagy, E. M., Hoffman, M. T., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Williams, A., Wymbs, B. T., Caserta, D., Chronis, A. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Morse, G. (2005). A dose-ranging study of methylphenidate transdermal system in children with ADHD. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 44, 522-529. DOI: 10.1097/01.chi.0000157548.48960.95

Wymbs, B. T., Robb, J. A., Chronis, A. M., Massetti, G. M., Fabiano, G. A., Arnold, F. W., Brice, A. C., Gnagy, E. M., Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., & Hoffman, M. T. (2005). Long-term, multi-modal treatment of a child with Asperger’s syndrome and comorbid disruptive behavior problems: A case illustration. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 12, 338-350. DOI: 10.1016/S1077-7229(05)80056-2.

Chronis, A. M., Chacko, A., Fabiano, G. A., Wymbs, B. T., & Pelham, W. E. (2004). Enhancements to the behavioral parent training paradigm for families of children with ADHD: Review and future directions. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 7, 1-27. DOI: 10.1023/B:CCFP.0000020190.60808.a4.

Chronis, A. M., Fabiano, G. A., Gnagy, E. M., Onyango, A. N., Pelham, W. E., Lopez-Williams, A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., & Seymour, K. E. (2004). An evaluation of the Summer Treatment Program for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using a treatment withdrawal design. Behavior Therapy, 35, 561-585. DOI: 10.1016/S0005-7894(04)80032-7.

Chronis, A. M., Fabiano, G. A., Gnagy, E. M., Wymbs, B. T., Burrows-MacLean, L., & Pelham, W. E. (2001).  Comprehensive, sustained behavioral and pharmacological treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A case study.  Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 8, 346-359. DOI:10.1016/S1077-7229(01)80008-0.

Book Chapters

Wymbs, B. T. & Chronis, A. M. (2005). Social Competence Treatment for Children with Externalizing Disorders. In M. Hersen, A. M. Gross, & R. S. Drabman (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Vol. 2-Clinical Child Applications). New York, NY: Sage.

Pelham, W. E., Jr., Chacko, A., & Wymbs, B. T. (2004). Diagnosis and Assessment of ADHD in Young Children. In R. DelCarmen-Wiggins & A. Carter (Eds.), Handbook of Infant and Toddler Mental Health Assessment (pp. 399-420). New York: Oxford University Press.

Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

Symposia

Wymbs, B.T., Wyatt, J., Thiessen, C.T., & Gidycz, C. (2017, May). Alcohol Intoxication and Bystander Intentions: An Experimental Investigation. In C. Gidycz (Chair), Key Issues in Sexual Assault Prevention: Bystander Behavior and Alcohol Use. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

* Sacchetti, G.M., Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2016, October). Sluggish cognitive tempo and ADHD symptoms as risk factors for multi-domain impairment in a national sample of adults. In S.H. Becker (Chair), Toward a Life Span Understanding of Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT): Internal and External Validity of SCT in Adolescents and Adults. Symposium to be presented at the 50th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: New York, NY.

* Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2016, February). Validity and utility of the parent-teacher relationship scale. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists: New Orleans: LA.

Wymbs, B.T. & Dawson, A.E. (2015, November). Seeking Mediators Underlying Risk of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization among Adults with ADHD. In B.T. Wymbs (Chair), Moderators and Mediators of Impairment Associated with ADHD in Adulthood. Symposium presented at the 49th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Dawson, A.E., Marshall, S.A., Wymbs, B.T., Mautone, J.A., & Power, T.J. (2014, November). Parental ADHD symptoms predict poor maintenance of treatment gains after a family-school intervention for children with ADHD. In J. D. Nissley-Tsiopinis & T. J. Power (Chairs), Moderators, Mediators, and Predictors of Psychosocial Treatment Response Among Children and Youth With ADHD. Symposium presented at the 48th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Philadelphia, PA.

Wymbs, F., Evans, S., Owens, J., Wymbs, B. & Harrison, J. (2014, November). Evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents and emerging adults with ADHD. Clinical grand rounds presented at the 48th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Philadelphia, PA.

Wymbs, B.T., & Dawson, A.E. (2014, August). Do elevated ADHD symptoms increase the risk of adults perpetrating intimate partner violence when provoked? Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association: Washington, DC.

Wymbs, B.T, Egan, T., Dawson, A., Gidycz, C., & Zoccola, P. (2013, November). Seeking to identify proximal risk factors for intimate partner violence in young adults with ADHD. Presented at the ADHD Special Interest Group pre-conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Nashville, TN.

Wymbs, B.T., McCarty, C.A., McCauley, E., & Vander Stoep, A. (2011, April). Developmental Difference in the Associations between Adolescent Depression, Conduct Problems and Alcohol Use. In K. Monahan (Chair), The Development of Co-occurring Problem Behavior in Adolescence. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development: Montreal, QC.

Wymbs, B.T. & Pelham, W.E. (2011, April). What Mechanisms Explain Child Effects on Marital Communication? An Investigation of Parenting Behavior and Affect as Mediators. In A. Schermerhorn (Chair), Children’s Influence on Parents: Examining Genetic Factors and Mechanisms of Influence. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development: Montreal, QC.

Wymbs, B.T. (2009, June). Link Between Problem Drinking and Intimate Partner Violence Is Stronger Among Young Adults with Childhood Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In B. McCrady (Chair), Mediators and Moderators of Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Society on Alcoholism: San Diego, CA.

Wymbs, B.T. (2009, April). Comparing Child, Parent, and Couple Variables as Predictors of Discord Between Parents of Children With and Without ADHD. In P. Pendry (Chair), Child Effects on Interparental Discord: Contributions of Child Behavior and Personality. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO.

Posters

Strauss, C. V., Kolp, H., Horvath, S. A., Johnson, E.H., Wymbs, B.T., & Shorey, R. C. (2018, November). Proximal Antecedents to Violence, Impulsivity, and Physical Dating Violence Perpetration in College Students. Poster to be presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington D.C.

*Tams, S.T., & Wymbs, B.T. (2018, November). Modeling Longitudinal Associations between Maternal Parenting Practices and Child Externalizing Behavior from Preschool to Adolescence. Poster to be presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Washington D.C.

* Baker, E.C., Kopp, M.A., Perkins, S.N., Thiessen, C.N., & Wymbs, B.T. (2018, April). Substance use and symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo. Poster presented at the annual Ohio University Research Exposition, Athens, OH.

* Consbruck, M., Hall, M., Thiessen, C., & Wymbs, B.T. (2018, April). Relationship between ADHD symptoms and self-concept. Poster presented at the annual Ohio University Research Exposition, Athens, OH.

Waschbusch, D., Molina, B., Sibley, M., Wymbs, B., Gnagy, E., Willoughby, M., & Pelham, W. (2018, April). Do psychopathic traits in early adolescence predict later delinquency in individuals with and without a childhood history of ADHD? Poster to be presented at the annual conference of the Society for Research on Adolescence: Minneapolis, MN.

Dawson, A.E., Sacchetti, G.M., Egan, T.E., & Wymbs, B.T., (2017, November). Assessing the Diagnostic Utility of the Impairment Rating Scale for Evaluating ADHD in Adulthood. Poster to be presented at the 51st annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: San Diego, CA.

* Thiessen, C.N., Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T., (2017, November). Examining mechanisms that contribute to relationship satisfaction in young couples with ADHD. Poster to be presented at the 51st annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: San Diego, CA.

* Kruis, E.F., Wertz, E.H., Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2017). Exploring demographics, mental health concerns, and reasons for divorce among recently divorced couples. Poster presented at the annual Ohio University Research Exposition, Athens, OH.

* Egan, T.E., Wymbs, B.T., & Sacchetti, G.M. (2016, October). Discrepancy between self- and partner-reported adult ADHD symptoms predicts relationship impairment in heterosexual couples. Poster to be presented at the 50th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: New York, NY.

* Arnett, S., Dawson, A., Wymbs, B.T., Seiter, N., & Gidycz, C. (2015, November). Comparing rates and onset age of mental health diagnoses among males, females, and transgender individuals in a large online sample. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Arnett, S., Sacchetti, G.M., Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A., & Gidycz, C. (2015, November). Sexual orientation as a predictor of intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

Chimiklis, A., Feirsen, N., Rajwan, E., Chan, E., Lee, D., Pulgarin, B., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B.T., & Wymbs, F. (2015, November). Characteristics of parents of children with ADHD who never-attend, drop-out, and complete behavioral parent training. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

* Dawson, A.E., Sacchetti, G.M., Wymbs, B.T., & Seiter, N.S. (2015, November). The role of adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies in the association between adult ADHD and functional impairment. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Egan, T., Wymbs, B.T., & Dawson, A.E. (2015, November). Facets of Impulsivity Uniquely Predict Risky Behaviors Exhibited by Adults Over and Above ADHD Status. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Sacchetti, G.M., Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A.E., & Arnett, S. (2015, November). Agreement between self- and partner-reported adult ADHD symptoms and impairment. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Seiter, N.S., Sacchetti, G.M., & Wymbs, B.T. (2015, November). Quality of Marital Communication Behavior Is Predicted by Income Dynamics. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Tams, S.T., & Wymbs, B.T. (2015, November). Parenting Self-Efficacy and Overt Marital Discord Predict Parenting and Interparental Communication Quality for Parents of Children with and without ADHD. Poster presented at the 49th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Chicago, IL.

* Dawson, A.E., Dardis, C., & Wymbs, B.T., & Gidycz, C.A. (2015, August). Maladaptive coping as a mechanism facilitating the association between ADHD and intimate partner violence. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association: Toronto, ON.

* Bunford, N., Wymbs, B. T., & Dawson, A.E. (2015, July). Emotional lability moderates the effect of childhood maltreatment on alcohol use problems. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Portland, OR.

* Sacchetti, G., Wymbs, B. T., & Dawson, A.E. (2015, July). Negative urgency increases risk of adolescents being provoked to perpetrate dating violence. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Portland, OR.

* Dawson, A.E., Holdaway, A.S., & Wymbs, B.T. (2014, November). Validation of a tool to assess teacher burnout. Poster presented at the 48th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Philadelphia, PA.

* Egan, T., Wymbs, B., & Dawson, A. (2014, November). Facets of impulsivity predict substance use by college students over and above ADHD diagnostic histories. Poster presented at the 48th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Philadelphia, PA.

* Dawson, A.E., & Wymbs, B.T. (2014, August). Sexual victimization in female and male college students: The added risk of ADHD symptoms. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association: Washington, DC.

* Dawson, A.E., Wymbs, B.T., Serrano, V.J., Gidycz, C.A., Bunford, N., & Suhr, J.A. (2013, November). Unique associations between specific forms of child maltreatment and substance use, sexual assault, and psychopathy in college students. Poster presented at the 47th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Nashville, TN.

Wymbs, B.T., Dawson, A.E., Suhr, J.A., Gidycz, C.A., & Bunford, N. (2013, November). ADHD Symptoms Increase Risk of Male College Students Reporting Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization Independent of Substance Use and Psychopathy. Poster presented at the 47th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Nashville, TN.

* Dawson, A.E., Marshall, S. A., Wymbs, B.T., Mautone, J.A., & Power, T.J. (2013, July). Parental ADHD Predicts Poor Maintenance after a Family-School Intervention for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association: Honolulu, HI.

Wymbs, B. T., Wymbs, F.A., & Dawson, A.E. (2013, June). ADHD Symptoms Increase Risk of Parents Responding Adversely to Disruptive Child Behavior. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Leuven, Belgium.

Feirsen, N., Chacko, A., & Wymbs, B. T. (2012, November). Effects of an Augmented Social Skills Training Program on Social Competence in Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 46th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: National Harbor, MD.

Wymbs, B. T., McCarty, C. A., Mason, W. A., McCauley, E., Vander Stoep, A., King, K. M., & Baer, J. S. (2012, June). Early adolescent substance use predicts conduct disorder symptoms but not depressive symptoms in late adolescence. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Research Society on Alcoholism: San Francisco, CA.

Wymbs, B. T., McCarty, C. A., Vander Stoep, A., & McCauley, E. (2012, March). Growth in depressive and conduct disorder symptoms from 6th to 9th grade interact to predict substance use problems in 12th grade. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Society for Research on Adolescence: Vancouver, BC.

Wymbs, B. T., Mitchell, J. T., & Molina, B. S. G. (2011, November). CBT Couples Group Reduces Harmful Cognitions in Young Adults with ADHD: Preliminary Evidence. Poster presented at the 45th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies: Toronto, ON.

McCarty, C. A., Wymbs, B. T., McCauley, E., Vander Stoep, A., & King, K. M. (2011, June). Does Severity and Persistence of Depressive Symptoms and Conduct Problems Increase Risk of Alcohol Use in Early Adolescence? Poster presented at the annual conference of the Research Society on Alcoholism: Atlanta, GA.

Walther, C. A. P., Cheong, J., Molina, B. S. G., Pelham, W. E., Wymbs, B. T., Belendiuk, K. A., & Pedersen, S. L. (2011, June). Substance use and delinquency among adolescents with childhood ADHD: The protective role of parenting. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Research Society on Alcoholism: Atlanta, GA.

Wymbs, B. T., McCarty, C. A., King, K. M., McCauley, E., Vander Stoep, A., & Waschbusch, D. A. (2011, June). Do Callous-Unemotional Traits Predict Substance Use Onset and Persistence in Early Adolescence? Poster presented at the biennial conference of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Chicago, IL.

Wymbs, B. T. & Pelham, W. E. (2010, November). Child and Adult ADHD Interact to Spark Marital Discord. Poster presented at the 44th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA.

Wymbs, B. T. & Molina, B. S. G. (2009, November). Behavioral Couples Therapy for Young Adults with ADHD: Preliminary Results of a Pilot Trial. Poster presented at the 43rd annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Wymbs, B. T., Molina, B. S. G., Pelham, W. E. & Gnagy, E. M. (2009, June). Link Between Problem Drinking and Intimate Partner Violence Is Stronger Among Young Adults with Childhood Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Research Society on Alcoholism, San Diego, CA.

Wymbs, B. T., Molina, B. S. G., & Pelham, W. E. (2008, November). Explaining Discord in Young Adult Relationships: Comparing Influence of Childhood ADHD and Parent Divorce History. Poster presented at the 42nd annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., & Gnagy, E. M. (2008, November). Disruptive Child Behavior Causes Affective Distress and Exacerbates Negative Parenting among Parent Couples with and without ADHD Children: An Experimental Demonstration. Poster presented at the 42nd annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Orlando, FL.

Nacht, M., Chacko, A., Levi, S., Wymbs, B. T., Wymbs, F. W., & Pelham, W. E. (2008, October). Baseline Parental Factors as Predictors of Symptom and Impairment Improvement Following Behavioral Parent Training. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chicago, IL.

Coles, E. K., Fabiano, G. A., Pelham, W. E., Massetti, G. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Arnold, F., Garefino, A., Robb, J. A., Walker, K. S., Wymbs, B. T., Gnagy, E. M. (2007, November). The effects of continued behavioral intervention following a summer treatment program in children with ADHD. In Erika Coles (Chair) The summer treatment program: Translating research into clinical intervention. Symposium presented at the 41st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Wymbs, B. T., Loliger, B., Minney, J., Keith, C., Wolf, J., & Pelham, W. E. (2007, November). Severity and Degree of Resolution of Conflict between Parents of Children with and without ADHD. Poster presented at the 41st annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Philadelphia, PA.

Wymbs, B. T., Carducci, C., DiLorenzo, R., McClure, P., Snow, D., Tong, P., Carter, N., Valin, S., & Pelham, W. E. (2007, August). Do Disruptive Children Cause Interparental Discord? Results of Observational Coding. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., Wilson, T. K., & Chacko, A. (2007, April). Child and Parent Predictors of Marital Dissolution Within Families of ADHD Adolescents and Young Adults. Poster presented at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, Boston, MA.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E. M., Buchheit, J. M., Maiorana, N., Emerson, J. M. & Kinsey, Y. C. (2006, November). Does Disruptive Child Behavior Cause Interparental Discord? An Experimental Manipulation. Poster presented at the 40th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.

Buchheit, J. M., Wymbs, B. T., Emerson, J. M., Maiorana, N., & Pelham, W. E. (2006, August). Do Parents of ADHD Children Agree About Disagreeing? Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Wymbs, B. T., Pelham, W. E., Molina, B. S. G., Gnagy, E. M., & Wilson, T. (2006, August). Marital Dissolution within Families of ADHD Adolescents and Young Adults. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Arnold, F. W., Pelham, W. E., Swanger, M. S., Pirvics, L. P., Herbst, L., Girio, E. L., Guzzo, J., Phillips, C., & O’Connor, B. (2005, November). Treatment for Single-Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Comparison between a Traditional and an Enhanced Behavioral Parenting Program. Poster presented at the 39th annual conference of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington DC.

Wymbs, B. T., & Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E. M., & Molina, B. S. G. (2005, November). Mother and adolescent reports of interparental discord among families of adolescents with and without attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Poster presented at the 39th annual conference of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Washington, DC.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F., Garefino, A., Robb, J., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Hoffman, M. T., Waxmonsky, J., & Massetti, G. M. (2005, August). Behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Fabiano, G. A., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F., Onyango, A. N., Hoffman, M. T., Waxmonsky, J., Massetti, G. M., & Waschbusch, D. A. (2005, June). A dose ranging study of behavioral and pharmacological treatment for ADHD. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, New York, NY.

Chacko, A., Girio, E. L., Wymbs, B. T. , Pelham, W. E., Massetti, G. M., Gnagy, E. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G. A., Coles, E. K., Walker, K. S. Arnold, F. W., Garefino, A., & Robb, J. A. (2004, November). The influence of parenting styles on disruptive behavior, impairment, peer relationships, and academic achievement of children diagnosed with ADHD. Poster presented at the 38th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Coles, E. K., Pelham, W. E., Fabiano, G. A., Robb, J., Arnold, F. W., Wymbs, B. T., Garefino, A., Walker, K. S., Pirvics, L. L., Massetti, G. M., Hoffman, M. T., Burrows-MacLean, L., & Gnagy, E. M. (2004, November). Effects of continued interventions following a summer treatment program for children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 38th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F. W., Garefino, A., Robb, J., Fabiano, G. A., Hoffman, M. T., & Massetti, G. M. (2004, November). Behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD: Replication and effects of time. Poster presented at the 38th annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Walker, K., Pelham, W., Gnagy, E., Massetti, G., Wymbs, B. , Coles, E., Chacko, A., Arnold, F, Robb, J., Garefino, A., Pirvics, L, Herbst, L, Drake, J., Hoffman, M. & Burrows-MacLean, L (2004, November). Impact of treatment intensity on social preference ratings made by children with ADHD and controls. Poster presented at the 38th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Wymbs, B. T. , Pelham, W. E., Massetti, G. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Arnold, F. W., Chacko, A., Coles, E. K., Fabiano, G. A., Garefino, A., Robb, J. A., & Walker, K. S. (2004, November). Associations between Child Externalizing Behaviors and Interparental Discord, Parenting Practices and Parental Distress in Families of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Poster presented at the 38th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.

Burrows-MacLean, L., Pelham, W. E., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker K. S., Arnold F. W., Keenan, J. K., Gnagy, E. M., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Hoffman, M. T., & Massetti, G. M. (2003, November). Behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD in the home setting. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Arnold, F. W., Swanger, M. S., Pelham, W. E., Pirvics, L., Herbst, L., Griffin, M., Lee, C., Perillo, K., & Rook, K. (2003, November). Producing and maintaining treatment gains in single mothers of children with disruptive behavior disorders: An evaluation of the strategies to enhance positive parenting (STEPP) program. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Fabiano, G. A., Pelham, W. E., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F. W., Garefino, A., Robb, J. A., Massetti, G. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., & Hoffman, M. T. (2003, November). An Investigation of School-Year Follow-up Procedures Following a Summer Treatment Program for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Fabiano, G. A., Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Massetti, G. M., Wymbs, B. T., Coles, E. K., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F. W., Robb, J. A., Garefino, A., Keenan, J. K., & Hoffman, M. T. (2003, November). The single and combined effects of three intensities of behavior modification and four intensities of medication in a summer treatment program classroom. Poster presented at the 37th annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Massetti, G. M., Pelham, W. E., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Arnold, F. W., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Swanger, M. S., Robb, J. A., Fabiano, G. A., Onyango, A. N., Gnagy, E. M., & Burrows-MacLean, L. (2003, November). Situational variability of ADHD, ODD and CD: Psychometric properties of the DBD Interview and Rating Scale. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Onyango, A. N., Pelham, W. E., Gnagy, E., Massetti, G. M., Burrows-MacLean, L., Fabiano, G., Chacko, A., Coles, E., Wymbs, B., Walker, K., Arnold, F., Robb, J., Garefino, A., & Hoffman, M. (2003, November). The impact of treatment on deviancy training in children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Coles, E. K., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K., Arnold, F., Keenan, J. K., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Hoffman, M. T., & Massetti, G. M. (2003, November). A dose ranging study of behavioral and pharmacological treatment for children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Swanger, M. S, Gnagy, E. M., Pelham, W. E., Arnold, F. W., Pirvics, L. P., Griffin, M., & Herbst, L. (2003, November). Social Skills Training for Children with Disruptive Behavior Problems: Comparing the Relative Benefits of Multimodal Versus Traditional Approaches for Children of Single Mothers. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Wymbs, B. T., Walker, K. S., Gnagy, E. M., & Pelham, W. E. (2003, November). Comparing the Peer Relations of Children with and without Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Following an Intensive Summer Treatment Program. Poster presented at the 37th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Boston, MA.

Chronis, A. M., Gnagy, E. M., Fabiano, G. A., Chacko, A. Onyango, A. N., Pelham, W. E., Williams, A., Wymbs, B. T., & Coles, E. K., Seymour, K. E., & Hoffman, M. T. (2002, November). A Within-Subjects Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Summer Treatment Program for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 36th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy Conference, Reno, NV.

Williams, A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Seymour, K. E., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., & Pelham, W. E. (2002, November). Athleticism and behavior as predictors of peer acceptance in children diagnosed with ADHD. Poster presented at the 36th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Walker, K. S., Flammer, L. M., Arnold, F. W., Visweswaraiah, H., Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Lam, J., Pirvics, L., Bogdanets, M., Mesi, K., & Stoller, K. (2002, November). Social skills training for disruptive behavior disorder children: A preliminary analysis of the difference between social skill knowledge and implementation. Poster presented at the 36th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Wymbs, B. T., Fabiano, G. A., Meichenbaum, D. L., & Pelham, W. E. (2002, November). Individualized Behavior Modification Programs for Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Successful Outcomes for Non-Responders to Intensive Behavior Therapy. Poster presented at the 36th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, NV.

Pelham, W. E., Burrows-MacLean, L., Gnagy, E. M., Hoffman, M. T., Fabiano, G. A., Coles, E. K., Tresco, K. E., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Weinke, A. L., & Walker K. (2002, August). Behavioral, Pharmacological, and Combined Treatment for Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

Wienke, A. L., Wymbs, B. T., Chacko, A., Fabiano, G. A., Chronis, A. M., & Pelham, W. E., Jr. (2001, November). The Flexibility and Effectiveness of Treatment Manuals. Poster presented at the 35th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Williams, A., Chronis, A. M., Onyango, A. N., Fabiano, G. A., Chacko, A., Wymbs, B. T., Gnagy, E. M., & Pelham, W. E., Jr. (2001, November). Effectiveness of Combined Treatment Versus Medication in the Treatment of Children with ADHD. Poster presented at the 35th annual conference for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.

Wymbs, B. T., Chronis, A. C., & Pelham, W. E., Jr. (2001, August). Individual Assessment of Behavioral, Pharmacological and Combined Treatments for ADHD. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Wymbs, B. T., Chronis, A. C., & Pelham, W. E., Jr. (2001, June). Variability of Tic Patterns in a 9-year-old Male with Comorbid Asperger's Syndrome and Oppositional Defiant Disorder in the context of a Manualized Behavioral Intervention. Poster presented at the biennial conference for the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Vancouver, BC.

Du Rocher Schudlich, T., Delfausse, M., Wymbs, B., & Cummings, E. M. (2000, April). Maternal Depression, Marital Conflict, and Child Adjustment. Poster presented at the Spring Conference of the Indiana Psychological Association, South Bend, IN.

Professional Activities and Associations

Member

American Psychological Association, 2000 – Present

Division 12 – Society for Clinical Psychology, 2004 – Present

Division 12, Section 3 – Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology, 2004 – Present

Division 53 – Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2004 – Present

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, 2000 – Present

Association for Psychological Science, 2014 – Present

International Society for Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 2012 – Present

President

Parenting and Families Special Interest Group, January 2011 – June 2012

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

ADHD Special Interest Group, November 2015 – October 2016

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive TherapiesPresident-Elect

ADHD Special Interest Group, November 2014 – October 2015

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Co-Editor

Special Issue, September 2013–January 2015

Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

Editorial Board Member

 

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, January 2016 – Present

Family Process, April 2015 – Present

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, October 2013 – Present

Ad Hoc Reviewer

 

Addictive Behaviors, 2013 - Present

BMC Psychiatry, 2014 - Present

European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2014 - Present

Family Process, 2014 - 2015

JAMA Psychiatry, 2013 - Present

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2012 - Present

Journal of Attention Disorders, 2011 - Present

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2013 - Present

Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2011 – 2013

Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2014 – Present

School Mental Health, 2015 – Present

Substance Use and Misuse, 2015 – Present

Convention Program Reviewer

 

ADHD Special Interest Group, ABCT, August 2013, 2014

Parenting and Families Special Interest Group, ABCT, August 2011, 2013

Committees Served

Department:

  • Clinical Area Faculty Search (Committee Chair) (Fall 2018 – Spring 2019)
  • Clinical Comprehensive Exam (Spring 2017)
  • Industrial/Organization Area Faculty Search (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017)
  • Internship Review (Committee Chair) (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)
  • Clinical Health Area Faculty Search (Fall 2015 – Spring 2016)
  • Social/Cognitive Area Faculty Search (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)
  • Evaluation (Fall 2013 – Spring 2015)
  • Policy and Planning Administration (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)
  • Industrial/Organization Area Faculty Search (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014)
  • Clinic Advisory (Fall 2013, Fall 2015 – Present)
  • Internship Review (Fall 2012 – Spring 2014)
  • Graduate Student Admissions, Child Clinical (Fall 2012 – Present)
  • Curriculum and Awards (Fall 2012 – Spring 2013)

Work-Related Experience

Ohio University Department of Psychology

Associate Professor (2018-present)

Assistant Professor (2012 - 2018)

Seattle Children's Research Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow (July 2010 - July 2012)

University of Pittsburgh

Postdoctoral Scholar (September 2008 - June 2010)