Ann Davis, Ph.D.

Education & Training:

• BA: University of Kansas;
• MA - Clinical Psychology: Western Michigan University;
• Pre-doctoral Intern: Father Flanagan's Boy's Home, Boys Town, NE;
• Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology: Western Michigan University;
• Fellowship, Pediatric Psychology: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.

Societies:

• American Psychological Association;
• Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy;
• Association for Behavior Analysis;
• Licensed Psychologist (Kansas).

Awards:

• 2003-2005: School of Medicine Clinical Research Curriculum Program Fellow (K30)
• 2000: Circle of Achievement Award, Computers and Hi-Tech Special Interest Group, Association for Advancement of Behavior
• 1999: Annual Student Research Award, Autism and Developmental Disabilities Special Interest Group, Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy

Publications:

• Articles:
  • Stark, L.J., Hommel, K.A., Mackner, L.M., Janicke, D.M., Davis, A.M., Pfefferkorn, M., Crandall, W. & Heubi, J. (2005). Randomized Trial Comparing Two Methods of Increasing Dietary Calcium Intake in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 40(4), 501-507.
  • Stark, L.J., Janicke, D.M., McGrath, A.M., Mackner, L.M., Hommel, K.A. & Lovell, D. (2005). Prevention of Osteoporosis: A randomized Clinical Trial to Increase Calcium Intake in Children with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 30(5), 377-386.
  • McGrath, A.M. & Vuong, N. (2005). Mental health services for children with chronic illness. In: R. Steele & M. Roberts (Eds.), Handbook of Mental Health Services for Children, Adolescents, and Families. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.
  • McGrath, A.M., Handwerk, M.L., Armstrong, K.J., Lucas, C.P. & Friman, P.C. (2004). The validity of the ADHD section of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children. Behavior Modification, 28 (3), 349-374.
  • Friman, P. C., Woods, D. W., Freeman, K. A., Gilman, R. C., Short, M., McGrath, A. M., Handwerk, M. L. (2004). Relationships between tattling, likeability, and social classification: A preliminary investigation of adolescents in residential care. Behavior Modification, 28 (3), 331-348.
  • Rapoff, M.A., McGrath, A.M., Lindsley, C.B. (2003). Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In: M. Roberts (Ed.), Handbook of pediatric psychology (3rd ed, pp. 392-408). New York: The Guilford Press.
  • Saelens, B.E. & McGrath, A.M. (2003). Self-monitoring and adolescent
    weight control efficacy. Children's Health Care, 32, 137-152.
  • McGrath, A.M., Bosch, S., Sullivan, C.L. & Fuqua, R.W. (2003). Training reciprocal social interactions between preschoolers and a child diagnosed with autism. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 5(1).47-54.
  • Burklow, K.A., McGrath, A.M., Allred, K. & Rudolph, C.D. (2002). Parent perceptions of mealtime behavior problems in children fed enterally. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 17, 291-295.
  • Burklow, K.A., McGrath, A.M., Kaul, A. (2002). Management and prevention of feeding problems in young children with prematurity and very low birth weight. Infants and Young Children, 14(4), 19-30.
  • Burklow, K.A., McGrath, A.M., Valerius, K.S. & Rudolph, C.D. (2002). Relationship between feeding difficulties, medical complexity, and gestational age. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 17, 373-378.
  • Mackner, L., McGrath, A.M. & Stark, L.J. (2001). Dietary recommendations to prevent and manage chronic pediatric health conditions: Adherence, intervention and future directions. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 22(2), 130-143.
  • Stark, L.J., Jelalian, E., McGrath, A. & Mackner, L. (2001). Behavioral approaches in cystic fibrosis: Applications to feeding and eating. In: B. Lask, D. Angst, & M. Bluebond-Langner (Eds.), Psychosocial aspects of cystic fibrosis (pp. 348-360). London: Arnold.
  • Waller, S.A., Armstrong, K.J., McGrath, A.M. & Sullivan, C.L. (1999). A review of the diagnostic methods reported in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 29(6), 483-488.
• Presentations:
  • McGrath, A.M., Sullivan, D. & Spalding, R. (2004, April). Pediatric obesity among rural and urban children. Poster presented at the Child Health Psychology Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
  • Stark,L.J., Janicke, D., McGrath, A.M., Macker, L. & Hommel, K. (2004, April). Behavior intervention to increase dietary calcium intake in children with JRA: A randomized clinical trial. Paper presented at the Child Health Psychology Conference, Charleston, South Carolina.
  • McGrath, A.M., Sullivan, D., Spaulding, R., Swirczynski, D., Vuong, N. & Fleming, T. (2003, December). School-based obesity education: Using videoconferencing to improve the health habits of overweight children in Kansas. Paper session presented at the 5th annual Kansas Technology Leadership Conference, Topeka, Kansas.
  • Fleming T, McGrath A.M., Sullivan D.K. and Vuong, N. (2003, April). Childhood dietary habits in rural vs. urban areas. Poster session presented at the Experimental Biology Conference "Translating the Genome," San Diego, California.
  • McGrath, A.M., Mattioli, L. & Belmont, J. (2002, November). Development of a direct observation system to assess medical resident skills. Poster session presented at the 36th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Reno, Nevada.
  • Janicke, D.M., McGrath, A.M., Mackner, L., High, J., Zelina, H., Wanchick, A. & Stark, L.J. (April, 2002). Tracking adherence to self-monitoring and sticker chart protocol as elements of a behavioral intervention to increase calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Paper presented at the Great Lakes Regional Meeting on Child Health Psychology, Milwaukee, WI.
  • McGrath, A.M. & Saelens, B.E. (2001, November). Self-monitoring adherence and weight control among overweight adolescents. Poster session presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Stark, L.J., McGrath, A.M., Mackner, L.M., VanBuren, J., Fischer, B., Deeks, C., Burns, M.B., Taylor, J., Heubi, J.E. & Lovell, D.J. (2001, November). The treatment effects of behavioral intervention vs. standard of care at increasing calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In A. Brandstetter (Chair), Behavioral Interventions in Pediatric Primary Care. Symposium conducted at the 35th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Burklow, K.A., McGrath, A.M., Sullivan, A. & Rudolph, C.D. (2001, April). Meal duration, weight status, and mealtime difficulties in a medically complex sample. Poster session presented at the Florida Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, Florida.
  • Stark, L.J., McGrath, A.M., Mackner, L.M., VanBuren, J., Fischer, B., Deeks, C., Burns, M.B., Taylor, J., Heubi, J.E. & Lovell, D.J. (April, 2001). The treatment effects of behavioral intervention vs. standard of care at increasing calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Poster session presented at the Florida Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, Florida.
  • McGrath, A.M., Burklow, K.A. & Stark, L.J. (2000, November). Increasing medication adherence in a child awaiting kidney transplantation. Poster session presented at 34th annual convention of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, New Orleans, LA.
  • Burklow, K.A., McGrath, A.M. & Allred, K.E. (2000, April). Assessment of behavioral feeding difficulties in a medically complicated sample: Use of the BPFAS. Poster session presented at the Millennium Conference of the Great Lakes Society of Pediatric Psychology, Cleveland, OH.
  • Armstrong, K.J., McGrath, A.M. (1999, November). Validity issues in the assessment of adolescents: Are ADHD adolescents hyperactive? In K. Ruggiero & C. Adams (Co-chairs), Adolescent emotional and behavioral difficulties. Symposium conducted at the 33rd annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Canada.
  • Freeman, K.A., McGrath, A.M., Handwerk, M.L., Lucas, C.P., Shaffer, D. & Friman, P.C. (1999, November). External validation of disruptive behavior diagnoses on the NIMH DISC. In K. Ruggiero & C. Adams (Co-chairs), Adolescent emotional and behavioral difficulties. Symposium conducted at the 33rd annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Canada.
  • Gilman, R., Freeman, K., Woods, D., Short, M., McGrath, A., Seymour, W.S., Handwerk, M. & Friman, P. (1999, August). Behavioral correlates of socially rejected adolescents in a residential setting. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
  • McGrath, A.M., Freeman, K., Handwerk, M., Lucas, C., Schaffer, D. & Frman, P.C. (1999, August). External validation of disruptive behavior diagnoses on the NIMH DISC. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.
  • Armstrong, K.J., Channell, M., McGrath, A.M. & Maieritsch, S.W. (1998, November). What ADHD diagnostic criteria are reported by JACP authors? Poster session presented at the 32nd annual meeting for the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
  • McGrath, A.M. & Armstrong, K.J. (1998, November). Do adolescent self-report scales predict ADHD diagnostic status? Poster session presented at the 32nd annual meeting for the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
  • McGrath, A.M., Bosch, S., Sullivan, C.L. & Fuqua, R.W. (1998, November). Training reciprocal social interactions between preschoolers and a child diagnosed with autism. Poster session presented at the 32nd annual meeting for the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
  • Waller, S.A., Sullivan, C.L., McGrath, A.M. & Armstrong, K.J. (1998, November). Current trends in documenting diagnostic status in autism research. Poster session presented at the 32nd meeting for Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.
  • Channell, M.A., McGrath, A.M. & Armstrong, K.J. (1997, November). Do reinforcer surveys enhance a brief parenting skills program? Poster session presented at the 31st annual meeting for the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami, FL.
  • McGrath, A.M., Channell, M.A. & Armstrong, K.J. (1997, November). Should parent trainers trust parent report or home observations? Poster session presented at the 31st annual meeting for the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Miami, FL.
  • Armstrong, K., Munneke, D., Sim, K., Purtan, J. & McGrath, A.M. (1995, November). Computerized interactive parent skills training & ADHD. Poster session presented at the 29th annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Washington, DC.

Current and Recent Grant Funding:

• 2005-2010: NIH/NIDDK K23
  Enhancing Nutrition and Activity Among Rural Children
  ($612,062)
• 2004-2005: KUMC TeleMedicine Department
  Using TeleMedicine to Assess Pediatric Obesity Rates and Treatment Barriers Among Rural Children in the State of Kansas ($25,000)
• 2003-2005: Children’s Miracle Network Telethon Grant
  Development of a Videotape Coding Scheme for Evaluation of Pediatric Residents in Cardiology
  ($10,000)
• 2002-2004: Sunflower Foundation
  Obesity Among School-Age Children in the State of Kansas ($149,994)