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Papers by C. Reynolds

Research paper thumbnail of The use, education, training and supervision of neuropsychological test technicians (psychometrists) in clinical practice

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Are Zero Tolerance Policies Effective in the Schools? An Evidentiary Review and Recommendations

Research paper thumbnail of Are zero tolerance policies effective in the schools?: An evidentiary review and recommendations

American Psychologist, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Learning disabilities: The need for neuropsychological evaluation

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2008

A learning disability (LD) is a neurobiological disorder that presents as a serious difficulty wi... more A learning disability (LD) is a neurobiological disorder that presents as a serious difficulty with reading, arithmetic, and/or written expression that is unexpected, given the individual's intellectual ability. A learning disability is not an emotional disorder nor is it caused by an emotional disorder. If inadequately or improperly evaluated, a learning disability has the potential to impact an individual's functioning adversely and produce functional impairment in multiple life domains. When a learning disability is suspected, an evaluation of neuropsychological abilities is necessary to determine the source of the difficulty as well as the areas of neurocognitive strength that can serve as a foundation for compensatory strategies and treatment options.

Research paper thumbnail of Bloopers, outtakes, and horror stories of SIGGRAPH films

ACM SIGGRAPH 89 Panel Proceedings on - SIGGRAPH '89, 1989

... I'm not entirely sure why I'm here, since I've really neve r made any major mi... more ... I'm not entirely sure why I'm here, since I've really neve r made any major mistakes in any of the movies that I've done . ... But when you film something, and there's the bad frame, you've got to start over again and film the thin g from the beginning, which is a real pain . ...

Research paper thumbnail of Race, social class and ability patterns on the WISC-R

Personality and Individual Differences, 1982

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Sex differences on the WISC-R

Personality and Individual Differences, 1983

Sex differences on 13 subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised (WISC-R), ... more Sex differences on 13 subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised (WISC-R), and in the factor structure of the 13 subtests, are examined in the white subsample (N = 944 males, 924 females) of the total national standardization sample of the WISC-R (Kaufman and Doppelt, 1976; Wechsler, 1974). This sample of children, whose ages range from 6 to 16.5 years, were chosen by a stratified, random-sampling procedure to be representative of the population of the United States, in accord with demographic features revealed in the 1970 census.

Research paper thumbnail of Using problem solving therapy to treat veterans with subsyndromal depression: a pilot study

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2014

We conducted a pilot study comparing problem solving therapy for primary care (PST-PC) to a dieta... more We conducted a pilot study comparing problem solving therapy for primary care (PST-PC) to a dietary education control condition in middle-aged and older veterans with symptoms of emotional distress and subsyndromal depression. This was a two-site study at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Participants included veterans >50 years of age referred from primary care clinics who were eligible if they obtained a pre-screen score >11 on the Centers for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale. Exclusions were a DSM-IV Major Depressive Episode within the past year, active substance abuse/dependence within 1 month, current antidepressant therapy, and a Mini mental status exam score <24. Participants were randomized to receive one of two interventions--either PST-PC or an attention control condition consisting of dietary education (DIET)--each consisting of six to eight sessions within a 4-month period. Of 45 individuals randomized, 23 (11 PST-PC and 12 DIET) completed treatment. Using regression models in completers that examined outcomes at end of treatment while controlling for baseline scores, there were significant differences between treatment groups in SF-36 mental health component scores but not in depressive symptoms (as assessed with either the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression or the Beck Depression Inventory), social problem solving skills, or physical health status (SF-36 physical health component score). These pilot study findings suggest that a six-to-eight session version of PST-PC may lead to improvements in mental health functioning in primary care veterans with subsyndromal depressive symptoms.

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of neuropsychological assessment for the evaluation of childhood learning disordersNAN Policy and Planning Committee

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2006

When children experience learning difficulties, an appropriate evaluation of abilities and skills... more When children experience learning difficulties, an appropriate evaluation of abilities and skills can provide the foundation for an accurate diagnosis and useful recommendations. When comprehensive information about a child's brain-related strengths and weaknesses is necessary to understand potential sources of the problem and implications for functioning, a neuropsychological evaluation is most often the best choice. This paper was written to help parents, educators, health care providers, and third-party payors to understand the nature of neuropsychological assessment and to choose the type of evaluation that will furnish relevant information for the child's educational planning.

Research paper thumbnail of NAN position paper Symptom validity assessment: Practice issues and medical necessity NAN Policy & Planning Committee

Symptom exaggeration or fabrication occurs in a sizeable minority of neuropsychological exami- ne... more Symptom exaggeration or fabrication occurs in a sizeable minority of neuropsychological exami- nees, with greater prevalence in forensic contexts. Adequate assessment of response validity is essential in order to maximize confidence in the results of neurocognitive and personality measures and in the diagnoses and recommendations that are based on the results. Symptom validity assessment may include specific tests, indices, and

Research paper thumbnail of The use, education, training and supervision of neuropsychological test technicians (psychometrists) in clinical practice

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2006

Research paper thumbnail of Are Zero Tolerance Policies Effective in the Schools? An Evidentiary Review and Recommendations

Research paper thumbnail of Are zero tolerance policies effective in the schools?: An evidentiary review and recommendations

American Psychologist, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Learning disabilities: The need for neuropsychological evaluation

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2008

A learning disability (LD) is a neurobiological disorder that presents as a serious difficulty wi... more A learning disability (LD) is a neurobiological disorder that presents as a serious difficulty with reading, arithmetic, and/or written expression that is unexpected, given the individual's intellectual ability. A learning disability is not an emotional disorder nor is it caused by an emotional disorder. If inadequately or improperly evaluated, a learning disability has the potential to impact an individual's functioning adversely and produce functional impairment in multiple life domains. When a learning disability is suspected, an evaluation of neuropsychological abilities is necessary to determine the source of the difficulty as well as the areas of neurocognitive strength that can serve as a foundation for compensatory strategies and treatment options.

Research paper thumbnail of Bloopers, outtakes, and horror stories of SIGGRAPH films

ACM SIGGRAPH 89 Panel Proceedings on - SIGGRAPH '89, 1989

... I'm not entirely sure why I'm here, since I've really neve r made any major mi... more ... I'm not entirely sure why I'm here, since I've really neve r made any major mistakes in any of the movies that I've done . ... But when you film something, and there's the bad frame, you've got to start over again and film the thin g from the beginning, which is a real pain . ...

Research paper thumbnail of Race, social class and ability patterns on the WISC-R

Personality and Individual Differences, 1982

ABSTRACT

Research paper thumbnail of Sex differences on the WISC-R

Personality and Individual Differences, 1983

Sex differences on 13 subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised (WISC-R), ... more Sex differences on 13 subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Revised (WISC-R), and in the factor structure of the 13 subtests, are examined in the white subsample (N = 944 males, 924 females) of the total national standardization sample of the WISC-R (Kaufman and Doppelt, 1976; Wechsler, 1974). This sample of children, whose ages range from 6 to 16.5 years, were chosen by a stratified, random-sampling procedure to be representative of the population of the United States, in accord with demographic features revealed in the 1970 census.

Research paper thumbnail of Using problem solving therapy to treat veterans with subsyndromal depression: a pilot study

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2014

We conducted a pilot study comparing problem solving therapy for primary care (PST-PC) to a dieta... more We conducted a pilot study comparing problem solving therapy for primary care (PST-PC) to a dietary education control condition in middle-aged and older veterans with symptoms of emotional distress and subsyndromal depression. This was a two-site study at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Participants included veterans >50 years of age referred from primary care clinics who were eligible if they obtained a pre-screen score >11 on the Centers for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) scale. Exclusions were a DSM-IV Major Depressive Episode within the past year, active substance abuse/dependence within 1 month, current antidepressant therapy, and a Mini mental status exam score <24. Participants were randomized to receive one of two interventions--either PST-PC or an attention control condition consisting of dietary education (DIET)--each consisting of six to eight sessions within a 4-month period. Of 45 individuals randomized, 23 (11 PST-PC and 12 DIET) completed treatment. Using regression models in completers that examined outcomes at end of treatment while controlling for baseline scores, there were significant differences between treatment groups in SF-36 mental health component scores but not in depressive symptoms (as assessed with either the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression or the Beck Depression Inventory), social problem solving skills, or physical health status (SF-36 physical health component score). These pilot study findings suggest that a six-to-eight session version of PST-PC may lead to improvements in mental health functioning in primary care veterans with subsyndromal depressive symptoms.

Research paper thumbnail of The importance of neuropsychological assessment for the evaluation of childhood learning disordersNAN Policy and Planning Committee

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2006

When children experience learning difficulties, an appropriate evaluation of abilities and skills... more When children experience learning difficulties, an appropriate evaluation of abilities and skills can provide the foundation for an accurate diagnosis and useful recommendations. When comprehensive information about a child's brain-related strengths and weaknesses is necessary to understand potential sources of the problem and implications for functioning, a neuropsychological evaluation is most often the best choice. This paper was written to help parents, educators, health care providers, and third-party payors to understand the nature of neuropsychological assessment and to choose the type of evaluation that will furnish relevant information for the child's educational planning.

Research paper thumbnail of NAN position paper Symptom validity assessment: Practice issues and medical necessity NAN Policy & Planning Committee

Symptom exaggeration or fabrication occurs in a sizeable minority of neuropsychological exami- ne... more Symptom exaggeration or fabrication occurs in a sizeable minority of neuropsychological exami- nees, with greater prevalence in forensic contexts. Adequate assessment of response validity is essential in order to maximize confidence in the results of neurocognitive and personality measures and in the diagnoses and recommendations that are based on the results. Symptom validity assessment may include specific tests, indices, and