Department of Psychologyfax: (740) 593-0579

Julie Sarno Owens

OhioUniversityOffice: (740) 593-1074

Department of PsychologyFAX: (740) 593-0579

Porter Hall 200Home: (740) 698-5312

Athens, OH45701E-mail address:

Education

Ph.D.PurdueUniversity, August 2001, Clinical Psychology

M.A.University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, May 1996, Clinical Psychology

B.A.ClemsonUniversity, May 1994, Psychology, Senior Departmental Honors

Academic Appointments

2009 – presentCo-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools

2008 - presentAssociate Professor, Psychology Department, Ohio University

Director, Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program

2001 – 2008Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, Ohio University

Director, Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program

Areas of Specialization and Interest

Assessment and Treatment of ADHD

Treatment Development and Evaluation

Interdisciplinary School Mental Health Programming

Self-Perceptions and Attributions in Children

Honors and Awards

2014Invited Membership to the Society for the Study of School Psychology

2011APA International Travel Award

2007Ohio University Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award

2006Annapolis Coalition Award for Innovations in Behavioral Health Workforce Development

2001James D. Linden Scientist-Practitioner Award

Licensure

2002 – presentLicensed Psychologist in Ohio (#5894)

Publications in Peer-Reviewed Journals (*denotes student or former student author)

Girio-Herrera*, E., & Dvorsky*, M. R., & Owens, J. S. (in press). Mental health screening in Kindergarten youth: A multi-study examination of the concurrent and diagnostic validity of the impairment rating scale.Psychological Assessment.

Holdaway*, A. S., & Owens, J. S. (in press). The Effect of training and consultation condition on teachers’ self-reported likelihood of adoption of a daily report card.Journal of Educational Psychology.

Bunford*, N., Brandt*, N. E., Golden*, C., Dykstra*, J., Suhr, J. A., & Owens*, J. S. (in press). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms mediate the association between deficits in executive functioning and social impairment in children.Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. Advance on-line publicationdoi: 10.1007/s10802-014-9902-9

Evans, S. W., Owens, J. S., & Bunford*, N. (2014). Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 43, 527-551. doi:10.1080/15374416.2013.850700

Owens, J.S., Lyon, A. R., Brandt*, N. C., Masia Warner, C., Nadeem, E., Spiel*, C.,& Wagner, M. (2014). Implementation science in school mental health: Key constructs in a developing research agenda. School Mental Health, 6, 99-111.doi: 10.1007/s12310-013-9115-3

Watabe*, Y., Owens, J. S., Evans, S. W., & Brandt*, N. E. (2014). The relationship between sluggish cognitive tempo and impairment in children with and without ADHD. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 105-115.doi: 10.1007/s10802-013-9767-3

Harrison, J. R., Bunford*, N., Evans, S. W., & Owens, J. S. (2013). Educational accommodations for students with behavioral challenges: A systematic review of the literature. Review of Educational Research,83, 551-597. doi: 10.3102/0034654313497517

Watabe*, Y., Stewart*, J. L., & Owens, J. S., Andrews, N., & Griffeth, J. C. (2013). Effectiveness and sustainability of school-based interventions for youth with or at risk for ADHD. School Mental Health, 5, 83-95.doi: 10.1007/s12310-012-9094-9

Girio-Herrera*, E., Owens, J. S., & Langberg, J. M. (2013). Perceived barriers to help-seeking among parents of at-risk kindergarteners in rural communities. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 42, 68-77. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2012.715365

Karpenko*, V., & Owens, J. S., (2013). Adolescent psychotherapy outcomes in community mental health: How do symptoms align with target complaints and perceived change? Community Mental Health Journal, 49, 540-552. doi: 10.1007/s10597-012-9515-0

Owens, J. S., Holdaway*, A. S., Zoromski*, A. K., Evans, S. W., & Himawan, L. K., Girio-Herrera*, E., & Murphy*, C. E. (2012). Incremental benefits of a daily report card intervention over time for youth with disruptive behavior. Behavior Therapy, 43,848–861.

Owens, J. S., & Fabiano, G. A. (2011). School mental health programming for youth with ADHD: Addressing needs across the academic career. School Mental Health, 3, 111-116. Doi: 10.1007/s12310-011-9061-x

McQuade, J. D., Hoza, B., Waschbusch, D. A., Murray-Close, D., & Owens J. S. (2011). Changes in self-Perceptions in children with ADHD: A longitudinal study of depressive symptoms and attributional style. Behavior Therapy, 42, 170-182.

Evans, S. W., & Owens, J. S. (2010). Behavioral assessment within problem-solving models: Finding relevance and expanding feasibility. School Psychology Review, 39, 427-430.

Owens, J. S., Johannes*, L. M., & Karpenko*, V. (2009). The relation between change in symptoms and functioning in children with ADHD receiving school-based mental health services. School Mental Health, 1, 183 - 195. doi: 10.1007/s12310-009-9020-y

Girio*, E. L. & Owens, J. S. (2009). Teacher acceptability of evidence-based andpromising treatments for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.School Mental Health, 1, 16-25. doi: 10.1007/s12310-008-9001-6

Karpenko*, V., Owens, J. S., Evangelista*, N. M., & Dodds*, C. (2009). Symptom improvement in children with ADHD: Does it correspond with reliable improvement in functioning? Journal of Clinical Psychology, 65, 76-93. doi: 10.1002/jclp.20549

Evangelista*, N. M., Owens, J. S., Golden*, C. M., & Pelham, W. E., Jr. (2008). The positive illusory bias: Do inflated self-perceptions in children with ADHD generalize to perceptions of others?Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 36, 779-791.doi: 10.1007/s10802-007-9210-8

Owens, J. S., Murphy*, C. E., Richerson*, L., Girio*, E. L., & Himawan, L. K. (2008). Science to practice in underserved communities: The effectiveness of school mental health programming. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 37, 434-447.doi: 10.1080/15374410801955912

Owens, J. S., Girio*, E. L., Himawan, L. K., & Abbott, M. Y. (2008). Implementing and evaluating evidence-based treatments in schools: Successes and lessons learned. Advances in School Mental Health Promotion, 1, 39-51.doi: 10.1007/s10567-007-0027-3

Owens, J. S., Goldfine, M. E., Evangelista*, N. M., Hoza, B., & Kaiser, N. M. (2007). A critical review of self-perceptions and the positive illusory bias in children with ADHD. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 10, 335-351.doi: 10.1007/s10567-007-0027-3

Owens, J. S., Richerson*, L., Murphy*, C. E., Jagelewski*, A., & Rossi*, L. (2007). The parent perspective: Informing the cultural sensitivity of parenting programs in rural communities. Child and Youth Care Forum, 36, 179-194. doi:10.1007/s10566-007-9041-3

Owens, J. S., Richerson*, L., Beilstein*, E. A., Crane*, A., Murphy*, C. E., & Vancouver, J. B. (2005). School-based mental health programming for children with inattentive and disruptive behavior problems: First year treatment outcome. Journal of Attention Disorders, 9, 261-274.doi: 10.1177/1087054705279299

Evans, G.D., Bryant, N.B., Owens, J.S., & Koukos, K. (2004). Ethnicdifferences in burnout, coping, and intervention acceptability among childcare professionals. Child and Youth Care Forum, 33,349-371

Owens, J. S. & Murphy*, C. E. (2004). Effectiveness research in the context of school-based mental health. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 7, 195-209.

Owens, J. S., & Hoza, B. (2003). Conditional probabilities of disruptive behavior disorder symptoms predicting DSM-IV ADHD subtypes and ODD. Journal of Attention Disorder, 7, 11-28.

Owens, J. S., & Hoza, B. (2003). The role of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity in the positive illusory bias. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 71, 680-691.doi: 10.1037/0022-006X.71.4.680

Hoza, B., Pelham, W. E., Jr., Dobbs, J., Owens, J. S., & Pillow, D. R. (2002). Do boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have positive illusory self-concepts? Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 111, 268-278.doi:10.1037//0021-843X.111.2.268

Hoza, B., Pelham, W. E., Waschbusch, D. A., Kipp, H., & Owens, J. S. (2001). Academic task persistence of normally-achieving ADHD and control boys: Self-evaluations, and attributions. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 69, 271-283.doi: 10.1037//0022-006X.69.2.271

Hoza, B., Owens, J. S., Pelham, W. E., Jr., Swanson, J. M., Conners, C. K., Hinshaw, S. P., Arnold, L. E., & Kraemer, H. C. (2000). Parent cognitions as predictors of child treatment response in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 28, 569-583.doi: 0091-0627/00/1200-0569$18.00/0 C

Wurtele, S. K., Hughes, J., & Owens, J. S. (1998). An examination of the reliability of the ‘What if’ Situations Test: A brief report. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 7, 41-51. doi: 10.1300/J070v07n01_03

Wurtele, S. K., & Owens, J. S. (1997). Teaching personal safety skills to young children: An investigation of age and gender across five studies. Child Abuse and Neglect, 21, 805-814.doi: 0145-2134/97.

Sarno, J. A., & Wurtele, S. K. (1997)Effects of a personal safety program on preschoolers’ knowledge, skills, and perceptions of child sexual abuse. Child Maltreatment, 2, 35-45.

Sarno, J. A., & Alley, T. R. (1997). Attractiveness and the memorability of faces: Only a matter of distinctiveness? American Journal of Psychology, 110, 81-92.

Owens, S. J., Klebe, K. J., Arens, S. A., Durham, R. L., Hughes, J., Moor, C. J., O'Keefe, M., Phillips, J., Sarno, J. A., & Stommel, J. (1997). The effectiveness of Colorado’s TASC programs. Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 26, 161-176.

Articles Under Review

Owens, J. S., Storer*, J., Holdaway*, A. S., Serrano*, V., Watabe*, Y., Krelko*, R., Vause*, K., Girio-Hererra*, E., Andrews, N., & Himawan, L. (2014). Screening for social, emotional, and behavioral risk at Kindergarten entry: Diagnostic and predictive validity of parent report.Manuscript Accepted Pending Final Revisions.

Vigo, R., Evans, S. W., & Owens, J. S. (2014). Categorization behavior in adults, adolescents and ADHD-adolescents: A comparative investigation. Manuscript Under Review; Revised and Resubmitted.

Zoromski, A., Owens, J. S., Evans, S. W., & Brady, C. (2014). Identifying ADHD Symptoms that Best Predict Disorder-Related Impairment in Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, and Adolescence. Manuscript Under Review.

Edited Books

Weist, M. D., Lever, N. A., Bradshaw, C. P., & Owens, J. S. (Eds.) (2014).Handbook of school mental health: Research, training, practice, and policy (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

Book Chapters

Evans, S.W., Petca*, A.R. & Owens, J.S. (in press). Treating children and adolescents with ADHD in schools. In K. Corcoran, (Ed.), Social Workers’ Desk Reference, 3rd Edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Evans, S. W., Rybak*, T., Strickland*, H., & Owens, J. S. (2014). The role of school mental health models in preventing and addressing children’s emotional and behavior problems. In H.M. Walker & F.M. Gresham (Eds.) Handbook of evidence-based practices for emotional and behavioral disorders(pp. 394-409). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Dvorsky*, M. R., Girio-Herrera*, E., & Owens, J. S. (2014). School-based screening for mental health in early childhood. In M. S. Weist, N. A. Lever, C. P. Bradshaw,J. S. Owens (Eds.)Handbook of school mental health: Research, training, practice, and policy (2nd ed.)(pp. 297-310). New York, NY: Springer.

Evans, S. W., Owens, J. S. Mautone, J. A., DuPaul, G. D., & Power, T. J. (2014). Toward a comprehensive life-course model of care for youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In M. S. Weist, N. A. Lever, C. P. Bradshaw, J. S. Owens (Eds.)Handbook of school mental health: Research, training, practice, and policy(2nd ed.) (pp. 413-426). New York, NY: Springer.

Michael, K. D., Bernstein, S., Owens, J. S., Albright, A., & Anderson-Butcher, D.(2014). Preparing school mental health professionals: Competencies in interdisciplinary and cross-systems collaboration. In M. S. Weist, N. A. Lever, C. P. Bradshaw, J. S. Owens (Eds.) Handbook of school mental health: Research, training, practice, and policy(2nd ed.) (pp. 31-44). New York, NY: Springer.

Vujnovic, R., K., Holdaway*, A. S., Owens, J. S., & Fabiano, G. A. (2014). Response to Intervention for youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Incorporating an evidence-based intervention within a multi-tiered framework. In M. S. Weist, N. A. Lever, C. P. Bradshaw, J. S. Owens (Eds.) Handbook of school mental health: Research, training, practice, and policy (2nd ed.) (pp. 399-412). New York, NY: Springer.

Evans, S.W., Owens, J.S., Reinicke, C., Brown, R., & Grove, A. (2013). What parents and teachers should know: Effective treatments for youth with ADHD. In C. Franklin, M.B. Harris, & P. Allen-Meares (Eds.), The School Services Sourcebook: A Guide for School-Based Professionals (2nd Edition; pp. 645-654). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Owens, J. S., Watabe*, Y., & Michael, K. (2013). Culturally responsive school mental mealth in rural communities. In C. S., Clauss-Ehlers, Z. Serpell, & M. D. Weist (Eds.),Handbook of culturally responsive school mental health: Advancing research, training, practice, and policy (pp.31-42). New York, NY: Springer.

Owens, J. S., Storer*, J. L. & Girio*, E. L. (2011). Psychosocial interventions for elementary school-aged children with ADHD. In S. W. Evans & B. Hoza (Eds.),Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: assessment and intervention in developmental context (pp.10-2 – 10-26). Kingston, NJ: Civic Research Institute.

Owens, J. S., Andrews, N., Collins, J., Griffeth, J. C., & Mahoney*, M. A. (2011). Finding common ground: University research guided by community needs for elementary school-aged youth. In L. Harter, J. Hamel-Lambert, & J. Millesen (Eds.),Participatory partnerships for social action and research (pp. 49-71). Kendall Hunt Publishers.

Girio*, E. L., Richerson*, L., & Owens, J. S. (2009). Treatment of refractory cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in dhildren. In D. McKay & E. A. Storch (Eds.), Cognitive behavior therapy for children; Treating complex and refractory cases(pp. 393-420). New York: Springer.

Owens, J. S. & Richerson*, L. (2006). Oppositional defiant disorder in the classroom. In R. J. Waller (Ed.), Fostering child and adolescent mental health in the classroom (pp.115-138). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Ogles, B. M., & Owens, J. S. (2004). Program evaluation: Developing outcome indicators for school-based mental health programs. In K. E. Robinson (Ed.), Advances in school-based mental health interventions: Best practices and program models(pp. 10:1 – 10:17). Kingston, New Jersey: Civic Research Institute.

Hoza, B., Owens, J. S., & Pelham, W. E. (1999). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In R. T. Ammerman, M. Hersen, & C. G. Last (Eds.), Handbook of prescriptive treatments for children and adolescents (2nd ed.) (pp.63-47). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Grant Support

Owens, J. S., & Coles, E. K. (Co-PIs). Institute of Education Sciences. Development of Strategies to Increase Teacher Integrity in a Daily Report Card Intervention for Children with ADHD.Amount: 1,500,000. 2012-2015.

Flory, K. & Evans, S. W. (Co-PIs). Institute of Education Sciences. MediatorsofSocial Impairment amongChildren with ADHD. Co-I: Owens, J. S.Amount: $477, 547. 2012 – 2015.

Kerns, L., Evans, S. W., & Lewis, T. Institute of Education Science. Center for Serious Behavior Disorders at the Secondary Level. Co-I: Owens, J. S. Amount: $9,800,000.00. 2008 – 2013.

Brody, B. (PI). National Institute of Mental Health. Youth Mental Health Outcomes Tracking System: Self, Parent, & Clinician-Reported.Amount: $101,700. 2010-2011. Consultant: Owens, J. S.

McAvoy, D., (PI), Hallowell, B., Potkanowicz, E., & Schwerha, D. (CO-Is). National Science Foundation. Acquisition of a Synergistic Driving Simulator. Amount: $174,128. Collaborator: Owens, J. S.

Owens, J. S.(PI). Voinovich School for Leadership and Public Affairs. The Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program: Exploring Fidelity within a Dissemination Model.Amount: $3,000/year for Undergraduate Research Scholar. 2009-2011.

Owens, J. S.(PI). Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs. Clinically Significant Symptom Change in Adolescents: Does it Related to Functioning and Consumer Perspectives?Amount: $3,000 for Undergraduate Research Scholar. 2008-2009.

Owens, J. S., & Karpenko*, V. (Co-PIs). Ohio Department of Mental Health, Office of Program Evaluation and Research. Clinically Significant Symptom Change in Adolescents: Does it Relate to Functioning and Consumer Perspectives? Amount: $49,983. 2008-2009.

Owens, J. S. (PI) Ohio Department of Mental Health, Residency and Training Program. Interdisciplinary Training in School Mental Health. Amount: $46,680. 2007–2009.

Owens, J. S. & Alvarez, H. (Co-PIs). Ohio Department of Mental Health. Enhancing University-Community Partnerships that Address Expanded School Mental Health in Rural Ohio Communities. Amount: $17,003. 2006-2007.

Owens, J. S. (PI). Ohio Department of Mental Health, Residency and Training Program. Support for The Y.E.S.S. Program. Amount: $50,680. 2005–2007.

Hamel-Lambert, J. Department of Health and Human Resources. Heath Resources and Services Administration. Office of Rural Health Policy. Interprofessional Partners for Appalachian Children (IPAC): Rural Network Planning Grant.Amount: $87,000. 2006–2007.Consultant: Owens, J. S.

Owens, J.S.VoinovichCenter for Leadership and Public Affairs. Dissemination of the Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program. Amount: $3,000 for Undergraduate Research Scholar. 2005-2006.

Owens, J. S. (PI). Ohio Department of Mental Health, Residency and Training Program. The Y.E.S.S. Program: Enhanced Training and Infrastructure Development. Amount: $25,858. 2004-2005.

Owens, J. S.(PI). Voinovich Center for Leadership and Public Affairs. Evidenced-Based Practices in the Context of School-Mental Health Partnerships. Amount: $3,000 for Undergraduate Research Scholar. 2004-2005.

Meyer, D. Department of Health and Human Resources. Heath Resources and Services Administration. Quentin N. Burdick Program for Rural Interdisciplinary Training. Interdisciplinary Mental Health in Southeast Ohio. Amount: $719,336. 2004-2007.Consultant: Owens, J. S.

Owens, J. S. (PI). Ohio Department of Mental Health, Office of Program Evaluation and Research. Transporting Evidence-Based Practices in the Context of School-Mental Health Partnerships. Amount: $59,341. 2004-2005. Extension of $31,424.00 through 2006.

Woodlands Center, Inc.Owens, J.S. (Co-PIs):OhioMental Health Network for School Success. Expansion of Education-Mental Health Partnerships in Southeast Ohio. Amount: $20,000. 2004-2005.

Owens, J. S., & Evangelista*, N. E. (Co-PIs). Ohio Department of Mental Health, Office of Program Evaluation and Research. ADHD Children’s Perceptions of Self and Other. Amount: $14, 913. 2003-2004.

Hocking CountyJuvenile Court. Holl Foundation. The Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program: Year 2 Expansion.Co-investigator: Owens, J. S. Amount: $2,784. 2003-2004.

Hocking CountyJuvenile Court. Columbus Foundation. The Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program.Co-investigator: Owens, J. S. Amount: $15,000. 2003-2004.

Owens, J.S.VoinovichCenter for Leadership and Public Affairs. The Youth Experiencing Success in School (Y.E.S.S.) Program: Year 2 Program Evaluation.Amount: $3,000 for Undergraduate Research Scholar. 2003-2004.

Owens, J. S.VoinovichCenter for Leadership and Public Affairs.School-Based Mental Health for Rural Community Needs. Amount: $3,000 for Undergraduate Research Scholar. 2002-2003.

Theses and Dissertations

Owens, J. S. Self-perceptions and attributions in ADHD children: The role of gender, ADHD subtype, and internalizing symptomatology. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, PurdueUniversity, (Betsy Hoza, Ph.D., Advisor), 2001.

Sarno, J. A. Effects of a personal safety program on young children’s perceptions of sexual abuse. Unpublished Master’s thesis, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, (Sandy K. Wurtele, Ph.D., Advisor), 1996.

Research Presentations - Invited

Brown, B. L., Flaspohler, P. & Owens, J. S. (2014, May). A formalized school mental health research agenda: What are we doing as MHEDIC to move this forward (and what is it anyway) in 2014? Invited panel discussion conducted at the spring conference of the Mental Health-Education Integration Consortium (MHEDIC), Chicago, IL.

Owens, J. S., & Evans, S. E., (2014, April). Center for Intervention Research in Schools: Opportunities for school mental health programming. Invited colloquium at Ohio University Leadership Project (OULP) Superintendents’ Professional Development Program Seminar.

Owens, J. S., & Evans, S. E., (2014, February). Center for Intervention Research in Schools: Opportunities for Collaborative Research. Invited colloquium atthe Ohio University Patton College of Education Research Brown Bag.

Owens, J. S. (2013, November). Continued exploration of the positive bias in youth with ADHD.Invited discussant in Y. Watabe* (Chair)Perceptual bias of competence in youth with ADHD: Clinical presentation and treatment implications. Symposium presented at the Annual Convention for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Nashville, TN.

Owens, J. S. & Nina Andrews, (2013, October). Universal school-based screening for social, emotional, and behavior challenges in young children. Invited plenary speaker at the Child Health Conference, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

Watabe*, Y., & Owens, J. S. (2013, March). Evidence-based treatment for ADHD in schools.Invited presentation at ADHD at the ADHD Conference, Tokyo, Japan.

Evans, S. W., Owens, J. S., & Schultz, B. K. (2012,March). School-based treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD. Invited presentation at the annual conference for the Eastern Psychological Association.

Owens, J. S. (2012, February). Critique of a multisystemic intervention for young students with ADHD. Invited discussant in J. A. Mautone (Chair) Developing a multi-systemic intervention for young students with ADHD. Symposium at the annual conference for the National Association of School Psychologist, Philadelphia, PA.

Owens, J. S. (2012, February). Supporting quality implementation in schools: Discussion points.Invited discussant in H. L. Lasky* and J. Fowler (Chairs) Supporting quality implementation in schools: Gaining momentum through collaborative partnerships. Symposium at the annual conference for the National Association of School Psychologist, Philadelphia, PA.