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Medical Roundtable
Board of Directors

Pathways.org activities are based upon the expertise of the Pathways.org Medical Roundtable, comprised of leading physicians, therapists, clinicians, nurse practitioners, and lay advisors. They are sensitive to the medical and emotional needs of infants, children, and their families.

Co-Chairs

Michael Msall MD FAAP FAACPDM

Member since 2004

John F. Sarwark MD FAAP FAACPDM FAAOS

Member since 1992

Members

Nina Aliprandi MA

Member since 2008

Laura L. Deon MD

Member since 2015

Deborah Gaebler-Spira MD FAAP FAACPDM

Member since 1988

Karen R. Judy MD

Member since 2003

Richard L. Lieber PhD

Member since 2017

Amy Becker Manion PhD RN CPNP

Member since 2003

Michael N. Nelson PhD

Member since 1988

Beth Osten MS OTR/L

Member since 2016

Ana-Marie Rojas MD

Member since 2015

Theresa Sukal-Moulton DPT PhD

Member since 2015

Lori Walsh MD FAAP

Member since 2003

Rosemary White-Traut PhD RN FAAN

Member since 2003

Michael Msall MD FAAP FAACPDM

Member since 2004

Dr. Msall has been professor of pediatrics and the Section Chief of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital and has been an active member of the Pathways.org Medical Roundtable since 2004. Additional Achievements:

Chair of the Treatment Outcome Committee for the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Editorial board member of Infants and Young Children
Scientific advisory board member of the Children’s Guild of Buffalo Education

Education:

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
BS, Northwestern University

Research: Wu YN, Hwang M, Ren Y, Gaebler-Spira D, Zhang LQ. Combined passive stretching and active movement rehabilitation of lower-limb impairments in children with cerebral palsy using a portable robot. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2011; 25(4):378-385. Hurley DS, Sukal-Moulton T, Msall ME, Gaebler-Spira D, Krosschell KJ, Dewald JP. The cerebral palsy research registry: Development and progress toward national collaboration in the United States. J Child Neurol. 2011; 26(12):1534-1541. Msall ME. The Bayley-III scale underestimates developmental delay in extremely premature and extremely low birth weight infants. Journal of Pediatrics. 2010; 157(5):863-864. Msall ME. Measuring outcomes after extreme prematurity with the Bayley-III Scales of infant and toddler development: a cautionary tale from Australia. Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. 2010; 164(4):391-393. Bauer SC, Msall ME. Optimizing neurodevelopmental outcomes after prematurity: lessons in neuroprotection and early intervention. Minerva Pediatrica. 2010; 62(5):485-497. Gollenberg L, Lynch CD, Jackson LW, McGuinness BM, Msall ME. Concurrent validity of the parent‐completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires, with the Bayley Scales of Infant Development II in a low‐risk sample. Child: Care, Health and Development. 2010; 36(4):485-490. Msall ME. Optimizing early development and understanding trajectories of resiliency after extreme prematurity. Pediatrics. 2009; 124(1):387-390. Msall ME, Limperopoulos C, Park JJ. Neuroimaging and cerebral palsy in children. Minerva Pediatrica. 2009; 61(4):415-24. Msall ME, Park JJ. The spectrum of behavioral outcomes after extreme prematurity: regulatory, attention, social, and adaptive dimensions. Seminars in Perinatology. 2008; 32(1):42-50. Downs JA, Bebbington A, Jacoby P, Msall ME, McIlroy O, Fyfe S, Bahi-Buisson N, Kaufmann WE, Leonard H. Gross motor profile in Rett syndrome as determined by video analysis. Neuropediatrics. 2008; 39(4):205-210. Gray LA, Msall ER, Msall ME. Communicating about autism: decreasing fears and stresses through parent-professional partnerships. Infants & Young Children. 2008; 21(4):256–271. Sullivan MC, Msall ME. Functional performance of preterm children at age 4. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2007; 22(4):297-309. Msall ME. The limits of viability and uncertainty of neuroprotection: challenges in optimizing outcomes in extreme prematurity. Pediatrics. 2007; 119(1):158-160. Msall ME, Hogan DP. Counting children with disability in low-income countries: Enhancing prevention, promoting child development, and investing in economic well-being. Pediatrics. 2007; 120(1):182-185. Hogan DP, Shandra CL, Msall ME. Family developmental risk factors among adolescents with disabilities and children of parents with disabilities. Journal of Adolescence. 2007; 30(6):1001-19. Msall ME. Neurodevelopmental surveillance in the first 2 years after extremely preterm birth: evidence, challenges, and guidelines. Early Human Development. 2006; 82(3):157-166. Laurvick CL, Msall ME, Silburn S, Bower C, deKlerk N, Leonard H. Physical and mental health of mothers caring for a child with Rett syndrome. Pediatrics. 2006; 118(4):e1152-e1164. Vohr BR, Msall ME, Wilson D, Wright LL, McDonald S, Poole WK. Spectrum of gross motor function in extremely low birth weight children with cerebral palsy at 18 months of age. Pediatrics. 2005; 116(1):123-129. Msall ME. Developmental vulnerability and resilience in extremely preterm infants. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2004; 292(19):2399-2401. Msall ME, Avery RC, Tremont MR, Lima JC, Rogers ML, Hogan DP. Functional disability and school activity limitations in 41 300 school-age children: relationship to medical impairments. Pediatrics. 2003; 111(3):548-553. Msall ME, Tremont MR. Measuring functional outcomes after prematurity: developmental impact of very low birth weight and extremely low birth weight status on childhood disability. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 2002; 8(4):258-272. Goodwin G, Msall ME, Vohr BR, Rubin LP, Padbury J. Newborn screening: An overview with an update on recent advances. Current Problems in Pediatric & Adolescent Health Care. 2002; 32(5):144-72. Msall ME. Tools for measuring daily activities in children: promoting independence and developing a language for child disability. Pediatrics. 2002; 109(2):317-319. Msall ME, Tremont MR, Ottenbacher KJ. Functional assessments of preschool children: Optimizing developmental and family supports in early intervention. Infants & Young Children. 2001; 14(1):46-66. Ottenbacher KJ, Msall ME, Lyon N, Duffy LC, Ziyiani J, Granger CV, Braun S, Feidler RC. The WeeFIM instrument: Its utility in detecting change in children with developmental disabilities. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2000; 81(10):1317-1326. Hogan DP, Rogers ML, Msall ME. Functional limitations and key indicators of well-being in children with disability. Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. 2000; 154(10):1042-1048. Ottenbacher KJ, Msall ME, Lyon N, Duffy LC, Granger CV, Braun S. Measuring developmental and functional status in children with disabilities. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 1999; 41(3):186-194. Vohr BR, Msall ME. Neuropsychological and functional outcomes of very low birth weight infants. Seminars in Perinatology. 1997; 21(3):202-220. Msall ME, Rogers BT, Ripstein H, Lyon N, Wilczenski F. Measurements of functional outcomes in children with cerebral palsy. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 1997; 3(2):194-203. Hogan DP, Msall ME, Rogers ML, Avery RC. Improved disability population estimates of functional limitation among American children aged 5–17. Maternal and Child Health Journal. 1997; 1(4):203-216. Ottenbacher KJ, Msall ME, Lyon NR, Duffy LC, Grander CV, Braun S. Interrater agreement and stability of the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIMTM): use in children with developmental disabilities. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1997; 78(12):1309-1315. Ottenbacher KJ, Taylor ET, Msall ME, Braun S, Lane SJ, Granger CV, Lyons N, Duffy LC. The stability and equivalence reliability of the functional independence measure for children (WeeFIM). Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 1996; 38(10):907-916. Msall ME, DiGandto KM, Malone AF. Health, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of Down syndrome. Infants & Young Children. 1991; 4(1):35-45. DiGaudio KM, Msall ME. Guidelines for safe transportation of children in wheelchairs. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 1991; 145(6):653-655. Coorssenn EA, Msall ME, Duffy LC. Multiple minor malformations as a marker for prenatal etiology of cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 1991; 33(8):730-736.

John F. Sarwark MD FAAP FAACPDM FAAOS

Member since 1992

Dr. Sarwark has held positions as the Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, the Martha Washington Foundation for Handicapped Children Professor in Pediatric Orthopaedics, and as a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Sarwark has been a member of the Pathways.org Medical Roundtable since 1993 and has served as Co-Chair since 1995. Additional Achievements:

Chairman of the Executive Committee/Section of Orthopedics and Surgical Advisory Panel for the American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Member of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science
Member of the American Medical Association
Member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America
Member of the Chicago Pediatric Society
2004 recipient of the Pathways Pioneer Award for his outstanding commitment to assuring the best for all babies’ physical development.
1990 recipient of the Berkheiser Award for Research in Orthopedic Surgery from the Institute of Medicine of Chicago
1997-2000 recipient of the American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award

Education:

MD, Northwestern University
BS, University of Illinois

Research: Xu D, Huang CC, Kachaochana A, Morgan GA, Bonaldo MF, Soares MB, Costa F, Sarwark J, Sredni ST, Pachman LM. MicroRNA-10a regulation of proinflammatory mediators: An important component of untreated juvenile dermatomyositis. Journal of Rheumatology. 2016;43(1):161-168. Murar J & Sarwark JF. Surgical management of kyphosis in meningomyelocele. The Growing Spine. 2015; 597-607. Kalawadia JV, Patel RM, Jensen L Sarwark, J. Extreme femoral shortening: an approach to the chronically dislocated hip in the nonambulatory pediatric population. American Journal of Orthopedics. 2014; 43(9):E200-E205. Sharma AK, Bury MI, Fuller NJ, Marks AJ, Kollhoff DM, Rao MV, Hota PV, Matoka DJ, Edassery SL, Thaker H, Sarwark JF, Janicki JA, Ameer GA, & Cheng EY. Cotransplantation with specific populations of spina bifida bone marrow stem/progenitor cells enhances urinary bladder regeneration. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2013; 110(10):4003-4008. Minihane KP, Grayhack JJ, Simmons TD, Seshadri R, Wysocki RW, Sarwark JF. Developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants with congenital muscular torticollis. American Journal of Orthopedics. 2008; 37(9):E155-E158. Gardner HG, Sarwark JF. Tummy time key to prevent delays. Pediatric News. 2008; 42(10):24-25. Younes M, Aubrin CE, Robitaille M, Sarwark JF, Labelle H. Scoliosis correction objectives in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2007; 27(7):775-781. Pinney SJ, Mehta S, Pratt DD, Sarwark JF, Campion E, Blakemore L, Black KP. Orthopaedic surgeons as educators. Applying the principles of adult education to teaching orthopaedic residents. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2007; 89:1385-1392. Sarwark JF, Aubin CE. Growth considerations of the immature spine. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2007; 89:8-13. Kuroda MM, Weck ME, Sarwark JF, Hamidullah A, Wainwright MS. Association of apolipoprotein E genotype and cerebral palsy in children. Pediatrics. 2007; 119(2):306-313. Guille JT, Sarwark JF, Sherk HH, Kumar SJ. Congenital and developmental deformities of the spine in children with myelomeningocele. Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2006; 14(5):294-302. Edwards SL, Sarwark JF. Infant and child motor development. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2005; 434:33-39. Kocher MS, Sarwark JF. What’s new in pediatric orthopaedics. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2004; 86:1337-1346. Sarwark JF. Put pediatric patients and parents in the picture. Bulletin of AAOS. 2004; April. Flynn JM, Sarwark JF, Waters PM, Bae DS, Lemke LP. The surgical management of pediatric fractures of the upper extremity. Instructional Course Lecture. 2003; 52:635-645. Abel MF, Damiano DL, Blanco JS, Conaway M, Miller F, Dabney K, Sutherland D, Chambers H, Dias L, Sarwark J, Killian J, Doyle S, Root L, LaPlaza J, Widmann R, Snyder B. Relationships among musculoskeletal impairments and functional health status in ambulatory cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2003; 23(4):535-41. Sarwark JF. What’s new in pediatric orthopaedics. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2002; 84:887-893. Suh SW, Sarwark JF, Vora A, Huang BK. Evaluating congenital spine deformities for intraspinal anomalies with magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2001; 21(4):525-531. Sponseller P, Young AT, Sarwark JF, Lim R. Anterior only fusion for scoliosis in patients with myelomeningocele. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 1999; 364:117-124. Grossman BS, Sarwark JF, Lim RD, Schafer MF, Montgomery S, DeRosa V, Choi K. Modification of Cotrel-Dubousset’s Original Hook Constructs for Idiopathic Scoliosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 1999; 19(4):500-503. Sarwark JF, Kramer A. Pediatric spinal deformity. Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 1998; 10:82-86. Vankoski S, Moore C, Statler KD, Sarwark JF, Dias L. The influence of forearm crutches on pelvic and hip kinematics in children with myelomeningocele: don’t throw away the crutches. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 1997; 39:614-619. Sarwark JF. Spina bifida. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 1996; 43(5):1151-1158. Locke MD, Sarwark JF. Orthopedic aspects of myelodysplasia in children. Current Opinion in Pediatrics. 1996; 8(1):65-67. Song HR, Sarwark JF, Sauntry S, Grant J. Freeman-Sheldon syndrome (whistling face syndrome) and cranio-vertebral junction malformation producing dysphagia and weight loss. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 1996; 24:272-274. Sarwark JF, Weber DT, Gabrieli AP, McLone DG, Dias L. Tethered cord syndrome in low motor level children with myelomeningocele. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 1996; 25(6):295-301. Brinker MR, Palutsis RS, Sarwark JF. The orthopaedic manifestations of prune-belly (Eagle-Barrett) syndrome. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 1995; 77:251-257.

Nina Aliprandi MA

Member since 2008

Nina Aliprandi serves as the Intake Coordinator at Maryville Academy. Ms. Aliprandi is also Director of Program Services for the Crisis Nursery, the Children’s Healthcare Center, the Madden Shelter for Pregnant and Parenting Teens, and the Farm Campus for Young Women for the agency. Nina Aliprandi has been serving the Pathways.org Medical Roundtable as the parent liaison since 2008. Additional Achievements:

Mother of two children and has seen the dramatic value of early detection and intervention through her child’s involvement in physical, occupational and speech therapy services

Education:

Master’s Degree in Community and Family Counseling
Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement Administration with minors in both Psychology and Sociology

Laura L. Deon MD

Member since 2015

Dr. Deon is a pediatric rehabilitation physician at Rush University Medical Center and Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Deon is also an assistant professor at Rush University. Additional Achievements:

Member of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists
Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Division of Specialized Care for Children Medical Advisory Board Palliative Care Committee at Rush University Medical Center

Education:

MD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Research:. López-Ortiz C, Gladden K, Deon L, Schmidt J, Girolami G, Gaebler-Spira D. Dance program for physical rehabilitation and participation in children with cerebral palsy. Arts & Health. 2012; 4(1):39-54. Deon LL, Gaebler-Spira D. Assessment and treatment of movement disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2010; 41(4):507-517.

Deborah Gaebler-Spira MD FAAP FAACPDM

Member since 1988

Dr. Gaebler-Spira is a professor of pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Gaebler-Spira is also a staff physician and Director of The Cerebral Palsy Program at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). Dr. Gaebler-Spira is a founding member of Pathways Medical Roundtable in 1988. Additional Achievements:

Director of the Cerebral Palsy Program and Early Intervention Program at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC)
Director for the Hypertonia Management Clinic at RIC
President of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Association of Academic Physiatrists
Recipient of the Goldstein Award from the Cerebral Palsy Foundation

Education:

MD, University of Illinois
BS, University of Illinois

Research: Wu M, Kim J, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Arora P, Zhang Y. Effects of the Integration of Dynamic Weight Shifting Training Into Treadmill Training on Walking Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2017. Tsai LC, Ren Y, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Revivo GA, Zhang LQ. Effects of an Off-Axis Pivoting Elliptical Training Program on Gait Function in Persons With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Preliminary Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2016. Tsai S, Blackburn J, Gaebler-Spira D. Validation of the 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale Measure of Spasticity in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Pediatric Neurology. 2016;14(1):12-16. Graham HK, Rosenbaum P, Paneth N, Dan B, Lin JP, Gaebler-Spira D, et al. Cerebral palsy. Nature Reviews Disease Primers. 2016; 2. Gaebler-Spira D. Participation: Remembering the “handicap.” Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2016; 58(1):6-7. Wu M, Kim J, Arora P, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Zhang Y. Kinematic and EMG Responses to Pelvis and Leg Assistance Force during Treadmill Walking in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Neural Plasticity. 2016. Chen K, Wu YN, Ren Y, Liu L, Gaebler-Spira D, Tankard K, et al. Home-Based Versus Laboratory-Based Robotic Ankle Training for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2016; 97(8):1237-1243. Campbell SK, Cole W, Boynewicz K, Zawacki LA, Clark A, Gaebler-Spira D, et al. Behavior during Tethered Kicking in Infants with Periventricular Brain Injury. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2015; 27(4):403-412. Chen K, Ren Y, Gaebler-Spira D, Zhang LQ. Home-based tele-assisted robotic rehabilitation of joint impairments in children with cerebral palsy. 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014. 2014; 5288-5291. Wu M, Kim J, Arora P, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Zhang Y. Locomotor training through a 3D cable-driven robotic system for walking function in children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study. 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014. 2014; 3529-3532. Baker KW, Tann B, Mutlu A, Gaebler-Spira D. Improvements in children with cerebral palsy following intrathecal baclofen: Use of the rehabilitation Institute of Chicago care and comfort caregiver questionnaire (RIC CareQ). Journal of Child Neurology. 2014; 29(3):312-317. Madhavan S, Campbell SK, Campise-Luther R, Gaebler-Spira D, Zawacki L, Clark A, et al. Correlation between fractional anisotropy and motor outcomes in one-year-old infants with periventricular brain injury. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2014; 39(4):949-957. He Y, Brunstrom-Hernandez JE, Thio LL, Lackey S, Gaebler-Spira D, Kuroda MM, et al. Population pharmacokinetics of oral baclofen in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatrics. 2014; 164(5). Sukal-Moulton T, Krosschell K J, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Dewald JP. Motor impairments related to brain injury timing in early hemiparesis, part II: abnormal upper extremity joint torque synergies .Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 2014; 28(1):24-35. Madhavan S, Campbell SK, Campise-Luther R, Gaebler-Spira D, Zawacki L, Clark A, Boynewicz K, Kale D, Bulanda M, Yu J, Sui Y, Zhou XJ. Correlation between fractional anisotropy and motor outcomes in one-year-old infants with periventricular brain injury. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2014; 39(4):949-57. Pavone L, Burton J, Gaebler-Spira D. Functional outcomes of childhood dorsal rhizotomy in adults and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Journal of Child Neurology. 2013; 28(3):340-350. Baker KW, Tann B, Mutlu A, Gaebler-Spira D. Improvements in children with cerebral palsy following intrathecal baclofen use of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago care and comfort caregiver questionnaire . Journal of Child Neurology. 2013; 29(3):312-7. Hurvitz EA, Marciniak CM, Daunter AK, Haapala HJ, Stibb SM, McCormick SF, Muraszko KM, Gaebler-Spira D. Functional outcomes of childhood dorsal rhizotomy in adults and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Journal of Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2013; 11(4):380-388. Campbell SK, Gaebler-Spira D, Zawacki L, Clark A, Boynewicz K, deRegnier RA, Kuroda MM, Bhat R, Yu J, Campise-Luther R, Kale D, Bulanda M, Zhou XJ. Effects on motor development of kicking and stepping exercise in preterm infants with periventricular brain injury: A pilot study.. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2012; 5(1):15-27. Wu YN, Hwang M, Ren Y, Gaebler-Spira D, Zhang LQ. Combined passive stretching and active movement rehabilitation of lower-limb impairments in children with cerebral palsy using a portable robot.. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2011; 25(4):378-385. Zhao H, Wu YN, Hwang M, Ren Y, Gao F, Gaebler-Spira D, Zhang LQ. Changes of calf muscle-tendon biomechanical properties induced by passive-stretching and active-movement training in children with cerebral palsy. J Appl Physiol. 2011; 111(2):435-442. Hurley DS, Sukal-Moulton T, Msall ME, Gaebler-Spira D, Krosschell KJ, Dewald JP. The cerebral palsy research registry: Development and progress toward national collaboration in the United States. J Child Neurol. 2011; 26(12):1534-1541. Peng Q, Park HS, Shah P, Wilson N, Ren Y, Wu YN, Liu J, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Zhang LQ. .Quantitative evaluations of ankle spasticity and stiffness in neurological disorders using manual spasticity evaluator.. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011; 48(4):473-481. Gao F, Zhao H, Gaebler-Spira D, Zhang LQ. . In vivo evaluations of morphologic changes of gastrocnemius muscle fascicles and achilles tendon in children with cerebral palsy. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2011; 90(5):364-371. Wu YN, Ren Y, Hwang M, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Zhang LQ. Efficacy of robotic rehabilitation of ankle impairments in children with cerebral palsy. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2010; 2010:4481-4484. Wu YN, Ren Y, Goldsmith A, Gaebler-Spira D, Liu S, Zhang LQ. Characterization of spasticity in cerebral palsy: Dependence of catch angle on velocity. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2010; 52(6):563-569. Deon LL, Gaebler-Spira D. Assessment and treatment of movement disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2010; 41(4):507-517. Zhao H, Wu YN, Liu J, Ren Y, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Zhang LQ. . Changes of calf muscle-tendon properties due to stretching and active movement of children with cerebral palsy–a pilot study. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009; 2009:5287-5290. Mutlu A, Krosschell K, Gaebler-Spira D. Treadmill training with partial body-weight support in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2009; 51:268–275. Gray C, Siebert M, Aisen M, Gaebler-Spira D. Parent–professional partnership. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2009; 20(3):577-585. Gaebler-Spira D. Case scenarios for training in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. 2008; 1(1):89-91. Desch LW, Gaebler-Spira D. Prescribing assistive-technology systems: focus on children with impaired communication. Pediatrics. 2008; 121(6):1271-1280. Sanger TD, Chen D, Delgado MR, Gaebler-Spira D, Hallett M, Mink JW. Definition and classification of negative motor signs in childhood. Pediatrics. 2006; 118(5):2159-2167. Wright P, White K, Gaebler-Spira D. Exploring the relevance of the personal and social responsibility model in adapted physical activity: A collective case study. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 2004; 23:71-87. Sanger TD, Delgado MR, Gaebler-Spira D, Hallett M, Mink JW. Classification and definition of disorders causing hypertonia in childhood. Pediatrics. 2003; 111(1):e89-97. Leonard CT, Sanger TD, Delgado MR, Gaebler-Spira D. Childhood motor disorders. Pediatrics. 2003; 112:1462-1463. Gaebler-Spira D, Thornton LS. Injury prevention for children with disabilities. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2002; 13(4):891-906. Gormley ME, Gaebler-Spira D, Delgado MR. Use of botulinum toxin type A in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy: a three-center retrospective chart review. Journal of Child Neurology. 2001; 16(2):113-118. Marty GR, Dias LS, Gaebler-Spira D. Selective posterior rhizotomy and soft-tissue procedures for the treatment of cerebral diplegia. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 1995; 77:713-718. Lewin JE, Mix CM, Gaebler-Spira D. Self-help and upper extremity changes in 36 children with cerebral palsy subsequent to selective posterior rhizotomy and intensive occupational and physical therapy. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 1994; 13(3):25-42. Philip P, Ayyangar R, Vanderbilt J, and Gaebler-Spira DJ. Rehab outcome in children after treatment of primary brain tumor. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1994; 75(1):36-39. Radecki RT, Gaebler-Spira D. Deep vein thrombosis in the disabled pediatric population. Arch of Phys Med and Rehabil. 1994; 75(3):248-250.

Karen R. Judy MD

Member since 2003

Dr. Judy is the Vice Chair of Education and the Pediatric Program Director at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Judy is also an associate professor of pediatrics at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. Director of Newborn Nursery Loyola University Additional Achievements:

Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Member of the Chicago Pediatric Society

Education:

MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
BS, John Carroll University

Richard L. Lieber PhD

Member since 2017

Dr. Lieber is the Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab. Throughout his career his work has been focused on promoting an interdisciplinary approach, relevant to those who study biomechanics and orthopaedic surgery.
Additional Achievements:

Publishes over 250 articles ranging from The Biophysical Journal and The Journal of Cell Biology to those more applied such as The Journal of Hand Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
Member of the American American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Founders Award Winner, American College of Sports Medicine (Southwest Chapter), Irvine, CA., 2014
Gayle G. Arnold Award Winner, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Minneapolis, MN., 2013
Kappa Delta Award Winner, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL., 2013

Education:

PhD, University of California Davis
MBA, University of California San Diego
BS, University of California Davis

Research
Matthewson MS & Lieber RL. Pathophysiology of muscle contractures in cerebral palsy. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. Feb 2015; 26(1) 57-67. Chapman MA. Mezar R. & Lieber RL. Skeletal muscle fibroblasts in health and disease. Differentiation. Sept 2016;92(3):108-115. Lieber RL. Biology and mechanics of skeletal muscle: what hand surgeons need to know when tensioning a tendon transfer. J Hand Surg Am. Nov 2008; 33(9):1655-6.

Amy Becker Manion PhD RN CPNP

Member since 2003

Dr. Amy Becker Manion is a pediatric nurse practitioner with a specialization in primary care pediatrics at Northwestern Children’s Practice. Dr. Manion is also an Assistant Professor at Rush University in the College of Nursing. Additional Achievements:

Member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Active participant of the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC)
2005-2006 recipient of the NAPNAP Foundation Research Grant to study differences in quality of life and health outcomes in obese and non-obese inner city children with asthma

Education:

Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing from Loyola University
MS, Rush University, Nursing

Research: Manion AB & Velsor-Friedrich B. Quality of Life and Health Outcomes in Overweight and Non-Overweight Children with Asthma. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2017;31(1):37-45. Girolami G, Manion AB, Glusman M, Cartland J, Green-McLone S, Kurkowski F. Parents’ knowledge and perception about child development: evidence from a practice-based survey. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2006; 18(1):91-92.

Michael N. Nelson PhD

Member since 1988

Dr. Nelson is the Director of the Section of Pediatric Psychology at Rush Children’s Hospital. Dr. Nelson is also an associate professor of child psychology at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Nelson is a founding member of Pathways Medical Roundtable in 1988. Additional Achievements:

Former President and current member of the Illinois Neonatal Development Follow-up Association
Member of the Illinois Premature Infant Health Network Continuity of Care Committee

Education:

PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Research: Nelson MN, Charnay AJ, Antisdel-Lomaglio JE, Zelko FA, Rand CM, Le M, et al. Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome neurocognition already reduced in preschool-aged children. Chest Journal. 2016; 149(3):809-815. Nelson MN, Greene MM, Kousiki P, Silvestri JM. Re-evaluating preterm infants with the Bayley-III: Patterns and predictors of change. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2013; 34(7):2107-2117. Greene MM, Patra K, Silvestri JM, Nelson MN. Re-evaluating preterm infants with the Bayley-III: patterns and predictors of change. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2013; 34(7):2107-17. Greene MM, Patra K, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM. Evaluating preterm infants with the Bayley-III: patterns and correlates of development. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 2012; 33(6):1948-56. Zelko FA, Nelson MN, Leurgans SE, Berry-Kravis EM, Weese-Mayer DE. Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome: Neurocognitive functioning in school age children. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2010; 45(1):92-98. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel M, Lee H, Cimo S, McReynolds E. Maturation of the cardiac response to sound in high-risk preterm infants. Newborn and Infant Nursing. 2009; 9(4):193-199. Grattan MP, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Vasan U, Gu GG, Littaus S. Sex differences in high-risk premature infants’ asymmetric movement development. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 2006; 25(4):5-28. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel M, Berbaum M, Gu GG, Meleedy-Rey P.Developmental patterns of physiological response to a multisensory intervention in extremely premature and high-risk infants. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 2004; 33(2):266-275. Patel M, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Meleedy-Rey P. Use of the Box-Jenkins method to evaluate the physiologic responses of normal and CNS-injured premature infants to environmental sound. Newborn & Infant Nursing. 2004; 4(3):162-169. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Vasan U, Littau S, Meleedy-Rey P, Gu G, Patel M. Effect of auditory, tactile, visual, and vestibular intervention on length of stay, alertness, and feeding progression in preterm infants. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2002; 44(2):91-97. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Vasan U, Patel M, Cardenas L. Feeding readiness behaviors and feeding efficiency in response to ATVV intervention. Newborn & Infant Nursing. 2002; 2(3):166-173. Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Vasan U, Silvestri J, Comiskey E, Meleedy-Rey P, Littau S, Gu G, Patel M. One-year outcome of auditory-tactile-visual-vestibular intervention in the neonatal intensive care unit: effects of severe prematurity and central nervous system injury. Journal of Child Neurology. 2001; 16(7):493-498. Sandler RH, Finegold SM, Bolte ER, Buchanan SP, Mexwell AP, Vaisanen ML, Nelson MN, Wexler HM. Short-term benefit from oral vancomycin treatment of regressive-onset autism. Journal of Child Neurology. 2000; 15(7):429-435. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel M, Vasan U, Han BK, Cunningham N, Burns K, Kopischke K, Bradford L. Developmental intervention for preterm infants diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia. Research in Nursing & Health. 1999; 22(2):131-143. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Cunningham N, Patel M. Responses of preterm infants to unimodal and multimodal sensory intervention. Pediatric Nursing. 1997; 23(2):169-175. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Burns K, Cunningham N. Environmental influences on the developing premature infant: Theoretical issues and applications to practice. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 1994; 23(5):393-401. Burns K, Cunningham N, White-Traut RC, Silvestri J, Nelson MN. Infant stimulation: Modification of an intervention based on physiologic and behavioral cues. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 1994; 23(7):581-589. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel MK, Kilgallon D. Patterns of physiologic and behavioral response of intermediate care preterm infants to intervention. Pediatric Nursing. 1993; 19(6):625-629. Silvestri JM, Weese-Mayer DE, Nelson MN. Neuropsychologic abnormalities in children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. Journal of Pediatrics. 1992; 120(3):388-393. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN. Maternally administered tactile, auditory, visual, and vestibular stimulation: Relationship to later interactions between mothers and premature infants. Research in Nursing & Health. 1988; 11(1):31-39. Bozynski MEA, Nelson MN, Genaze D, Rosati-Skertich C, Matalon TAS, Vasan U, Naughton PM. Cranial ul-rasonography and the prediction of cerebral palsy in infants weighing < 1200 grams at birth. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 1988; 30(3):342-348. Bozynski MEA, Nelson MN, Matalon TAS, ODonnell KJ, Naughton PM, Vasan U, Meier WA, Ploughman L. Prolonged mechanical ventilation and intracranial hemorrhage: impact on developmental progress through 18 months in infants weighing 1,200 grams or less at birth. Pediatrics. 1987; 79(5):670-676. Bozunski MEA, Nelson MN, Matalon TAS, Genaze DR, Rosati-Skertich C, Naughton PM, Meier WA.Cavitary periventicular leulomalacia: Incidence and term outcome in infants weighing > 1200 grams at birth. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 1985; 27(5):572-577.

Beth Osten MS OTR/L

Member since 2016

Beth Osten owns a pediatric clinic in Skokie, Beth Osten & Associates, and specializes in sensory processing and motor disorders in infants and young children. She has also researched and worked in the Michael Reese Hospital, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the Illinois Institute for Developmental Disabilities.

Additional Achievements:

Helped develop the Test of Infant Motor Development (TIMP)
Faculty member and lecturer with the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning
Faculty member and lecturer with the Profectum Foundation

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington, Seattle
Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Ana-Marie Rojas MD

Member since 2015

Dr. Rojas is a fellow in pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Additional Achievements:

Member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Member of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

Education:

MD, Ponce School of Medicine

Research: Castellano JJ, Rojas A, Karia R, Hunter T, Slover, J, Moroz A. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) use for recovery after elective total hip replacement surgery. Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases 2013-2016; 74(4): 275-281.

Theresa Sukal-Moulton DPT PhD

Member since 2015

Dr. Sukal-Moulton is a research assistant professor in Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Additional Achievments:

Member of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association

Education:

PhD: Northwestern University, Biomedical Engineering

Research: Sukal-Moulton T, de Campos AC, Stanley CJ, Damiano DL Functional near infrared spectroscopy of the sensory and motor brain regions with simultaneous kinematic and EMG monitoring during motor tasks Journal of Visualized Experiments. 2014 Dec 5; (94). Sukal-Moulton T, Krosschell K J, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Dewald JP. Motor impairments related to brain injury timing in early hemiparesis, part II: abnormal upper extremity joint torque synergies .Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 2014; 28(1):24-35. Sukal-Moulton T, Krosschell KJ, Gaebler-Spira DJ, Dewald JPA. Motor impairment factors related to brain injury timing in early hemiparesis, part I: Expression of upper-extremity weakness. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair. 2014 Jan; 28(1): 13-23. Sukal-Moulton T, Clancy T, Zhang LQ, Gaebler-Spira D. Clinical application of a robotic ankle training program for cerebral palsy compared to the research laboratory application: Does it translate to practice? Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2014 Jan; 95(8): 1433-1440.

Lori Walsh MD FAAP

Member since 2003

Dr. Walsh is a primary pediatrician, who has been in private practice at Glenbrook Pediatrics since 1990 and a managing partner since 1996. Dr. Walsh is also an attending physician at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago and an instructor in the Clinical Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Additional Achievements:

Member of the Children’s Community Physician’s Association
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Education:

MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Rosemary White-Traut PhD RN FAAN

Member since 2003

Dr. White-Traut is a professor and department head of the Department of Women, Children and Family Health Science in the College of Nursing at University of Illinois, Chicago. Additional Achievements:

Member of the board of directors for the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute
Past member of the board of directors for the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nursing
Member of the American Academy of Nursing
Member of the nominating committee for the Midwest Nursing Research Society
2009 recipient of the Jonas Salk Health Leadership Award from the March of Dimes, Chicago chapter

Education:

PhD, Rush University College of Nursing
MS, Boston University School of Nursing
BA, Georgetown University

Research: Vonderheid S, Rankin K, Norr, K, Vasa R, Hill S, & White-Traut R. Healthcare use outcomes of an integrated hospital to home mother-preterm infant intervention. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. 2017; 45:625-638. Petersen CL, Callahan MF, McCarthy DO, Hughes RG, White-Traut R, Bansal NK. An online educational program improves pediatric oncology nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and spiritual care competence. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing. 2017; 34(2):130-139. Santos H, Yang Q, Docherty SL, White-Traut R, Holditch-Davis D. Relationship of maternal psychological distress classes to later mother-infant interaction, home environment, and infant development in preterm infants. Research in Nursing and Health. 2016; 39(3):175-86. Tully KP, Holditch-Davis D, White-Traut R, David R, O’Shea TM, & Geraldo V. A test of kangaroo care on preterm infant breastfeeding. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. 2016; 45(1):45-61. Holditch-Davis D, Santos H, Levy J.A, White-Traut R, O’Shea TM, Geraldo V, & David RJ. Patterns of psychological distress in mothers of preterm infants. Infant Behavior and Development. 2016; 41:154-163. Fabiyi C, Rankin KM, Norr KF, Yoder JC, Vasa R, & White-Traut R. The association of low social support on breast milk expression in low-income mother-preterm infant dyads. Journal of Human Lactation. 2015; 31(3):490-497. McFarlin B, Kumar V, Bigelow TA, Simpson D, White-Traut R, Abramowicz JS, & O’Brien WD. Beyond cervical length: A pilot study of ultrasonic attenuation for early detection of preterm birth risk. Ultrasound in Medicine. 2015; 41(11):3023–3029. White-Traut, RC, Rankin KM, Yoder JC, Liu L, Vasa R, Geraldo V, & Norr KF. Influence of H-HOPE Intervention for premature infants on growth, feeding progression, and length of stay during initial hospitalization. Journal of Perinatology. 2015; 35(1):636–641. Sanguanklin N, McFarlin BL, Park CG, Finnegan L, Giurgescu C, White-Traut R, & Engstrom JL. Job strain and psychological distress among employed pregnant Thai women: Role of social support and coping strategies. Archives in Womens Mental Health. 2015; 17(4):317-326. Giurgescu C, Sanguanklin N, Engeland CG, White-Traut RC, Park C, Mathews HL, & Janusek LW. Relationships among psychosocial factors, biomarkers, preeclampsia, and preterm birth in African American women: A pilot. Applied Nursing Research. 2015; 28(1):1-6. Garfield L, Holditch-Davis D, Carter CS, McFarlin B, Schwertz D, Seng JS, Giurgescu C, & White-Traut R. Risk factors for post partum depressive symptoms in low-income women with low birth-weight infants. Advances in Neonatal Care. 2015; 15(1):E3-9. Garfield L, Giurgescu C, White-Traut R, Carter CS, Holditch-Davis D, McFarlin B, Schwertz D, & Seng JS. Depressive symptoms in the second trimester relate to low oxytocin levels in African American women: A pilot. Archives in Women’s Mental Health. 2015; 18(1):123-129. Holditch-Davis D, White-Traut R, Levy JA, O’Shea, TM, Geraldo V, & David RJ. Maternally administered interventions for preterm infants in the NICU: Effects on maternal psychological distress and mother-infant relationship. Infant Behavior and Development. 2015; 37(4):695-710. White-Traut RC, Rankin K, Pham T, Li Z, & Liu L. Premature infants’ orally directed behavioral cues and behavioral state responses to a prefeeding multisensory Intervention. Infant Behavior and Development. 2014; 37(4):583-596. Sanguanklin N, McFarlin B, Park C, Finnegan L, Giurgescu C, White-Traut R, & Engstrom J. Effects of the 2011 flood in Thailand on birth outcomes and perceived social support. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. 2014; 43(4):435-444. Holditch-Davis D, White-Traut RC, Levy J, Williams KL, Ryan D, & Vonderheid S. Maternal satisfaction with administering infant interactions in the NICU.Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. 2013; 42(6):641-654. Campbell SK, Zawacki L, Rankin K, Yoder J, Shapiro N, Li Z, & White-Traut R. Concurrent validity of the TIMP and the Bayley III Scales at 6 weeks corrected age. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2013; 25(4):395-401. White-Traut R, Norr K, Fabiyi, C, Rankin K, Li Z, & Liu L. Mother-infant interaction improves with a developmental intervention for mother-preterm infant dyads. Infant Behavior and Development. 2013; 36(4):694-706. White-Traut R, Pham T, Rankin K, Norr K, Shapiro N, & Yoder J. Exploring factors related to oral feeding progression in premature infants. Advances in Neonatal Care. 2013; 13(4):288-294. White-Traut R, Rankin K, Lucas R, Shapiro N, Liu L, & Medoff-Cooper B. Evaluating sucking maturation using two pressure thresholds. Early Human Development. 2013; 89(10):833-837. Lee H & White-Traut R. Physiologic responses of preterm infants to male and female voice in the NICU. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2014; 29(1):e3-5. Giurgescu C, Kavanaugh K, Norr KF, Dancy BL, Twigg NM, McFarlin BL, Engeland CG, Hennessy MD, & White-Traut RC. Stressors, resources and stress responses in pregnant African American women: A mixed methods pilot study. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing. 2013; 27(1):81-96. Bell AF, White-Traut RC, & Rankin K. Fetal exposure to synthetic oxytocin and relationship to prefeeding cues within one hour postbirth. Early Human Development. 2013; 89(3):137-143. White-Traut RC, Shapiro N, Healy-Baker E, Menchavez L, & Rankin K. Lack of feeding progression in a preterm infant: A case study. Advances in Neonatal Care. 2013; 13(3):175-180. White-Traut RC, Wink T, Minehart T, Holditch-Davis D. Frequency of premature infant engagement and disengagement behaviors during two maternally administered interventions. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews. 2012; 12(3):124-131. Fabiyi C, Rankin K, Norr K, Shapiro N, White-Traut RC. Anxiety among black and latina mothers of premature infants at social-environmental risk. Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews. 2012; 12(3):132-140. Bell AF, White-Traut RC, Wang E, Schwertz D. Maternal and umbilical artery cortisol levels at birth: Relationships with epidural analgesia and newborn alertness. Biologic Research for Nursing. 2012; 14(3):269-276. Bell AF, White-Traut RC, Medoff-Cooper B. Neonatal neurobehavioral organization after exposure to maternal epidural analgesia in labor. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. 2010; 39(2):178-19. White-Traut RC, Watanabe K, Pournajafi-Nazarloo H, Schwertz D, Bell AF, & Carter S. Detection of Salivary Oxytocin levels in lactating women. Developmental Psychobiology. 2009; 51:367-73. White-Traut RC, Schwertz D, McFarlin B, Kogan J. Salivary cortisol and behavioral state responses of healthy newborn infants to tactile‐only and multisensory interventions. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. 2009; 38(1):22-34. White-Traut RC, Norr K. An ecological model for premature infant feeding. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 2009; 38(4):478-490. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel M, Lee H, Cimo S, McReynolds E. Maturation of the cardiac response to sound in high-risk preterm infants. Newborn and Infant Nursing. 2009; 9(4):193-199. Lee H, White-Traut RC, Park CG. Health problems and health services utilization of infants born prematurely in the US. Journal of Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing. 2008; 14(2):146-154. Bell AF, Lucas R, White-Traut R. Concept clarification of neonatal neurobehavioural organization. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2008; 61(5):570-581. Bello D, White-Traut R, Schwertz D, Pournajafi-Nazarloo H, & Carter S. An exploratory study of neurohormonal responses of healthy men to massage.Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2008; 14(4):387-394. Shin H, White-Traut RC. The conceptual structure of transition to motherhood in the neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2007; 58(1):90-98. Carter CS, Pournajafi-Nazarloo H, Kramer KM, Ziegler TE, White-Traut R, Bello D, Schwertz D. Oxytocin: Behavioral associations and potential as a salivary biomarker. Annals of the New York Academy of Science. 2007; 1098:312-322. Grattan MP, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Vasan U, Gu GG, Littaus S. Sex differences in high-risk premature infants’ asymmetric movement development. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 2006; 25(4):5-28. Kim HS, Sim MK, Kim TI, Norr KF, White-Traut R, Kenner C. Factors influencing parenting confidence in first-time mothers of infants in their first year. Journal of the Korean Academy of Child Health Nursing. 2007; 13(2):119-127. McFarlin BL, O’Brien WD, Oelze ML, Zachary JF, & White-Traut RC. Quantitative ultrasound assessment of the rat cervix. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. 2006; 25(8):1031-1040. Shin H, White-Traut RC. Nurse–child interaction on an inpatient pediatric unit. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2005; 52(1):56-62. White-Traut RC, Berbaum ML, Lessen B, McFarlin B, Cardenas L. Feeding readiness in preterm infants: the relationship between preterm behavioral state and feeding readiness behaviors and efficiency during transition from gavage to oral feeding. American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing. 2005; 30(1):52-59. White-Traut RC. Providing a nurturing environment for infants in adverse situations: multisensory strategies for newborn care. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. 2004; 49(4):36-41. White-Traut RC. Assessment and management of neonatal stressors. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 2004; 33(2):235. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel M, Berbaum M, Gu GG, Meleedy-Rey P. Developmental patterns of physiological response to a multisensory intervention in extremely premature and high-risk infants. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 2004; 33(2):266-275. Patel M, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Meleedy-Rey P. Use of the Box-Jenkins method to evaluate the physiologic responses of normal and CNS-injured premature infants to environmental sound. Newborn & Infant Nursing. 2004; 4(3):162-169. White-Traut RC. The continuing pursuit of optimal developmental care. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 2003; 32(3):378. Kim TI, Shin YH, White-Traut RC.. Multisensory intervention improves physical growth and illness rates in Korean orphaned newborn infants. Research in Nursing. 2003; 26(6):424-433. White-Traut R, Studer T, Meleedy-Rey P, Murray P, Labovsky S, & Kahn J. Pulse rate and behavioral state correlates after auditory, tactile, visual, and vestibular intervention in drug-exposed neonates. Journal of Perinatology. 2002; 22(4): 291-299. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Vasan U, Littau S, Meleedy-Rey P, Gu G, Patel M. Effect of auditory, tactile, visual, and vestibular intervention on length of stay, alertness, and feeding progression in preterm infants. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 2002; 44(2):91-97. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Vasan U, Patel M, Cardenas L. Feeding readiness behaviors and feeding efficiency in response to ATVV intervention. Newborn & Infant Nursing. 2002; 2(3):166-173. Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Vasan U, Silvestri J, Comiskey E, Meleedy-Rey P, Littau S, Gu G, Patel M. One-year outcome of auditory-tactile-visual-vestibular intervention in the neonatal intensive care unit: effects of severe prematurity and central nervous system injury. Journal of Child Neurology. 2001; 16(7):493-498. Hanna BD, Nelson MN, White-Traut RC, Silvestri JM, Vasan U, Meleedy-Rey P, Patel MK, & Comiskey E. Heart rate variability in preterm brain-injured and very-low-birth-weight infants. Biology of the Neonate. 2000; 77(3):147-155. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel M, Vasan U, Han BK, Cunningham N, Burns K, Kopischke K, Bradford L. Developmental intervention for preterm infants diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia. Research in Nursing & Health. 1999; 22(2):131-143. White-Traut RC, Powlesland J, Gelhar D, Chatterton R, & Morris M. Methodologic issues in the measurement of Oxytocin in human neonates. Journal of Nursing Measurement. 1999; 6(2): 155-174. White-Traut RC, Powlesland J, Gelhar D, Chatterton R, Morris M. Methodologic issues in the measurement of oxytocin in human neonates. Journal of Nursing Measurement. 1998; 6(2):155-174. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Cunningham N, Patel M. Responses of preterm infants to unimodal and multimodal sensory intervention. Pediatric Nursing. 1997; 23(2):169-175. Lee LW, White-Traut RC. The role of temperament in pediatric pain response. Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing. 1996; 19(1):49-63. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Burns K, Cunningham N. Environmental influences on the developing premature infant: Theoretical issues and applications to practice. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 1994; 23(5):393-401. Burns K, Cunningham N, White-Traut RC, Silvestri J, Nelson MN. Infant stimulation: Modification of an intervention based on physiologic and behavioral cues. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 1994; 23(7):581-589. White-Traut RC, Nelson MN, Silvestri JM, Patel MK, Kilgallon D. Patterns of physiologic and behavioral response of intermediate care preterm infants to intervention. Pediatric Nursing. 1993; 19(6):625-629. Garcia AP, & White-Traut R. Preterm infants’ responses to taste/smell and tactile stimulation during an apneic episode. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 1993; 8(4): 245-252. Noonan DM, Koster NK, & White-Traut R. Nursing considerations for the neonate awaiting heart transplantation for the hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 1991; 6(5): 322-330. White‑Traut RC & Goldman MB. Premature infant massage: Is it safe? Pediatric Nursing. 1988 14(4), 285-289. White-Traut RC & Nelson MN. Maternally administered tactile, auditory, visual, and vestibular stimulation: Relationship to later interactions between mothers and premature infants. Research in Nursing & Health. 1988; 11(1):31-39. White‑Traut RC & Pate CM. Modulating infant state in premature infants. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 1987; 2(2): 96-101. White‑Traut RC & Pabst MK. Parenting of hospitalized infants by adolescent mothers. Pediatric Nursing. 1987; 13(2): 97-100. ISSN: 0097-9805 White‑Traut RC & Tubeszewski KA. Multimodal stimulation of the premature infant. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 1986; 1(2): 90-95.