Dorothy Scattone, PhD
Professor
Department:
SOM-Peds-Child Development
Email:
dscattone@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5236
Biography
Dr. Scattone is a licensed psychologist, board certified behavior analyst, and Associate Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Her current practice consists mainly of intervention and assessment for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. She earned her BA degree in Psychology from California State University Northridge and her MA and Ph.D. from The University of Southern Mississippi, School Psychology Program. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. In addition, Dr. Scattone is an Adjunct Instructor at Ball State University’s Applied Behavior Analysis program. She has published several papers in such journals as the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and Psychology in the Schools. Her dissertation research focused on teaching social skills to children with autism via the Social Story intervention. Current research interests include applying Parent Child Interaction Therapy to children with autism and intervention for pediatric feeding disorders.
Education
| The University of Southern Mississippi, PhD, Psychology | 2002 |
| The University of Southern Mississippi, MA, Psychology | 2000 |
| California State University, BA, Psychology | 1996 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, PCIT Certified Therapist, PCIT International | 02/2017 - Present |
| Licensure, Psychology, Mississippi Board of Psychology | 10/2003 - 06/2017 |
| Licensure, Licensed Behavior Analyst, Mississippi Autism Board | 12/2016 - 12/2019 |
| Certification, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analysis Certification Board | 06/2003 - 06/2017 |
Current Positions
| Instructor | 2015 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2013 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2005 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2005 - 06/2013 |
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 10/2003 - 06/2005 |
| Assistant Professor, Mississippi Child Development Institute, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2004 - 06/2009 |
| Pediatric Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2002 - 09/2003 |
| Psychology Pre-Doctoral Intern, Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 07/2001 - 06/2002 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, Behavioral Intervention for Feeding Disorders in Children with Developmental Disabilities, Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities | 04/2017 - 03/2018 |
| Extramural, Mississippi Department of Mental Health; Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities grant for Treating Behavioral Problems in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Mississippi Department of Health | 10/2015 - 09/2018 |
| Extramural, The Women's Fund: Better Futures Endowment for the Education of Young Children, Community Foundation of Greater Jackson | 08/2008 - 07/2009 |
| Extramural, Mississippi Child Development Institute (MCDI), Mississippi Department of Education and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics | 01/2004 - 05/2009 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Scattone, D Top Ten Facts You Should Know About Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Manuscript Accepted for Publication with the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. | 2017 |
| Parisi KE Wong-Sarver N, Scattone, D, & Sarver, DE Establishing a Continuum of Care for Evidenced-Based Behavioral Treatment for Youth with Disruptive Behavior. Manuscript Accepted for Publication with The Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association. Accepted on 3/2/17 to be published in October 2017. | 2017 |
| Scattone D Behavioral Intervention for Feeding Disorders. Austin Journal of Autism & Related Disabilities(2017); 3(1): 1036. | 2017 |
| Raggio DJ, Scattone D Diagnostic Assessment of Children Utilizing the Conners, Vanderbilt, and K-CPT2. Manuscript in preparation. | 2017 |
| Scattone, D Parent Child Interaction Therapy: A Case Study for a Child with Oppositional Behavior. Manuscript in Preparation | 2017 |
| Scattone D & Mong M Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Reduce Anxiety for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Literature. Psychology in the Schools, 50(9), 923-935. | 2013 |
| Scattone D & Raggio, DJ Comparison of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second-Edition and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development. Psychological Reports, 109, 1-9. | 2011 |
| Raggio DJ, Scattone D, & May W Relationship of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-Second Edition and the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence in Children Referred for ADHD. Psychological Reports, 2, 513-518. | 2010 |
| Scattone D, & Billhofer B Teaching Sign Language to a Nonvocal Child with Autism. Journal of Speech Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis, 2.4-3.1, 78-85. | 2008 |
| Scattone, D Social Skills for Children with Autism. Psychology in the Schools, 44(7), 717-726. | 2007 |
| Scattone, D, & Knight, KR Current Trends in Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism. International Review of Neurobiology, 72. | 2006 |
| Scattone D, Tingstrom D, & Wilcyznski SM Increasing Appropriate Social Interactions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Using Social Stories. Focus on Autism, 21(4), 211-222. | 2006 |
| Scattone D, Wilczynski SM, Edwards RP, & Rabian B Decreasing Disruptive Behaviors of Children with Autism Using Social Stories. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36, 535-543. | 2002 |
| Saetermoe CL, Scattone D, & Kim KH Ethnicity and the Stigma of Disabilities. Psychology and Health 16, 699-713. | 2001 |
| Mueller M, Sterling-Turner, HE, & Scattone D Functional Assessment of Hand Flapping in a Typically-Developing Kindergartner in a General Education Classroom. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 233-236. | 2001 |
| Scattone D, & Lee H Structure of Multicultural Attitudes Toward Disabilities. North American Journal of Psychology, 1, 255-260. | 1999 |
Book Chapter | |
| Scattone D & Sarver D Case Study of PCIT with autism spectrum disorders. Manuscript in progress; due November 2017 | 2017 |
| Scattone D Social Stories. T Stuart Watson and CF Skinner's Encyclopedia of School Psychology. | 2004 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D Application of Child Directed Interaction (CDI) for Young Children with Autism., Behavior Analysis Association of Mississippi, Hattiesburg | 03/2017 |
| UMMC Pediatric Ground Rounds, Scattone D Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Paper presented to UMMC Grand Rounds in Pediatrics., UMMC | 11/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Raggio DJ & Scattone D Relationship of working memory to intelligence, achievement, visual motor, and behavior., Annual Convention of the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France | 07/2014 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D & Raggio D Cognitive Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders., Annual Convention of the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France | 07/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D Understanding Autism: Managing Anxiety for Children with Autism. Presented at the First Annual Child Development Conference. Jackson, MS., Child Development Clinic, Jackson, MS | 02/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Raggio DJ & Scattone D Relationship of the KBIT-2 and WASI with measures of perception, achievement, and behavior. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of American Psychological Association. Honolulu, Hawaii., Convention of American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii | 07/2013 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D & Raggio DJ Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of National Association of School Psychology. Seattle, WA., National Association of School Psychology., Seattle, WA | 02/2013 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D & Raggio DJ Using the Leiter-R and KBIT-2 Nonverbal Intelligence Scales for Children with Autism. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of National Association of School Psychology. Seattle, WA., Paper presented at the Annual Convention of National Association of School Psychology, Seattle, WA | 02/2013 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D & Raggio DJ The Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Second-Edition and the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third-Edition: Parent report versus observed performance. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of National Association of School Psychology. San Francisco, CA., Annual Convention of School Psychology, San Francisco, CA. | 02/2011 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D Developing an autism classroom within the public school setting. Paper presented at the Annual Convention of National Association of School Psychology. Boston, MA., Annual Convention of School Psychology, Boston, MA. | 02/2009 |
| Poster Presentation, Scattone D Manding for missing items via sign language. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of Association for Behavior Analysis International. San Diego, CA., Annual Convention of Association for Behavior Analysis: International, San Diego, CA | 05/2008 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Raggio DJ & Scattone D Comparing scores from the WASI to the KBIT-2.Paper presented at the Annual Convention of School Psychology. New Orleans, LA., Annual Convention of School Psychology, New Orleans, LA. | 02/2008 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D Reaching Children with Autism. Mississippi Federation for the Council of Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Tunica, MS., Mississippi Federation for the Council of Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Tunica, MS | 2008 |
| Paper Presentation, Scattone D Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism. Paper presented at the statewide initiative: TEAM UP for Early Identification and Treatment of Autism and ADHD. Meridian, MS., TEAM UP for early Identification and Treatment of Autism and ADHD, Meridian, MS | 11/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Scattone D Teaching Language to Children with Autism Using Signs and Pictures. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. International, San Diego, CA., Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis: International, San Diego, CA. | 05/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Scattone D & Billhofer B Teaching Sign Language to a Young Boy with Autism. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. International, San Diego, CA., Annual Convention of Association for Behavior Analysis: International, San Diego, CA | 05/2007 |
| Paper Presentation, Scattone D Latest Behavioral Techniques in Autism. Paper presented at the statewide initiative: TEAM UP for Early Identification and Treatment of Autism and Speech/Language Disorders. Tupelo, MS., TEAM UP for early identification and treatment of Autism and Speech/Language Disorders, Tupelo, MS | 11/2006 |
| Paper Presentation, Scattone D Autism Behavioral Treatment Strategies for Young Learners. Paper presented at the statewide initiative: Early Identification and Treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Speech/Language Disorders. Jackson, MS., Early Identification and Treatment of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Speech/Language Disorders, Jackson, MS | 04/2006 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Scattone D Verbal Behavior. UMMC Psychiatry Grand Rounds., Psychiatry’s Grand Rounds at UMMC, Jackson, MS. | 10/2005 |
| Paper Presentation, Scattone D Teaching language to Children with Autism. Paper presented at the Annual Pediatric Conference. Jackson, MS., Annual Pediatric Conference, Jackson, MS | 09/2005 |
| Paper Presentation, Scattone D Increasing Social Interactions of Children with Autism Using Social Stories. Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Convention, National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, DC., 33rd Annual Convention, National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, DC | 04/2001 |
| Poster Presentation, Functional Analysis and Treatment in the Classroom: Increasing On-task Behavior of an Adolescent with Autism., Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis: International, Washington, D. C. | 05/2000 |
| Poster Presentation, The Impact of Reprimands: Alternative Experimental Analysis in the School Setting., Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis: International, Washington, D. C. | 05/2000 |
| Paper Presentation, Social Stories: A Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism., Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA | 03/2000 |
| Paper Presentation, Social Stories in the Classroom., Mississippi Association for Psychology in the Schools, Jackson, MS | 02/2000 |
| Paper Presentation, Social Stories: Creating Connections with Peers., 2nd Annual Mississippi Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders, Biloxi, MS. | 2000 |
| Paper Presentation, Consultation Service Provision: The Next Generation., Annual Convention of the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV | 04/1999 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Treatment and Assessment of Autism., Forrest County Schools: Caring for Kids Consortium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi | 1999 |
| Paper Presentation, Empirically Validated Treatments for Children with Autism., Mid-South Regional Conference on Psychology in the Schools, Tunica, MS | 11/1998 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Autism Spectrum Disorders: Treatment of Young Children., Lamar County Schools, Purvis, MS | 06/1998 |
| Training Session, Autism workshop: Diagnosis and Interventions of the Autism Spectrum Disorders., annual meeting of the Mississippi Association of Psychology in the Schools, Jackson, MS. | 03/1998 |
| Poster Presentation, Asian Views of Disabilities., Western Psychological Association Conference, San Francisco, CA | 04/1997 |
| Poster Presentation, Multicultural Attitudes Toward Disabilities., Western Psychological Association Conference, Seattle, WA | 04/1996 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Behavior Analysis Association of Mississippi (BAAMS), Officer, Secretary | 2017 - Present |
| International Congress of Applied Psychology, Member | 2014 |
| American Psychological Association, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Society of Pediatric Research, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Member | 2003 - Present |
| National Association of School Psychology, Member | 2000 - 2014 |
Committee Service
| Behavior Analysis Association of Mississippi (BAAMS), Conference Planning Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Behavior Analysis Association of Mississippi (BAAMS), Executive Council/Secretary | 2017 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatrics CDC/CAY Education Committee, Co-Chair | 2016 - Present |
| Society of Pediatric Research (SPR) Communications Committee, Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| UMMC Department of Pediatrics Mentorship Committee, Chair | 2015 - Present |
Community Service
| Outreach Biloxi, Provide Clinical Services and provide training to healthcare professional and caregiver training in early intervention autism treatment. | 05/2016 - Present |
Other Service
| Member of Editorial Board for Austin Journal of Autism and Related Disabilities | 09/2015 - Present |
| International Journal of Disability, Development, and Education | 2008 - 12/2010 |
| Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice | 2008 - 12/2010 |
| Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | 2004 - 12/2005 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Early Child Development, Part I. Presented to Psychiatry Fellowship Program. | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Early Childhood Development, Part II. Presented to Psychiatry Fellowship Program. | Fall 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Diagnosis. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2016 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Individuals with Autism. Paper presented to Psychiatry Fellowes. Presented to Psychiatry Fellowship Program. | Summer 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Using "Time-In" to Manage Problem Behavior. Presented to Psychiatry Fellowship Program. | Summer 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Diagnosing Autism. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, DSM V Diagnostic Criteria for Autism. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Tips for the Pediatrician. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Diagnostic Criteria. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Diagnosis & Treatment Considerations. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2007 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Current Trends in Autism Treatment. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall 2006 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Facts. Nelson Lectures for Pediatric Residents | Annual 2005 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Diagnosis & Treatment | Fall 2004 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Diagnosis and Treatment. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Autism Diagnostic Criteria. Nelson Lecture to Pediatric Residents. | Fall |
Directed Student Learning
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Whitney Fosco | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Amanda Stone | 2017 - 2017 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Stephanie Bader | 2009 - 2011 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Christy Cameron | 2009 - 2010 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Deb Harris | 2008 - 2009 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Josh Needleman | 2008 - 2009 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Neelima Duncan | 2008 - 2008 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: Erin Perry | 2008 - 2008 |
Fellows supervised
| Psychiatry Fellowship Program, Training Faculty, 2 fellows supervised | 10/2014 - 12/2014 |
Residency Training
| Clinical, Training Faculty | 2017 - 10/2017 |