Research Papers

Academic publications and presentations

• Amerongen, M.; & Mishna, F. (in press). Learning disabilities and behaviour problems: A self psychological and intersubjective approach to working with parents.Psychoanalytic Social Work.

• Brazil, K.; Cummings, R.; & Vallance, D. (1993). Mental health needs of children and youth with learning disabilities. Evaluation and Program Planning, 16, 193-198.

• Campbell, L.; Malone, M.; Kershner, J.; Roberts, W.; Humphries, T.; & Logan, W. (1996). Right hemisphere arousal in children with ADHD under Methylphenidate. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, 6, 229-239.

• Campbell, L.; Mishna, F.; Muszkat, B.; & Oosterhuis, S. (1995). Sticks and stones -- The problem of teasing in the classroom. National (Available from Learning Disabilities Association of Canada, 323 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7Z2), 32(2), 3-4.

• Cummings, R. L., & Campbell, L. (1997, February) Factors Associated with Behaviour Adjustment in Children with Learning Disabilities. Poster presented at the 1997 Learning Disabilities Association International Conference, Chicago, IL.

• Cummings, R. L.; Vallance, D.; & Brazil, K. (1992). Prevalence and patterns of psychosocial disorders in children and youth with learning disabilities: A service provider's perspective. Exceptionality Education Canada, 2(3 & 4), 91-108.

• Michalski, J.H.; Mishna, F.; Worthington, C.; & Cummings, R.L. (2003). A multi-method impact evaluation of a therapeutic summer camp program. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 20(1), 53-76.

• Mishna, F. (in press). The application of self psychology to therapeutic camps. Psychoanalytic Social Work

• Mishna, F. (1997, February) Group Therapy for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities and Social/Emotional Problems: A Qualitative Analysis. Poster presented at the 1997 Learning Disabilities Association International Conference, Chicago, IL.

• Mishna, F. (1996). Finding their voice: Group therapy with adolescents who have learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 11, 249-258.

• Mishna, F. (1996). In their own words: Therapeutic factors in group therapy with adolescents who have learning disabilities. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 46, 265-273.

• Mishna, F.; Kaiman, J.; Little, S.; & Tarshis, E. (1994). Group therapy with adolescents who have learning disabilities and social/emotional problems. Journal of Child and Adolescent Group Therapy, 4(2), 117-131.

• Mishna, F.; Michalski, J.; Cummings, R.L. (2001). Camps as social work interventions: Returning to our roots. Social Work with Groups, 24(3/4), 153-171.

• Mishna, F., & Muskat, B. (2004). “I'm not the only one!” Group therapy for children and adolescents with learning disabilities. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 54(4), 455-476

• Mishna, F.; & Muskat, B. (2004). School-Based Group Treatment for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Collaborative Approach. Children & Schools, 26(3).

• Mishna, F.; & Muskat, B. (2001). Social group work for young offenders with learning disabilities. Social Work with Groups, 24(3/4), 11-31.

• Mishna, F.; & Muskat, B. (1998). Group therapy for boys with features of Asperger Syndrome and concurrent learning disabilities: Finding a peer group. Journal of Child and Adolescent Group Therapy, 8(3), 97-114.

• Mishna, F.; Muskat, B.; & Schamess, G. (2002). Food for Thought: The Use of Food in Group Therapy with Children and Adolescents. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 52(1), 27-47.

• Muskat, B. (in press). Enhancing academic, social, emotional, and behavioural functioning in children with Asperger Syndrome: Lessons from the field of non-verbal learning disability. In K. Stoddart (Ed.), Asperger's Syndrome in Children and Adults: Integrating Multiple Perspectives. Jessica Kinglsey

• Muskat, B. (1996). School Based Group Therapy: A Collaborative Approach for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities. Child & Family, A Journal of the Notre Dame Child and Family Institute, 1(1), 17-20.

• Muskat, B. (in press). Miller, J., Martin, I.R., & Schamess, G. (Eds), School violence and children in crisis: Community and school interventions for social workers and counselors. Denver, Colorado: Love Publishing Company, 2003. In Smith College Studies in Social Work.

• Stoddart, K.; Muskat, B.; & Mishna, F. (in press). Children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome: Social work assessment and Intervention. In K. Stoddart (Ed.), Asperger's Syndrome in Children and Adults: Integrating Multiple Perspectives. Jessica Kinglsey.

• Vallance, D. D.; Cummings, R. L.; & Humphries, T. (1998). Mediators of the risk for problem behaviour in children with language learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(2), 160-171.