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CURRICULUM VITA

KARENA S. RUSH, PH.D.

Millersville University

Department of Psychology

Millersville, PA 17551

717-871-7276

Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Post-Doctoral Fellowship The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2000

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Department of Pediatrics

And the Department of Behavioral Psychology

Ph.D. Louisiana State University 2000

Clinical Psychology- Child

Minor: School Psychology

M.A. Louisiana State University 1997

Psychology

Ed.M. Harvard University 1994

Human Development and Psychology

Specialization: Early Childhood Risk and Prevention

A.B. Bryn Mawr College 1991

Psychology, Honors degree, Cum Laude

CERTIFICATION

Licensed Psychologist in the State of Maryland #03789 2001-present

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Associate Professor Millersville University 2009-present


Millersville, PA

Assistant Professor Millersville University 2004-2009


Millersville, PA

Adjunct Faculty Department of Psychology 2000-2004

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

mailto:[email protected]

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Clinical Research Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2000-2002

Faculty/Psychologist The Kennedy Krieger Institute

Neurobehavioral Unit

Pediatric Feeding Disorders Unit

Baltimore, Maryland

Instructor Louisiana State University 1997


Baton Rouge, LA

Teaching Assistant Louisiana State University 1995-1997


Baton Rouge, LA

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Principal PlayAbility Scale 2012-present

Investigator Parents’ Choice Foundation

Timonium, MD

Consultant Parents’ Choice Foundation 2002-present

Child Dev’l Expert Timonium, MD

Consultant PA & MD School Systems, Private 2002-present

Child Dev’l Expert Schools, Families, Legal System

Consultant ThinkTank Research 2008-2011

Child Dev’l Expert Berkeley, CA

Co-Director Sheppard Pratt Health System 2002-2004

Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit

Baltimore, Maryland

Post-doctoral Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1999-2000

Fellow The Kennedy Krieger Institute

Department of Pediatrics and Behavioral Psychology

Baltimore, Maryland

Pre-doctoral Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1998-1999

Intern The Kennedy Krieger Institute

Department of Pediatrics and

Department of Behavioral Psychology

Baltimore, Maryland

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Associate to a Pinecrest Developmental Center 1995-1998

Psychologist IV Pineville, Louisiana

Psychological Metro Enterprises 1997-1998

Consultant Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Acting Educational Louisiana School for the Deaf 1995

Psychologist Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Intern Earl K. Long Hospital 1995-1998

Department of Pediatrics

ADHD Clinic, Behavior Clinic,

Child & Adolescent Outpatient Clinic

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Intern Psychological Services Center 1994-1998

Child & Adolescent Outpatient Clinic

Louisiana State University


Research Assistant Pennington Biomedical Research Center 1994-1995


Therapist & Harvard University-Ruggles Street Center 1993-1994

Teaching Assistant Cambridge, Massachusetts

Research Assistant Bryn Mawr College 1989-1991

Department of Human Development

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

TEACHING

COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate Courses: Graduate Courses: Summer Institutes: General Psychology Psychotherapy and Intervention *Applied Behavior Analysis in

the Classroom The Development of the Child & Adolescent

Practicum in Clinical Psychology *Learning Through Play

*Childhood Disorders Personality Assessment Behavior Modification Consultation Lifespan Development Child in the Family System *University 103: Psyc Majors Seminar *Behavioral Assessment Child & Adol.

*Childhood Disorders

Child Psychopathology *Courses I created

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MENTORING ACTIVITIES

Faculty Supervisor: Psychology Department Peer Mentoring Program:

Peer Mentors:

2019-2020 C. Bidelspacher, M. Brogna, B. Chambers, M. Chapman, E. Chatburn,

J. Cohen, L. Davis, J. Matthews, C. Shachter, L. Shaw, B. Shimer, K.

Szewczak

2018-2019 K. Bartusek, M. Chamberlain, B. Chambers, B. Delp, J. Fryberger,

S. Garcia, K. Kitzmiller, K. Martin, A. Mohler, K. Nauman, A. Sample,

M. Troutman

Dissertation Committee Membership:

2013-2015 Sarah Birch, CUNY Graduate Center NY, Ph.D. School Psychology

Dissertation Consultation:

2013-2014 Nicholas Kenien, Northcentral University, Ph.D. Health Psychology

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Advisor:

2019-present K. Bidelspacher, Millersville University Honors College

2019-present E. Chatburn, Millersville University Honors College

2018-present L. Davis, Millersville University Honors College

2016-2018 A. Oktela, Millersville University

2015-2017 J. Coruso, Millersville University Honors College

2011-2013 M. Horger, Millersville University Honors College

2010-2012 C. Sube, Millersville University

2009-2011 K. Gavin, Millersville University

2008-2010 M. Lorah, Millersville University

2007- 2009 L. Russell, Millersville University

2007- 2009 N. Jordan, Millersville University Honors College

2006-2007 C. Kilmer, Millersville University

2005 K. Wagner, Millersville University

2002-2003 M. Kaplan, Towson University

2002-2003 K. Shoemaker, Towson University

Graduate Thesis Advisor:

2014-2016 T. VanBuren, Millersville University

2012-2014 M. Hoff, Millersville University

2011-2012 Elissa Schwartz, Millersville University

2008-2009 Jessica Taylor, Millersville University

Thesis Committee Membership:

2019-present Laura Olchewsky

2018-2019 Roseanna Lance

2014-2015 Emily Melhorn

2013-2014 Daniel Albohn

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Undergraduate Clinical Internship Supervisor:

2018 K. Martin, Eastern Lancaster County School District (1 hr/bi-monthly)

B. Goins, Domestic Violence, Philadelphia, PA (1hr/bi-monthly)

2015 M. Halback, Hershey Medical Center, Autism Clinic (1hr/bi-monthly)

2009 J. Daly, Applied Behavior Analysis Internship (1 hr/week)

2008 L. Russell, Social Skills Summer Program (10 hrs/week)*

B. Taylor, Social Skills Summer Program (10 hrs/week)*

R. Alexander, Social Skills Summer Program (10hrs/week)*

*= supervised onsite at preschool 10 hrs/week during summer program

D. Green, Lancaster Youth Intervention Center (1 hr/week)

2007 N. Jordan, Hershey Medical Center, Eating Disorders Unit (1hr/week)

2003 M. Dembough, Towson University, Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital (2 hr/wk)

K. Housenecht, Frostburg State University, Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital

M. Kaplan, Towson University, Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital (2hrs/week)

K. Shoemaker,Towson University,Sheppard Pratt Psychiatric Hospital(2 hr/week)

Master’s Clinical Internship Supervisor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine:

2000 J. Leak, Loyola College

Pre-Doctoral Internship Supervisor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (APA

accredited internship site):

2002 S. Bethke, Auburn University

L. McIntyre, University of California at Northridge

2001 P. Giralami, West Virginia University

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Supervisor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (APA

accredited fellowship site):

2002 P. Giralami, West Virginia University

SCHOLARSHIP

ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Offices Held:

2012 Co-Chair, PASSHE Psychology Conference

2001-2003 Treasurer, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis

Board Memberships:

2008-Present Advisory Board Member, Aarons Acres Board of Directors

2014-Present Secretary, Aarons Acres Board of Directors

2014-Present Chair of the Program Evaluation Committee, Aarons Acres

2006-2010 Vice President, Pet Guardians Board of Directors

2002-2006 Advisory Board Member, The Millennium School

2002-2006 Advisory Board Member, MD Asperger Advocacy & Support Group

2001-2003 Treasurer, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis

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Professional Societies Membership:

2012- Present Eastern Psychological Association

2014-2016 National Association for School Psychologists

2009-2011 Pennsylvania Association of Behavior Analysis

1999-2011 Maryland Association of Behavior Analysis

2004-2010 Pennsylvania Psychological Association

1999-2006 Association of Behavior Analysis International

EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES

Ad Hoc Reviewer:

2019-present Developmental Science

2018-present Journal of Contemporary School Psychology

2005-present McGraw Hill Publishers

1999-2005 The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

1998-2004 Research in Developmental Disabilities

1998-2004 American Journal of Mental Retardation

RECOGNITION

2004-present PsiChi Honors Society

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

GRANTS

External Grant:

2012-2015 $50,000 Entertainment Software Association Grant to Parents’ Choice

Foundation for the Development of the “Ability Index” Digital Games

Category (now known as the PlayAbility Scale)

Principal Investigator: Karena Rush

Millersville Grants:

2009-2019 Faculty and Student Grants Total: $7834.59

RATING SCALE DEVELOPMENT

Rush, K., Green, C., & Yau, J. (2014). The PlayAbility Scale ™. Parents’ Choice

Foundation, Baltimore, MD; www.parentschoice.org

Trademark for The PlayAbility Scale ™ received June 25, 2012. Serial Number

85660724 Parents’ Choice Foundation

Non-peer reviewed publications on scale development:

Parents’ Choice Foundation (Jan 28 2016). The PlayAbility Scale ™ The Power of Play

Decoded. www.parentschoice.org

Parents’ Choice Foundation (Jan 2015). The PlayAbility Scale ™ http://blog.parents-

choice.org/2015/01/playability-scale/

http://www.parentschoice.org/

http://www.parentschoice.org/

http://blog.parents-choice.org/2015/01/playability-scale/

http://blog.parents-choice.org/2015/01/playability-scale/

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PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Rush, K.S., Mortenson, B.P., & Birch, S.E. (under review). The inadvertent effects of

PECS on verbal communication of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Rush, K.S., Golden, M.E., Mortenson, B.P., Albohn, D., & Horger, M. (2017) The

effects of mindfulness and biofeedback program on the on- and off-task behaviors

of students with emotional behavioral disorders. Journal of Contemporary School

Psychology, 21, 347-357. DOI: 10.1007/s40688-017-0140-3

Rush, K., Mortenson, B., & Birch, S. (2010). Evaluation of Preference Assessment

procedures for use with infants and toddlers. International Journal of Behavioral

Consultation and Therapy, 6, 2-16.

Mortenson, B., Rush, K., Webster, J., & Beck, T. (2008). Early-career-teachers’

accuracy in predicting behavioral functioning: A pilot study of teachers skills.

International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 4, 311-318.

Kurtz, T.F., Chin, M.D., Rush, K.S. & Dixon, D. (2008). Treatment of Challenging

Behavior Exhibited by Children with Prenatal Drug Exposure. Research in

Developmental Disabilities, 29, 582-594.

Hagopian, L, Kuhn, S., Long, E., & Rush, K. (2005). Schedule thinning following

communication training: Using competing stimuli to enhance tolerance to

decrements in reinforcer density. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 177-

193.

Rush, K.S., Kurtz, T.F., Lieblein, T.L., & Chin, M.D. (2005). The Utility of a Paired-

Choice Preference Assessment in Predicting Reinforcer Effectiveness for an

Infant. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2, 247-251.

Rush, K.S., Bowman, L.G., Eidman, S.L., Toole, L.M., & Mortenson, B.P. (2004).

Assessing psychopathology in individuals with developmental disabilities.

Behavior Modification, 28, 621-637.

Hagopian, L.P., Long, E.S., & Rush, K.S. (2004). Preference assessment procedures for

individuals with developmental disabilities. Behavior Modification, 28, 668-677.

O’Connor, J.T., Sorenson-Burnworth, R.J., & Rush, K.S. (2003). A mand analysis and

levels treatment in an outpatient clinic. Behavioral Interventions, 18, 139-150.

Kurtz, P.F., Chin, M.D., Huete, J.M., Tarbox, R.S., O’Connor, J.T., Paclawskyj, T.R., &

Rush, K.S. (2003). Functional analysis and treatment of self injurious behavior

in young children: A summary of 30 cases. Journal of Applied Behavior

Analysis, 36, 205-219.

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Toole, L., Bowman, L., Thomason, J., Hagopian, L., & Rush, K. (2003). Observed

increases in positive affect during behavioral treatment. Behavioral Interventions,

18, 35-42.

Hagopian, L.P., Rush, K.S., Richman, D.M., Kurtz, P.F., Contrucci, S.A. & Crosland, K.

(2002). The development and application of individualized levels systems for the

treatment of severe problem behavior. Behavior Therapy, 33, 65-86.

Hagopian, L.P., Rush, K.S., Lewin, A.B., & Long, E.S., (2001). Evaluating the

predictive validity of a single-stimulus engagement preference assessment.

Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 475-485.

Rush, K.S., Crockett, J., & Hagopian, L.P. (2001). An analysis of the selective effects of

NCR with punishment targeting screaming and SIB associated with positive

affect. Behavioral Interventions, 16, 127-135.

Paclawskyj, T.R., Matson, J.L., Rush, K.S., & Smalls, Y. (2001). Assessment of the

convergent validity of the Questions About Behavioral Function scale with

analogue functional analysis and the Motivation Assessment Scale. Journal of

Intellectual Disability Research, 45, 484-494.

Paclawskyj, T.R., Matson, J.L., Rush, K.S., Smalls, Y., & Vollmer, T.R. (2000).

Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF): A behavioral checklist for

functional assessment of aberrant behavior. Research in Developmental

Disabilities, 21, 223-229.

Matson, J.L., Rush, K.S., Hamilton, M., Anderson, S.J., Bamburg, G., & Baglio, C.S.

(1999). Characteristics of depression as assessed by the Diagnostic Assessment

for the Severely Handicapped-II (DASH-II). Research in Developmental

Disabilities, 20, 305-313.

Paclawskyj, T.R., Rush, K.S., Matson, J.L. & Cherry, K.E. (1999). Factor structure of

the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills for Individuals with Severe Retardation

(MESSIER). The British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 38, 289-294.

PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

Birch, S., Rush, K., & Mortenson, B. (2019). The reliability and validity of the forced-

choice preference assessment. Poster presentation at the International School

Psychology Association, Basel, Switzerland.

Delp, B., Rush, K., Mohler, A., & Sample, A (2019). The impact of a college freshman

mentoring program for psychology majors. Poster presentation at the Eastern

Psychological Association annual conference, New York, NY.

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Oktela, A. & Rush, K (2019). Perfectionism in school-age competitive dancers in

relation to parenting characteristics. Poster presentation at the Eastern

Psychological Association annual conference, New York, NY.

Rush, K., Horger, M., Mortenson, B, Green, J., & Yau, J. (2016). Evaluating the use of

toys and games to foster cognitive, physical, and social skills. Paper presentation

at the Eastern Psychological Association annual conference, New York, NY.

Mortenson, B., Folsom, Stickel, McGowen, Kewri, Byer, & Rush, K. (2016).

Application and analysis of motivational interviewing with an at-risk elementary

population. Poster presentation at the Eastern Psychological Association annual

conference, New York, NY.

Rush, K., VanBuren, V., Hoff, M., Mortenson, B., & Horger, M. (2015). The effects of

biofeedback and mindfulness computer games on academic engagement. Paper

presentation at the Eastern Psychological Association annual conference,

Philadelphia, PA.

Rush, K., Hoff, M., Mortenson, B., & Helwig, J. (2015). Using biofeedback and

mindfulness techniques in special education classrooms. Poster presentation at

the National Association of School Psychologists annual convention, Orlando,

Florida.

Rush, K., Mortenson, B., Birch, S., Vredenburg, D. & Albohn, D. (2015). The

PlayAbillity Scale: Evaluating the learning potential of toys and games. Poster

presentation at the National Association of School Psychologists annual

convention, Orlando, Florida.

Rush, K., Kenien, N., Merchant, T., & Webster, K. (2014). Improving self regulation of

exceptional children using mind body techniques. Paper presentation at the

National Association of School Psychologists annual convention. Washington,

D.C.

Rush, K. & Mortenson, B. (2014). Decreasing anxiety in a young girl using biofeedback

computer games. Poster presentation at the National Association for School

Psychologists annual convention. Washington, D.C.

Horger, M., & Rush, K. (2014). The allocation of preference and nonpreferred rewards

among collaborating children. Poster presentation at the Eastern Psychological

Association annual conference, Boston, MA.

Rush, K., Horger, M., & Beisel S. (2013). The use of mindfulness and biofeedback

training with children with psychological disorders. Paper presentation at the

Eastern Psychological Association annual conference, New York, New York.

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Rush, K., Mortenson, B., Horger, M., Schwartz, E., & Birch, S. (2012). Preference

assessments with infants: A comparison of direct assessment and parent report.

Paper presentation at the Eastern Psychological Association annual conference,

Pittsburgh, PA.

Birch, S., Rush, K., Mortenson, B., & Daly, J. (2012). Do Augmentative

Communication approaches interfere with verbal responding of children with

autism. Paper presentation at the Eastern Psychological Association annual

conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Horger, M., Rush, K, Mortenson, B., Schwartz, E., & Birch, S. (2011). An evaluation of

the forced choice preference assessment with typical functioning toddlers. Poster

presentation at the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis annual

conference, Baltimore, MD.

Birch, S., Rush, K., Mortenson, B., & Daly, J. (2011). The inhibitory effects of

augmented communication on verbal behavior of children with autism. Poster

presentation at the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis annual

conference, Baltimore, MD.

Schwartz, E., Rush, K., & Horger, M. (2011). The identification of potential reinforcers

for infants using direct assessment and parent report. Poster presentation at the

Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference, Baltimore, MD.

Rush, K., Mortenson, B., Garman, H., & Horger, M. (2011). Teaching social skills to

preschoolers: Evaluation of the Strong Start program. Paper presentation at the

Eastern Psychological Association annual conference, Boston, MA.

Rush, K., Birch, S., Mortenson, B., & Daly, J. (2011). The effects of picture

communication on verbal responding of children with autism. Poster presentation

at the Eastern Psychological Association annual conference, Boston, MA.

Mortenson, B., Rush, K., Teetsel, R. (2011). An analysis of a summer based Tier-2

intervention for at-risk students. Poster presentation at the Eastern Psychological

Association annual conference, Boston, MA.

Horger, M., Gavin, K., Rush, K. & Mortenson, B. (2011). The reliability and validity of

forced choice preference assessments with infants and toddlers. Poster

presentation at the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis annual

conference, Hershey, PA.

Rush, K., Birch, S., Mortenson, B., & Daly, J. (2010). The effects of alternative

communication modalities on verbal behavior with Autism. Poster presentation at

the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference, Hershey,

PA.

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Garman, H., Rush, K., & Koplitz, K. (2010). A comparison of two approaches for

teaching social skills to typically functioning preschoolers. Poster presentation at

the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference, Hershey,

PA.

Russell, L., Alexander, R, & Taylor, B (2008). The effectiveness of bibliotherapy as a

social skills intervention for typically functioning preschoolers. Poster

presentation at the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis Annual

Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Mortenson, B.P. & Rush, K.S. (2007). PRIDE: A 28-day summer program for at-risk

students. Paper presentation at the 12th annual conference on Advancing School

Mental Health sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Medicine and

the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Champion

Gates, Florida.

Rush, K.S. & Garcia, D. (2007). The use of mind-body techniques for treating

individuals coping with infertility. Workshop presented at the 2007 annual

convention of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, Harrisburg, PA.

Rush, K.S., Leak, J.M. & Mortenson, B.P. (2004). A preliminary component analysis of

staff training techniques. Poster Presentation at the 7th annual convention of the

Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis, Baltimore, MD.

Mortenson, B.P., Witt, J.C. & Rush, K.S. (2004). Improving student engaged behavior

by altering rate of responding across arithmetic skills in a second-grade sample.

Poster Presentation at the 7th annual convention of the Maryland Association for

Behavior Analysis, Baltimore, MD.

Rush, K.S., Leak, J.M., & Mortenson, B.P. (2004). Evaluating the effectiveness of staff

training methods on treatment integrity with direct care personnel. Poster

presentation at the 30th annual convention of the Association for Behavior

Analysis, Boston, MA.

Rush, K.S., Houseknecht, K.W., Kaplan, M.N., Shoemaker, K.E. & Dembow, M.

(2003). The assessment and treatment of adolescents with developmental

disabilities and psychopathology using an integration of psychiatric and

behavioral models. Poster Presentation at the 6th annual convention of the


Leak, J.M. & Rush, K.S. (2003). An analysis of the effects of staff training methods on

treatment integrity in an inpatient setting. Poster Presentation at the 6th annual

convention of the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis, Baltimore, MD.

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Rush, K.S., Spencer, S., Mortenson, B.P., Harris, S., & Wilkins, J. (2003). The effects

of picture communication on verbal responding for two individuals with

developmental disabilities. Poster presentation at the 29th annual convention of

the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco.

Kuhn, S.A., Hagopian, L.P., Long, E.S., Rush, K.S., & DeLeon, I.G. (2003). Enhancing

function-based interventions with the use of stimuli that compete with

reinforcement maintaining problem behavior. Symposium presented at the 29th

annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco.

Wilke, A., Rush, K.S., Boney, B., Hagopian, L.P. and Zamora, M. (2003). Use of

response blocking to treat clothing destruction for a developmentally disabled

individual with OCD. Poster presentation at the 29th annual convention of the

Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco.

Long, E.S., Hagopian, L.P., Lieving, G.A., & Rush, K.S. (2002). Alternative

Reinforcement Schedule Effects. Symposium presented at the 28th annual

convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto.

Spencer, A., Cataldo, M., Eidman, S. & Rush, K. (2002). From Classroom to Session

Room: Maintenance and Acquisition of Skills and Adaptive Behaviors in an

Inpatient Setting for Individuals with Severe Behavior Disorders. Poster

presented at the 28th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis,

Toronto.

Rush, K.S., Hagopian, L.P., & Lewin, A. (2001). Evaluating the concurrent and

predictive validity of a duration-based preference assessment. Symposium


New Orleans, LA.

Zamora, M.M., Rush, K.S., and Harris, S. (2001). A response class hierarchy of

language: A demonstration of the suppression of verbal communication during

the use of a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Poster presented

at the 4th annual convention of the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis,

Baltimore, MD.

Ruffin, G., Rush, K.S., & Hagopian, L.P. (2001). Combined behavioral and

pharmacological intervention for the treatment of cyclical self-injury. Poster


New Orleans, LA.

Hornberger, G.A., Paclawskyj, D., & Rush, K.S., (2001). Assessment of the

convergent validity of the Questions About Behavioral Function (QABF) and

analog functional analysis with a child population. Poster presented at the 27th

annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

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Ruffin, G., Arnold, K., Rush, K.S., and Hagopian, L.P. (2001). Targeting inappropriate

social behavior using differential reinforcement. Poster presented at the 27th

annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Crocetti, D., Boney, B., Rush, K., & Hagopian, L. (2001). Treatment of elopement

maintained by automatic reinforcement using competing items. Poster presented

at the 27th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New

Orleans, LA.

Boney, B., Long, E., Crocetti, D., Rush, K., & Hagopian, L. (2001). An analysis of a

response class hierarchy. Poster presented at the 27th annual convention of the

Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA

Hagopian, L., Rush, K., Richman, D., Kurtz, P., Contrucci, S., & Crosland, K. (2000).

Treating severe problem behavior using functional analysis-based levels systems.

Symposium presented at the108th annual convention of the American

Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

Kurtz, P.F., Huete, J.M., Rush, K.S., Paclawskyj, T., & Chin, M. (2000). Applications

of functional analysis methodology in the assessment of emerging self-injurious

behavior in young children. Symposium presented at the 26th annual convention

of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.

Perry, A., Rush, K., & O’Connor, J. (2000). Increasing delay to reinforcement with

functional communication training. Poster presented at the 26th annual

convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.

Rush, K., Kurtz, P., Lieblein, T., Tarbox, R., & Newman, S. (2000). The utility of

stimulus choice assessments with young children. Poster presented at the 26th

annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.

Eidman, S., Sorenson, R., O’Connor, J., & Rush, K. (2000). A mands analysis and

treatment in an outpatient setting. Poster presented at the 26th annual convention

of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, D.C.

Rush, K.S., Lieblein, T., Kurtz, P., & Newman, S. (1999). The reliability and validity

of stimulus choice assessments with a 13 month old. Poster presented at the 2nd

annual convention, Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis, Baltimore, MD.

Hagopian, L.P., Rush, K.S., Richman, D., Contrucci, S., Hendrickson, D.J., & Crosland,

K. (1999). Levels treatment packages based on functional analysis outcomes.

Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Convention of the Association for

Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.

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Rush, K.S., Hagopian, L.P., & Perry, A.S. (1999). The eliciting effects of reinforcer

removal in a functional analysis tangible condition. Poster presented at the 25th

Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.

Rush, K.S., Hagopian, L.P., Neidert, P.L., & Breen, L.E. (1999). A comparison of

paired-choice and verbal choice preference assessments. Poster presented at the

25th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.

Hendrickson, D.J., Rush, K.S., & Hagopian, L.P. (1998). A levels treatment package

based on functional analysis. Poster presented at the 1st annual convention of the


Rush, K.S., & Roane, H.R. (1997). Functional Analysis Workshop: Training in

analogue assessment. Workshop conducted at the annual convention of the

American Association on Mental Retardation, Region V, New Orleans, LA.

Rush, K.S., Roane, H.R., & Paclawskyj, T. (1997). Questions about Behavior

Functioning (QABF): An instrument to assess functional properties of problem

behaviors. Symposium at the American Association on Mental Retardation,

Region V, New Orleans, LA.

Mortenson, B.P. Rush, K.S. & Duhon, G. (1997). The use of weekly performance

feedback to increase teacher implementation of an academic intervention. Poster

presentation at the 23rd annual convention of the Association for Behavior

Analysis, Chicago, IL.

PUBLISHED PRODUCT REVIEWS:

Reviews of toys, games, websites, software, and DVDS:

The reviews below were solicited by Parents’ Choice Foundation

*= review published or referenced on more than Parents’ Choice Foundation website

Rush, K. (2019). Toy Review: The Pioneer: Lovevery Toddler Play Kit. Parents’ Choice

Foundation; Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. https://www.parentschoice.org/product/lovevery-toddler-play-kit-the-pioneer/

Rush, K. (2019). Toy Review: The Babbler: Lovevery Toddler Play Kit. Parents’

Choice Foundation; Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. https://www.parentschoice.org/product/lovevery-toddler-play-kit-the-babbler/

Rush, K. (2019). Toy Review: Hape Sunny Valley Adventure Dome. Parents’ Choice

Foundation; Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. https://www.parentschoice.org/product/hape-sunny-valley-adventure-dome/

*Rush, K. (2018). Toy Review: The Infant Play Gym by Lovevery. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. https://lovevery.com/pages/about-us?page=5#press https://www.parentschoice.org/product/the-play-gym-by-lovevery/

https://www.parentschoice.org/product/lovevery-toddler-play-kit-the-pioneer/

https://www.parentschoice.org/product/lovevery-toddler-play-kit-the-babbler/

https://www.parentschoice.org/product/hape-sunny-valley-adventure-dome/

https://lovevery.com/pages/about-us?page=5#press

https://www.parentschoice.org/product/the-play-gym-by-lovevery/

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*Rush, K. (2016). Product Review: O-Rings. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34232&StepNum=1&award=aw http://www.incrementstudios.com/about

Rush, K. (2015). Toy Review: American Girl: Grace Doll and Book. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=33346&StepNum=1&award=aw

*Rush, K. (2014). Game Review: Doodle Quest. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. https://www.blueorangegames.com/index.php/games-reviews http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32509&StepNum=1&award=aw

Rush, K. (2014). Game Review: Happy Birthday Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32545&StepNum=1&award=aw

*Rush, K. (2014). Product Review: Plush Craft Foxy Pillow. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32536&StepNum=1&award=aw https://issuu.com/orbfactory/docs/2014_parent_s_choice_fun_stuff-_pc_

Rush, K. (2014). Product Review: Sugar Lulu Design Your Own Jewelry. Parents’

Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32544&StepNum=1&award=aw

*Rush, K. (2014). Website Review: ABCya. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32348

This review has been republished twice by other websites and cited on Wikipedia:

2019: https://www.atebits.com/abcya-com-review-best-educational-website-and-app-for-kids-

2019/

2019: http://forupon.com/2019/04/20/abcya-com-educational-website-and-app-for-kids/

2016: Wikipedia review of ABCya.com: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABCya.com: Rush, Ph. D,

Karena. "Parents' Choice Award : Website". www.parents-choice.org. Retrieved 31 May 2016.

Rush, K. (2014). Website Review: Disney Junior.com. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


*Rush, K. (2013). Website Review: ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy. Parents’

Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31793

http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=34232&StepNum=1&award=aw

http://www.incrementstudios.com/about


https://www.blueorangegames.com/index.php/games-reviews




https://issuu.com/orbfactory/docs/2014_parent_s_choice_fun_stuff-_pc_


http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32348

https://www.atebits.com/abcya-com-review-best-educational-website-and-app-for-kids-2019/

https://www.atebits.com/abcya-com-review-best-educational-website-and-app-for-kids-2019/

http://forupon.com/2019/04/20/abcya-com-educational-website-and-app-for-kids/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABCya.com

http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32348&StepNum=1&award=aw



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Rush, K. (2013). Website Review: Daily10 Digital Edition. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2013). Website Review: StarWalk Kids Media. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31254

Rush, K. (2013). Toy Review: Crayola Marker Maker. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2013). Toy Review: Curiosity Kits: Lava Rock Volcano, the Orb Factory, Ltd.

Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31887&StepNum=1&award=aw

Rush, K. (2013). Game Review: Farkle Around Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


*Rush, K. (2013). Game Review: Once Upon A Time: the Storytelling Card Game.

Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31897

Rush, K. (2013). Game Review: Robbin’ Eggs Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2013). Game Review: Spot it! Party. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31891&StepNum=1&award=aw

Rush, K. (2013). Website Review: Nanoogo. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31299&

Rush, K. (2013). Website Review: Random House Kids. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


*Rush, K. (2013). Game Review: Guess What. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31576&StepNum=1&award=aw https://www.edustic.com/press/









http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=31299&



https://www.edustic.com/press/

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Rush, K. (2013). Game Review: Touchy Feely. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


Rush, K. (2012). Product Review: American Girl Crafts Josefina Montoya Memory box

Kit. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30560

Rush, K. (2012). Game Review: Herding Cats. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


Rush, K. (2012). Toy Review: FindIt! Starry Night. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


*Rush, K. (2012). Toy Review: Flapz. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice

Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30620 https://www.blueorangegames.com/index.php/games-reviews

*Rush, K. (2012). Product Review: Stick’nStle Cupcake Clutch. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30476&StepNum=1&award=aw https://orbtoys.com/awards

*Rush, K. (2012). Product Review: PlushCraft™Butterfly Pillow. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30475 https://orbtoys.com/awards

Rush, K. (2012). Toy Review: Rockboard Scooter. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30674&StepNum=1

*Rush, K. (2012). Game Review: Trappex. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


*Rush, K. (2012). Toy Review: Wooden Spoon Fairy Puppet Theater. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30543&StepNum=1 http://www.4m-ind.com/awards/

*Rush, K. (2012). Website Review: K5 Learning. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD.






https://www.blueorangegames.com/index.php/games-reviews


https://orbtoys.com/awards


https://orbtoys.com/awards

http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30674&StepNum=1



http://www.4m-ind.com/awards/

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Rush, K. (2012). Game Review: Blue Orange Games: Shrimp Cocktail. Parents’ Choice


*Rush, K. (2012). Game Review: Dreaming Dragon Game. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30938

Rush, K. (2012). Website Review: Daily7 Online. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2012). Website Review: Pink and Green Mama Blog: Create, Play, Explore.


Rush, K. (2011). Online Software Review: Trend Micro Online Guardian for Families.


Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Brilliant Creations Advanced Notebook: VTech. Parents’


Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Color Explosion Glowbook . Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Crayola Model Magic Presto Dots Wiggle Bones.


Rush, K. (2011). Product Review: GeoPalz. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Jr. Science Explorer Microscope Set. Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2011). Game Review: Lost Puppies Board Game: Peaceable Kingdom

Games. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29821

Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Slinky Science Tornado Maker. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD.













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Rush, K. (2011). Product Review: Sparkling 3-D Paint Activity Set. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=30000&StepNum=1&award=aw

Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Toobers & Zots Bend & Build Foamstruction Set.

Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=29809&StepNum=1&award=aw

Rush, K. (2011). Website Review: Disney Online Kerpoof! Studios Website. Parents’


Rush, K. (2011). Website Review: The Parent Show. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2011). Website Review: PBS Parents. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


*Rush, K. (2011). Game Review: Jeepers Peepers Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2011). Game Review: Scabs and Guts Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2011). Product Review: Scientific Explorer: My First Music Kit. Parents’


*Rush, K. (2011). Game Review: Skippity: MindWare Game. Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2011). Game Review: Snack Attack Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


*Rush, K. (2011). Product Review: Stick’n Style Crystal Clutch. Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: Summer House by Playmobil. Parents’ Choice














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Rush, K. (2011). Toy Review: FindIt Games: Veggie Tales. Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2010). Game Review: Guess My Picture Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2010). Game Review: Haba Giant Discovery Puzzles- Pony Stud. Parents’


Rush, K. (2010). Game Review: Magic Labyrinth Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28661

Rush, K. (2010). Game Review: Mummies Treasure Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28557

Rush, K. (2010). Toy Review: Play-Doh Mega Fun Factory. Parents’ Choice

Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28473

Rush, K. (2010). Toy Review: Zylie the Bear. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’

Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28355&award=xx&from=Amazon.com

Rush, K. (2010). Product Review: Classic Wood Crafts. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


*Rush, K. (2010). Product Review: Corolle Lou. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


*Rush, K. (2010). Product Review: Fingerspelling Blocks. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28486&StepNum=1&award=aw https://www.harriscomm.com/fingerspelling-blocks.html https://www.audiopaccom.com/fingerspelling-sign-language-blocks#.XVGCsvJKjIU

Rush, K. (2010). Toy Review: Playmobil: My Take Along Puppet Theater. Parents’









http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28355&award=xx&from=Amazon.com

http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28355&award=xx&from=Amazon.com




https://www.harriscomm.com/fingerspelling-blocks.html

https://www.audiopaccom.com/fingerspelling-sign-language-blocks#.XVGCsvJKjIU


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Rush, K. (2010). Toy Review: Timberwork Toys. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


*Rush, K. (2010). Game Review: Dr. Seuss What’s in the Cats Hat? Wonderforge

Game. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=28524

*Rush, K. (2010). Product Review: LeapFrog Digital Camera. Parents’ Choice


*Rush, K. (2010). Game Review: Monkey Bingo. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


Rush, K. (2009). Toy Review: Crayon Town. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’


*Rush, K. (2009). Product Review: Step2 All Around Art Tower. Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2009). Game Review: Rummikub Kid’s Edition. Parents’ Choice Foundation:

Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD. http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=26931&award=xx&from=Pressman%20Toy%20Corp.

*Rush, K. (2009). DVD Review: Riddle in a Bottle. Parents’ Choice Foundation:


Rush, K. (2009). DVD Review: SteveSongs: The Marvelous Musical Adventures.


Rush, K. (2009). Product Review: Magic School Bus Going Green. Parents’ Choice


Rush, K. (2009). DVD Review: Dora the Explorer “Dora Saves the Snow Princess”.

Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD.








http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=26931&award=xx&from=Pressman%20Toy%20Corp.

http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=26931&award=xx&from=Pressman%20Toy%20Corp.





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Rush, K. (2009). DVD Review: Go, Diego, Go! “It’s a Bug’s World”. Parents’ Choice


http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=25947&award=xx&from=Nickelodeo

n

Rush, K. (2009). DVD Review: Ready, Set, Go! Your Go-To Guide to Kindergarten

Transition. Parents’ Choice Foundation: Parents’ Choice Awards, Baltimore, MD.

http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=25981&from=Indigo%20Productions,

%20Inc

Rush, K. (2009). DVD Review: Wonder Pets! “Save the Nutcracker”. Parents’ Choice



SERVICE

PASSHE LEVEL

2012 Co-Chair PASSHE Psychology Conference

2010 Program Articulation Committee

UNIVERSITY LEVEL

2007- Present Institutional Review Board

Chair: 2012-2018

Co-Chair: 2018-present

Chair: Undergraduate and Master’s Level Protocol Review Board

2019-present Counseling Center Working Group

2019-present First Year Seminar Task Force

2019-present Mentorship Advisory Committee

2019 Program Review Committee Learning Services Program

2015-2017 Supervision for licensure of non-licensed MU employee

2015 Committee Member for Faculty Development (Social Work: Girvin)

2012-2014 President’s Advisory Leadership Council

2010-2012 Interdisciplinary Studies Task Force

DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL

2014-present Co-chair faculty development committee

2018-present Test Library Supervisor

2018-present Peer Mentor Faculty Supervisor

2004-present Department of Psychology Undergraduate Committee

2004-present Department of Psychology Graduate Committee

2004-present Department of Psychology Honors Committee

2019-present Clinical Search Committee

2018-2019 Clinical Search Committee

2017-2018 School Psychology Search Committee


http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=25947&award=xx&from=Nickelodeon

http://archive.parentschoice.org/product.cfm?product_id=25947&award=xx&from=Nickelodeon

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2014 School Psychology Search Committee- FTTF


2012-2013 Experimental Search Committee

2012-2013 Chair: Clinical Search Committee

2011-2012 Chair: Clinical Search Committee

2010-2011 Co-chair: School Psychology Search Committee

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2008-present Board of Directors: Aarons Acres

• Secretary of the Board

• Chair of the Program Evaluation Committee

2002-present Consultant: Product Reviewer: Parents’ Choice Awards

2006-2016 Clinical Supervisor: Project PRIDE & STARRS Summer programs

2014 Dallastown Area School District Mission and Strategic Plan Committee

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