Youth / Teenage

Washington University has many distinguished faculty and staff members who are experts in topics related to youth concerns, including nutrition, education, health and diversity issues.

Faculty Experts:

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Clifton Emery Assistant Professor Clif Emery's is available to speak about domestic violence and its effects on children, quantitative methods and social theory. Among his current projects are secondary data analysis of the Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods data and research on domestic violence in South Korea. ... Expertise: Effects of domestic violence on children, deviance, trauma, causes of domestic violence Direct contact: 314-935-7954 / cemery@wustl.edu

Juan Peña Assistant professor Juan Peña's research interests include suicide prevention, HIV prevention, adolescence, Latinos, and acculturation. Expertise: Suicide prevention, HIV prevention, adolescence, Latinos, acculturation Direct contact: 314-935-9636 / jpena@wustl.edu

Ramesh Raghavan Assistant professor of Social Work Ramesh Raghavan's clinical, policy and administrative expertise in public health and psychiatry fuel his research interests in mental health services and policies for children in the child welfare system. Prior to joining the faculty at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work and the School of ... Expertise: public health, mental health services, children in the child welfare system, health policy, Medicaid Direct contact: 314-935-4469 / raghavan@wustl.edu

Monica Matthieu Research Assistant Professor Monica Matthieu Download Matthieu's expertise centers on mental health services. She is available to discuss suicide prevention, mental health in the aftermath of disasters, the mental health impact of trauma as well as the mental health of veterans. Her current research focuses on provider and organizational change required ... Expertise: mental health services, trauma, veterans, suicide prevention and disaster mental health Direct contact: 314-935-7516 / mmatthieu@wustl.edu

Renee Cunningham-Williams visiting associate professor of social work Renee Cunningham-Williams Download Cunningham-Williams' expertise centers on the comorbidity of mental health disorders, particularly those relating to behavioral addictions, risk taking, and antisocial behaviors. Expertise: gambling addiction, substance abuse, risk taking, antisocial behaviors, crisis intervention Direct contact: (314) 935-4563 / williamsr@wustl.edu

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Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders Research shows wide age gap between possible and actual autism diagnosis May 4, 2009 -- "Timely identification and diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can impact a child's development and is the key to opening the door to the services and therapies available to children with autism," says Paul Shattuck, Ph.D., assistant professor at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. "Unfortunately, our research shows that the average age of autism diagnosis is nearly six years old, which is three to four years after diagnosis is possible." Shattuck is the lead author of an article on the timing of ASD identification in the current issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Video available

Experience Corps tutoring produces big gains in student learning Study finds students with Experience Corps tutors make 60% more progress in critical reading skills than students without tutors April 7, 2009 -- Tutoring children in and after school isn't new, but how much does it really help in critical areas like reading? Rigorous new research from Washington University in St. Louis shows significant gains from a national service program that trains experienced Americans to help low-income children one-on-one in urban public schools. The central finding: Over a single school year, students with Experience Corps tutors made over 60 percent more progress in learning two critical reading skills — sounding out new words and reading comprehension — than similar students not served by the program.

"Step by step" Kenyan performance group Haba na Haba to visit WUSTL March 13-22 March 3, 2009 -- Photo by Reynolds Whalen Haba na Haba Download The Performing Arts Department and the African & African American Studies Program, both in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, will host a residency March 13-22 for a nine-member touring ensemble of internationally known Kenyan performance group Haba na Haba. Group members perform acrobatics, music, dance and drama to educate their communities on topics such as HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, reproductive health, women's issues and violence. The residency will culminate March 20 with a performance, titled "Co-existence," based on the recent ethnic conflicts in Kenya following disputed elections. The event, free and open to the public, takes place at 8 p.m. in the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave., in University City.

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Patterns: Drinking Age Affects Bingeing, to a Point The New York Times June 30, 2009 -- A new study in The Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry finds that as the drinking age has gone up, binge drinking has gone down -- except among college students. Includes comments by study leader WUSTL psychiatry professor Richard Grucza.

Keeping a True Identity Becomes a Battle Online The New York Times and 3 others June 18, 2009 -- Since Facebook started giving out customized Web addresses last Friday, some 9.5 million people have rushed to grab their top choice. But for people signing up for these accounts, the battle over domain names is taking place in murky waters. WUSTL student Jeremy Fancer comments.

Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off on Kids U.S. News & World Report online and 10 others June 5, 2009 -- Parents' eating habits don't seem to influence their children's food choices as much as experts have thought, new research suggests. The findings suggest that other factors, such as peer influence and television viewing, may be more powerful influences. The results are something of a surprise, said Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at WUSTL and past president of the American Dietetic Association.

The culture of failure The Boston Globe June 1, 2009 -- If at first you don't succeed, tell the world about it -- because Web culture has become obsessed with "failure videos," mostly on YouTube. Whatever the reason, the sharing of personal missteps has become a part of today's e-culture. WUSTL psychology professor Don Fitz comments.

Is The FDA Easing Up? Forbes May 8, 2009 -- Matthew Herper reports on the controversy surrounding the FDA and its policy for approving new schizophrenia drugs. Includes comments by WUSTL psychiatry professor John Newcomer.

Break It to 'Em Gently: Telling Kids About Financial Woes The Wall Street Journal March 25, 2009 -- Advice for parents explaining to children what changes may need to take place when a family faces economic hardship. WUSTL senior consultant and author Karen Levin Coburn.

Is Phelps Being Judged Differently? NPR All Things Considered Feb. 9, 2009 -- On NPR's All Things Considered, WUSTL sports marketing expert Mike Lewis comments on the debate over the punishment for Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps following the publication of a photo that shows Phelps inhaling from a water pipe.

Discussing Family Finances With a Student The Wall Street Journal online Jan. 29, 2009 -- Sue Shellenbarger refers to advice offered by WUSTL senior consultant Karen Coburn, about how parents should talk to college-age kids about a downturn in family finances.

A Tax on Many Soft Drinks Sets Off a Spirited Debate The New York Times Dec. 17, 2008 -- WUSTL nutrition expert Connie Diekman comments on a New York proposal for an 18 percent tax on sugary sodas and juice drinks — an effort that state officials said would reduce obesity while raising more than $400 million a year for health programs.

Bipolar Disorder in Children Lingers The Washington Post and 5 others Oct. 10, 2008 -- A new WUSTL study strongly suggests that many children with bipolar disorder continue to have bouts with the condition as young adults.

Commentary: Pay to learn shortchanges kids Los Angeles Times Sept. 5, 2008 -- Article includes research from WUSTL psychologist Richard deCharms that shows lowering pressure on kids and fostering the enjoyment of learning leads to more educational success.

Teens' risky drinking linked to infertility Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) and 3 others Aug. 26, 2008 -- Heavy drinking by females in their teens and 20s may reduce their chances of motherhood later in life, new research has found. The study by WUSTL researchers was led by psychiatry professor Mary Waldron.

Is There a Better Half? The New York Times July 28, 2008 -- Applying to selective colleges is stressful under the best of circumstances, but for twins and triplets the process can be particularly agonizing. One set of twins found happiness at WUSTL.

Study: When kids become teens, they get sluggish Associated Press Online and 79 others July 16, 2008 -- One of the largest studies of its kind shows just how sluggish American children become once they hit the teen years: While 90 percent of 9-year-olds get a couple of hours of exercise most days, fewer than 3 percent of 15-year-olds do. WUSTL nutrition expert Samuel Klein, director of WUSTL medical school's Human Nutritioin Center, said the research provides a more powerful snapshot than previous studies.

Child Experts Call NBC to Pull Reality Show ABCnews.com July 7, 2008 -- The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry called for NBC to pull the series "The Baby Borrowers." The show includes five teenaged couples who take on the challenge of being caregiving adults for three days to first infants, then toddlers. The fact that teenagers who are not trained in childcare are being left with 6- to 11-month-old infants has outraged child psychology experts. WUSTL child psychiatry professor Joan Lubey comments.

Should states lower the legal drinking age? Los Angeles Times June 9, 2008 -- Several states are considering lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. Evidence is accumulating that waiting until age 21 to drink dramatically cuts the risk of developing alcoholism. One study on women and alcohol dependence was led by WUSTL psychiatry professor Richard Grucza.

Taking Them Out to the Ballgame The Washington Post May 29, 2008 -- Interest in the baseball among black youths is a topic of concern for MLB as more of that demographic seems to be interested in football and basketball. WUSTL professor Gerald Early, an expert on black culture, attributes this to the lack of availability of baseball in many black communities.

Elite Colleges Reach Deeper Into Wait Lists The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2008 -- More students are being accepted from wait lists at elite schools this year because colleges found it harder to predict how many graduating seniors would join the freshman class. Some state colleges and smaller liberal-arts schools are also drawing more from their wait lists.

Exercise may protect girls from future breast cancer Associated Press and 206 others May 14, 2008 -- New research shows exercise during the teen years — starting as young as age 12 — can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. "This really points to the benefit of sustained physical activity from adolescence through the adult years, to get the maximum benefit," said WUSTL surgery professor Graham Colditz, the study's lead author.

Parents learn how to let go in the technological age NPR Morning Edition Feb. 8, 2008 -- When kids head off to college, parents are forced to separate themselves from what has been a constant hands-on job for years. Parents and students comment on "Letting Go: A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Year," by WUSTL's Karen Levin Coburn.

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Spelling patterns key to helping children learn to spell, read
March 2003 - Virtually every school child has heard the "i before e" rhyme at least once as he or she struggled with spelling. But according to child development psychologist and reading development expert Rebecca Treiman, the "i-e" rule is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to spelling patterns to be found in the English language. Research by Treiman and colleagues at Washington University in St. Louis suggests that teaching children to recognize and use these patterns may help them learn to spell and read more easily.

Teen revenge: Study examines how stereotyping plays role in adolescents' approval of violent behavior
March 2003 - Teen violence, whether it is in the schoolyard or on the streets, is a concern worldwide. For those who study youth violence, a question that hasn't been explored extensively is how do adolescents justify the use of violent behavior? A recent study, to be published in the March/April 2003 issue of the journal Child Development, examines the effects of negative racial and cultural stereotypes on teens' reasoning or justification for peer violence.

Take advantage of outdoor summer concerts to expose children to the standards
June 2002 - Summer concerts in the cities and towns of America offer relaxed and inexpensive opportunities for parents to introduce their children to all kinds of music, says Sue Taylor, Ph.D., a lecturer in musicology at Washington University in St. Louis. Performances of light classical music, Broadway show tunes, concert band and jazz band music are offered in parks and other informal venues throughout the summer months, notes Taylor. "These concerts offer much of what we call the standards, which children today seldom encounter on their own."