Research Interests

- Childhood psychopathology

- Health anxiety, preoperative anxiety

- Early onset psychosis

Representative Publications

Wright, K. D., Stewart, S. H., Finley, G. A., & Buffett-Jerrott, S. E. (2007). Prevention and intervention strategies to alleviate preoperative anxiety in childhood: A review. Behavior Modification, 31, 52-79.

Wright, K. D., Waschbusch, D. A., & Frankland, B. W. (2006). Combining data from parent ratings and parent interview when assessing ADHD. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment.

Stewart, S. H., Buffett-Jerrott, S. E., Finley, G. A., Wright, K. D., & Valois Gomez, T. (2006). Effects of midazolam on explicit versus implicit memory in a pediatric surgery setting. Psychopharmacology, 186, ISSN: 0033-3158 (Paper) 1432-2072 (Online). www.springerlink.com

Wright, K. D., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2005). Brief report: Factor structure of the Childhood Illness Attitude Scales (CIAS). Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 30, 213-218.