The 2024 APA Convention included excellent work by Society of Pediatric Psychology learners! SPP sponsored 2024 APA Scholar, Aisha Abdullahi (Nationwide Children’s; mentor Dr. Idia Thurston) and 2024 Student Award…

by Aisha Abdullahi “Attending the APA conference for the first time was a transformative experience! My wonderful mentor, Dr. Idia Thurston, made it even more special. She welcomed me with…

  Members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology are encouraged to consider becoming a candidate for Fellow of Division 54 American Psychological Association. Fellow status reflects recognition by colleagues and…

The General Election is Tuesday, November 5.  Please make it a priority to vote if you are eligible.  For the first time, APA has created a voter guide.  It has…

In this month’s Diversity Corner, 2023 Anti-Racism Grant Award Winner, Andrea Garcia, provides a project summary and updates on an impactful project shared with Michael Vilensky. The one-year anti-racism grant…

President’s Message Diversity Corner APA Final Review APA Scholar Testimonial Advocacy Corner Division 54 Fellows SIG Highlight: Urology

          Hello SPP, it has been a difficult month already. Our hearts have been with so many of our members and families abroad as we marked…

The Urology Special Interest Group (SIG) started in the Fall of 2022 when one SPP member wrote to the SPP listserv expressing interest in connecting with other pediatric psychologists working…

APA 2024 Recap Extending from the wildly successful programming at SPPAC 2024, where the question was posed: “What’s Next? Defining the Path Forward for Pediatric Psychology,” Division 54 continued the…

History Spotlight In Memoriam Dennis C. Russo, Ph.D., ABPP (1950 – 2023)   Dennis C. Russo, Ph.D., ABPP (photograph courtesy of the Russo Family) Pediatric Psychology Leader and Cognitive Behavioral…