SPP at APA Highlights

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 Winners: Annisa Ahmed (Texas A&M University, mentor Dr. Terry Stancin), Brittany Ricard (DePaul University, mentor Dr. Gayle Chesley), and Alison Fletcher (Antioch University New England, mentor Dr. Cindy Gerhardt).  Award winners not only received funding for the conference but were also paired with SPP Board Members as mentors for the APA Convention. Each award winner presented a poster or paper under Division 54 APA Programming.

SPP was also excited to highlight the work of students in our Diversity and Student Poster and Paper Awards!

APA Student Diversity Poster & Paper Award Winners:

Kassandra Perez (Loma Linda University) “Discrimination, Diabetes Severity, and the Role of Mental Health Support in Youth with Diabetes.”

Madeline Bono (Boston Children’s Hospital) “Considerations for Cancer and Cancer Treatment Experiences in Gender Diverse Youth.”

APA Student Poster & Paper Award Winners:

Dean Robbins (The Catholic University) “Moderating Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emotion Regulation and Social Problem Solving Among Emerging Adults.”

Man Ka Wong (Loma Linda University) “Feeding, Parental Mental Health and Sleep: An Integrated View of Contributors to Infant Sleep Problems.”

Kayla Fitch (Emory University) “Fertility Perception, Developmental Milestones, and Risk for Unplanned Pregnancy in Emerging Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer.”

Taylor Harris (Children’s Mercy – Kansas City and University of Kansas Medical Center) “Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Caregivers of Children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder.”

Isaiah Chambers (The Catholic University) “Illness Identity and Perceived Discrimination in Emerging Adults with Chronic Medical Conditions.”