Peter L. Stavinoha, PhD, ABPP
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatrics
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Pediatrics - Patient Care, Division of Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1993 | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Educational Psychology - School Psychology, Ph.D |
| 1987 | University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, US, Psychology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 1993-1995 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Neuropsychology - Department of Neurology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| 1992-1993 | Clinical Internship, Clinical/School Psychology, University of Nebraska Professional Psychology Internship Consortium, Lincoln, Nebraska |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2009 | American Board of Professional Psychology/American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology |
| 1996 | Licensed Psychologist |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 2011 - 2015
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 2003 - 2011
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 1995 - 2003
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Fellowship Clinical Training Director, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, 1995 - 2015
Neuropsychology Service Director, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, 1995 - 2015
Other Professional Positions
Practice Sample Reviewer, Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology, 2013 - Present
Consulting Neuropsychologist, Center for Advanced ADHD Research, Treatment and Education, Dallas, TX, 2007 - 2012
Consulting Neuropsychologist, Perot Family Center for Brain and Nerve Injuries, Dallas, TX, 2003 - 2013
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Committee member, Pediatric Suicide and Distress Project, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - 2025
Committee Member, Non-Punitive Response to Errors Safety Project, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, Senate Faculty Welfare Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, PRS Budget & Finance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2023
Member, Division of Pediatrics Promotion Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, Division of Pediatrics Mentorship Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Institutional Review Board 3 (Administrative IRB), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2019
Vice Chair, Institutional Review Board 4, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2019
Member, Family Advisory Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Institutional Review Board 4, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2019
Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2019
Member, Clinical Privileges for Psychologists Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Associate Member, Institutional Review Board 4, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Member, Psychosocial, Behavioral and Health Services Research Committee (PBHSRC), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2021
Member, Grand Rounds Committee for Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member/Reviewer, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Professional Development Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2012 - 2015
Member, Children's Medical Center Training Committee, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, 2008 - 2015
Member, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Graduate Studies Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1995 - 2015
Member, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Clinical Training Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1995 - 2012
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Honors and Awards Committee, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2020 - Present
Podcast Host and Committee Member, Brain Beat Podcast Committee, National Academy of Neuropsychology, 2020 - Present
Member, REiNS Neurocognitive Committee, REiNS International Collaborative, Children's Tumor Foundation, 2019 - Present
Member, Specialty Competence Guidelines Committee, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP), 2019 - 2020
Member, REiNS Adaptive Behavior Assessment Committee, REiNS International Collaborative, Children's Tumor Foundation, 2019 - Present
Oral Examiner, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 2017 - 2018
Member, Mental Health Expert Reference Group, Joanna Briggs Institute, 2012 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2021 | Bridge Award, Hospital Educator & Liaison Association |
| 2021 | Karl F. Heiser American Psychological Association Presidential Award, American Psychological Association |
| 2018 | Fellow, National Academy of Neuropsychology |
| 2015 | Most Valuable Psychologist, Therapeutic Hypothermia after Cardiac Arrest Trials |
| 2014 | President's Award, Texas Psychological Association |
| 2014 | Psychologist of the Year, Texas Psychological Association |
| 2005 | Distinguished Psychologist, Dallas Psychological Association |
| 1987 | University of Texas Fellow, University of Texas at Austin |
| 1983 | University of Notre Dame Scholar, University of Notre Dame |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2024. Self-reported sleep difficulties and association with cognitive function in pediatric cancer patients & survivors. Poster. MD Anderson Survivorship Retreat. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Assessment of Lived Experience of Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Children and Adolescents with Cancer. Poster. MD Anderson Brain Tumor Center Scientific Retreat. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2016. Effort, Engagement, and Motivation in Students with Cancer and Other Chronic Conditions: Implications for Educational Assessment and Intervention. Conference. 2016 MD Anderson Education Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Educational Impact of Treatment for Childhood Cancer. Conference. 2015 MD Anderson Education Conference. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2024. Cognitive and Academic Factors in Children with NF1. Invited. Texas NF Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2023. Anxiety and Depression in NF1. Invited. Texas NF Symposium. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2021. Cognitive and Academic Issues in Children with NF1. Invited. Texas NF Symposium. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Ethical and Responsible Practice for Psychologists Working with Schools: From Consultation to IEEs. Conference. TPA Annual Conference. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Coping with Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic. Invited. Texas NF Foundation Mental Health Series. Virtual, US.
- 2019. Adolescents and Young Adults with Health Conditions in Transition. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2019. Chemobrain. Invited. MD Anderson AYA Survivorship Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Cognitive, Psychosocial & School Issues in NF. Invited. Texas NF Symposium. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2018. Sleep Disturbances in Pediatric Assessment: A Survey of Sleep Problems, Assessment Methods, and Management Strategies. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2018. Cognitive & Academic Issues in Children with NF. Invited. Texas NF Seminar (San Antonio). San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2018. Cognitive & Academic Issues in Children with NF. Invited. Texas NF Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Considering Effort, Motivation, and Engagement in Pediatric Cognitive and Academic Assessment. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Writing Wrongs and Writing Right: Generating Effective Assessment Reports. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2016. TPA Speakers Bureau Training. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2016. To Report or Not To Report: Past Child Abuse Disclosed in Adulthood. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2016. Assessment and Management of Pediatric Concussion. Invited. Fort Bend Psychological Association Meeting. Sugar Land, TX, US.
- 2015. Measurement of and intervention for executive functions in children and adolescents. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Understanding, Assessing, and Managing Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Cognitive and Psychiatric Outcomes Following Childhood Cancer. Invited. 28th Annual Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Conference. Arlington, TX, US.
- 2015. Understanding Learning Differences, Disorders, and Disabilities. Invited. 28th Annual Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Conference. Arlington, TX, US.
- 2014. Navigating School Issues: Elementary School Through College. Invited. Childhood Cancer Survivorship Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2014. Neural Substrates of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Implications for Assessment and Treatment. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2014. Neural Subtrates of Learning Disabilities. Invited. Texas Educational Diagnosticians Association Annual Conference. Austin, TX, US.
- 2013. Pediatric Concussion: What Child Psychologists Need to Know. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2013. Neurocognitive and Educational Impact of Seizures and Epilepsy in Children. Invited. 26th Annual Care of the School-Aged Child in the Community Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2012. Bored By the Board? Proactive Risk Vigilance for Ethical and Compliant Psychology Practice in Texas. Conference. Dallas Psychological Association Workshop. Plano, TX, US.
- 2012. Neurocognitive Manifestations of Genetic Disorders in Children. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2012. Traumatic Brain Injury: The Family Perspective. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2012. Working with Patients with a Cognitive Disability. Invited. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Clinical Psychology Didactics Master Clinician Series. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2012. Cognitive Enhancement. Invited. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Community Practitioners. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2012. The Impact of Learning Disorders on Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Invited. Texas Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference. Arlington, TX, US.
- 2012. Attention Deficit Disorders and Autism in School Age Children. Invited. 2012 Texas School Nurse Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2011. Pediatric Sports Concussions. Invited. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Community Practitioners. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2011. Transition to Higher Education for Students with Disabilities. Invited. Transition to Higher Education for Students with Disabilities. Austin, TX, US.
- 2010. Neurocognitive and Educational Outcomes Following Pediatric Cancer. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2010. Transition to Higher education for Students with Cognitive Disabilities. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2009. Function Over Form: Creating Useful Pediatric Evaluation Reports. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Educational Effects of Cancer. Invited. Texas School Nurses Association Annual Conference. Lewisville, TX, US.
- 2008. Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited. Association of Advanced Practice Nurses Annual Conference, US.
- 2008. Differences in parent-reported anxiety in pediatric seizure disorders. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2008. The Chicken or the Egg? The Interplay of Neuropsychological and Psychiatric Deficits. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Austin, TX, US.
- 2007. Executive functioning in children and adolescents: Descriptions, assessment, and intervention. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2006. ADHD and its impostors: Best practices in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2006. Educational Outcomes following Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Perot Family Center for the Care of Brain and Nerve Injuries Brain Injury Research Symposium. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2006. Neuropsychological Effects of Cancer. Invited. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Seminar. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2005. Neuropsychological Effects of Cancer on School and Home Re-Integration. Invited. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Seminar. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2005. Educational Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents: Needs Assessment and Intervention Planning. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2005. Traumatic Brain Injury in Adolescents: Overview for Mental Health Professionals. Invited. Dallas Mental Health Association Adolescent Symposium. Plano, TX, US.
- 2005. Neuropsychological Effects of Cancer on School and Home Re-Integration. Invited. Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2005. Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children – Memory Functions. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2005. Writing IEP’s for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2005. ADHD and Executive Functions. Invited. Dallas Professional Counselors Association Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2004. Educational Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children – Visual-Spatial, Language, and Sensory-motor Functions. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2004. Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention for Childhood Medical Conditions. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2004. From Brain to Behavior: The Role of Executive Functions in ADHD. Invited. Dallas Mental Health Association Adolescent Symposium. Plano, TX, US.
- 2004. Educational Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 15 Educational Service Center Professional Development. San Angelo, TX, US.
- 2004. Program Planning for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Texas Educational Diagnosticians Association Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2004. Traumatic Brain Injuring and Other Neurological Conditions. Invited. Texas Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2004. Executive Functions Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Children. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2004. Evaluating Educational Needs of Students with TBI. Invited. Texas Association of Educational Diagnosticians Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2003. Educational Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children. Invited. Fort Worth Independent School District Professional Development. Fort Worth, TX, US.
- 2003. Children's Experiences with Fear, Grief, and Loss:. Invited. Texas Association of School Nurses Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2003. Overview of ADHD for Educators. Invited. Fort Worth Independent School District Professional Development. Fort Worth, TX, US.
- 2003. Neuropsychology of Medical Conditions. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2003. Memory Functions Following Traumatic Brain Injury in Children. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2003. Individual Education Plans for Students with Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2002. School Avoidance. Invited. Annual School Nurse Conference at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2002. Helping Children with ADHD Succeed on Tests. Conference. Attention Deficit Disorders Association – Southern Region Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2002. Educational Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children. Invited. Texas Education Agency Region 10 Educational Service Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2002. Children's Experiences with Fear, Grief, and Loss:. Invited. Annual School Nurse Conference at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2002. Neuropsychological and Educational Issues in NF. Invited. Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation Symposium. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2002. Updates in ADHD. Invited. 16th Annual Pediatric Ambulatory Care Nurse Seminar. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2002. Educational Aspects of Mild Brain Injury. Invited. School Nurse Conference at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2001. Neuropsychological Issues in a Romanian Orphan. Invited. North Texas Society for Personality Assessment Professional Development Series. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2001. Counseling Parents on Child Behavior. Invited. 15th Annual Pediatric Ambulatory Care Nurse Seminar. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2001. Identification of ADHD. Invited. Dallas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2001. Academic Re-Entry Following Pediatric Brain Injury: Integration of Neuropsychology and Education. Invited. University of North Texas Department of Education Professional Development. Denton, TX, US.
- 2000. ADHD: Diagnosis and Management. Invited. Bluett Flowers Healthcare Center Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2000. Late Effects of Cancer Treatment. Invited. American Cancer Society’s North Texas Childhood Cancer Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2000. The Role of Executive Functions in ADHD. Conference. Attention Deficit Disorders Association – Southern Region Annual Conference. Irving, TX, US.
- 2000. Attention Deficit Disorders in the Schools. Invited. Texas Association of School Nurses Annual Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1999. Diagnosis and Management of ADHD. Invited. Ambulatory Care Nurses Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1998. Diagnosis and Management of ADHD. Invited. Riceland Regional Mental Health Authority Professional Development. Sugarland, TX, US.
- 1998. Educational Implications of Pediatric Neuropsychology. Invited. Richardson Independent School District Professional Development. Richardson, TX, US.
- 1998. Best Practices in Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD. Invited. Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers Professional Development Seminar. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1998. Issues in Pediatric Neuropsychology. Invited. Association of Dallas School Psychologists Professional Development. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1997. Psychosocial and behavioral evaluations in children with brain tumors. Invited. Children’s Hospital Association of Texas Symposium. Fort worth, TX, US.
- 1995. Neuropsychological Assessment and Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Wisconsin School Psychological Association Convention. Racine, WI, US.
- 1989. The social and emotional functioning of boys with ADHD. Conference. Texas Psychological Association Annual Convention. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Neurocognitive Late Effects in Pediatric Leukemia: Past, Present and Future. Invited. Cook Children's 2026 Leukemia Symposium. Fort Worth, Texas, US.
- 2025. National Academy of Neuropsychology Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Invited. National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA, US.
- 2025. Age-varying associations between executive function and internalizing/externalizing behaviors in children with neurofibromatosis type 1: Integrative analyses of data from nine institutions. Conference. Children's Tumor Foundation 2025 NF Conference. Washington, DC, US.
- 2024. Age Trends of Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in Children and Adolescents with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Integrative Analysis of Data from Nine Institutions. Conference. NF Young Investigators Forum. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2024. Creation and Implementation of an Academic Discharge Summary. Conference. HEAL Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN, US.
- 2023. Developmental Trajectories of Academic Function in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Demographic and Disease Predictors. Conference. NF Young Investigators Forum. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2023. Neuropsychological Outcomes in Pediatric Cancer Survivors. Conference. National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2023. National Academy of Neuropsychology Pediatrics Grand Rounds. Invited. National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2023. Unique Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult Students with Chronic Health Conditions. Conference. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Louisville, KY, US.
- 2022. Back to School After Pediatric Cancer. Conference. Melanoma Research Foundation Symposium. Virtual, US.
- 2022. Neuropsychological Outcomes Following Pediatric Cancer: From Clinical Management to Emerging Research. Invited. American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Minneapolis, MN, US.
- 2022. School Advocacy for Children with Chronic Health Conditions: Opportunities for Pediatric Psychologists to Inform Stakeholders and Change Systems. Conference. Society for Pediatric Psychology. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2021. Translating Energy Balance From Bench to Communities: Application of Parallel Animal-Human Studies in Cancer. Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Back to School: Ethical and Responsible Practice for Neuropsychologists in Educational Settings. Invited. American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Managing Educational Needs of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: The Collaborative Approach Between Medical Providers and Schools. Conference. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Advocacy for Supports in Public Schools: Tips from the Trenches. Conference. HEAL Annual Conference. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Adolescents with Health Conditions in Transition: Connecting Students of Optimal Outcomes. Conference. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Pediatric Cancer: How Treatment Affects Education. Conference. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Portland, OR, US.
- 2019. What About Us? The Unique Needs of AYA Patients. Conference. HEAL Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH, US.
- 2019. Self-Perception Mediates Internalizing Symptomatology of Youth with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Conference. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2018. Ethical Neuropsychology Practice with Schools: Avoiding Missteps, Misunderstandings, Mistakes, and Malpractice. Invited. American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Annual Conference. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2018. Managing Educational Needs of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: Roles for Hospital School Educators. Conference. Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Educational Specialists Annual Conference. Denver, CO, US.
- 2017. Functional Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Global Academic Programs Conference. Conference. Functional Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Global Academic Programs Conference. Houston, US.
- 2017. Neurocognitive Outcome Following Radiation for Pediatric Brain Tumors: Review and Emerging Directions. Conference. Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation Update in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology. Houston, US.
- 2016. Collaborating with Schools to Improve Patient Outcome and Expand Clinical Practice: Tips for Neuropsychologists. Invited. National Academy of Neuropsychology Annual Conference. Seattle, US.
- 2015. Cognitive Implications of Glut1 Deficiency: Clinical and Scientific Considerations. Invited. Glut1 Deficiency Foundation. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2015. Triheptanoin Improves Performance on Cognitive Indices in Glucose Transporter Type I Deficiency (G1D). Conference. Glut1 Deficiency Foundation Scientific Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2015. Adaptive Behavior and Emotional Functioning in Glucose Transporter Type I Deficiency (G1D) Syndrome. Conference. Glut1 Deficiency Foundation Conference Scientific Conference. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2013. Managing Social and Emotional Needs of Children with ADHD. Invited. CHADD Education Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2013. Synaptic excitation-inhibition imbalance in neuroglycopenia and treatment of its associated human epilepsy with triheptanoin. Conference. Curing the Epilepsies 2013: Pathways Forward. Bethesda, MD, US.
- 2010. Attention, inhibition, and memory training for preschoolers with ADHD: Results of a feasibility trial. Conference. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference. New York, NY, US.
- 2008. Keynote Address: The Special Needs Child from the Neuropsychologist’s Perspective. Invited. North American Montessori Teachers Association. Austin, TX, US.
- 2008. ECMO Outcomes. Invited. 9th Annual Pediatric Critical Care Conference. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2006. Parent- and self-reports of executive function in adolescents: Relationship between the BRIEF and objective measures. Conference. North American Brain Injury Society Conference. Miami, FL, US.
- 2006. Executive functioning in depressed youth: Performance on the WCST, Trail-Making Test, and Woodcock-Johnson executive processes cluster. Conference. 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2006. Executive dysfunction in children following traumatic brain injury: A comparison of parent versus teacher ratings. Conference. Annual Meeting of the North American Brain Injury Society, US.
- 2005. Utilization of Neuropsychological Data in Educational Planning. Conference. International Council of Children with Behavior Disorders Annual Conference. Irving, TX, US.
- 2005. Educational Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury. Conference. International Council of Children with Behavior Disorders Annual Conference. Irving, TX, US.
- 2002. Development of the IEP Following Pediatric Brain Injury: An Interdisciplinary Model. Conference. Annual Williamsburg International Traumatic Brain Injury Conference. Williamsburg, VA, US.
- 2001. Academic Re-Entry Following Pediatric Brain Injury: Integration of Neuropsychology and Education. Conference. Annual Williamsburg International Traumatic Brain Injury Conference. Williamsburg, VA, US.
- 2000. Long term neuropsychological services following pediatric brain tumor. Conference. American Psychological Association Annual Conference. Washington, DC, US.
- 1998. Neuropsychological Functioning in Children with Cerebellar Tumors Treated with and without Radiation. Conference. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 1996. Needs of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Conference. American Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 1992. Neuropsychological assessment: Roles for school psychologists. Conference. American Psychological Association (Division 16) Annual Conference. Washington, DC, US.
- 1990. The emotional functioning of boys with ADHD: Research and implications. Conference. XIII International School Psychology Colloquium. Newport, RI, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Familial NF1 Status Shapes Neurobiological Vulnerability to Aggression in Children: A Forensically Relevant MRI Study. Conference. 2026 International Association of Forensic Mental Health Conference. Helsinki, FI.
- 2024. Age Trends of Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in Children and Adolescents with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Integrative Analysis of Data from Nine Institutions. Conference. NF Global Conference. Brussels, BE.
- 2024. Age-Varying Associations between Executive Functions and Academic Achievement in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Integrative Analyses of Data from Seven Institutions. Conference. NF Global Conference. Brussels, BE.
- 2024. Demographic and Disease Predictors of Executive Functions in Children and Adolescents with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Results from the Largest International Dataset. Conference. NF Global Conference. Brussels, BE.
- 2018. Rate and frequency of bully victimization in school-age children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Conference. Joint Global Neurofibromatosis Conference. Paris, FR.
- 2002. Neuropsychology of Pediatric Epilepsy. Conference. Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological Society—College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Melbourne, AU.
- 2001. Neuropsychological Effects of Childhood Cancer. Conference. Annual Conference of the Australian Psychological Society—College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Melbourne, AU.
Formal Peers
- 2026. Effort, Engagement, and Motivation: It's Not Just PVTs. Virtual, US.
- 2025. Job Interviewing and Negotiation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2024. Neuropsychological Effects of Pediatric Cancer: Brain Tumors. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Ethical & Responsible Practice for Neuropsychologists Working with Schools. Invited. Virtual, PA, US.
- 2021. Grand Rounds: Neuropsychological Considerations in Pediatric Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Neuropsychology Rounds: Considering Effort, Motivation, and Engagement in Assessment: It’s Not Just PVTs. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Neuropsychology Rounds: Neurocognitive Assessment in Pediatric Cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Neurocognitive Assessment in Pediatric Cancer: Clinical and Research Applications. Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Executive Functions in the Classroom. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2014. Acquired Brain Injury Case Conference. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2013. Management of Pediatric Concussion. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2012. Impact of Medication on Student Performance: Side Effects. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2012. Educational Implications of Genetic Disorders in Children. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2012. Conversion Disorder and Non-Epileptic Seizures. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2011. Grand Rounds: Psychoeducational, Psychological, and Neuropsychological Testing. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2011. Educational Effects of Childhood Epilepsy. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2011. Grand Rounds: Pediatric Concussion. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2011. Educational effects of pediatric stroke. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2010. Pediatric Concussions. Invited. Richardson, TX, US.
- 2010. Grand Rounds: Information Management: Communicating Outside of the Comfort Zone. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2010. Grand Rounds: Learning Differences and Disabilities. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2009. Grand Rounds: Potty Training. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2009. Grand Rounds: From Brain to Behavior: Neuropsychological Evaluations for Children. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2009. Caught in the Crossfire: Children of Divorce. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2008. Grand Rounds: Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2007. Grand Rounds: Parent Counseling. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2007. Grand Rounds: School Avoidance. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2007. Grand Rounds: Updates on Neuropsychological Function of Pediatric Cancer Survivors. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2001. Grand Rounds: Mild to Moderate Brain Injuries in Children. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2000. Grand Rounds: Issues in Infant and Toddler Behavior. Invited. Waco, TX, US.
- 2000. Grand Rounds: Late Effects of Mild Brain Injury. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1999. Grand Rounds: Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Outcomes in Children Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1999. Grand Rounds: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1999. Grand Rounds: Effects of Brain Injury on Children/Adolescents. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
- 1998. Grand Rounds: Management of ADHD. Invited. Sherman, TX, US.
- 1995. Advances in Neuropsychological Assessment. Invited. Whitewater, WI, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2013 - 2014 |
| Title: | Health Correlates of Bullying in Pediatric Neurofibromatosis |
| Funding Source: | Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation |
| Role: | CO-I |
| Date: | 2009 - 2015 |
| Title: | Therapeutic Hypothermia after Pediatric Cardiac Arrest |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NHLBI |
| Role: | CO-I |
| ID: | U01-HL094345 |
| Date: | 2007 - 2012 |
| Title: | Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Consortium: Hypothermia |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NINDS |
| Role: | CO-I |
| ID: | 1R01-NS052478-01 |
| Date: | 2006 - 2010 |
| Title: | Stroke with Transfusions Changing to Hydroxyurea |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NHLBI |
| Role: | Site Neuropsychologist |
| ID: | 1U01HL078787-01A1 |
| Date: | 2004 - 2013 |
| Title: | Silent Infarct Transfusion Trial |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NINDS |
| Role: | Site Neuropsychologist |
| ID: | R01NS42804 |
| Title: | Caregiver Psychological Stress and Quality of Life among Pediatric Brain Tumor (PBT) Patients with Epilepsy |
| Funding Source: | Alex's Lemonade Stand |
| Role: | CO-I |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Hou Y, Zong X, Wu X, Liu D, Wolters PL, Janusz J, Walsh KS, Morris SM, Payne JM, Pride N, Garg S, Robinson L, Stavinoha PL. Academic Achievement of Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Pediatrics 155(2), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39848286.
- Mahajan A, Stavinoha PL, Rongthong W, Brodin NP, McGovern SL, El Naqa I, Palmer JD, Vennarini S, Indelicato DJ, Aridgides P, Bowers DC, Kremer L, Ronckers C, Constine L, Avanzo M. Neurocognitive Effects and Necrosis in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Radiation Therapy: A PENTEC Comprehensive Review. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 119(2):401-416, 2024. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33810950.
- Holland AA, Shamji JF, Clem MA, Perez R, Palka JM, Stavinoha PL. Parent ratings of executive functioning in pediatric survivors of medulloblastoma and pilocytic astrocytoma. Appl Neuropsychol Child 13(1):1-10, 2024. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36111630.
- Olsthoorn IM, Holland AA, Hawkins RC, Cornelius AE, Baig MU, Yang G, Holland DC, Zaky W, Stavinoha PL. Sleep Disturbance and Its Association With Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and Attention in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Front Neurosci 16:918800, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35812214.
- Stavinoha PL, Olsthoorn IM, Swartz MC, Nowakowski S, Wells SJ, Hicklen RS, Sheikh I, Jang HJ. Non-pharmacological sleep interventions for pediatric cancer patients and survivors: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 10(1):166, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34088350.
- Stavinoha PL, Solesbee C, Swearer SM, Svoboda S, Klesse LJ, Holland AA. Risk Factors for Bullying Victimization in Children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Children (Basel) 8(2), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33671872.
- Holland AA, Clem MA, Lampson E, Stavinoha PL. Auditory attention late effects in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Child Neuropsychol 26(7):865-880, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32475222.
- Holland AA, Stavinoha PL, Swearer SM, Solesbee C, Patel S, Klesse LJ. Rate and frequency of bullying victimization in school-age children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Sch Psychol 34(6):687-694, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31697154.
- Holland AA, Colaluca B, Bailey L, Stavinoha PL. Impact of attention on social functioning in pediatric medulloblastoma survivors. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 35(1):1-14, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29652554.
- Jenks CL, Hernandez A, Stavinoha PL, Morris MC, Tian F, Liu H, Garg P, Forbess JM, Koch J. Elevated cranial ultrasound resistive indices are associated with improved neurodevelopmental outcomes one year after pediatric cardiac surgery: A single center pilot study. Heart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care 46(4):251-257, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28511778.
- Payne JM, Barton B, Ullrich NJ, Cantor A, Hearps SJ, Cutter G, Rosser T, Walsh KS, Gioia GA, Wolters PL, Tonsgard J, Schorry E, Viskochil D, Klesse L, Fisher M, Gutmann DH, Silva AJ, Hunter SJ, Rey-Casserly C, Cantor NL, Byars AW, Stavinoha PL, Ackerson JD, Armstrong CL, Isenberg J, O'Neil SH, Packer RJ, Korf B, Acosta MT, North KN, NF Clinical Trials Consortium NF. Randomized placebo-controlled study of lovastatin in children with neurofibromatosis type 1. Neurology 87(24):2575-2584, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27956565.
- Holland AA, Hughes CW, Harder L, Silver C, Bowers DC, Stavinoha PL. Effect of motivation on academic fluency performance in survivors of pediatric medulloblastoma. Child Neuropsychol 22(5):570-86, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 25825959.
- Smitherman E, Hernandez A, Stavinoha PL, Huang R, Kernie SG, Diaz-Arrastia R, Miles DK. Predicting Outcome after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury by Early Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lesion Location and Volume. J Neurotrauma 33(1):35-48, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 25808802.
- Holland AA, Hughes CW, Stavinoha PL. School Competence and Fluent Academic Performance: Informing Assessment of Educational Outcomes in Survivors of Pediatric Medulloblastoma. Appl Neuropsychol Child 4(4):249-56, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25398080.
- Moler FW, Silverstein FS, Holubkov R, Slomine BS, Christensen JR, Nadkarni VM, Meert KL, Clark AE, Browning B, Pemberton VL, Page K, Shankaran S, Hutchison JS, Newth CJ, Bennett KS, Berger JT, Topjian A, Pineda JA, Koch JD, Schleien CL, Dalton HJ, Ofori-Amanfo G, Goodman DM, Fink EL, McQuillen P, Zimmerman JJ, Thomas NJ, van der Jagt EW, Porter MB, Meyer MT, Harrison R, Pham N, Schwarz AJ, Nowak JE, Alten J, Wheeler DS, Bhalala US, Lidsky K, Lloyd E, Mathur M, Shah S, Wu T, Theodorou AA, Sanders RC, Dean JM, Investigators TT. Therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in children. N Engl J Med 372(20):1898-908, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25913022.
- Pascual JM, Liu P, Mao D, Kelly DI, Hernandez A, Sheng M, Good LB, Ma Q, Marin-Valencia I, Zhang X, Park JY, Hynan LS, Stavinoha P, Roe CR, Lu H. Triheptanoin for glucose transporter type I deficiency (G1D): modulation of human ictogenesis, cerebral metabolic rate, and cognitive indices by a food supplement. JAMA Neurol 71(10):1255-65, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25110966.
- Holland AA, Morriss M, Glasier PC, Stavinoha PL. Complicated subdural empyema in an adolescent. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 28(1):81-91, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23232862.
- Spurgin AA, Glasier PC, Morriss CM, Stavinoha PL. Neuropsychological Impact of Bilateral Cerebral Abscesses in an Adolescent. Journal of Neurology Research 2(3):109-114, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Tamm L, Hughes C, Ames L, Pickering J, Silver CH, Stavinoha P, Castillo CL, Rintelmann J, Moore J, Foxwell A, Bolanos SG, Hines T, Nakonezny PA, Emslie G. Attention training for school-aged children with ADHD. J Atten Disord 14(1):86-94, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 19805621.
- Joyner, KB, Silver, CH, Stavinoha, P. Relationship between parenting stress and ratings of executive functioning in children with ADHD. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 27(6):452-464, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Favre T, Hughes C, Emslie G, Stavinoha P, Kennard B, Carmody T. Executive functioning in children and adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder. Child Neuropsychol 15(1):85-98, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19089695.
- Joyner KB, Silver CH, Stavinoha PL. Relationship between Parenting Stress and Ratings of Executive Functioning in Children with ADHD. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment 27:452-464, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Stavinoha PL. The Special Needs Child from the Neuropsychologist’s Perspective. Journal of the North American Montessori Teachers Association 33(2):25-41, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Stavinoha PL. Integration of Neuropsychology in Educational Planning Following Traumatic Brain Injury. Preventing School Failure 49:11-17, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- Okada PJ, Young KD, Baren JM, Raroque SS, Huff KR, Wiebe JB, Stavinoha PL, Lewis RJ. Neurologic outcome score for infants and children. Acad Emerg Med 10(10):1034-9, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 14525734.
- Stavinoha PL, Fixler DE, Mahony L. Cardiopulmonary bypass to repair an atrial septal defect does not affect cognitive function in children. Circulation 107(21):2722-5, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12742985.
- Stavinoha PL, Zlomke LC, Adams SF, Lytton GJ. Treatment of impulsive self-and other-directed aggression with fluoxetine in a man with mild retardation. Journal of Development and Physical Disabilities 8(4):367-373, 1996. e-Pub 1996.
Invited Articles
- Holland, A A, Stavinoha PL. The science of “doing good:” Concussion research still in its infancy. Texas Psychologist 72(2):15-17, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Holland, A A, Glasier, P, Stavinoha PL. Neural substrates of ADHD: Implications for assessment and treatment. Texas Psychologist 65(5):4-8, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Stavinoha PL, Castillo C, Holland AA, Hernandez A. Pediatric concussion: What child psychologists need to know. Texas Psychologist 65(5):4-8, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Holland, A A, Stavinoha PL. Development of the Neuropsychology Division of TPA. Texas Psychologist 66(3):17, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Review Articles
- Stavinoha PL, Trinh-Wong T, Rodriguez LN, Stewart CM, Frost K. Educational Pain Points for Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors: Review of Risks and Remedies. Children (Basel) 8(12), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34943320.
- Sheikh IN, Roth M, Stavinoha PL. Prevalence of Sleep Disturbances in Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Diagnosis and Management. Children (Basel) 8(12), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34943294.
- Robert R, Stavinoha PL, Jones BL, Robinson J, Larson K, Hicklen R, Smith B, Perko K, Koch K, Findley S, Weaver MS. Spiritual assessment and spiritual care offerings as a standard of care in pediatric oncology: A recommendation informed by a systematic review of the literature. Pediatr Blood Cancer 66(9):e27764, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31033210.
- Stavinoha PL, Askins MA, Powell SK, Pillay Smiley N, Robert RS. Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Bioengineering (Basel) 5(3), 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30208602.
Professional Educational Materials
- Stavinoha PL, Garcia V. Best CPT Coding Practices Manual. Psychological Services, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, 2010.
- Stavinoha PL. Late Effects of Treatment. Children's Medical Center of Dallas Neuro-Oncology website, 2000.
- Stavinoha PL, Doxey D. Anticipating and Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Radiation and Chemotherapy in Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumors. Children's Medical Center of Dallas, 1999.
- Doxey D, Stavinoha PL. Anticipation and Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Radiation and Chemotherapy in Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumors. American Legion Foundation, 1998.
- Stavinoha PL, Crook KF. Helping Students With ADHD Succeed on Tests. Curricular Applications, 1996.
Abstracts
- Christopher KK, Gragert MN, Colaluca B, Holland AA, Yang G, Guerrero W, Stavinoha PL. Utility of Performance Validity Testing in Pediatric Cancer Survivors. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 39(4):770, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Swartz M, Waterman G, Carroll B, Holland A, Gragert M, Yang G, Bai J, Stavinoha PL. Agreement of Self-reported and Proxy-reported Sleep, Fatigue, and Physical Activity among Pediatric Cancer Patients. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 105(4):e8, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Stavinoha PL, G Waterman G, B Carroll B, AA Holland AA, MN Gragert MN, G Yang G, J Bai J, Swartz &M. Self-reported sleep difficulties and association with cognitive function in pediatric cancer survivors. Journal of Clinical Oncology 41(16 S):10065, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Olsthoorn, IM, Yang, G, & Stavinoha PL. Sleep Disturbance as a Predictor of Cognitive Functioning in a Mixed Sample of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 28(S1):22, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Olsthoorn, IM, Baig, MU, Robert, RS, Yang, G, Zaky, W, & Stavinoha PL. Neurocognitive Outcome and its Relationship with Social Engagement in a Mixed Sample of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 28(S1):21, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Olsthoorn, IM, Gragert, MN, Yang, G & Stavinoha PL. The Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance and Attention in Children and Adolescents With Neurofibromatosis, Type 1 (NF1). The Clinical Neuropsychologist 36(4):754755, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Baig, M, Osthoorn, I, McGovern, S, Grosshans, D, McAleer, M, Woodhouse, K, Paulino, A, Yang, G, Stavinoha, PL, Zaky, W. Neurocognitive Profile of Pediatric Medulloblastoma Patients Prior to Radiation Therapy. Neuro-Oncology 22(Suppl 3):iii436, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Baig M, Olsthoorn I, Yang G, Zaky, W, Stavinoha, PL. Comparison of Treatment Burden Rating Scales on Neurocognitive Outcomes in a Mixed Sample of Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Neuro-Oncology 22(Suppl 3):iii432, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Smith, EE, Hernandez, AM, Holland, AA, Pascual, JM, & Stavinoha PL. Adaptive Functioning in Patients with Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 25(S1):230, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Tarkenton, T, Clem, M, Lampson, E, Stavinoha PL, Holland &, AA. Sex and APOE e4 Effect on Attention and Processing Speed in Pediatric Leukemia Survivors. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 25(S1):212, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Avanzo M, Stavinoha PL, Brodin P, Aridgides PD, El Naqa I, McGovern SL, Ronckers CM, Constine LS, Mahajan A. Modeling the Risk of Neurocognitive Effects from Radiation Therapy in Childhood Cancer Survivors: Initial Results From the Pediatric Normal Tissue Effects in the Clinic (PENTEC) CNS Task Force. International Journal of Radiation Oncology• Biology• Physics 102(3):S175, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Tarkenton, T, Ni'Shuilleabhain, M, Clem, M, Lampson, E, Stavinoha PL, Holland &, AA. School Attitude Associates with Academic Peformance Better than Neurocognitive Variables in Pediatric Leukemia Survivors. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 24(S1):227-228, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Holland, A A, Goodspeed, K D, Plumb, P, Stavinoha PL, Dowling, M. Medical and Demographic Predictors of Long-term Cognitive Outcomes of Pediatric Stroke. Stroke 48(S1):A172, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Holland, AA, Tarkenton T, Oscarson B, Stavinoha PL. School Performance in Pediatric Medulloblastoma Survivors. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 23(S1):161, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Clem, M, Lampson E, Stavinoha PL, Holland, AA. Genotype, Auditory Attention, and Educational Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 23(S1):87, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Holland AA, Plumb, P, Goodspeed K, Stavinoha PL, Dowling MM. Predicting Long-Term Cognitive Outcomes of Pediatric Stroke According to Stroke Severity Classification. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 23(S1):70, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Clem, M, Holland, AA, Perez, R, and Stavinoha PL. Parental Ratings of Executive Functioning in Pediatric Survivors of Medulloblastoma and Pilocytic Astrocytoma. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 22(S1):103, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Hernandez, AM, Oscarson, B, Stavinoha PL. Relationship of the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended Pediatric Revision to cognitive and behavioral outcome measures after pediatric TBI. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 29(3):390, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Holland, A A, Hernandez, A, Stavinoha P. Cognitive and social/emotional functioning following pediatric TBI: A five-year longitudinal study. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 30(6):551-552, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Holland, A A, Hernandez, A, Stavinoha PL. Longitudinal predictive value of CVLT-C for academic skills following pediatric TBI. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 29(3):391, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Hernandez, A M, Oscarson, B, Combs, K, Stavinoha PL. Relationship of GOS-E Peds to Functional and Cognitive Outcome Measures After Pediatric TBI. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 30(3):E102-103, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Holland, A A, Colaluca, B, Stavinoha PL. The impact of attention on social functioning in pediatric medulloblastoma survivors. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 28(3):458-459, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Loris, C, Silver, C, Stavinoha P, Glasier, P. Symptom presentation in ADHD and its association with inhibitory control. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 28(3):184, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Holland, A A, Perez, R, Stavinoha PL. Predictors of utilization of school services by pediatric survivors of medulloblastoma and pilocytic astrocytoma. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 20(S1):5-6, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Oasay, LMK, Silver, CH, Glasier, P, Stavinoha PL. Convergent Validity of the Color-Word Interference Test and a Modified Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function in ADHD Subtypes. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 28(3):448, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Stavinoha PL, Plumb, P A, Holland, A A, Dowling, M M. Impact of age at stroke on cognitive outcome in children. Stroke 44(2):101, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Plumb PA, Dowling MM, Stavinoha PL, Robertson BD, Hynan L, Bastian R, Abraham L, Askalan R, Benedict S, Bernard T, Beslow L, deVeber G, Friedman B, Fullerton H, Jordan L, Kan L, Kirton A, Amlie-Lefond C, Licht D, Lo W, McClure C, Pavlaskis S, Smith SE, Tan M, Jawad AF, Ichord R. Behavioral Outcomes in Pediatric Stroke: Emotional Changes and Depression in the Pediatric NIH Stroke Scale Cohort. Stroke 44(2):ANS15, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Canas, A, Stavinoha PL. Clinical Dilemmas in Pediatric Concussion: A Case Study. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 28(5):E59-60, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Holland, A A, Hernandez, A M, Stavinoha PL. Contributors to adaptive behavior decline in pediatric survivors of moderate-to-severe TBI. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 27(4):626, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Spurgin, A A, Glasier, P, Morriss, M, Stavinoha PL. Neuropsychological impact of bilateral cerebral abscesses in an adolescent. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 18(S1):138, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Stavinoha PL, Hernandez, AM, Huang, R, Bruinhorst VD, K, Raman, L, Miles, DK. Validity of Pediatric Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended 12 Months Post TBI. Journal of Neurotrauma 29(10):A35-36, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Glasier, P, Stavinoha P, Rollins, N, Winick, N. Agreement of clinical and behavioral measures of executive functions in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 26(3):454-455, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Glasier, P, Spurgin, A A, Stavinoha PL, Winick, N, Rollins, N. Processing speed predicts adaptive living skills in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with chemotherapy only. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 25(4):585, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Butcher, B, Spurgin, A A, Stavinoha PL. Developmental effects on working memory following pediatric stroke. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 17(S1):168, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Plumb, PA, Stavinoha PL, Huang, R, Dowling, MM. Stroke Laterality and Short Term Behavioral Outcomes in Pediatric Stroke. Stroke 42(3):e129, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Benitez, O J, Castillo, C L, Stavinoha PL, Glasier, P. Fearing the worst: Anxiety in children with secondary generalized seizures. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 17(S1):39, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Spurgin, A A, Morriss, M, Glasier, P, Stavinoha PL. Complicated subdural empyema in an adolescent. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 26(6):471-472, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Glasier, PC, Stavinoha PL. The Influence of Timed Reading to Distinguish Dyslexics from Normal Readers. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 24:622, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Fitpatrick, S, Silver, CH, Hernandez, de Bruinhorst AV, K, Kernie ;, S, Stavinoha PL. Working Memory Following Moderate and Severe TBI in Children. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 24:621, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Spurgin, A A, Benitez, O J, Hernandez, A M, Bruinhorst VD, K, Stavinoha PL, Kernie, S M. Predicting behavioral versus cognitive executive dysfunction in pediatric TBI. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 24(5):409, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Perez, R, Allen, G, Gargan, L, Hagar, K, Hynan, LS, Stavinoha PL. Behavioral sequelae of childhood surgical resection of cerebellar pilocytic astrocytomas. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 15(S1):83, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Begyn, E, Benitez, OJ, Castillo, CL, Hagar, KS, Stavinoha PL. Differences in parent-reported executive functioning in pediatric seizure disorders. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 15(S1):85, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Stavinoha PL. The Special Needs Child from the Neuropsychologist's Perspective 33(2):25-41, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Perez, R, Allen, G, Gargan, L, Hagar, K, Hynan, LS, Stavinoha PL. Behavioral ratings of executive function in children treated for cerebellar pilocytic astrocytomas. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 23:724, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Joyner, KB, Silver, CH, Stavinoha P, Weber, K, Simmons, A, Kulesza, K. Relationship between parenting stress and parents’ ratings of executive functioning. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 23:715, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Benitez, O J, Hernandez, A M, Bruinhorst VD, K, Kernie, S, Stavinoha PL. Agreeing to Disagree: Differences in Parent and Teacher‐Reported Behavior Problems. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 23(5):352, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Benitez, O J, Hernandez, A M, Bruinhorst VD, K, Kernie, S, Stavinoha PL. Agreeing to Disagree: Differences in Parent and Teacher‐Reported Behavior Problems. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 23(5):352, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Schnoebelen, S, Stavinoha PL, Perez, R, Hagar, K, Taylor, S, French, C, Woolston, D. The effect of processing speed on proactive inhibition in the learning and memory of children treated for primary brain tumors. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 13(S1):155, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Hagar, K, Taylor, S, Stavinoha PL, French, C, Schnoebelen, S. WISC-IV profiles of children with neurofibromatosis (NF). Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 21:595, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Stavinoha PL, Burrows F. Academic speed in a childhood brain tumor survivors treated with cranial radiation. Brain Impairment 5:99, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Burrows, FB, Stavinoha PL, Gargan, L, Bowers, D, Shapiro, K. Posterior Fossa Syndrome in Children. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 16(2):198, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Hagar, KH, Pottinger, L, Stavinoha PL. Coffin-Lowry Syndrome: A longitudinal case study. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 16(2):198, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
- Stavinoha PL. Long-term neuropsychological services in rehabilitation following pediatric brain tumor. Rehabilitation Psychology 45(3):321, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
- Bacon, D, Maddrey, AM, Stavinoha PL. Verbal and nonverbal memory function in children with cystic fibrosis. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 14:700, 1999. e-Pub 1999.
- Niskala JA, Kennard BD, Stavinoha PL, Silver CH, McIntire D, Winick NJ. Long-tern Neuropsychological Effects of Oral Methotrexate Treatment for Childhood Leukemia. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society 5(2):109, 1999. e-Pub 1999.
- Stavinoha PL, Niskala JA, Boisso CL, Goulden LG. Three Cases of Neuropsychological Deterioration Following Medulloblastoma: Implications for Practitioners. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 12(2):264, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
- Niskala JA, Goulden LG, Boisso CL, Stavinoha PL. Sensitivity of Wechsler Developmental Index in a Mixed Pediatric Sample. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 12(2):263-264, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
- Goulden LG, Stavinoha PL, Boisso CL, Niskala JA. Agreement of Ratings and Behavioral Measures of Attention and Concentration. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 12(2):277, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
- Okada PJ, Raroque SS, Young KD, Baren JM, Stavinoha PL, Huff KR, Lewis RJ. A validated instrument for the measurement of neurologic outcome. Ambulatory Child Health 3:205, 1997. e-Pub 1997.
- Niskala JA, Stavinoha PL, Newby RF, Napolitano SA. The importance of age in plasticity of function: Evidence from two cases of Rasmussen's Syndrome. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 13(1):154-155, 1997. e-Pub 1997.
- Napolitano SA, Stavinoha PL, Doxey D, Shapiro K. Neuropsychological functioning in children following treatment for cerebellar astrocytoma and medulloblastoma. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 13(1):83-84, 1997. e-Pub 1997.
- Stavinoha PL, Crook KF. Response disinhibition in boys with attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology 10(4):393-394, 1995. e-Pub 1995.
- Grant ML, NcNelly M, Stavinoha PL, Nussbaum NL, Bigler ED. A comparison of response behaviors on a continuous performance task in children with attention deficit disorder with and without hyperactivity. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology 14(1):109-110, 1992. e-Pub 1992.
Book Chapters
- Gragert, MN, Stavinoha PL. Pediatric Cancer and Predisposition Syndromes. In: Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology. 3rd. Routledge, 2026.
- Walsh, KS, Stavinoha, P, Holland, AA. Pediatric brain tumors. In: Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology. Elsevier, 225-238, 2024.
- Gupta, S, Siada, R, Schwartz, JD, Daniels, DJ, Stavinoha PL, Khatua, S. Evolving Molecular Biology, Targeted Therapeutics and Neurocognitive Deficits in Neurofibromatosis 1. In: Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Diagnosis, Prevalence and Quality of Life. Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2021.
- Stavinoha, P, Butcher, B, Ann Spurgin, A. Additional issues in pediatric concussion, 135-150, 2012.
- Stavinoha PL, Butcher B, Spurgin AA. Premobid functional considerations in pediatric concussion. In: Pediatric and Adolescent Concussion: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes. Springer Publishing Company, 135-150, 2012.
- Stavinoha, P. A Slippery Descent, 33-42, 2010.
- Stavinoha, P. Life Interrupted, 59-68, 2010.
- Stavinoha PL. Life Interrupted: Medulloblastoma. In: Pediatric Neuropsychology Case Studies. Springer Publishing Company, 59-68, 2008.
- Stavinoha PL, Schnoebelen S. Hydrocephalus. In: Children with Comples Medical Issues in Schools. Springer Publishing Company, 279-302, 2008.
- Schnoebelen S, Perez R, Stavinoha PL. Brain Tumors. In: Children with Complex Medical Issues in Schools. Springer Publishing Company, 39-64, 2008.
- Woolston DJ, Stavinoha PL. Traumatic Brain Injury. In: Children with Complex Medical Issues in Schools. Springer Publishing Company, 479-506, 2008.
- Stavinoha PL. A Slippery Descent: Adolescent Traumatic Brain Injury. In: Pediatric Neuropsychology Case Studies. Springer Publishing Company, 33-42, 2008.
- Stavinoha PL, Pelletier, SP. Educational Due Process. In: Neuropsychological Interviewing of Forensic Cases. Guilford Press.
- Loughan, A, Stavinoha PL, Holland, A A, Lanoye, A, Walsh &, K. Neuropsychological late effects and academic implications of pediatric brain tumors:. In: The Neuropsychology of Learning Disabilities. Springer Publishing Company.
Books (edited and written)
- Au, S, Stavinoha PL. Stress Free Discipline: Simple Strategies for Handling Common Behavior Problems. Amacom Books, 2015.
- Au, S, Stavinoha PL. Stress Free Potty Training: A Commonsense Guide to Finding the Right Approach for your Child (Second Edition). Amacom Books, 2015.
- Au, S, Stavinoha PL. Stress Free Potty Training: A Commonsense Guide to Finding the Right Approach for Your Child. Amacom Books, 2008.
Letters to the Editor
- Robert R, Stavinoha PL, Jones BL, Robinson J, Larson K, Hicklen R, Smith B, Perko K, Koch K, Findley S, Weaver MS. Comment on: Spiritual support: A model of care not to forget. Pediatr Blood Cancer 66: e27866, 2019.
Patient Reviews
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