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James A. Mulick, PhD Professor Department of Pediatrics (Nationwide Children's Hospital) College of Medicine The Ohio State University

Answers questions in the following forums:

• Autism

Practice Address:

Columbus Children's Hospital
CHPB-4, 700 Children's Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-4700

Education:

• 1975 Ph.D. General Psychology, Learning and Behavioral Development, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.
• 1973 M.A. Experimental Psychology, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont.
• 1970 A.B. Psychology, Rutgers College, Rutgers–The State University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Undergraduate Honors: Alpha Psi Omega, elected 1969.

Post Graduate Training:

• 1975 – 1976 Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Child Psychology, Child Development Institute, Division for Disorders of Development and Learning, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Licensure or Certification:

• 1984 (Ren: 9/30/2004. Ohio, Licensed Psychologist
• 2002. Elected Fellow, Division of General Psychology, American Psychological Association
• 2002. Connecticut. Licensed Psychologist
• 1998. Karl F. Heiser Award for Advocacy, American Psychological Association.
• 1994. Elected President, Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, American Psychological Association
• 1993. Elected Fellow, Division of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, American Psychological Association
• 1992. Charter Fellow, American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology
• 1991. Special Recognition Award, [“. . . for contributions as founding and series editor of Transitions in Mental Retardation, as a scientist in the field of mental retardation and developmental disabilities and a leader in Northeast Region X of the American Association on Mental Retardation”] Presented at the Annual Awards Banquet at the 54th Annual Conference of Northeast Region X of the American Association on Mental Deficiency, Portland, ME, October 7, 1991.
• 1989. Charter Fellow, American Psychological Society
• 1989. 17th – 21st Editions of American Men & Women of Science
• 1988. American Board of Medical Psychotherapists, Fellow and Diplomate
• 1986. Elected Fellow, Division 33, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, American Psychological Association
• 1984. American Psychological Association, Elected Fellow
• 1982. Behavior Therapy and Research Society, Clinical Fellow
• 1979-1998. National Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology
• 1978-1996. North Carolina, Health Service Provider—Psychologist
• 1978-1990. Rhode Island, Certified
• 1977-1992. Massachusetts, Licensed Psychologist Provider (#1948)

Associations:

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Association of University Professors
• American Psychological Association (Divisions 1, 12, 25, 28, 33, 37, 54) Elected APA Fellow, 1984, with initial sponsorship by Division 37 (Child, Youth and Family Services); Elected Fellow, 1985, Division 33 (Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities); Elected Representative-at-large, 1991, Division 33; Elected Fellow, 1993, Division 25 (Experimental Analysis of Behavior); elected President, 1993, Division 33; Elected Fellow, Division 1 (General Psychology), 2002.
• Association for Behavior Analysis
• The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies (Advisory Board Member)
• International Society for Developmental Psychobiology
• International Society for Infant Studies
• International Society for Research on Aggression
• Society for Pediatric Psychology

Affiliations:

• Professor
  1985-current. Department of Psychology, Division of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
• Professor
  1983 – current. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (Tenure in Pediatrics effective 10/86).

Partial List of Publications:

• Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice
  J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx , & J. A. Mulick (2005) (Eds.). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Just exactly what do they mean by “left behind”?
  Mulick, J. A. (2005). Psychology in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 30(2), 2-6.
• Positive behavior support: A paternalistic utopian delusion
  Mulick, J. A., & Butter, E. (2005). In J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx, & J. A. Mulick (Eds.) Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice (pp 385-403). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Facilitated communication
  Jacobson, J. W., Foxx, R. M., & Mulick, J. A., (2005). In J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx, & J. A. Mulick (Eds) Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice (pp 363-383). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Developmental disabilities and the paranormal
  Jacobson, J. W., & Mulick, J. A (2005). In J. W. Jacobson, J. A. Mulick , & R. M. Foxx (Eds.) Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice (pp 139-156). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Hisorical approaches to developmental disabilities
  Jacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A,& Foxx, R. M. (2005). In J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx, & J. A. Mulick (Eds.) Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice (pp 61-83). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Autism: A late 20th century fad magnet
  Metz, B., Mulick, J. A., & Butter, E. (2005). In J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx, & J. A. Mulick (Eds.) Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice (pp 237-263). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Controversial therapies for developmental disabilities: Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice
  J. W. Jacobson, R. M. Foxx , & J. A. Mulick (2005) (Eds.). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Contingent Electric Shock (SIBIS) and a Conditioned Punisher Eliminate Severe Head Banging in a Preschool Child
  Salvy, S. J., Mulick, J. A., Butter, E., Kahng, R., & Linscheid, T. R. (2004). Behavioural Interventions, 19, 1-14.
• Sleep problems as predictors of intensified symptoms of autism
  Schreck, K. A., Mulick, J. A., & Smith, A. F. (2004). Applied Research in Developmental Disabilities, 25, 57-66.
• Development of the behavioral evaluation of disorders of sleep
  Schreck, K. A., Mulick, J. A., & Rojahn, J. (2003). Journal of Child and Family Studies, 12, 349-359.
• Autism
  Coury, D., Mulick, J. A., & Yeargin-Allsopp, M. (Speakers). (2003). (Cassette Recording Volume 23, AAP-Pediatric Update 7), Port Washington, NY: Medical Information Systems.
• Parent management training for pervasive developmental disorders: Accompanying video vignettes
  Butter, E., & Mulick, J. A. (2003). (DVD ROM & VHS Videotape), Ohio State University & Columbus Children’s Hospital: Produced for the NIMH Autism Network—Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Psychosocial Intervention.
• No child left dawdling, temporarily indisposed, unavailable, catching the next bus, being socially promoted, forgotten, dismissed late, untutored, abandoned, disenfranchised, deprived of full citizenship, or waiting impatiently in the hallway
  Jacobson, J. W., & Mulick, J. A. (2003). Psychology in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 28 (3), 8-13.
• Early intervention: Critical to autism treatment
  Butter, E. M., Wynn, J., & Mulick, J. A. (2003). Pediatric Annals, 32(10), 677-684.
• Educational advocacy for children with autism
  Mulick, J. A. & Butter, E. M. (2002). Behavioral Interventions, 17, 57-74.
• Contemporary dual diagnosis MH/MR – Service Models: Volume II: Partial and supportive services
  Jacobson, J. W., Holburn, S. C., & Mulick, J. A. (Eds.) (2002). Kingston, NY: National Association for Dual Diagnosis.
• Contemporary dual diagnosis MH/MR – Service Models: Volume I: Residential and day services
  Jacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Holburn, S. C. (Eds.) (2002). Kingston, NY: National Association for Dual Diagnosis.
• Don Baer, passing, will be remembered
  Mulick, J. A. (2002). Psychology in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 28 (1), 5-6.
• Contemporary dual diagnosis MH/MR – Service Models: Volume I: Residential and day services
  Jacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Holburn, S. C. (Eds.) (2002). Kingston, NY: National Association for Dual Diagnosis.
• Contemporary dual diagnosis MH/MR – Service Models: Volume II: Partial and supportive services
  Jacobson, J. W., Holburn, S. C., & Mulick, J. A. (Eds.) (2002). Kingston, NY: National Association for Dual Diagnosis.
• Review of Stop Teaching Our Kids to Kill
  Mulick, J. A. (2001). Behavioral Interventions, 16. 137-143.
• ABA and the computer: A review of Discrete Trial Trainer
  Mulick, J. A. (2001). Behavioral Interventions, 16. 287-291.
• System and cost research issues in treatments for people with autistic disorders
  Jacobson, J. W., & Mulick, J. A. (2000). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30(6) 585-594.
• Parental report of sleep problems in children with autism
  Schreck, K. A., & Mulick, J. A. (2000). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30, 127-135.
• Making it fit: A provocative look at models of early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism
  Schreck, K. A., Metz, B., Mulick, J. A., & Smith, A. (2000). The Behavior Analyst Today, 1 (3), 27-32.
• Cost benefit estimates for early intensive behavioral intervention for young children with autism - general model and single state case
  Jacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Green, G. (1998). Behavioral Interventions, 13, 201-226.
• A history of facilitated communication: Science, pseudoscience, and antiscience
  Jacobson, J. W., Mulick, J. A., & Schwartz, A. A. (1995). American Psychologist, 50, 750-765.
• Anguished silence and helping hands: Autism and facilitated communication
  Mulick, J. A., Jacobson, J. W., & Kobe, F. H. (1993). The Skeptical Inquirer, 17(3), 270-280. [Reprinted in K. Frazier (Ed.) (1998). Encounters with the Paranormal: Science, Knowledge, and Belief, Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books.]
• Social policy and science in the treatment of severe behavior disorders: Defining and securing a healthy relationship
  Meinhold, P. M., & Mulick, J. A. (1992). Clinical Psychology Review, 12, 585-603.

Grants:

• 2003-current
  Subcontract PI with Ohio State University Research Foundation, Research Unit for Pediatric Psychopharmacology (Autism) – Psychosocial Interventions (NIMH contract U10 MH66768). Supervision of Behavior Therapy component in manualized treatment experiment, Ohio State site. Release time: 10% FTE.
• 1984 - current
  Contract between Children’s Hospital-Psychology and Heinzerling Memorial Foundation for supervision and training of a postdoctoral psychology Fellow in general consultation and assessment services ($25,000 p/a). Release Time: 10% FTE.

Partial List of Presentations:

• An ethical guide to diagnosis and assessment of children with autism
  Mulick, J. A. Workshop presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (BCBA CEU 2.0), Saratoga Springs, NY, October 14-15, 2004.
• Closing Keynote Address: Fads and Controversies in Autism Milestones
  Mulick, J. A. Presented at Second Annual Conference: Behavior Strategies for School, Home, and Community (Social Work, PSY 1 CEU). Cleveland, OH, June 21-22, 2004.
• Keynote Address: Characteristics of good evaluations for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  Mulick, J. A. First Annual Conference of the FEAT of Rhode Island (EDU CEU 1.5). Warwick, RI, April 28-29, 2004.
• Invited Address:Fads and Controversies in Behavior Analysis
  Mulick, J. A. Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Association for Behavior Analysis (BCBA, PSYCH CEU 1.5), College Park, PA, April 2, 2004.
• Educational Advocacy
  Butter, E. M., & Mulick, J. A. Presentation at the annual Angel of Autism Conference (BCBA CEU 1), Wilkes-Barre PA, April 24-26, 2003.
• Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy
  Mulick, J. A. In D. Coury, Topic Symposium: Advances in Etiology, Imaging and Treatment presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, May 4-7, 2002.
• Etiology, Functional Assessment, & Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior
  Butter, E. M., & Mulick, J. A. Presentation at the annual Angel of Autism Conference (BCBA CEU 1), Wilkes-Barre PA, April 24-26, 2002.
• Aggression, Causes and Cures
  Mulick, J. A., & Butter, E. M. Presentation at the annual Angel of Autism Conference (BCBA CEU 1), Wilkes-Barre PA, April 24-26, 2002.
• Keynote Address:Everybody’s an expert: A primer on evaluating interventions for children with autism Part I – Science and evidence
  Mulick, J. A. Presented at the 2002 National Autism Symposium, Kansas City Downtown Marriott, MO, April 12, 2002.
• Diagnosing the autistic disorders I: Processes of growth and development
  Mulick, J. A. Presentation at the 2002 National Autism Symposium, Kansas City Downtown Marriott, MO, April 12, 2002.
• How Children Learn to Talk
  2001. Lecture presented at the monthly meeting of Central Ohio Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Upper Arlington, OH, March 15, 2001.
• Translating biomedical, behavioral and neuro-scientific research into effective treatment of persons with autism: Behavioral issues
  Mulick, J.A. (CAL ABA CEU) Panel presented at the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, Conference 2001, SanDiego, March 8-10, 2001).
• Cost-benefit of behavioral and fad treatments for autism spectrum disorders: What have you got to lose?
  Jacobson, J.W. & Mulick, J.A. (CAL ABA CEU) Association for Science in Autism Treatment, Conference 2001, SanDiego, March 8-10, 2001).
• Planning treatment approaches for children with pervasive developmental disorder
  Mulick, J. Presentation at 2000 Infant/Family Mental Health Conference (2 CEUs) Columbus, OH, September 21, 2000.
• Panel Member, Comprehensive Planning for Autism Spectrum Disorder
  2000 . Ohio Department of Education & Great Lakes Area Regional Resource Center, August 14-15, 2000, Worthington Holiday Inn, Worthington OH.
• Presentation on Autism Treatment
  2000 . Licking County Parent to Parent, E. S. Wyant School (2 hours), April 6, 2000.
• Autism Update
  Mulick, J. A. (3 CEUs for Speech Pathologists) Presentation at Continuing Education Conference for Speech Pathologists, Franklin County MRDD Board, April 5, 2000.
• ABA: Intensive Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism
  Mulick, J. A. (IN CME credit) Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN, March 18, 2000.
• Cost-benefit of behavioral and fad treatments for autism spectrum disorders: What have you got to lose?
  Jacobson, J.W. & Mulick, J.A. (NY Psychology CEU) Association for Science in Autism Treatment, Conference 2000, New York City, March 9-10, 2000).
• Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism
  2000. Lecture . Geisinger Health Syatem, Wilkes-Barre, PA, October 20, 2001.
• Expert witness (without charge),
  1998-2000. Auton et al v. The Attorney General of British Columbia, Supreme Court of British Columbia.
• Class and comorbidity in early intensive behavioral treatment of autism: The case for mainstreaming a cottage industry
  Mulick, J. A. Second European Congress: Mental Health in Mental retardation, Brunel University, Uxbridge, London, UK, September 8-11, 1999.
• “Early Behavioral Treatment of Autism”
  1998. Presenter: Reid Hospital Community Education Program, October 27, 1998, 7:00-9:00 pm, Richmond, IN.
• “Early diagnosis and treatment of autism-spectrum disorders”
  1998. Presenter: Columbus Public Schools Inservice Presentation [school psychologists and speech pathologists] May 22, 1998, 12:00-4:00 p.m., Northgate Training Center, Columbus, OH.
• “Autism Spectrum Disorders: Collaborative Issues Among Professionals to Meet the Needs of Children and Parents”
  1997. Panel Five: Presented at the 51st Annual Convention of the Ohio Speech and Hearing Association, Columbus OH, March 3-5.
• “Behavior, ADD, & Self-Esteem”
  1996. Workshop: Presented for the Parent Mentor Program of the Coshocton City Schools, Coshocton, OH, November 14, 1996.
• “Behavioral Treatment of Autism”
  1996. Inservice Lecture on The Childhood League, February 28, 1996, Columbus OH.
• Intensive Early Intervention for Autism
  1995. Invited Address, Central Ohio Autism Society. October 31, 1995, Columbus, OH.

Web Links:

• Autism Society of Ohio
• Autism: Reaching for a Brighter Future
• Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies

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