Professor

1976 – 1979 B.A., Summa Cum Laude, University of South Alabama Major: Psychology, Minor: Applied Statistics
1981 – 1983 M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Major: Clinical Psychology

1983 – 1987 Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
(APA approved) Major: Clinical Psychology

1985 – 1986 Psychology Internship (APA approved)
Clinical Child/Pediatric emphasis, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Professional and Teaching Experience

Academic Appointments
10/1/2004 – present Professor of Neurology, Division of Pediatric Neurology, UTMB (joint appointment, Department of Pediatrics)

9/1/2001 – 9/30/2004 Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent & Behavioral Health, UTMB

9/1/1993 - 8/31/2001 Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Division of Child Development, UTMB

9/1/1992 - 8/31/1993 Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, UTMB (Co-director, 1990-1993)

9/1/1986 - 8/31/1992 Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Division of Psychology, UTMB

9/1/2003 – present Mental Health Consultant; Transitional Living Program, Jameson Center, Amy Smith, Director

9/1/1999–8/31/2001 Co-Director, Center for the Improvement of Children’s Readiness for Learning and Education (CIRCLE), collaborative project, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, Dept. of Pediatrics, Susan H. Landry, Ph.D., Director

9/1/1997 – 8/31/1999 Mental Health Consultant, Literacy, Education, and Parenting Program (LEAP), Susan Broll, Director

9/1/1996 – 8/31/1998 Galveston Independent School District, Preschool program evaluation services
Effect of an extended day program on children’s development in Kindergarten; Evaluation of the quality of the preschool classroom

9/1/1995 – 8/31/1996 Mental Health Consultant, Galveston County Community 1997-1998 Action Council Head start Program

9/1/1993 – 8/31/1999 Psychological Consultant for Healthy Start Program. Home visitation program for families at risk for child abuse and neglect, birth to five years, Eileen LeCompte, MSW, Director

9/1/1993 – 8/31/1994 Psychological Consultant for UTMB Child & Adolescent
Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service

9/1/1989-8/31/1991 Psychological Consultant for Galveston Independent School District. Evaluation of emotional disturbance for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade

9/1/1986 – Present Outpatient Psychological Services, Evaluation and treatment of learning, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders (2.5 to 3 days per week)

9/1/1986 – 1993 Psychological Consultation for Children's Medical Inpatient Unit 4 to 6 months/year

9/1/1986 – 8/31/1997 Psychological Consultant, Florence Crittendon Home for Unwed Mothers, Charleston, SC

9/1/1984 – 8/31/1995 Psychological Consultant, Hospice Program, Baptist Montclair Medical Center, Birmingham, AL

9/1/1983 – 8/31/1985 Psychological Assistant, The Vaughn Clinic, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service, The Children's Hospital, Birmingham, AL

9/1/1979 – 8/31/1981 Psychiatric Technician, Adolescent Unit, Hillcrest Psychiatric Hospital, Birmingham, AL

Karen E. Smith is a clinical psychologist who obtained her Ph.D. through the Medical Psychology program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She completed a pre-doctoral psychology internship at the Medical University of South Carolina with an emphasis in Pediatric/Child Psychology. Dr. Smith joined UTMB in 1986, in the Department of Pediatrics and has recently become a faculty in the Department of Neurology.

The change in departments was facilitated by an interest in working with neurologists and neuroscientists in better understanding the biological mechanisms by which children’s development is effected. To this research interest, Dr. Smith brings a long history of investigation of the biological and environmental influences on children’s development. In collaboration with Dr. Susan Landry, UT-Houston Health Science Center, Dr. Smith is examining the development of children born very low birth weight and how poverty and the parenting environment influence their development. From this research an empirically tested parenting intervention has been developed to assist parents in optimizing their children’s development. In collaboration with neuroscientists and neurologists in the UTMB Program Project, “Brain Cell Death Mechanisms after Perinatal Ischemia”, Dr. Smith is currently developing translational clinical studies to determine the impact of hypoxia and hyperoxia on preterm children’s development.

In addition to her research, Dr. Smith is well known for her clinical expertise in psychological assessment to better understand and guide treatment for children with a variety of learning and emotional disorders. This clinical expertise will be utilized in collaboration with the pediatric neurologists in clinical trials to investigate the effectiveness of drugs in treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.

Research Activites

Research focuses on biological and environmental influences in children’s development and the application of basic science models to understanding the impact of preterm birth on development.

Grants
1997 A Parenting Intervention for Preterm Infants – UTMB Sealy Development Award, K.E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $35,000.

Contracts
2001-2004 Medical Complications and Parenting: Preterm Development Through Early Adolescence - NICHD subcontract, K.E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $966,615 UTMB site. S.H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Principal Investigator, Primary Contract, $2,743,189. (competitive renewal)
2001-2003 Joint Attention and Preterm Infant Competence (An Early Intervention Program for Medically High risk Preterm Infants), NICHD subcontract, K.E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $850,261, UTMB site. S.H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Principal Investigator, Primary Contract, $2,312,388.
2001-2002 Early Childhood Initiative, Texas Educational Agency subcontract, K.E. Smith, $22,500, UTMB site, 2000-2001, S.H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Director, Primary Contract, $390,000.
2000-2001 Early Childhood Initiative, Texas Educational Agency subcontract, K.E. Smith, $19,381, UTMB site, S.H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Director, Primary Contract, $390,890.
1997-2001 Medical Complications and Parenting: Preterm Development Early School Years - NICHD subcontract, K.E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $595,785, UTMB site. S.H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Principal Investigator, Primary Contract, $1,657,414. (competitive renewal)
1997-2000 Joint Attention and Preterm Infant Competence (An Early Intervention Program for Medically High risk Preterm Infants), NICHD subcontract, K.E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $588,189, UTMB site. S.H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Principal Investigator, Primary Contract, $1,644,535.
1994-1997 Medical Complications and Parenting: Preterm Development Preschool Years - NICHD subcontract, K.E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $416,717, UTMB site. S. H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Principal Investigator, Primary Contract, $1,363,173. (competitive renewal)
1991-1994 Medical Complications and Parenting: Preterm Development. NICHD - subcontract, K. E. Smith, Principal Investigator, $379,337, UTMB site, 1991-1994. S. H. Landry, Ph.D., UTHSC-Houston, Principal Investigator, Primary contract, $1,249,905.

Presentations

Regional
1984 Spiers, M., Smith, K. E., & Freese, M. Variables associated with successful participation in a well-baby care program for adolescent mothers and their infants. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

1986 Smith, K. E., Ackerson, J., Blotcky, A., & Rabb, A. A comparison of pain and distress in bone marrow aspirations and lumbar punctures in pediatric oncology patients. Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, FL.

1987 Smith, K. E.  A comparison of perceptions of metabolic control by diabetic children, their mothers, physicians, and HbA1c values. Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

1988 Smith, K. E., Ackerson, J., & Blotcky, A. Reducing stress during invasive medical procedures. Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA.

1989 Smith, K. E. School refusal. Pediatric Review and Update, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. School refusal. Family Practice Review, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1991 Smith, K. E. Schreiner, B Travis L.B. & Higginbotham J. Is type A behavior pattern related to metabolic control and adherence to treatment regimen in teenagers with diabetes? Southern Society of Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA.

1992 Smith, K. E., Schreiner, B., Jackson, C., & Travis, L.B. Evaluation of a curriculum to improve assertive communication in teenagers with diabetes. Southern Society of Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA.

1992 Smith, K. E., Rassin, G., Schreiner, B., & Travis, L.B. Preliminary evaluation of a videotape to facilitate communication between adolescents with diabetes and their parents. Southern Society of Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA.

1993 Smith, K. E., Landry, S., Swank, P., Wildin, S., & Denson, S. The influence of maternal behaviors on six month developmental outcomes in very low birth weight infants. Southern Society of Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA.

1994 Smith, K. E., Landry, S., Swank, P., & Denson, S. Develomental Outcomes of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Pediatric Review and Update, UTMB, League City, TX.

1996 Abu-gosh, AM, Shattuck, KE, Wildin, SR, Smith, K. E., Anderson, AE, & Landry, SH Respiratory outcome in three year old children with chronic lung disease. Southern Society of Pediatric Research Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

1996 Wildin, S.R. & Smith, K. E. Neurodevelopmental assessment. Pediatric Review and Update, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

2000 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P.R., Denson, S.E.,
Can the use of Verbal Scaffolding by Mothers Enhance the Development of Verbal and Nonverbal Cognitive Skills in Preterm and Full Term Children? Southern Society of Pediatric Research Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

2000 Morris, B.H., Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Swank, P.R., & Denson, S.E. Which better predicts physical and neurologic development in preterm children: Medical Risk, gestational age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status? Southern Society of Pediatric Research Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

2000 Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Swank, P.R., & Denson, S.E. Can the use of verbal scaffolding by mothers enhance the development of verbal and nonverbal cognitive skills in preterm and full term children? Southern Society of Pediatric Research Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

National
1984 Blotcky, A., Cohen, D., Gottlieb, S., Gurwitch, S., & Smith, K. E. Psychosocial characteristics of adolescents who refuse cancer treatment. American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.

1984 Libb, W., & Smith, K. E. Changes in measured intelligence in non-institutionalized persons with Down Syndrome. American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.

1987 Smith, K. E., Ackerson, J., Barker, D., Anderson, D., Plylar, B., & Blotcky, A. Pediatric patients preferred coping style during invasive medical procedures. American Psychological Association, New York, NY.

1989 Siegel, L.J., Smith, K. E., & Carpenteri, S. Assessment of pain tolerance in children and adolescents. Florida Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, FL.

1989 Niebuhr, V.N., Smith, K. E., & Siegel, L.J. Contributions of pediatric psychologists to pediatric residency training. Florida Conference on Child Health Psychology, Gainesville, FL.

1992 Smith, K. E.The role of parenting behaviors and expectations in development of independent diabetes self-care skills in children with IDDM. Invitational Conference on Behavioral Research in Diabetes, Bahamas.

1993 Landry, S., Swank, P., Smith, K. E., & Denson, S. Maternal behaviors and their relation to developmental outcome in very low birth weight infants at 6 and 12 months. Society of Pediatric Research, Washington, D.C.

1993 Landry, S., Smith, K. E., Swank, P., Anderson, A., Wildin,S., & Denson, S. Neonatal complications and their relation to developmental and neurologic outcomes in very low birth weight infants. Society of Pediatric Research, Washington, D.C.

1993 Sparks, J., DeWitt, S., Smith, K. E., Denson, S., & Landry, S. The size quotient: A useful tool for evaluation growth of term and preterm infants. Society of Pediatric Research, Washington, D.C.

1993 DeWitt, S., Sparks, J., Swank, P., Smith, K. E., Denson, S., & Landry, S. Physical growth of very low birth weight infants in the first year of life. Society of Pediatric Research, Washington, D.C.

1994 Landry, S., Swank, P., Smith, K. E., & Denson, S., Maternal behaviors and their relation to exploratory toy play and social development in medically high risk (HR) very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at 6 and 12 months. American Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.

1994 DeWitt, S., Sparks, J., Denson, S., Swank, P., Smith, K. E., & Landry, S. Relation of Mental and Motor Development to Physical Growth in Preterm and Full-Term Infants. American Pediatric Society Annual meeting, Seattle, WA.

1994 Wildin, S, Anderson A, Swank P, Smith, K. E., Denson, S, & Landry, S (Sept. 1994). Society for Behavioral Pediatrics Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN.

1995 Miller, C., Landry, S., Smith, K. E., Swank, P, & Denson, S. Can early knowledge of child development impact the way mothers parent very low birth weight infants? American Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

1995 Landry, S., Smith, K. E., Miller, C., Swank, P, & Denson, S. Social outcomes in very low birth weight infants: Can maternal behavior alter the course? American Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

1995 Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Swank, P, & Denson, S. Does chronic lung disease delay development of very low birth weight infants? American Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

1996 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Denson, S., Swank, P., Wildin, S.R., Anderson, A., Miller, C. (May, 1996). Neonatal complications: How do they relate to developmental and neurologic outcome in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at 40 months? American Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.

1997 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., and Miller-Loncar, C.L.Predicting cognitive-linguistic and social growth curves from early maternal behaviors. Society for Research in Child Development, Atlanta, GA.

1997 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Denson, S., Miller-Loncar, C, Swank, P. Neonatal complications: How do they relate to developmental and neurologic outcome in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at 54 months? American Pediatric Society Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.

1997 Hook, B.R., Smith, K. E., Swank, P., Miller, C., Denson, S., and Landry, S., Relationship of length of time to attain full nipple feeds and developmental outcome at 24 months. The Society for Pediatric Research, Washington, D.C.

1998 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P.R., and Denson, S.E., Neonatal complications: How do they impact on the development of self regulation and executive processing skills in very low birth weight (VLBW) children? The Society for Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA.

1998 Landry, SH, Smith, K. E., Swank, PR, and Denson, SE, Early maternal behaviors and child characteristics: Which are key predictors of cognitive skills and independent social function (executive processing skills) in full term and high risk and low risk premature children? The Society for Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA.

1998 Smith, K. E., & Landry, S.H. Parenting Styles and Their Impact on Child Development. Invited Presentation, 1998 Early Childhood Intervention Statewide Conference, Austin, TX.

1998 Landry, S.H. and Smith, K. E. The Effect of Parent Behaviors on Development and Growth in Premature Infants. 1998 Early Childhood Intervention Statewide Conference, Invited Presentation, Austin, TX.

1999 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P. R., and Denson, S.E. High quality vs. low quality parenting styles: Do they make a difference in developmental outcome in very low birth weight (VLWB) children? Society for Pediatric Research, San Francisco, CA.

1999 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P., and Vellet, S. Effects of consistency in responsive parenting on rates of cognitive and social development across the first four years of life. The Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

1999 Vellet, S., Landry, S.H., Swank, P., and Smith, K. E. Maternal warm responsiveness: A discrete aspect of parent or part of a broader parenting style? Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

2000 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P.R., & Denson, S.E. Is responsive parenting during infancy enough to promote more optimal development for preterm children or is consistency across childhood necessary? Society for Pediatric Research, Boston, MA.

2000 Morris, B.H., Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P.R., Denson S.E. Which better predict physical and neurologic development in preterm children: Medical risk, gestational age, Gender, Ethnicity or Socioeconomic Status? J of Inv Med: 8 (1):172A.

2000 Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Swank, P.R.,Denson, S.E., Can the use of verbal scaffolding by mothers enhance the development of verbal and nonverbal cognitive skills in preterm and full term children? J of Inv Med; 48 (1): 173A

2001 Landry, S.H., & Smith, K. E. The role of early parenting in preparing preschool children for school readiness. Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.

2001 Smith, K. E., & Landry, S.H. Preschool predictors of school readiness: Development of a teacher intervention model program. Society for Research in Child Development, Minneapolis, MN.

2001 Smith, K. E., & Landry, S.H. Development of a prekindergarten teacher training model program: The Texas experience. National Head Start Bureau Conference, Orlando, FL.

2002 Landry, S.L., Smith, K. E., Swank P.R., Denson, S.E., High VS Low Quality Parent Styles in Early Childhood Effect VLBW Children and Their Development at School Age? Paper presented at 2002 Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting, Balitmore, MD, 2002

2003 Assel, M., Lomas-Bream, L., Landra, S, Smith, K. E., Swank, P., Predicting social perspective taking: The shared role of goal directed play and early maternal interactions., Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa FL.

International
1994 Landry, S., Smith, K. E., & Swank, P. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), in Preterm (PT), Very Low Birth weight (VLBW) Infants: Developmental Outcomes and Relations to Changes in Maternal Behaviors. International Society for Infant Studies, Paris, France.

1995 Landry, S., Smith, K. E., Miller, C., & Swank, P The relation of change in maternal interactive styles with preterm infants' developing social competence across the first two years of life. International Society for Infant Studies, Providence, RI.

1998 Smith, K. E., Landry, S, Miller-Loncar, C., & Swank, P. Predictiveness of early patterns of maternal interactive behaviors on preschool outcomes. Poster Presentation, International Society for Infant Studies, Atlanta, GA.

1998 Landry, S, Smith, K. E., Miller-Loncar, C, & Swank, P (April, 1998). Supportive parenting strategies for facilitating development of VLBW infants: A parenting intervention. Poster Presentation, International Society for Infant Studies, Atlanta, GA.

1998 Miller-Loncar, C., Landry, S., Smith, K. E., & Swank, P. The influence of child-centered perspectives with sensitive parenting and children's social responsiveness. Eleventh International Conference on Infant Studies, Atlanta, GA.

1998 Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Denson, S.E., Miller-Loncar, C., and Swank, P.R. Neonatal complications and the parenting environment: How do they relate to developmental outcome in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at 54 months? International Neuropsychological Society Twenty-First Annual Mid-Year Meeting, Budapest, Hungary, July 1998.

Continuing Education Workshops
1985 Saylor, C., Smith, K. E., Fryer, L., DeFour, D., & Winguard, P. Teachers' workshop on childhood cancer. Charleston, SC.

1986 Parker, J., Smith, K. E. Wohltmann, H., McGowan, M., & Concho, D. The child with diabetes in the Classroom. Charleston, SC.

1988 Smith, K. E., Siegel, L.J., & Kosab, C. Communicating with difficult parents. Joint Conference of Texas School Health Association and University of Texas Medical Branch School Health Advisory Board, Galveston, TX.

1988 Siegel, L.J., Smith, K. E., & Niebuhr, V.N. Behavioral pediatrics. Pediatric Review and Update, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1989 Siegel, L.J., & Smith, K. E. Families in transition: Understanding and managing family problems in divorced, single-parent, and remarried families. Pediatric Review and Update, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1989 Smith, K. E. Psychosocial adaptation to insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Mellitus: A Seminar for Health Care Professionals, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1989 Smith, K. E. Teaching stress management to children. School Health Conference, UTMB. Galveston, TX.

1989 Smith, K. E. Behavioral components of weight control. Seminar for UTMB dieticians, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. Living with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Mellitus: A Seminar for Health Care Professionals, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. Adapting to life with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Mellitus: A Seminar for Health Care Professionals, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. Psychological aspects of management in the care of children and adolescents with IDDM. Diabetes Update, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1991 Smith, K. E., & Brondum, L. Weight management for school-age children. Pediatric Review and Update, UTMB, Galveston, TX.

1992 Smith, K. E. Peer support groups for adolescents with diabetes. American Diabetes Association's 13th International Diabetes Camping & Youth Services Conference.

1996 Wildin, S.R., & Smith, K. E. Evaluation of learning difficulties in preschool children. Pediatric Review and Update, Galveston, TX.

1996 Smith, K. E. Increasing children's cooperation and decreasing teacher stress in the preschool classroom. For preschool teachers and aides, Sponsored by the Children's Center, Inc., Galveston, TX.

1997 Smith, K. E. Sorting through the numbers: What do psychoeducational test results tell me? Pediatric Review and Update, Galveston, TX.

1999 Smith, K. E. Overview of developmental pediatrics. Citizens Medical Center, Victoria, TX.

2001 Smith, K. E.Update on ADHD. Citizen’s Medical Center. Victoria, TX.

2001 Smith, K. E. Administration of the home observation for the measurement of the environment. Texas Family Literacy Center. 2001 Symposium, Austin, TX.

2001 Smith, K. E. Developmental indicators of children’s mental health assessment. Gulf Coast Center Training (Galveston County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Agency, LaMarque, Tx.

2002 Smith, K. E. Screening for learning disabilities: What can I do? Pediatric Review Update, Galveston, TX.

2003 Smith, K. E. Why can’t I learn? CME lecture, Driscoll Children’s Hospital

2004 Smith, K. E. Behavioral and developmental issues in children born at very low brithweight. Pediatric Review Update, Galveston, TX.

Patient Education Seminars
1986 Smith, K. E. Saylor, C., Saucer, G., and multidisciplinary staff Living with juvenile diabetes: A weekend retreat for children with diabetes and their families. Charleston, SC.

1986 Smith, K. E. Family relationships and diabetes. American Diabetes Association Meeting, South Carolina Affiliate, Charleston, SC.

1988 Niebuhr, V.N., & Smith, K. E. Positive parenting. Community workshop, Galveston, TX.

1989 Smith, K. E. Making New Year's resolutions. University Diabetes Center Education Seminar, Galveston, TX.

1989 Smith, K. E. Stress and stress management. University Diabetes Center Education Seminar, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. Let's talk about child development. Seminar sponsored by UTMB Employee Assistance Program, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. Assertive communication. University Diabetes Center Education Seminar, Galveston, TX.

1990 Smith, K. E. Stress management and diabetes care. University Diabetes Center Education Seminar, Galveston, TX.

2000 Smith, K. E. Pre-Kindergarten curriculum guidelines. Early Childhood Task Force Spring Quarterly Mini Conference for Preschool and Day Care Directors, Teachers, and Staff., Galveston, TX.

Smith, K. E. Parenting a child with chronic illness. Pediatric Diabetes Service, Parent Seminar. Clearlake, TX.

Publications
Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
1. Blotcky, A., Raczynski, J., Gurwitch, R., Smith, K. E. Family influences on hopelessness among children early in the cancer experience. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 10(4):470-493;1985.

2. Libb, J.N., Dahle, A., Smith, K. E., McCollister, F., McClain, C. Hearing disorders and cognitive functioning of individuals with Down Syndrome. American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 90(3):353-355;1985.

3. Smith, K. E., Spiers, M., Freese, M. Successful participation in a well-baby care program for adolescent mothers and their infants. Journal of Adolescent Health, 8 (2):193-197;1987

4. Casat, C., Ross, B., Scardina, R., Sarno, C., Smith, K. E. Separation anxiety and mitral valve prolapse in a 12 year old girl. Journal of American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 26(3):444-446;1987.

5. Smith, K. E., Gottlieb, S., Gurwitch, R., Blotcky, A. The impact of a summer camp experience on daily activity and family interactions in children with cancer. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 12(4):533-542;1987.

6. Smith, K. E., Dickerson, P., Saylor, C., Jones, C. Issues in managing diabetes in children and adolescents: A multifamily group approach. Children's Health Care, 18:49-52;1987.

7. Siegel, L.J., Smith, K. E. Parental attitudes

8. Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H. and Swank, P.R.  The role of early maternal responsiveness in supporting school-aged cognitive development for children who vary in birth status.  Pediatrics, 117 (5): 1608-1617, 2006

9. Landry, S.H., Smith, K.E., and Swank, P.R. Responsive Social Contexts:  The Origins of Early Communication and Independent Problem Solving.  Scaffolding Early Learning.  Developmental Psychology, 42 (4) 627-642, 2006

10. Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H. and Swank, P.R.  The role of early maternal responsiveness in supporting school-aged cognitive development for children who vary in birth status.  Pediatrics, 117 (5): 1608-1617, 2006.

11. Landry, S.H., Smith, K. E., Swank, P.R., Assel, M.A., Vellet, S.  Does early responsive parenting have a special importance for children's development or is consistency across early childhood necessary?  Developmental Psychology, 37: 387-403: 2001

12. Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Swank, P.R., Does the content of mothers’ verbal stimulation explain differences in children’s development of verbal and nonverbal cognitive skills?  Journal of School Psychology, (Special Issue on Environmental Factors that Influence Intelligence), 38 (1):27-49;2000

13. Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Swank, P.R. The influence of early patterns of positive parenting on children’s preschool outcomes.  Early Education and Development, 11 (2):147–169;2000

14. Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Denson, S.E., Miller-Loncar, C.L., Swank, P.  Is severity of chronic lung disease associated with differences in neurodevelopmental patterns in preterm infants?  Development neuropsychology.  16(1): 59-77; 1999.

15. Anderson, A, Swank, P., Wildin, S., Landry, S., Smith, K. E., Modeling analysis of change in neurologic abnormalities in children born prematurely: a novel approach. Journal of Child Neurology, 14: 502-508;1999

16. Smith, K. E., Landry, S.H., Miller-Loncar, C.L.,  Swank, P.R.  Characteristics that help mothers maintain their infants’ focus of attention.  Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 18:587-601;1997.