Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Past Presidents Series: Alan O. Ross (1962–1963).
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| Title: | Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Past Presidents Series: Alan O. Ross (1962–1963). |
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| Authors: | Kiefer, Julia L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. Jul/Aug2024, Vol. 53 Issue 4, p523-525. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Psychometrics, Behaviorism (Psychology), Child psychology, Adolescent psychology, Child behavior, Clinical psychology |
| Abstract: | Dr. Alan O. Ross (1921–1993) is recognized as one of the founders of clinical child psychology. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University in 1953 and studied under Dr. Seymour Sarason, a prominent figure in the field of community psychology. Throughout his career, Dr. Ross focused on behavioral interventions for children with disruptive behaviors and conducted research on intellectual disabilities and school reform. He served as the founding president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology of the American Psychological Association's Division 12 and was dedicated to the advancement of clinical child psychology and behavioral therapies. Dr. Ross also published several influential books on clinical psychology and behavioral therapy with children. He advocated for better training programs for clinical child psychologists and emphasized the importance of early intervention and prevention. Dr. Ross's contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of clinical child psychology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | Dr. Alan O. Ross (1921–1993) is recognized as one of the founders of clinical child psychology. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University in 1953 and studied under Dr. Seymour Sarason, a prominent figure in the field of community psychology. Throughout his career, Dr. Ross focused on behavioral interventions for children with disruptive behaviors and conducted research on intellectual disabilities and school reform. He served as the founding president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology of the American Psychological Association's Division 12 and was dedicated to the advancement of clinical child psychology and behavioral therapies. Dr. Ross also published several influential books on clinical psychology and behavioral therapy with children. He advocated for better training programs for clinical child psychologists and emphasized the importance of early intervention and prevention. Dr. Ross's contributions have had a lasting impact on the field of clinical child psychology. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 15374416 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/15374416.2024.2359065 |
