Kim R. Zlomke, Ph.D., BCBA
Curriculum Vita
(updated March 2012)
Personal Information
Office Address: Department of Psychology
LSCB 380
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688
Home Address: 13 Benedict Pl
Mobile, AL 36606
Office Phone:
(251)460-6569
Mobile Phone:
Email Address:
zlomke@usouthal.edu
(251) 281-7780
Current Position: Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of South Alabama
Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
Mobile, Alabama
Education
2010
Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Post-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH), Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Clinical Supervisor: Jean Doak, Ph.D., Research Mentor: Constance Wiemann, Ph.D.
2008
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
APA-Approved Clinical Psychology Internship, Child Clinical and Pediatric Psychology
Research Preceptor: Laura Stoppelbein, Ph.D.
Advisor: T. David Elkin, Ph.D.
2008
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Major Area: Child Clinical Psychology
Minor Area: Healthcare Administration
Dissertation: Developmental Consistency of a Cognitive Model of Worry
Specialty Examination: Worry and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Advisors: Thompson E. Davis III, Ph.D., Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D., Johnny Matson, Ph.D.
2003
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois
Degree: Master of Science
Major Area: Behavior Analysis and Therapy
Thesis: An Investigation of Problem Gambling through a Relational Frame Theory Paradigm
Advisor: Mark R. Dixon, Ph.D.
2001
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Major Area: Psychology
McNair Scholar Program
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Minor Area: American Studies
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Certifications
2010
Licensed Psychologist
Alabama #1634
2009
Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Texas #34477
2008
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Nebraska #8621
2005
Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctorate
#1-05-2487-2005
Honors and Awards
2011
2008
2004-2006
2003-2006
2002
2002
2002
2001
2001
1997-2001
Fellow, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Summer Research
Institute in Applied Child and Adolescent Development, National Institute of Health
Carlotta Simons Award in Adolescent Health, Society for Adolescent Medicine
Departmental Travel Award, Louisiana State University
Graduate Enhancement Award, Louisiana State University
Janet and David Stover Award, Southern Illinois University
Master’s Fellowship, Southern Illinois University
Graduate Dean’s Fellowship, Southern Illinois University
McNair Scholar, Saint Louis University
Psi Chi Research Award, Saint Louis University
Dean’s List, Saint Louis University
Ad Hoc Editorial Service
Addictive Behaviors
Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology
Behavior Modification
Behavior Analyst
Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Journal of Primary Prevention
North American Journal of Psychology
Personality and Individual Differences
Research in Development Disabilities
Professional Memberships
2011-current
2008-2011
2004-current
2002-current
1997-current
Southeastern Psychological Association
Society for Adolescent Medicine
American Psychological Association (Divisions 53 and 54)
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Association for Behavior Analysis
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Professional Publications
Schwebel, D.C., Roth, D.L., Elliott, M.N., Chien, A.T., Mrug, S., Chipp, E., Dittus, P., Zlomke, K., &
Schuster, M.A. (2012). Marital conflict and fifth-graders’ risk for injury. Accident Analysis and
Prevention, 47, 30-35.
Reuther, E.T., Davis, T.E., Grills-Taquechel, A., & Zlomke, K. (2011). Fear of anxiety in fearful adults:
An analysis of heterogeneity among phobia types. Current Psychology, 30(3), 268-274.
Munson, M., Davis III, T. E., Grills-Taquechel, A., & Zlomke, K. (2010). The effects of Hurricane
Katrina on those with a preexisting fear of storms. Current Psychology, 29, 307-319.
Olatunji, B. O., Moretz, M., & Zlomke, K. R. (2010). Linking cognitive avoidance and GAD symptoms:
The mediating role of fear of emotion. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 48(5), 435-441.
Zlomke, K.R. & Hahn, K.S. (2010). Cognitive emotion regulation strategies: Gender differences and
associations to worry. Personality and Individual Differences, 48(4), 408-413.
Olatunji, B., Broman-Fulks, J., Bergman, S., Green, B., & Zlomke, K. (2010). A taxometric investigation
of the latent structure of worry: Dimensionality and associations with depression, anxiety, and
stress. Behavior Therapy, 41(2), 212-228.
Zlomke, K.R. & Young, J.R. (2009). Retrospective report of parenting behaviors and their relationship to
adult worry: The mediating role of intolerance of uncertainty. Journal of Child and Family
Studies, 18, 670-679.
Zlomke, K.R. (2009). Psychometric properties of internet administered versions of Penn State Worry
Questionnaire (PSWQ) and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS). Computers in Human
Behavior, 25, 841-843.
Davis III, T.E., Nida, R.E., Zlomke, K.R., & Nebel-Schwalm, M.S. (2009). Health related quality of life
in college undergraduates with learning disabilities: The mediational roles of anxiety and sadness.
Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 31, 228-234.
Zlomke, K.R. & Davis III, T.E. (2008). One-session treatment of specific phobias: Components,
mechanisms of change, and efficacy. Behavior Therapy, 39, 207-223.
Dixon, M.R., Zlomke, K.R., Rehfeldt, R.A. (2006). Restoring Americans’ nonequivalent frames of
terror: An application of relational frame theory. The Behavior Analyst Today, 7, 275-289.
Dixon, M.R., Rehfeldt, R.R., Zlomke, K.R, & Robinson, A. (2006). Exploring the development and
dismantling of equivalence classes involving terrorist stimuli. The Psychological Record, 56, 83103.
Zlomke, K.R. & Dixon, M.R. (2006). Modification of slot-machine preferences through the use of a
conditional discrimination paradigm. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 351-361.
Dixon, M. R. & Zlomke, K. R. (2005). (Invited Paper) Using the Precursor to the Relational Evaluation
Procedure (pREP) to establish the relational frames of sameness, opposition, and distinction.
Revista Latinoamericana de Psicologia, 37, 305-316.
Guercio, J., Dixon, M. R., Soldner, J., Shoemaker, Z., Zlomke, K., Root, S., & Small, S.(2005).
Enhancing staff performance measures in an acquired brain injury setting: Combating the
habituation to organizational behavioral interventions. Behavioral Interventions, 20, 91-99.
Small, S., Dixon, M. R., Soldner, J., Sanders, S., Hartman, K. Martin, J., Manzano, E., & Zlomke, K
(2004). The potential for organizational behavior management consultation in education: A
review of Erchul and Martens’ “School Consultation.” Journal of Organizational Behavior
Management, 24, 63-70.
Dixon, M. R., Guercio, J., Falcomata, T., Horner, M. J., Root, S., Newell, C., & Zlomke, K. (2004).
Exploring the utility of functional analysis methodology to assess and treat problematic verbal
behavior in persons with acquired brain injury. Behavioral Interventions, 19, 91-102
Dixon, M. R., Dennis, J. M., Zlomke, K., & Halvey, C. (2003). Applications of behavioral methods as
treatment for urinary incontinence in the elderly. North American Journal of Psychology, 5, 203212.
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Dixon, M. R., Dymond, S., Rehfeldt, R. A., Roche, B., & Zlomke, K.R. (2003). Terrorism and relational
frame theory. Behavior and Social Issues, 12, 129-147.
Dixon, M.R. & Zlomke, K.R (2003). (Invited Paper) On the need for a behavioral analysis of gambling.
Making the World a Better Place, Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
Zlomke, K.R. & Zlomke, L.C (2003). Token economy plus self-monitoring to reduce disruptive behavior
in youth. The Behavior Analyst Today, 4, 177-183.
Manuscripts Under Review
Zlomke, K.R. & *Jeter, K. Influence of intolerance of uncertainty in the perception of the adolescent life
stressors.
*Jeter, K. & Zlomke, K.R. Attentional bias and health anxiety.
Zlomke, K.R. & *Cook, N.M. Impact of childhood teasing on adult rejection and evaluation sensitivity
*Jeter, K.J., *Murphy, J., & Zlomke, K.R. Effects of Perceived Parental Rearing Style on Health Anxiety
and Self-Reported Health Status
*Bauman, S.E. & Zlomke, K.R. Parenting predictors of the Broad Autism Phenotype
*Lamport, D. & Zlomke, K.R. Broad Autism Phenotype and psychosocial functioning
Manuscripts in Preparation
The Healthy Passages Research Collaboration. Self-reported quality of life in children with compromised
health status: Race/ethnicity and gender differences.
The Healthy Passages Research Collaboration. The role of parenting in early adolescent unintentional
injury risk.
The Healthy Passages Research Collaboration. Parent and child congruence on report of health status.
Garland, B.H., Zlomke, K.R., *Talbot, B., Kelley, M.L. Factor structure of the Alabama Parenting
Questionnaire (APQ) in parent-adolescent dyads.
Zlomke, K.R., Garland, B.H., *Talbot, B., Kelley, M.L. Parent-adolescent agreement on parenting
methods- An investigation of the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire.
Zlomke, K.R., Garland, B.H., *Talbot, B., Kelley, M.L. Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of
the Adolescent Report Alabama Parenting Questionnaire.
Hill, B.D., Zlomke, K.R., & O’Jile, J. Association of anxiety and depression to executive functioning in
psychiatric youth: Comparison of in- and out-patient populations.
Zlomke, K.R. & *Powell, A.E. Family functioning in families of children with Autism: A review of the
literature.
*Murphy, J. & Zlomke, K.R. The Role of Worry in the Relationship of Mood and Sleep Quality in
Adolescents
*Bauman, S.E. & Zlomke, K.R. Broad Autism Phenotype (BAP) and Negative Mood: Perceived
Parenting as a Mediating Construct.
*Jeter, K.J., *Bauman, S.E., & Zlomke, K.R. Predicting Characteristics of the Broad Autism Phenotype
in College Undergraduates: Contribution of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Perfectionism
Zlomke, K.R., Stefurak, J.T., *Murphy, J., *Powell, A.E., *Wilson, K. Positive Peer Reporting:
Preliminary Effectiveness and Acceptability in a Alternative Middle School
Gillis, J. & Zlomke, K.R. Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) Profiles for Youth with
Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD
Zlomke, K.R. & Labbe-Coldsmith, E. An Evidence Based Review of Mindful Parenting: Status of the
Literature
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Grant Reviewer
2012
Cancer and Smoking Disease Research Program, Nebraska Department of Health and Human
Services
Grants and Contracts
Title
Advanced Nursing
Education Program: Serving
At-Risk Children
Project TIPP (Team-Based
Interprofressional Personnel
Preparation)
Authors
Majors, S (PI)
(Faculty Role)
Source
Health Resources and
Services Administration
Amount
Date
$1,086,073 Under
Review
Kennedy, E.,
Wooster, D,
Beverly, B., Ellis,
D., Zlomke & K.
Zlomke, K.R.
US Department of
Education
$1,182,099
Under
Review
Mobile County Public
Schools
$68,898
June 2012
Generations Scholars: Multidisciplinary Pipeline for
Research on Aging and
intergenerational
Relationships
Effective Measurements for
Language Change within
Parent-Mediated Language
Treatment for Children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Exploration of Differences
and the Role of Parental
Stress in Characteristics of
Parent Child Interactions for
Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Reducing Health Disparities
by Implementing General
Developmental and AutismSpecific Screening
Tools of Choice
Hanks, R.S. (PI)
(Consultant role)
National Institute of
Aging
$300,000
Under
Review
Beverly, B. &
Zlomke, K.R.
University of South
Alabama Faculty
Development Council
$4,600
Not funded
Zlomke, K.R.
University of South
Alabama Faculty
Development Council
$4,800
Not funded
Swingle,H.,
Trimm, F.,
Zlomke, K
Autism Speaks Global
Autism Public Health
Initiative
$193, 020
Not funded
Zlomke.K.R.
Alabama Department of
Human Resources
$15,250
Aug 2011
University of South
Alabama-Continuous
Learning Center
Collaboration
Pilot Study of Parent Child
Interaction Therapy for
Children with Autism
Stefurak, T. &
Zlomke, K.R.
Mobile County
(Alabama)
$62,629
Aug 2011
Zlomke, K.R.
University of South
Alabama Faculty
Development Fund
$1,500
Jan 2011
Pre-School Evaluation and
Assessment Project
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Effectiveness of Parent Child Zlomke, K.R. &
Interaction Therapy for
Beverly, B.L.
Children with
Developmental Disabilities
Behavior and Belief
Zlomke, K.R.
Mediators of Anxiety
Autism Speaks Pilot
Intervention Grant
$120,000
Not funded
The National Institute of
Health Loan Repayment
Program
---
Not funded
Screening, Assessment, &
Evidence-Based Treatment
of Depression & Suicidality
within Juvenile Justice
Evaluating the effect of
Parent Child Interaction
Therapy (PCIT) with
children on the Autism
Spectrum
Barriers and Facilitators of
Health Behavior in
Adolescents
Stefurak,
LanghinrichsenRohling, Zlomke,
& Bryan
Zlomke, K.R.
The National Institute of
Health
$591,926
Not funded
University of South
Alabama Support &
Development Council
$1,500
Funded
Zlomke, K.R.
The National Institute of
Health Loan Repayment
Program
---
Not funded
Competencies and Needs of
HIV Positive Adolescents
Facing Transition
Paul, M.E. &
Zlomke, K.R.
Baylor College of
Medicine Center for
Aids Research (CFAR)
$25,000
Not funded
All-Nighters and Buffets:
Zlomke, K.R.
Navigating the Transition to
College with Type I Diabetes
Society for Adolescent
Medicine
$1,500
2008
(Funded)
Identifying Sources of
Distress in Parents of
Children with Cancer
Elkin, D.,
Megason, G.,
Zlomke, K.R., &
Williams, N.
Mississippi Children’s
Cancer Fund: Chew
Research Award
$35, 360
2008
(Funded)
One Session Treatment of
Specific Phobias: Massed
vs. Spaced Exposure
Davis, T.E., &
Zlomke, K.R.
Louisiana State
University LSU Council
On Research
$9,980
2006
(Funded)
The Profile of GAD in
Adolescents: Relative
Contribution of Cognitive,
Behavioral, and
Physiological Response
Components
Zlomke, K.R.
NIMH Kirschstein
National Research
Service Award for
Predoctoral Fellows
(F31)
--
2005
(Scored,
Unfunded)
Creating a Multimedia
Graduate Certificate
Program in Behavior
Analysis and Therapy
Dixon, M.R. &
Zlomke, K.R.
Southern Illinois
University Distance
Learning Development
Grant Program
$28,800
2003
(Funded)
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Professional Presentations (* indicates student)
2012
*Murphy, J. & Zlomke, K.R. The Role of Worry in the Relationship of Mood and Sleep Quality in
Adolescents. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological
Association. New Orleans, LA.
*Bauman, S.E. & Zlomke, K.R. Broad Autism Phenotype and Negative Mood: Perceived Parenting as a
Mediator. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association.
New Orleans, LA.
*Patterson, L.V., *Cook, N.M., & Zlomke, K.R. Psychosocial Risk and Stress in Families of Children
with Autism. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological
Association. New Orleans, LA.
*Jeter, K.J. & Zlomke, K.R. Daily Stress and Anxiety: Examining Intolerance of Uncertainty’s
Moderating Effect. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological
Association. New Orleans, LA.
*Cook, N.M. & Zlomke, K.R. Predictors of Stress in Families of Children with Autism. Poster submitted
for presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
* Bauman, S.E., Jeter, K.J., Zlomke, K.R. Prediction of Broad Autism Phenotype Characteristics in a
College Sample: Examining the Role of Intolerance for Uncertainty. Poster submitted for
presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
Gillis, J. & Zlomke, K.R. Comparing the BASC-2 Profile in Children with Autism and ADHD. Poster
submitted for presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
*Bauman, S.E., *Lamport, D., Turner, L.A., & Zlomke, K.R. Exploring the Mediating Role of Parenting
in the Relationship between the Broad Autism Phenotype and Negative Mood. Poster submitted
for presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive
Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
*Jackson, S.E., *Bradford, M., & Zlomke, K.R. An Examination of Gender Effects in Intolerance for
Uncertainty. Poster submitted for presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
*Murphy, J., Powell, A.E., Wilson, K., Stefurak, J.T., & Zlomke, K.R. Positive Peer Reporting in an
Alternative Middle School. Poster submitted for presentation at the 46th annual meeting of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
*Jeter, K.J.,* Murphy, J., & Zlomke, K.R. Effects of Perceived Parental Rearing Style on Health Anxiety
and Self-Reported Health Status. Poster submitted for presentation at the 46th annual meeting of
the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. National Harbor, MD.
2011
Zlomke, K.R., *Cook, N.M., *Jeter, K. Psychosocial Stress of Autism Diagnosis and Family Resiliency.
Poster presented at the 45th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive
Therapies. Toronto, Canada.
*Cook, N.M., & Zlomke, K.R. Utilizing Parent Child Interaction Therapy for Pre-Parent Education.
Poster presented at the 45th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive
Therapies. Toronto, Canada.
Zlomke, K.R., *Cook, N.M., *Powell, A.E., & *Ploetz, D. Preliminary Effectiveness of Parent Child
Interaction Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the 45th
annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies. Toronto, Canada.
*Jeter, K. & Zlomke, K.R. Effect of Health Anxiety on Attention: Using Health Information to
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Prime Attentional Bias to Illness-Related Stimuli. Poster submitted for presentation at the Society
for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
Zlomke, K.R., Beverly, B., & *Cook, N.M. Training Parents to Manage Disruptive Behaviors of
Children with Autism: Applications of PCIT. Presented to 20th Annual Convention of the
Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis. Birmingham, AL.
Chien, A.T., Denniston, M.M., Low, B.J., Toomey, S., Wallander, J.L., Zlomke, K., & Schuster, M.A.
The Relationship between Quality of Life, Health Behaviors, and General Health Ratings in
Children. Poster presented to the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Convention. Denver, CO.
2010
Zlomke, K.R., Garland, B.G., *Talbot, B.H. Psychometric Properties and Clinical Utility of the Alabama
Parenting Questionnaire for Adolescents. Poster presented at the 44th annual meeting of the
Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies. San Francisco, CA.
May, A. C., Reuther, E. T., Munson, M. S., Jenkins, W., Moree, B. N., Whiting, S., Zlomke, K., & Davis
III, T. E. Determinants of treatment seeking in those with Specific Phobia: Predictors and
associated findings. Poster presented to the 6th triennial meeting of the World Congress of
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Boston, MA.
Wallander, J. et al. Multidimensional quality of life in African American, Hispanic, and White adolescents
with and without compromised health status. Poster presented at the 2010 biennial meeting of the
Society for Research on Adolescents. Baltimore, MD.
2009
Zlomke, K.R. Influence of intolerance of uncertainty in the perception of the adolescent life stressors.
Poster presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive
Therapies. New York, NY.
Zlomke, K.R. & Hahn, K.S. Cognitive emotion regulation strategies: Gender differences and
associations to worry. Poster presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Association for
Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies. New York, NY.
Davis, T.E, Zlomke, K.R. Tarcza, E., Munson, M., Jenkins, W., & Moree, B. One-Session Treatment of
specific phobias: A comparison of massed and spaced formats. Poster presented at the 43rd annual
meeting of the Association for Behavioral & Cognitive Therapies.
2008
Greening, L., Harrell, K., Low, A., McLaurin, Z., Williams, N., Zlomke, K., Stoppelbein, L. Health
disparities in childhood obesity. Poster presented at the National Conference on Child Health
Psychology. Miami, FL.
Stoppelbein, L., Greening, L., Zlomke, K., & Williams, N. Cortisol as a predictor of depression and
post-traumatic stress symptoms among mothers of newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients: A
longitudinal analysis. Poster presented at the National Conference on Child Health Psychology.
Miami, FL.
2007
Zlomke, K.R., Munson, M., & Davis, T.E. Consistency of cognitive-behavioral model of worry across
levels of worry. Poster presented at the 41st annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral &
Cognitive Therapies. Philadelphia, PA.
Zlomke, K.R., Tarcza, E.V., Munson, M., Nebel-Schwalm, M.S., & Davis, T.E. Behavioral avoidance
tasks: Properties and two-week test-retest results. Poster presented at the 41st annual meeting of
the Association for Behavioral Cognitive Therapies. Philadelphia, PA.
Vinci, C., Davis III, T. E., Copeland, A., Grills-Taquechel, A. E., Ollendick, T. H., & Zlomke, K. Coping
in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: The effects of pre-trauma psychopathology and
medication in young adults. Poster presented at the 41st annual meeting of the Association for
Behavioral Cognitive Therapies. Philadelphia, PA.
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2006
Zlomke, K.R. & Davis, T.E. Equivalency of internet administered screen for specific phobias and
clinician-administered ADIS-IV. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Association
for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL.
Zlomke, K.R., Nebel-Schwalm, M.S., & Davis, T.E. Catastrophic cognitions, body sensations, and Fear:
examining “fear of anxiety” in fearful adults. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Chicago, IL.
Zlomke, K.R., Nebel-Schwalm, M.S., Davis, T.E., & Grills, A.E. The effects of Hurricane Katrina on
those with and without significant storm fear: How those who feared storms handled THE
STORM. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and
Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL.
Montero, M.P., Zlomke, K.R., Torres, W.B., Davis, L.C., & Davis, T.E. Quality of life in those with
snake and height fear. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL.
Torres, W.B., Zlomke, K.R., Davis, L.C., Montero, M.P., & Davis, T.E. Mediators of functional
impairment in those with social phobia. Poster presented at the 40th annual meeting of the
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Chicago, IL.
Zlomke, K.R., Davis, L.S., Davis, T.E., Torres, W.B., & Montero, M.P. Interpersonal satisfaction and
functioning in social phobia. Poster presented at the 2006 American Psychological Association
annual conference. New Orleans, LA.
2005
Zlomke, K.R., Meyer, K.J., Montero, M., & Kelley, M.L. Validation of Alabama Parenting
Questionnaire in an adolescent community sample. Poster presented at the 39th annual meeting of
the Association for the Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Washington, D.C.
Meyer, K.J., Zlomke, K.R., Paasch, V., Davidson, K. Kelley, M.L. Homework self-management for
adolescents with ADHD. Poster presented at the 39th annual meeting of the Association for the
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Washington, D.C.
Zlomke, K.R., Meyer, K.J., Allen, R., & Kelley, M.L. Group versus individual contingencies in positive
peer reporting. To be presented at the 21st annual meeting of the Association for Behavior
Analysis. Chicago, IL.
2004
Wingate, A., Kelley, M.L., Laslie, K., Nebel-Schwalm, & Zlomke, K. Attribution processes in motheradolescent conflict. Poster presented at the 38th annual meeting of the Association for the
Advancement of Behavior Therapy. New Orleans, LA.
Laslie, K., Pellegrin, A., Meyer, K., Zlomke, K., Palcic, J., Jurbergs, N., & Kelley, M.L. Comorbidity of
ADHD and PTSD among low income urban youth. Poster presented at the 38th annual meeting of
the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. New Orleans, LA.
Zlomke, J., Chatelain, A., Zlomke, L., & Zlomke, K. Positive peer reporting practices with you
experiencing severe/persistent emotional disorders. Poster presented at the 38th annual meeting of
the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. New Orleans, LA.
Zlomke, K.R., Dixon, M.R., Rehfeldt, R.A., & Tibbetts, P. Creating terrorists with the greatest of ease:
A relational frame analysis of the development of prejudice. Presentation at the 20th annual
meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Boston, MA.
2003
Zlomke, K.R. & Dixon, M.R. A clinical conceptualization - A Relational Frame Theory account of
problem gambling. Presentation at the 19th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior
Analysis. San Francisco, CA.
Zlomke, K.R., Dixon, M.R.,& Martin, J. Terrorism and the manipulation of relational frames. Poster
presented at the 19th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Francisco,
CA.
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Dixon, M.R. & Zlomke, K.R. Web-based behavioral classes at Southern Illinois University. Poster
presented at the 19th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Francisco,
CA.
Dixon, M.R., Zlomke, K.R., Martin, J., & Gaston, A. Response allocations to concurrently available slot
machines. Poster presented at the 19th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis.
San Francisco, CA.
Dixon, M.R., Cuvo, A.J., Dake, J., Zlomke, K.R. & Soldner, J. Do gamblers maximize or match under
concurrent random ratio schedules? Poster presented at the 19th annual meeting of the
Association for Behavior Analysis. San Francisco, CA.
2002
Zlomke, K.R. & Dixon, M.R. Problem behavior from a choice perspective. Presentation at the Tennessee
Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference. Nashville, TN.
Dixon, M.R., Fienup, D.M., & Zlomke, K.R. Behavior analytic investigations into gambling. Poster
presented at the Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis annual conference.
Kalamazoo, MI.
Zlomke, K.R. & Zlomke, L.C. Token economy plus self-monitoring to reduce disruptive behavior in
youth. Poster presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis.
Toronto, Ontario.
Zlomke, K.R., & Zlomke, L.C. Improving staff to youth social interactions to increase youth treatment
environment satisfactions. Paper presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Association for
Behavior Analysis. Toronto, Ontario.
Dixon, M.R., Fienup, D.M., & Zlomke, K.R. Behavior analytic investigations into gambling. Poster
presented at the Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Annual Research Day. Carbondale,
Illinois.
2001 and prior
Zlomke, K.R. (April 2001). The relationship between religiosity and psychological stress and
adjustment. Presentation at the McNair Scholar Symposium. St. Louis, Missouri.
Zlomke, K.R. & Zlomke, L.C. (May 2000). The effectiveness of vignettes to illustrate principles of
applied behavior analysis. Poster presented at the 26th annual meeting of the Association for
Behavior Analysis. Washington, D.C.
Zlomke, K.R. (March 2000). The effects of sexual images in advertising on recall and recognition.
Poster presented at the 19th annual Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research
Conference. Evansville, Indiana.
Invited Community & Institutional Presentations (* indicates student)
Zlomke, K.R. (April 2012). Disruptive Behavior management for Parents and Therapists. Presented at
The Alabama Occupational Therapy Association South District Spring Conference. Mobile, AL
Zlomke, K.R. (December 2011). Evidence-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents. Presented to
AltaPointe (Community mental health center). Mobile, AL
Zlomke, K.R. (November 2011). Coaching for Specialized Parenting: Improving Relationships and
Behavior. Presentation for the Alabama Early Intervention and Preschool Conference.
Birmingham, AL.
Zlomke, K.R. (November 2011). Tools for Identifying Mental Health Concerns in Infants and Toddlers.
Presentation for the Alabama Early Intervention and Preschool Conference. Birmingham, AL
Zlomke, K.R. (May 2011) Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Pervasive Developmental
Disabilities: Current Applications and Future Directions. Presented for University of South
Alabama Grand Rounds, Mobile, AL.
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*Bodiford, S. & Zlomke, K.R. (December 2010). Adolescent Alcohol & Drug Use. Presented to
community through University of South Alabama Parent Academy. USA Psychological Clinic.
Mobile, AL.
*Ploetz, D. & Zlomke, K.R. (November 2010). Toilet Training & Sleep Problems. Presented to
community through University of South Alabama Parent Academy. USA Psychological Clinic.
Mobile, AL.
*Powell, A. & Zlomke, K.R. (November 2010). Help with Homework & School-Home Communication.
Presented to community through University of South Alabama Parent Academy. USA
Psychological Clinic. Mobile, AL.
*Cook, N.M. & Zlomke, K.R. (October 2010). Active Parenting. Presented to community through
University of South Alabama Parent Academy. USA Psychological Clinic. Mobile, AL.
*Misra, T. & Zlomke, K.R. (September 2010). Using Time-In for Effective Time-out. Presented to
community through University of South Alabama Parent Academy. USA Psychological Clinic.
Mobile, AL.
Zlomke, K.R. (September 2010). New assessments for children, adolescents, and families. Psychological
Clinic Ground Rounds, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
Zlomke, K.R. (September 2009). Psychosocial aspects of puberty. Presented to the faculty and fellows
within the Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent and Sports Medicine
and the University of Texas School of Public Health Dallas Regional Campus. Houston, TX
Doak, J.S. and Zlomke, K.R. (September 2009). Adolescent interviewing skills and competencies.
Presented to the faculty, fellows, and residents within the Baylor College of Medicine, Pediatrics,
Section of Adolescent and Sports Medicine. Houston, TX
Zlomke, K.R. (June 2009). Transitions and mental health for HIV positive youth. Presentation at the
Houston Youth Summit for (HIV) Positive Youth. Houston, TX
Zlomke, K.R. (May 2009). All-nighters and buffets: Transitions of youth with IDDM to college.
Presented to the faculty and fellows at the Leadership Education in Adolescent Health Research
Day. Houston, TX
Zlomke, K.R. (March 2009). Help me, but don’t tell me what to do! Motivational Interviewing with
adolescents. Presented to faculty and fellows within the Baylor College of Medicine,
Pediatrics, Section of Adolescent and Sports Medicine. Houston, TX
Zlomke, K.R. & Herndon, M.E. (November 2008). Risk behaviors & emotional well-being in youth with
chronic health conditions. Journal club presented to faculty and fellows Baylor College of
Medicine Leadership Education in Adolescent Health Research Day. Houston, TX
Zlomke, K.R. (November 2006). Anxiety in college students. Presented to the University College Center
for Advising and Counseling. Baton Rouge, LA
Zlomke, K.R. (November 2006). Psychological issues facing college women- What to look for and
where to go. Presented to Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. Baton Rouge, LA.
Zlomke, K.R. (July 2005). Staff-participant interactions- It is the small stuff. Presented to direct care
staff at Fort Wayne Developmental Center in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Zlomke, K.R. (April 2005). Adolescents, ADHD, and co-occurring disorders. Presented to community
members at monthly meeting of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
(CHADD) in Baton Rouge, LA.
Zlomke, K.R. (April 2000). The uses of early intervention behavior therapy for children with autism.
Presentation at the 16th annual Sharing Our Best, Regional Conference on Developmental
Disabilities. Beatrice, NE.
Clinical Experience
August 2010
Licensed Psychologist, University of South Alabama Psychological Clinic, Mobile, AL
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August 2008-August 2010
Adolescent Therapist, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX
Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth with various presenting psychosocial
difficulties including eating disorders, obesity, chronic illness, HIV infection, anxiety, depression,
social skills deficits, grief, and substance abuse. Supervise clinical interns. Develop, implement,
and evaluate assessment and clinical outcomes.
Supervisor: Jean Doak, Ph.D
July 2007- June 2008
Parent Education Program Facilitator, United Way/YMCA of Jackson, MS
Developed and facilitated parent education program for families referred by social service
agencies. Examined clinical outcomes and modified program according to needs.
July 2007- June 2008
Clinical Psychology Resident, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Conduct diagnostic interviews and complete cognitive functioning assessments, set behavioral
management plans, and provide case management, treatment recommendations, and
consultation/liaison services for children with medical illness and acute psychiatric difficulties.
Supervisors: David Elkin, Ph.D., Lani Greening, Ph.D., Laura Stoppelbein, Ph.D.
2003- 2007
Child Psychology Clinician, Psychological Services Center, Baton Rouge, LA
Provided cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment in an outpatient setting to children and
adolescents. Conducted psychoeducational, gifted, and psychological evaluations. Presenting
problems included mood, anxiety, ADHD, learning disabilities, and pervasive developmental
disabilities. Supervised practicum students and undergraduate research assistants.
Supervisors: Johnny Matson, Ph.D., Thompson Davis III, Ph.D.; Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D.
2004- 2007
Examiner, Disability Determination Services, Baton Rouge, LA
Conducted mental status examinations, clinical interviews, and psychological assessment for
adults and children presenting with a wide range of psychopathology. Administration of
intelligence, cognitive, academic, memory, and adaptive functioning tests for disability claims.
Supervisor: Bryan Gros, Ph.D.
2004-2005
Extern, Spring House, Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, Greenwell Springs, LA
Conducted psychological and suicide risk assessment, individual and group therapy in a
residential treatment facility for adolescent females in the custody of the state. Provided weekly
group therapy session focused on issues pertaining to sexual abuse, friendship, self-esteem,
relationships, life skills, social skills, relaxation, and anger management. Supervised a token
economy to promote prosocial behavior. Modeled positive staff-youth interactions and consulted
with direct care staff on implementation of behavior plans.
Supervisor: Roy Allen, Ph.D.
2003- 2005
Pediatric Psychology Extern, Early Intervention Clinic, Louisiana State Medical
Center at Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA.
Served as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing healthcare services to infants,
children, and adolescent who are HIV-exposed or diagnosed with HIV. Managed developmental
and behavioral care of clientele and provided support and counseling services to parents and
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children coping with chronic illness. Administered Denver Developmental Screening Test,
assessed academic functioning, coordinated school services, provided interventions for medical
noncompliance, and provided parent education and training.
Supervisor: Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D. and Karen Williams, M.D.
2002-2003
Assistant Director, Behavioral Consultation Group, Southern Illinois University Carbondale,
Carbondale, IL
Conducted functional assessments, designed and implemented behavior plans for dually
diagnosed individuals with developmental disabilities and behavior/psychological disorder.
Trained staff and parents on behavior management techniques.
Supervisor: Mark Dixon, Ph.D.
2002
Practicum, Center for Comprehensive Services, Carbondale, IL
Conducted functional analyses of individuals with traumatic brain injuries and write function
based behavior plans. Collected data on staff program completion and implemented interventions
to increase program completion by direct care staff.
Supervisor: John Guercio, M.S.
2001-2003
Graduate Assistant, Project 12-Ways, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Provided behaviorally based in-home treatment to families with histories of abuse and/or neglect.
Conducted behavioral assessment, collect and analyze data. Trained parents within their home in
parent-child interactions, child management, routine structuring. Communicated with case
managers, social workers, legal representatives, and other service providers.
Supervisor: Brandon Greene, Ph.D.
1999-2001
Lead Therapist, St. Louis Special School District, St. Louis, MO
Applied principles of behavior analysis in an intensive early intervention programs for children
with autism. Collected and analyzed data regarding skill acquisition and generalization.
Supervised team of para-therapists in the implementation of behavior plans.
Supervisor: Todd Streff, M.S.
Consultation Experience
2010- Current
Continuous Learning Center, Mobile, AL
Provide consultation on student functional behavioral assessments, development and
implementation of behavioral support/intervention plans.
2008-2010
Allergy and Immunology Service, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX
Provided clinical consultation services and participated in research and program development
with the Adolescent Initiative, serving HIV positive teens and young adults. Consulted with
medical staff and health educators regarding psychosocial needs of patients and assisted in
outreach activities.
2005- Current
Pediatric Psychology Associates, Beatrice, NE
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Consultant to Developmental Services of Nebraska (DSN), Beatrice State Developmental Center
(BSDC), and other organizations serving individuals with mental retardation/developmental
disabilities and co-morbid mental illness. Served as consultant conducting functional assessments
and formation of behavioral support plans as well as provided staff training and development.
Provide behavior analytic supervision to trainees for certification as Associate Behavior Analysts
(BCABA)
2003-2008
Liberty/Independence Healthcare, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Consultant to Fort Wayne (IN) Developmental Center. Served as member of the Behavioral
Intervention Committee and as a consultant to on-site psychologists, behavior clinicians, and
direct care staff. Assisted with behavioral intervention design for remediating severe behavior
problems and for the development of adaptive behavior.
Supervisors: Casey Nelson, Psy.D. and John Brandy, Ph.D.
2003-2005
Louisiana State University Earl K. Long Hospital Mid-City Clinic, Baton Rouge, LA
Conducted assessment and provide treatment for refereed pediatric inpatients. Provided
recommendations to physicians, staff, and patients’’ family members regarding patients care.
Presenting problems included: medical noncompliance, suicidality, failure to thrive, child abuse
and neglect, adjustment to chronic illness, and pain management.
Supervisor: Mary Lou Kelley, Ph.D.
2002-2003
Center for Comprehensive Services, Carbondale, IL.
Conducted functional analyses, preference assessments, and reinforcer assessments for children
and adults with brain injuries.
Supervisor: Mark Dixon, Ph.D.
2001-2003
Project 12-Ways, Carbondale, IL
Provided in-home behavioral family support services referred by the Department of Child and
Family Services. Primary services focused on parent-child interactions, daily routines, health
maintenance, stress reduction, home safety and cleanliness as well as problem-solving skills, selfesteem, and assertiveness training.
Supervisor: Brandon Greene, Ph.D.
1997-2001
Special School District, St. Louis, MO
Provided in-home early intervention services to children with autism. Developed and
administered behavioral plans, direct teaching instructions, and worked directly with national
consultants to teach skills to children aged 3-5 years. Functioned as “school shadow” and
provided services within pre-school and in other community settings.
Continuing Education
2011
Train the Practitioner (Secrets of Modern Parenting), Florida Institute of Technology, ABA
Online Program.
Instructor: Jose Martinez-Diaz, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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2010
Structural Equation Modeling, Advanced Methodology and Statistics Seminar, Association for
Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA
Instructor: James Henson, Ph.D.
Conducting Therapeutic Exposures with Anxious Adolescents: Practicalities, Pitfalls, and
Ultimately Progress, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, San Francisco, CA
Instructors: Ann Marie Albano, Ph.D., Sandra Pimentel, Ph.D.
2008
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health, Baylor College of Medicine
Faculty: Albert Hergenroeder, M.D., Mariam Chacko, M.D., Constance Wiemann, Ph.D., Jean
Doak, Ph.D., Susan Tortolero, Ph.D., Roberta Anding, R.D., Brenda Binder, Ph.D., PNP,
Gwendolyn Adam, Ph.D.
2008
Motivational Interviewing, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Instructor: Julie Schumacher, Ph.D.
2006
Prolonged Exposure for the Treatment of PTSD, Baton Rouge, LA
Instructor: David Riggs, Ph.D. (University of Pennsylvania Center for Treatment and Study of
Anxiety)
2006
Overview of Psychopharmacology, Baton Rouge, LA
Instructor: Joseph Comaty, Ph.D., M.P. (Louisiana Office of Mental Health)
2006
Teaching 102: Better Teaching, More Learning, Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University Center for Faculty Development
2005
Writing National Institute of Health Grants: Practical Strategies for Success, Washington, D.C.
Instructor: Michael Otto, Ph.D. (Boston University/Harvard Medical School)
2005
Teaching 101: The Fundamentals, Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University Center for Faculty Development
2003
Behavioral Approaches to Values-Oriented Treatment: An Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy Workshop, Oxford, MS.
Instructor: Kelly Wilson, Ph.D. (University of Mississippi)
2001
Practical Applications in Child Psychology, Nebraska Psychological Association, Ashland, NE
Instructor: Edward Christophersen, Ph.D. (University of Kansas/Children’s Mercy Hospital)
Teaching Experience
2012
University of South Alabama
Guest Lecture
• Disruptive Behavior in Children: Management for Therapists and Parents (PT641, Pediatric
Examination/Evaluation)
• Managing Test Anxiety (NU 412, Decision Making & Delagation)
2010
University of South Alabama
Undergraduate:
•
PSY 417: Applied Behavior Analysis I: Introduction
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PSY 418: Applied Behavior Analysis II: Methods
PSY 340: Abnormal Psychology
PSY 480: Health Psychology
Graduate:
• PSY 532: Psychopathology
• CCP 756: Practicum
• CCP 772: Child and Family Psychopathology & Intervention
Guest Lecture:
• Emerging Adulthood (PSY 524, Lifespan Development)
2008-2009
Guest Lecturer, Section of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston, TX
Psychosocial Aspects of Puberty
Adolescent Interviewing Skills and Competencies
Motivational Interviewing: Applications to Adolescents in Clinical Care
HIV in Adolescents: Experiences and Challenges in Emerging Adults
Transitioning Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Puberty: Psychosocial Aspects of Adolescence
Interviewing Skills: Talking to Adolescents
2007
Guest Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Course Sequence,
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Adolescent Development
Interviewing Adolescents
2004
Guest Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Earl K. Long Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA
The Management of Pain and Distress in Routine Pediatric Medical Procedures
Assessment of Child Abuse and Neglect in a Primary Care Setting
2004-2008
Instructor, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PSYC 3083: Psychological Counseling (four semesters)
PSYC 3082: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (three semesters)
2004-2008
Instructor, Office of Independent Study, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
PSYC 2004: Psychology of Adjustment
PSYC 3082: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 3081: Personality Psychology
2002- 2003
Teaching Assistant, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois
REHB 503: Basic Behavior Analysis
REHB 509: Scientific Methods- Single Subject Design
REHB 512: Legal and Ethical Issues in Behavior Analysis
REHB 535: Behavioral Observation Methods
Media Interviews and Other Professional Service
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The Daily Reveille (2006, September 27th ed.). Research examines people’s fears. Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Parents Magazine (2006, August). Seriously stressed out: The epidemic of childhood
anxiety. Baton Rouge, LA
The Daily Reveille (2006, July 18th ed). Study examines post-storm depression. Baton Rouge, LA.
The Daily Reveille (2006, July 11th ed.). Clinic offers treatment for anxiety disorders. Baton Rouge, LA.
LSU Today (2006, June 30th ed.). New anxiety disorder clinic established at LSU. Baton Rouge, LA.