Representative Publications

Kofler, M.J., Rapport, M.D., Bolden, J., Sarver, D.E., & Raiker, J.S. (in press). ADHD and Working Memory: The Impact of Central Executive Deficits and Exceeding Storage/Rehearsal Capacity on Observed Inattentive Behavior. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., LaFond, S.V., & Sivo, S.A. (in press). Unidimensionality and Developmental Trajectory of Aggressive Behavior in Clinically-Referred Boys: A Rasch Analysis. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Bolden, J., Kofler, M.J., Sarver, D.E., Raiker, J.S., Alderson, R.M. (2009). Hyperactivity in Boys with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Ubiquitous Core Symptom or Manifestation of Working Memory Deficits? Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 37, 521-534. PDF Version

Rapport, M. D., Kofler, M. J., Alderson, R.M., Timko Jr., T., & DuPaul, G. J. (2009). Variability of Attention Processes in ADHD: Observations from the Classroom. Journal of Attention Disorders, 12, 563-573. PDF Version

Kofler, M.J., Rapport, M.D., Bolden, J., & Altro, T.A. (2008). Working memory as a core deficit in ADHD: Preliminary findings and implications. The ADHD Report, 16, 8-14. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Kofler, M.J., Coiro, M.M., Raiker, J.S., Sarver, D.E., & Alderson, R.M. (2008). Unexpected Effects of Methylphenidate in ADHD Reflect Decreases in Core/Secondary Symptoms and Physical Complaints Common to All Children. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. PDF Version

Alderson, R.M., Rapport, M.D., Sarver, D.E., & Kofler, M.J. (2008). ADHD and Behavioral Inhibition: A Re-examination of the Stop-signal Task. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Alderson, R.M., Kofler, M.J., Sarver, D.E., Bolden, J., & Sims, V. (2008). Working Memory Deficits in Boys with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): The Contribution of Central Executive and Subsystem Processes. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. PDF Version

Kofler, M.J., Rapport, M.D., & Alderson, R.M. (2008). Quantifying ADHD classroom inattentiveness, its moderators, and variability: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49, 59-69. PDF Version

Alderson, R.M., Rapport, M.D., & Kofler, M.J. (2007). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and behavioral inhibition: A meta-analytic review of the Stop-signal paradigm. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 35, 745-758. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Kofler, M.J., Bolden, J., & Sarver, D.E. (2008).  Treatment research with children. In M. Hersen & A. Gross (Eds), Handbook of Clinical Psychology, Volume II: Children and Adolescents. NJ: Wiley & Sons.

Rapport, M.D., Kofler, M.J., Alderson, R.M., & Raiker, J. (2008). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. In M. Hersen & D. Reitman (Eds), Handbook of Psychological Assessment, Case Conceptualization and Treatment,Volume 2: Children and Adolescents. Wiley & Sons, NJ. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Kofler, M.J., & Himmerich, C. (2006). Assessing activity level in children. In M. Hersen (Ed.), Clinician's Handbook of Child Behavioral Assessment. Elsevier Inc., San Diego, CA. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Timko, T., & Wolfe, R. (2006). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. In M. Hersen (Ed.), Clinician's Handbook of Child Behavioral Assessment. Elsevier Inc., San Diego, CA. PDF Version

Denney, C.B., Rapport, M.D., Chung, K. (2005) Interactions of task and subject variables among continuous performance tests.  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 46, 420-435. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D. (2005). Commentary: School-Based Observations of Children at School: Promise with Prudence. School Psychology Review, 34, 537-542. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Randall, R., & Moffitt, C. (2002). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Methylphenidate: A dose-response analysis and parent-child comparison of somatic complaints. Journal of Attention Disorders, 6, 15-24. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., & Moffitt, C. (2002). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and methylphenidate: A review of height/weight, cardiovascular, and somatic side effects. Clinical Psychology Review, 22, 1107-1131. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Denney, C.B. Chung, K. (2001) Internalizing behavior problems and scholastic achievement in children: Cognitive and behavioral pathways as mediators of outcome.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30, 536-551. PDF Version

Rapport, M. D. (2001). Bridging theory and practice: Conceptual understanding of treatments for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism, and depression. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30, 3-7. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Chung, K., Shore, G. (2001). A conceptual model of child psychopathology: Implications for understanding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and treatment efficacy.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30, 48-58. PDF Version


Rapport, M.D., Chung, K., & Shore, C. (2000). Upgrading the science and technology of assessment and diagnosis: Laboratory and clinic-based assessment of children with ADHD. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 29, 555-568. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D. Scanlan, S.W. & Denney, C.B. (1999). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and scholastic achievement: A model of dual developmental pathways.  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 40, 1169-1183. PDF Version

Denney, C.B. & Rapport, M.D. (1999). Predicting methylphenidate response in children with ADHD: Theoretical, empirical, and conceptual models.  Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 38, 393-401.

Loo, S.K., & Rapport, M.D. (1998). Ethnic variations in children's problem behaviors: A cross-sectional, developmental study of Hawaii school children. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 39, 567-575. PDF Version

Shore, G.N., & Rapport, M.D. (1998). The Fear Survey Schedule for Children- Revised (FSSC-HI): Ethnocultural Variations in Children's Fearfulness, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 12, 5, 437-461. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Denney, C.B., DuPaul, G.J., & Gardner, M.J. (1994). Attention Deficit Disorder and Methylphenidate: Normalization Rates, Clinical Effectiveness, and Response Prediction in 76 Children. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 33, 882-893. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Jones, J.T., DuPaul, G.J., Kelly, K.L., Gardner, M.J., Tucker, S.B., & Shea, M.S. (1987). Attention Deficit Disorder and Methylphenidate: Group and single-subject analyses of dose effects on attention in clinic and classroom settings. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 16, 329-338. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., DuPaul, G.J., Stoner, G., & Jones, J.T. (1986). Comparing classroom and clinic measures of Attention Deficit Disorder: Differential, Idiosyncratic, and Dose-Response effects of Methylphenidate. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 54, 334-341.PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Tucker, S.B., DuPaul, G.J., Merlo, M., & Stoner, G. (1986). Hyperactivity and frustration: The influence of control over and size of rewards in delaying gratification. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 14, 191-204. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., & Bailey, J.S. (1985). Behavioral Physical Therapy and Spina Bifida: A Case Study. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 10, 1, 87-96. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Murphy, H.A., & Bailey, J.S. (1982). Ritalin vs. response cost in the control of hyperactive children: A within-subject comparison. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 205-216. PDF Version

Rapport, M.D., Murphy, H.A., & Bailey, J.S. (1980). The effects of a response cost treatment tactic on hyperactive children. Journal of School Psychology, 18, 98-111. PDF Version

Invited Addresses

Rapport, M.D. (2009, August). Working Memory Deficits in ADHD: The functional relationship between central executive processes and hyperactivity . Invited Address. American Psychological Association 117th Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Rapport, M.D. (2009, October). ADHD and the Problem with Working Memory. Invited Address. 2nd Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Conference, Orlando, Florida

American Psychology Association (APA) 2009 Papers

Kofler, M.J., Altro, T.A., Rapport, M.D., Sarver, D.E., Bolden, J., Raiker, J.S., & Hughes, C.M. (2009). ADHD and working memory: The impact of CE deficits and exceeding storage/rehearsal capacity on observed inattentive behavior. Poster session presented at the 2009 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), Toronto, Canada.

Raiker, J.S., Bolden, J., Rapport, M.D., Kofler, M.J., & Sarver, D.E. (August, 2009). The Contribution of Working Memory to Impulsive Responding in Children. Poster presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA), Toronto, Canada.

Sarver, D.E., Kofler, M.J., Rapport, M.D., Altro, T.A., Bolden, J., Raiker, J.S., & Stringfellow, A.J. (2009). Verbal and visuospatial memory differentially mediate academic achievement in ADHD. Poster presented at the 117th Annual Convention of the American Psychology Association (APA), Toronto, Canada.