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Valerie Volkert PhD, BCBA-D

  • SOM: Peds: Marcus Center
    Associate Professor
  • (404) 785-9414
  • valerie.volkert@emory.edu
Head shot of Valerie Volkert

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • Ph.D. from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
  • B.S. from University of Florida, Gainesville

Research

Publications

  • Current Landscape of Child and Adolescent Psychology Internship Programs and Implications for Workforce Development.
    J Clin Psychol Med Settings Volume: 32 Page(s): 182 - 191
    03/01/2025 Authors: Dilly LJ; Sharp WG; Volkert V
  • Intensive Multidisciplinary Feeding Day Programs in the United States:AReport Regarding the Treatment Landscape.
    J Pediatr Volume: 272 Page(s): 114126
    09/01/2024 Authors: Sharp WG; Malugen E; Pederson J; Martin-Halpine L; Dempster R; Baranwal N; Hodges A; Raol N; Volkert VM
  • The Intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Food Allergy, and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: A Clinical Case Study.
    J Pediatr Volume: 269 Page(s): 113965
    06/01/2024 Authors: Proctor KB; Volkert VM; Klin A; Vickery BP; Sharp WG
  • Clinical Correlates and Prevalence of Food Selectivity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
    J Pediatr Volume: 269 Page(s): 114004
    06/01/2024 Authors: Wenzell ML; Pulver SL; McMahon MXH; Rubio EK; Gillespie S; Berry RC; Betancourt I; Minter B; Schneider O; Yarasani C
  • The relationship between food selectivity and stature in pediatric patients with avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder - an electronic medical record review.
    J Eat Disord Volume: 12 Page(s): 64
    05/21/2024 Authors: Proctor KB; Mansoura M; Rodrick E; Volkert V; Sharp WG; Kindler JM
  • Evaluation of two physical guidance procedures in the treatment of pediatric feeding disorder.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 57 Page(s): 473 - 489
    03/01/2024 Authors: Rubio EK; McMahon MXH; Volkert VM
  • A Retrospective Consecutive Controlled Case Series of Underspoon: A Modified-Bolus Placement to Address Behavior That Interfere With Swallowing.
    Behav Modif Volume: 47 Page(s): 870 - 904
    07/01/2023 Authors: McMahon MXH; Hathaway KL; Hodges AK; Sharp WG; Volkert VM
  • Treatment of Feeding Concerns in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Behavioral Interventions With Caregiver Training.
    Behav Modif Volume: 47 Page(s): 936 - 958
    07/01/2023 Authors: Hodges AK; Hathaway KL; McMahon MXH; Volkert VM; Sharp WG
  • Toward Better Understanding of Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A Proposed Framework for Patient Characterization.
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr Volume: 75 Page(s): 351 - 355
    09/01/2022 Authors: Sharp WG; Silverman A; Arvedson JC; Bandstra NF; Clawson E; Berry RC; McElhanon BO; Kozlowski AM; Katz M; Volkert VM
  • Evaluating Characteristics Associated with Success with Tube Weaning After Intensive Multidisciplinary Intervention.
    J Dev Behav Pediatr Volume: 43 Page(s): e204 - e209
    04/01/2022 Authors: Sharp WG; Volkert VM; Raol N
  • Intensive multidisciplinary feeding intervention for patients with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder associated with severe food selectivity: An electronic health record review.
    Int J Eat Disord Volume: 54 Page(s): 1978 - 1988
    11/01/2021 Authors: Volkert VM; Burrell L; Berry RC; Waddle C; White L; Bottini S; Murphy M; Sharp WG
  • A systematic review of physical guidance procedures as an open-mouth prompt to increase acceptance for children with pediatric feeding disorders.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 54 Page(s): 144 - 167
    01/01/2021 Authors: Rubio EK; McMahon MXH; Volkert VM
  • Using telehealth to provide outpatient follow-up to children with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 54 Page(s): 6 - 24
    01/01/2021 Authors: Peterson KM; Ibaez VF; Volkert VM; Zeleny JR; Engler CW; Piazza CC
  • Intensive Multidisciplinary Intervention for Young Children with Feeding Tube Dependence and Chronic Food Refusal: An Electronic Health Record Review.
    J Pediatr Volume: 223 Page(s): 73 - 80.e2
    08/01/2020 Authors: Sharp WG; Volkert VM; Stubbs KH; Berry RC; Clark MC; Bettermann EL; McCracken CE; Luevano C; McElhanon B; Scahill L
  • Food preferences before and during treatment for a pediatric feeding disorder.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 53 Page(s): 875 - 888
    04/01/2020 Authors: Zeleny JR; Volkert VM; Ibaez VF; Crowley JG; Kirkwood CA; Piazza CC
  • Evaluation of a finger prompt variation in the treatment of pediatric feeding disorders.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 53 Page(s): 956 - 972
    04/01/2020 Authors: Rubio EK; Volkert VM; Farling H; Sharp WG
  • Modified-Bolus Placement as a Therapeutic Tool in the Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Analysis From a Retrospective Chart Review.
    J Speech Lang Hear Res Volume: 62 Page(s): 3123 - 3134
    09/20/2019 Authors: Volkert VM; Sharp WG; Clark MC; Ormand H; Rubio EK; McCracken C; Bryan L
  • An experimental demonstration of AAB renewal in children with autism spectrum disorder.
    J Exp Anal Behav Volume: 110 Page(s): 63 - 73
    07/01/2018 Authors: Cohenour JM; Volkert VM; Allen KD
  • Evaluation of Practice Trials to Increase Self-Drinking in a Child with a Feeding Disorder.
    Behav Anal Pract Volume: 10 Page(s): 167 - 171
    06/01/2017 Authors: Peterson KM; Volkert VM; Milnes SM
  • A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intensive Multidisciplinary Intervention for Pediatric Feeding Disorders: How Standard Is the Standard of Care?
    J Pediatr Volume: 181 Page(s): 116 - 124.e4
    02/01/2017 Authors: Sharp WG; Volkert VM; Scahill L; McCracken CE; McElhanon B
  • A comparison of a modified sequential oral sensory approach to an applied behavior-analytic approach in the treatment of food selectivity in children with autism spectrum disorder.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 49 Page(s): 485 - 511
    09/01/2016 Authors: Peterson KM; Piazza CC; Volkert VM
  • Further Manipulations in Response Effort or Magnitude of an Aversive Consequence to Increase Self-Feeding in Children with Feeding Disorders.
    Behav Anal Pract Volume: 9 Page(s): 103 - 113
    06/01/2016 Authors: Volkert VM; Piazza CC; Ray-Price R
  • Erratum to: Further Manipulations in Response Effort or Magnitude of an Aversive Consequence to Increase Self-Feeding in Children with Feeding Disorders.
    Behav Anal Pract Volume: 9 Page(s): 114
    06/01/2016 Authors: Volkert VM; Piazza CC; Ray-Price R
  • The Munroe-Meyer Approach: Continuous Integration of Didactic Instruction, Research, and Clinical Practice.
    Behav Anal Volume: 39 Page(s): 157 - 166
    05/01/2016 Authors: Zangrillo AN; Warzak WJ; Volkert VM; Valleley RJ; Shriver MD; Rodriguez NM; Roberts HJ; Piazza CC; Peterson KM; Milnes SM
  • Increasing self-drinking for children with feeding disorders.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 48 Page(s): 436 - 441
    01/01/2015 Authors: Peterson KM; Volkert VM; Zeleny JR
  • A multi-component treatment to reduce packing in children with feeding and autism spectrum disorders.
    Behav Modif Volume: 38 Page(s): 940 - 963
    11/01/2014 Authors: Levin DS; Volkert VM; Piazza CC
  • A clinical protocol to increase chewing and assess mastication in children with feeding disorders.
    Behav Modif Volume: 38 Page(s): 705 - 729
    09/01/2014 Authors: Volkert VM; Peterson KM; Zeleny JR; Piazza CC
  • Analysis of self-feeding in children with feeding disorders.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 47 Page(s): 710 - 722
    01/01/2014 Authors: Rivas KM; Piazza CC; Roane HS; Volkert VM; Stewart V; Kadey HJ; Groff RA
  • Syringe fading as treatment for feeding refusal.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 47 Page(s): 834 - 839
    01/01/2014 Authors: Groff RA; Piazza CC; Volkert VM; Jostad CM
  • Utensil manipulation during initial treatment of pediatric feeding problems.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 47 Page(s): 694 - 709
    01/01/2014 Authors: Wilkins JW; Piazza CC; Groff RA; Volkert VM; Kozisek JM; Milnes SM
  • A pilot study to increase chewing in children with feeding disorders.
    Behav Modif Volume: 37 Page(s): 391 - 408
    05/01/2013 Authors: Volkert VM; Piazza CC; Vaz PCM; Frese J
  • Using a chaser to decrease packing in children with feeding disorders.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 45 Page(s): 97 - 105
    01/01/2012 Authors: Vaz PCM; Piazza CC; Stewart V; Volkert VM; Groff RA; Patel MR
  • Escape as reinforcement and escape extinction in the treatment of feeding problems.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 44 Page(s): 719 - 735
    01/01/2011 Authors: LaRue RH; Stewart V; Piazza CC; Volkert VM; Patel MR; Zeleny J
  • Using negative reinforcement to increase self-feeding in a child with food selectivity.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 44 Page(s): 915 - 920
    01/01/2011 Authors: Vaz PCM; Volkert VM; Piazza CC
  • Using a flipped spoon to decrease packing in children with feeding disorders.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 44 Page(s): 617 - 621
    01/01/2011 Authors: Volkert VM; Vaz PCM; Piazza CC; Frese J; Barnett L
  • Sequential treatment of a feeding problem using a pacifier and flipped spoon.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 44 Page(s): 387 - 391
    01/01/2011 Authors: Rivas KD; Piazza CC; Kadey HJ; Volkert VM; Stewart V
  • Recent studies on feeding problems in children with autism.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 43 Page(s): 155 - 159
    03/01/2010 Authors: Volkert VM; Vaz PCM
  • An evaluation of resurgence during treatment with functional communication training.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 42 Page(s): 145 - 160
    01/01/2009 Authors: Volkert VM; Lerman DC; Call NA; Trosclair-Lasserre N
  • An exploratory analysis of task-interspersal procedures while teaching object labels to children with autism.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 41 Page(s): 335 - 350
    01/01/2008 Authors: Volkert VM; Lerman DC; Trosclair N; Addison L; Kodak T
  • Further examination of factors that influence preference for positive versus negative reinforcement.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 40 Page(s): 25 - 44
    01/01/2007 Authors: Kodak T; Lerman DC; Volkert VM; Trosclair N
  • Evaluating the relative effects of feedback and contingent money for staff training of stimulus preference assessments.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 39 Page(s): 63 - 77
    01/01/2006 Authors: Roscoe EM; Fisher WW; Glover AC; Volkert VM
  • A methodology for assessing the functions of emerging speech in children with developmental disabilities.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 38 Page(s): 303 - 316
    01/01/2005 Authors: Lerman DC; Parten M; Addison LR; Vorndran CM; Volkert VM; Kodak T
  • Assessing preferences for positive and negative reinforcement during treatment of destructive behavior with functional communication training.
    Res Dev Disabil Volume: 26 Page(s): 153 - 168
    01/01/2005 Authors: Fisher WW; Adelinis JD; Volkert VM; Keeney KM; Neidert PL; Hovanetz A
  • The effects of reinforcement magnitude on functional analysis outcomes.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 38 Page(s): 147 - 162
    01/01/2005 Authors: Volkert VM; Lerman DC; Vorndran C
  • An evaluation of two differential reinforcement procedures with escape extinction to treat food refusal.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 35 Page(s): 363 - 374
    01/01/2002 Authors: Patel MR; Piazza CC; Martinez CJ; Volkert VM; Christine MS
  • An evaluation of food type and texture in the treatment of a feeding problem.
    J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 35 Page(s): 183 - 186
    01/01/2002 Authors: Patel MR; Piazza CC; Santana CM; Volkert VM
  • Analysis of aberrant behaviour associated with Rett syndrome.
    Disabil Rehabil Volume: 23 Page(s): 139 - 148
    02/15/2001 Authors: Roane HS; Piazza CC; Sgro GM; Volkert VM; Anderson CM
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