William Sharp PhD

SOM: Peds: Marcus Center
Professor

(404) 785-9469
wgsharp@emory.edu

Academic Appointment

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Emory University

Education

Degrees

PhD from University of Mississippi

Research

Focus

The current focus of my research examines the prevalence, topography, and potential impact (including social, medical, and developmental) of chronic feeding difficulties among children with autism spectrum disorders. Related projects include developing/evaluating methods for assessing feeding concerns (e.g., standardized questionnaires, estimates of nutrient intake, behavioral observation) and disseminating evidenced-based behavioral treatments to caregivers and healthcare providers.

Publications

Development of a novel parent-report measure of food allergy impact.
Acta Paediatr Volume: 114 Page(s): 854 - 862
05/01/2025 Authors: Proctor KB; Estrem HH; Park J; Wenzell ML; Ravindran M; Sharp WG; Scahill L; Vickery BP
A US-Based Consensus on Diagnostic Overlap andDistinction for Pediatric Feeding Disorder andAvoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
Int J Eat Disord Volume: 58 Page(s): 489 - 499
03/01/2025 Authors: Estrem HH; Pederson JL; Dodrill P; Romeo C; Thompson K; Thomas JJ; Zucker N; Noel R; Zickgraf H; Menzel J
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
An Important Springboard Toward Establishing Diagnostic Connection Between Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder and Pediatric Feeding Disorder.
Int J Eat Disord
02/14/2025 Authors: Sharp WG; Pederson JL
Preparedness of Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to Treat Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
Dysphagia Volume: 40 Page(s): 187 - 199
02/01/2025 Authors: Thompson KL; Romeo C; Estrem HH; Pederson J; Peterson M; Delaney AL; Rabaey P; Sharp WG
Systematic Reviews on Eating Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder Emphasize a Call to Further Expand High-Quality Research.
Int J Eat Disord Volume: 58 Page(s): 168 - 170
01/01/2025 Authors: Sharp WG
Alterations in Child Feeding Behavior: An Underrecognized Clinical Complication of Food Allergy.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract Volume: 13 Page(s): 176 - 184.e1
01/01/2025 Authors: Park J; Proctor KB; Estrem HH; Keesari R; Gillespie S; Thoyre SM; Sharp WG; Vickery BP
Intensive Outpatient Programs for Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A Qualitative Study of Current Challenges and Future Directions.
J Dev Behav Pediatr Volume: 45 Page(s): e569 - e577
11/01/2024 Authors: Baranwal N; Hodges A; Breiner CE; Malugen E; Estrem HH; Sharp WG; Raol N
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
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 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
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
05/01/2024 Authors: Proctor KB; Mansoura M; Rodrick E; Volkert V; Sharp WG; Kindler JM
Comment on Hill and colleagues.
Pediatr Allergy Immunol Volume: 35 Page(s): e14162
05/01/2024 Authors: Proctor KB; Sharp WG; Vickery BP
Feeding after congenital heart surgery: a mixed-methods study of the caregiver experience.
Cardiol Young Volume: 34 Page(s): 822 - 830
04/01/2024 Authors: Wright E; Phillips C; Matthews S; Kavalieratos D; Sharp WG; Raol N
Systematic review of pharmacological treatments that reduce conditioned taste aversions in rodents: A potential animal model of pediatric feeding disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Appetite Volume: 194 Page(s): 107172
09/01/2024 Authors: Parent MB; Whitley KE; Zafar U; Zickgraf HF; Sharp WG
Assessing the US treatment landscape for paediatric feeding disorder: A survey of multidisciplinary providers.
Child Care Health Dev Volume: 50 Page(s): e13198
01/01/2024 Authors: Sharp WG; Estrem HH; Romeo C; Pederson J; Proctor KB; Gillespie S; Du C; Marshall J; Raol N
Quantitative impact of frenotomy on breastfeeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pediatr Res Volume: 95 Page(s): 34 - 42
01/01/2024 Authors: Cordray H; Raol N; Mahendran GN; Tey CS; Nemeth J; Sutcliffe A; Ingram J; Sharp WG
Correction: A Survey of Community Providers on Feeding Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
J Autism Dev Disord Volume: 53 Page(s): 4496
11/01/2023 Authors: Burrell TL; Sharp WG; Gillespie S; Pickard K; Brasher S; Buckley D; Scahill L
Examining adaptations necessary to support the implementation of a parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder and moderate feeding problems.
Autism Volume: 27 Page(s): 2434 - 2445
11/01/2023 Authors: Pickard K; Burrell TL; Brasher S; Buckley D; Gillespie S; Sharp W; Scahill L
Screening for Caregiver-Reported Feeding Concerns in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a Tertiary-Care Clinic.
J Dev Behav Pediatr Volume: 44 Page(s): e559 - e565
10/01/2023 Authors: Kuschner ES; Sivathasan S; McQueen E; Berry RC; Pulver SL; Sharp WG; Klaiman C
Quantifying the Healthcare Burden of Pediatric Feeding Disorder after Congenital Heart Surgery.
J Pediatr Volume: 261 Page(s): 113593
10/01/2023 Authors: Mohiuddin TA; Raol N; Tey CS; Horn M; Zhang C; Sharp WG; Chanani N; Patzer RE
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
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
A Survey of Community Providers on Feeding Problems in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
J Autism Dev Disord
05/31/2023 Authors: Burrell TL; Sharp WG; Gillespie S; Pickard K; Brasher S; Buckley D; Scahill L
Brief Report: Decreased Bone Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
J Autism Dev Disord
05/14/2023 Authors: Islam N; Hathaway KL; Anderson BS; Sharp WG; Loechner KJ
Changes in Medical Charges Following Intensive Multidisciplinary Intervention for Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Dependence.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr Volume: 76 Page(s): e77 - e80
04/01/2023 Authors: Dempster R; Huston P; Castillo A; Sharp WG
Bone health in avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: a narrative review.
J Eat Disord Volume: 11 Page(s): 44
03/22/2023 Authors: Proctor KB; Rodrick E; Belcher S; Sharp WG; Kindler JM
Intensive Multidisciplinary Feeding Intervention for High-Risk Infants.
Clin Perinatol Volume: 50 Page(s): 239 - 251
03/01/2023 Authors: Sharp WG
Exploration of Treatment Response in Parent Training for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Moderate Food Selectivity.
J Autism Dev Disord Volume: 53 Page(s): 229 - 235
01/01/2023 Authors: Burrell TL; Scahill L; Nuhu N; Gillespie S; Sharp W
Multidisciplinary feeding treatment for a patient with interstitial lung disease.
Pediatr Pulmonol Volume: 57 Page(s): 3183 - 3185
12/01/2022 Authors: Stubbs KH; McMahon MXH; Popler J; Berry RC; 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
A systematic review of parent report measures assessing the psychosocial impact of food allergy on patients and families.
Allergy Volume: 77 Page(s): 1347 - 1359
05/01/2022 Authors: Proctor KB; Tison K; H Estrem H; Park J; Scahill L; Vickery BP; Sharp WG
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
Symptoms of Pediatric Feeding Disorders Among Individuals with 3q29 Deletion Syndrome: A Case-Control Study.
J Dev Behav Pediatr Volume: 43 Page(s): e170 - e178
04/01/2022 Authors: Wawrzonek AJ; Sharp W; Burrell TL; Gillespie SE; Pollak RM; Murphy MM; Mulle JG; Emory 3q29 Project,
Content Validation of the Psychosocial Evaluation of Allergy on Caregivers and Households (PEACH) Tool
Volume: 149 Page(s): AB119 - AB119
02/01/2022 Authors: Ravindran M; Park J; Estrem H; Sharp W; Vickery B
Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): A treatable complication of foodallergy.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract Volume: 10 Page(s): 326 - 328.e2
01/01/2022 Authors: Patrawala MM; Vickery BP; Proctor KB; Scahill L; Stubbs KH; Sharp WG
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
Feeding outcomes after paediatric cardiothoracic surgery: a retrospective review.
Cardiol Young Volume: 31 Page(s): 673 - 681
04/01/2021 Authors: Hill R; Tey CS; Jung C; Monfort R; Pettitt-Schieber B; Vaughn W; Hathaway C; Shashidharan S; Sharp W; Wetzel M
A Case Control Study of Food Selectivity and Bone Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Volume: 35 Page(s): 82 - 82
11/01/2020 Authors: Loechner K; Berry R; Burrell L; Gillespie S; Larry S; Sharp W
Feasibility of a Structured, Multidisciplinary Intervention for Weight Management in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Semin Pediatr Neurol Volume: 35 Page(s): 100830
10/01/2020 Authors: Burrell TL; Sharp WG; Criado KK; Berry R; Luevano C; Khan R; Scahill L
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
An Economic Analysis of Intensive Multidisciplinary Interventions for Treating Medicaid-Insured Children with Pediatric Feeding Disorders.
Med Decis Making Volume: 40 Page(s): 596 - 605
07/01/2020 Authors: Serban N; Harati PM; Munoz Elizondo JM; Sharp WG
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
Scurvy as a Sequela of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Autism: A Systematic Review.
J Dev Behav Pediatr Volume: 41 Page(s): 397 - 405
01/01/2020 Authors: Sharp WG; Berry RC; Burrell L; Scahill L; McElhanon BO
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
The Autism Managing Eating Aversions and Limited Variety Plan vs ParentEducation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
J Pediatr Volume: 211 Page(s): 185 - 192.e1
08/01/2019 Authors: Sharp WG; Burrell TL; Berry RC; Stubbs KH; McCracken CE; Gillespie SE; Scahill L
Radcliffe ARFID Workgroup: Toward operationalization of research diagnostic criteria and directions for the field.
Int J Eat Disord Volume: 52 Page(s): 361 - 366
04/01/2019 Authors: Eddy KT; Harshman SG; Becker KR; Bern E; Bryant-Waugh R; Hilbert A; Katzman DK; Lawson EA; Manzo LD; Menzel J
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: A diagnosis at the intersection of feeding and eating disorders necessitating subtype differentiation.
Int J Eat Disord Volume: 52 Page(s): 398 - 401
04/01/2019 Authors: Sharp WG; Stubbs KH
Dietary Intake, Nutrient Status, and Growth Parameters in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Food Selectivity: AnElectronic Medical Record Review.
J Acad Nutr Diet Volume: 118 Page(s): 1943 - 1950
10/01/2018 Authors: Sharp WG; Postorino V; McCracken CE; Berry RC; Criado KK; Burrell TL; Scahill L
Overweight and obese status in children with autism spectrum disorder and disruptive behavior.
Autism Volume: 22 Page(s): 450 - 459
05/01/2018 Authors: Criado KK; Sharp WG; McCracken CE; De Vinck-Baroody O; Dong L; Aman MG; McDougle CJ; McCracken JT; Eugene Arnold L; Weitzman C
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Parent Training for Disruptive Behavior in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev Volume: 20 Page(s): 391 - 402
12/01/2017 Authors: Postorino V; Sharp WG; McCracken CE; Bearss K; Burrell TL; Evans AN; Scahill L
Reply.
J Pediatr Volume: 188 Page(s): 313 - 314
09/01/2017 Authors: McCracken CE; Sharp WG
Intensive multidisciplinary intervention for pediatric feeding disorders Reply
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS Volume: 188 Page(s): 313 - 314
09/01/2017 Authors: McCracken CE; Sharp WG
Successful pharmacotherapy for the treatment of severe feeding aversion with mechanistic insights from cross-species neuronal remodeling.
Transl Psychiatry Volume: 7 Page(s): e1157
06/20/2017 Authors: Sharp WG; Allen AG; Stubbs KH; Criado KK; Sanders R; McCracken CE; Parsons RG; Scahill L; Gourley SL
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
Intensive, Manual-based Intervention for Pediatric Feeding Disorders: Results From a Randomized Pilot Trial.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr Volume: 62 Page(s): 658 - 663
04/01/2016 Authors: Sharp WG; Stubbs KH; Adams H; Wells BM; Lesack RS; Criado KK; Simon EL; McCracken CE; West LL; Scahill LD
Nutrition Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guideline from an Expert Panel.
J Acad Nutr Diet Volume: 115 Page(s): 1919 - 1927
12/01/2015 Authors: Berry RC; Novak P; Withrow N; Schmidt B; Rarback S; Feucht S; Criado KK; Sharp WG
The Autism MEAL Plan: a parent-training curriculum to manage eating aversions and low intake among children with autism.
Autism Volume: 18 Page(s): 712 - 722
08/01/2014 Authors: Sharp WG; Burrell TL; Jaquess DL
Gastrointestinal symptoms in autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis.
Pediatrics Volume: 133 Page(s): 872 - 883
05/01/2014 Authors: McElhanon BO; McCracken C; Karpen S; Sharp WG
Feeding problems and nutrient intake in children with autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis and comprehensive review of the literature.
J Autism Dev Disord Volume: 43 Page(s): 2159 - 2173
09/01/2013 Authors: Sharp WG; Berry RC; McCracken C; Nuhu NN; Marvel E; Saulnier CA; Klin A; Jones W; Jaquess DL
The gut microbiome: a new frontier in autism research.
Curr Psychiatry Rep Volume: 15 Page(s): 337
02/01/2013 Authors: Mulle JG; Sharp WG; Cubells JF
Comparison of upright and flipped spoon presentations to guide treatment of food refusal.
J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 45 Page(s): 83 - 96
01/01/2012 Authors: Sharp WG; Odom A; Jaquess DL
Pediatric feeding disorders: a quantitative synthesis of treatment outcomes.
Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev Volume: 13 Page(s): 348 - 365
12/01/2010 Authors: Sharp WG; Jaquess DL; Morton JF; Herzinger CV
Comparison of bite-presentation methods in the treatment of food refusal.
J Appl Behav Anal Volume: 43 Page(s): 739 - 743
01/01/2010 Authors: Sharp WG; Harker S; Jaquess DL
A meta-analysis of the neurocognitive sequelae of treatment for childhood acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Pediatr Blood Cancer Volume: 49 Page(s): 65 - 73
07/01/2007 Authors: Campbell LK; Scaduto M; Sharp W; Dufton L; Van Slyke D; Whitlock JA; Compas B
Neurocognitive sequelae of pediatric sickle cell disease: a review of the literature.
Child Neuropsychol Volume: 13 Page(s): 120 - 131
03/01/2007 Authors: Berkelhammer LD; Williamson AL; Sanford SD; Dirksen CL; Sharp WG; Margulies AS; Prengler RA
Selective mutism and anxiety: a review of the current conceptualization of the disorder.
J Anxiety Disord Volume: 21 Page(s): 568 - 579
01/01/2007 Authors: Sharp WG; Sherman C; Gross AM
Use of paradoxical intention in the context of acceptance and commitment therapy.
Psychol Rep Volume: 95 Page(s): 946 - 948
12/01/2004 Authors: Sharp WG; Wilson KG; Schulenberg SE

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