Faculty
NOTE: Dr. Wiener is not accepting new students for 2012-13
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Judith Wiener
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Keywords
Peer relations and social adjustment of children and adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD; Social and affective impacts of inclusion; Beliefs of children and adolescents with learning disabilities and with ADHD about their difficulties
Research Projects/Activities
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: A Parent Resource Site. See http://home.oise.utoronto.ca/~adhdld/
Report Writer: See http://hdap.oise.utoronto.ca/report_writer/
Research Interests
My current research involves an exploration of several aspects of the social and emotional adjustment of children and adolescents with learning disabilities and ADHD. My current research involves two major studies: 1) an investigation of the association between these children's and adolescents' awareness of and attributions for their problematic behaviour and their self-esteem, peer relations, and academic achievement; and 2) an evaluation of an intervention called Mindfulness Martial Arts that is being implemented with adolescents with learning disabilities and co-occurring disorders who are receiving treatment at a children's mental health centre. Future studies will likely examine peer and victimization, friendships and romantic relationships, parenting stress, and parent educational involvement.
Applied/Clinical Interests
My major applied interests are the clinical applications of the research described above. In addition, I have developed a systemic model for conducting psychoeducational assessments, do a limited number of assessments myself each year, and supervise students doing assessments and interventions with children and adolescents who come from various cultural communities or have English as a second language in the Counselling and Psychoeducatinal Clinic.
Specialty Courses
HDP1220: Introduction to School and Clinical Child Psychology
HDP1285: Psychology & Education of Children with Learning Disabilities.
HDP5284: Assessment and Intervention in Multicultural/Bilingual Contexts
Representative Publications
Rogers, M., Wiener, J. Marton, I. & Tannock, R. (2009) Academic parental involvement in children with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of School Psychology, 47, 167-185.
Wiener, J. & Mak, M. (2009). Peer victimization in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychology in the Schools, 46(2), 116-131.
Marton, J., Wiener, J., Rogers, M., Moore, C., & Tannock, R. (2009). Empathy and social perspective taking in children with attention-deficit/hyperativity disorder. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 37, 107-118.
Mishna, F., Wiener, J., & Pepler, D. (2008). Some of my best friends: Experiences of bullying within friendships. School Psychology International, 29(5), 549-573.
Mishna, F., Pepler, D. & Wiener, J. (2006). Factors associated with perceptions and responses to bullying situations by children, parents, teachers, and principals. Victims and Offenders, 1, 255-288.
Mishna, F., Scarcello,
Wiener, J. (2004). Do peer relationships foster behavioral adjustment in children with learning disabilities? Learning Disability Quarterly, 27, 21-30.
Wiener, J. & Tardif, C. (2004). Social and emotional functioning of children with learning disabilities: Does special education placement make a difference? Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 19, 20-32.
Shea, B. & Wiener, J. (2003) Social Exile: The cycle of peer victimization for boys with ADHD. Canadian Journal of School Psychology. 18, 55-90.
Kaidar, I. Wiener, J. & Tannock, R. (2003). The attributions of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder for their problem behaviours. Journal of Attention Disorders, 6, 99-109.
Wiener, J & Schneider, B. (2002). A multisource exploration of friendship patterns of children with learning disabilities. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 30(2), 127-141.
Wiener, J. & Sunohara, G. (1998). Parents' perceptions of the quality of friendship of their children with learning disabilities. Learning disabilities Research and Practice, 13- 242-257.
Wiener, J., & Harris, P.J. (1997). Evaluation of an Individualized, Context-Based Social Skills Training Program for Children with Learning Disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice., 12(1), 40-53.