Heather Agazzi, PhD
Dr. Agazzi, a native of Tampa, Florida, completed her post-doctoral residency in the Division of Child Development at USF. She is a licensed psychologist and her clinical work focuses on developmental assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young children (birth – 5 years) who present with delays, developmental disabilities, and inherited disorders. As part of her clinical work, Dr. Agazzi trains medical students and residents, as well as graduate students in clinical and school psychology. Dr. Agazzi's major research interests are pediatric obesity, culturally sensitive behavioral interventions for families with young children, developmental disabilities, and feeding disorders in young children.
Education & Training
| M.A. | University of South Florida, 2003 |
| Ed.S. | University of South Florida, 2007 |
| Ph.D. | University of South Florida, 2007 |
Scholarly Activity
- Behavioral parent training for parents and caregivers with young children who have challenging behavior
- Behavioral interventions for pediatric feeding disorders in infants and toddlers
- Adaptation of psychosocial interventions for Latino and Hispanic families
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Curtiss, H., Armstrong, K. & Lilly, C. (2008). Positive behavior support and pediatric feeding problems: A case study. Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology, 4:93-109.
Curtiss, H., Salinas, A., Williams, J., Chiriboga, D., Ortiz, C. & Armstrong, K. (in press). Adaptation of a behavioral parent training curriculum for hispanic caregivers: HOT DOCS Español. Infant Mental Health Journal.
Agazzi, I., Armstrong, K. & Bradley-Klug, K. (in press). BMI and physical activity among at-risk tweens and teens. Preventing Chronic Disease.
Book Chapters
Armstrong, K., Curtiss, H.L., Lilly, C., & Popkave, K. (2008). Adaptive behavior assessment of individuals with mental retardation. In T. Oakland & P. L. Harrison (Eds.), ABAS-II Clinical Use and Interpretation (pp. 349-368). San Diego: Elsevier.
