Jillian L. Childres, Ph.D., NCSP
Dr. Childres is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Development. She is currently conducting research on the effectiveness of a parent training program based on the principles of positive behavior support and problem solving. Dr. Childres is completing her post-doctoral fellowship in the Child Development Clinic at USF, where she is conducting evaluations for Early Steps, planning and implementing early intervention strategies with parents, and serving as the project director and a trainer for the Helping Our Toddlers, Developing Our Children’s Skills (HOT DOCS) parent training program.
Education & Training
| B.A. | University of Maryland; Psychology, 2001 |
| M.A. | Towson University, Towson, Maryland; School Psychology, 2005 |
| Cert. of Advanced Study | Towson University, Towson, Maryland; 2006 |
| Ed.S. | University of South Florida; School Psychology, 2008 |
| Ph.D. | University of South Florida; Pediatric School Psychology, 2009 |
Scholarly Activity
- The effectiveness of a parent training program focused on identifying the function of behavior and teaching replacement skills for young children with challenging behaviors
- Vision development, common dysfunctions/disorders, and early intervention techniques for infants and toddlers
- Parent training and early intervention for infants and young children born preterm or with risk factors for delayed or disordered development
Selected Publications
- Williams, J. (2007). Caregivers’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of the Helping Our Toddlers, Developing Our Children’s Skills Parent Training Program: A Pilot Study. Psychological and Social Foundations. Tampa, University of South Florida. Educational Specialist (EdS): 163
- Williams, J. (2009)Helping Our Toddlers, Developing Our Children’s Skills (HOT DOCS): An Investigation of a Parenting Program to Address Challenging Behavior in Young Children. Psychological and Social Foundations. Tampa, University of South Florida. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 217.
- Curtiss, H., Salinas, A., Williams, J, Chiriboga, D., Ortiz, C. & Armstrong, K. (2010). Adaptation of a behavioral parent training curriculum for Hispanic caregivers: HOT DOCS Español. Infant Mental Health Journal 32:182-200.
- Agagzzi H, Williams J. (in press). An instrument to assess caregiver knowledge of behavioral principles as applied to young children. Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Development
- Williams J, Armstrong K, Curtiss H, Bradley-Klug K. (in press). Helping Out Toddlers, Developing Our Children's Skills (HOT DOCS): A Parenting Intervention to Prevent and Address Challenging Behavior in Young Children. Journal of Early Childhood and Infant Psychology.
