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Christina M. Mulé, Ph.D.

Christina M. Mulé, Ph.D.

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Appointment (585) 276-3000
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About Me

My specialty is in neurodevelopmental disorders and my primary interest is in autism spectrum disorder. Skills include both assessment and treatment (individual, family, and group) of neurodevelopmental challenges, with an approach to care that is multi-systemic, taking into account the complex netw...
My specialty is in neurodevelopmental disorders and my primary interest is in autism spectrum disorder. Skills include both assessment and treatment (individual, family, and group) of neurodevelopmental challenges, with an approach to care that is multi-systemic, taking into account the complex network of systems that children live within.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (SMD)

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

T32 Research Fellowship, Tufts University School of Medicine
Certificate in Clinical Translational Science 2014 - 2015

Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Tufts University School of Medicine - Neuropsychology and Family Therapy Concentration 2013 - 2014

Education

PhD | Northeastern University. School Psychology. 2013

MS | Northeastern University. Educational Psychology. 2007

BS | Rochester Institute of Technology. Psychology. 2006

Research

My primary research interest is in health disparities as it relates to autism care, as well as the development of novel interventions that can improve overall health and well-being for children with autism. In terms of study design and methodology, I have interest in comparative effectiveness studie...
My primary research interest is in health disparities as it relates to autism care, as well as the development of novel interventions that can improve overall health and well-being for children with autism. In terms of study design and methodology, I have interest in comparative effectiveness studies and stakeholder engaged approaches to research.

Publications

Journal Articles

Assessing the impact of grief on quality of life, work productivity, and health outcomes for parents bereaved from SMA: A study protocol.

Riley AG, Mulé CM, Lerner D, Belter L, O'Toole CM, Kowal S, Fox D, Shapouri S, Vesel T, Lavelle TA

Cost effectiveness and resource allocation : C/E.. 2023 August 2321 (1):55. Epub 08/23/2023.

Adapting a preschool physical activity intervention to be inclusive of children on the autism spectrum.

Schmidt, E.; Hoffman, J.; Mulé, C.; Briesch, A.

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 2023; : 1-19.

Exploring health behaviors and the role of pet dogs in households with autistic children: the DANE study.

Adkins JR, Mulé CM, Linder DE, Must A, Cash SB, Folta SC

Frontiers in pediatrics.. 2023 11 :1153124. Epub 07/14/2023.

Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician Perspectives on Decision-Making in Early Treatment Planning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Mulé CM, Sliwinski SK, Israel R, Lavelle TA

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP.. 2022 43 (2):71-79. Epub 1900 01 01.

Use of Telehealth in Fellowship-Affiliated Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Wallis KE, Mulé C, Mittal S, Cerda N, Shaffer R, Scott A, Langkamp D, Augustyn M, Perrin E, Soares N, Blum NJ

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP.. 2021 May 142 (4):314-321. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of a teacher training program to promote physically active play among preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders.

Schmidt EM, Hoffman JA, Mulé C, Briesch A

Journal of school psychology.. 2021 April 85 :57-79. Epub 02/13/2021.

Factors Associated with Resilience in Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Al-Jadiri A, Tybor DJ, Mulé C, Sakai C

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP.. 2021 January 142 (1):16-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Shared Decision-Making During Initial Diagnostic and Treatment Planning Visits for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Mulé CM, Lavelle TA, Sliwinski SK, Wong JB

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP.. 2021 42 (5):363-373. Epub 1900 01 01.

Animal-Assisted Intervention: A Promising Approach to Obesity Prevention for Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Must A, Mulé CM, Linder DE, Cash SB, Folta SC

Frontiers in veterinary science.. 2021 8 :646081. Epub 05/19/2021.

A Stakeholder-Engaged Approach to Development of an Animal-Assisted Intervention for Obesity Prevention Among Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Pet Dogs.

Linder DE, Folta SC, Must A, Mulé CM, Cash SB, Halbreich ED, Colón C, Sullivan S, Sanabria E, Gibbs D, Farrell T

Frontiers in veterinary science.. 2021 8 :735432. Epub 11/11/2021.

Parent and Provider Perspectives on the Diagnosis and Management of Autism in a Chinese Immigrant Population.

Sakai C, Mulé C, LeClair A, Chang F, Sliwinski S, Yau Y, Freund KM

Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP.. 2019 May 40 (4):257-265. Epub 1900 01 01.

A comparative effectiveness study of two high-frequency word interventions: Traditional drill and WordSheets.

Mulé, C. M., Daniels, B., Volpe, R. J., Briesch, A. M., Joseph, L. M., Harris, K., Silwinski, S., & Leslie, L. K.

Journal of Behavioral Education. 2018; 27: 240-261.

Family System Interventions for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Goepfert E, Mulé C, von Hahn E, Visco Z, Siegel M

Child and adolescent psychiatric clinics of North America.. 2015 July 24 (3):571-83. Epub 1900 01 01.

Comparative effectiveness of two-sight word reading interventions for a student with autism spectrum disorder.

Mulé, C. M., Volpe, R. J., Fefer, S., Luiselli, J. K., & Leslie, L. K.

Journal of Behavioral Education. 2015; 24: 304-316.

A multi-state study on mental health evaluation for children entering foster care.

Hayek M, Mackie TI, Mulé CM, Bellonci C, Hyde J, Bakan JS, Leslie LK

Administration and policy in mental health.. 2014 July 41 (4):552-67. Epub 1900 01 01.

Social Validity Assessment of Training Methods to Improve Treatment Integrity of Special Education Service Providers.

Strohmeier C, Mulé C, Luiselli JK

Behavior analysis in practice.. 2014 May 7 (1):15-20. Epub 04/29/2014.

A comparison of two flashcard drill methods targeting word recognition.

Volpe, R. J., Mulé, C. M., Briesch, A. M., Joseph, L. M., & Burns, M. K.

Journal of Behavioral Education. 2011; 20: 117-137.

Trial of the university assistance program for alcohol use among mandated students.

Amaro H, Ahl M, Matsumoto A, Prado G, Mulé C, Kemmemer A, Larimer ME, Masi D, Mantella P

Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs. Supplement.. 2009 July (16):45-56. Epub 1900 01 01.

Including social justice in the training of school psychologists

Li, C., Kruger, L., Mulé, C. M., Lippus, K., Santora, K., Cicala, G., et al.

Journal of the Trainers of School Psychologists. 2009; 28: 24-32.

Advancing social justice through primary prevention.

Mulé, C., Lippus, K., Santora, K., Cicala, G., Smith, B., Cataldo, J., et al.

NASP Communiqué. 2009; 37: 6-8.

Books

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics (2023)

Chapter: Understanding developmental and behavioral disorders in the context of family systems.

Authors: Moore, J., Mulé, C. M., & McDaniel, S.

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences. 2023

Best practices in school psychology (2014)

Chapter: Best practices in working with children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Authors: Mulé, C. M., Briggs, A., & Song, S.

Publisher: National Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, MD 2014

Child welfare: Current issues, practices, and challenges (2013)

Chapter: Mental health oversight for children and adolescents in child welfare custody.

Authors: Mackie, T. I., Mulé, C. M., Hyde, J., & Leslie, L. K.

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 2013