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Department of Psychology Lab webpage link:http://aaaalab.yolasite.com/ |
| Education |
| Ph.D., 2004, The University of Texas at Austin, Clinical Psychology |
| Clinical Pre-doctoral Internship, 2003-04, SUNY Upstate Medical University |
| M.A., 2001, The University of Texas at Austin, Clinical Psychology |
| B.A., 1994, Davidson College, Psychology |
| Research Interests |
Dr. Canu’s current research program consists of three active strands, as follows. 1. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Development, adjustment, and treatment of individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan. Specific emphases include social and romantic adjustment, association with risky behavior (e.g., gambling, illicit use of stimulant medication), and developmentally appropriate assessment of adults. 2. Learning Differences in College Students: Direct student support services and faculty development for appropriate instruction. Specific emphasis on implementation of College STAR Program (www.collegestar.ecu.edu) at Appalachian State and evaluation of program efficacy. 3. Rural Clinical Psychology: Mental health outcomes in rural communities. Specific emphasis on examining how varying degrees of industrial activity in Appalachia is associated with presentation for emergent services. Interest in developing research related to service in primary care settings and via remote methods (e.g., telehealth). |
| Representative Publications |
| Cleveland, C. S., Hartung, C. M., Canu, W. H., Lefler, E. K., Mignogna, M. J., Fedele, D. A., ... Leffingwell, T. R. (under review). Psychostimulant use and misuse in college students with and without ADHD. Manuscript submitted for publication. |
| Canu, W. H., Tabor, L. S., Michael, K. D., Bazzini, D. G., & Elmore, A. E. (under review). Romantic couples’ conflict resolution and satisfaction varies with partner’s ADHD type. Manuscript submitted for publication. |
| Canu, W. H., & Mancil, E. B. (in press). An examination of teacher trainees’ knowledge of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. School Mental Health. |
| McKinney, A. A. , Canu, W. H., Schneider, H. G. (in press). Distinct ADHD symptom clusters differentially associated with personality traits. Journal of Attention Disorders. |
| Fedele, D. A. *, Lefler, E. K., Hartung, C. M., & Canu, W. H. (2012). Sex differences in the manifestation of ADHD in emerging adults. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16, 109-117. |
| Canu, W. H., & Bearman, S. K. (2011). Community-clinic-based parent intervention addressing non-compliance in children with ADHD. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 18, 491-501. |
| Canu, W. H., & Schatz, N. K. (2011). Evidence for a weak Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder-gambling association in college students. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 25, 334-343. |
| Fedele, D. A., Hartung, C. M., Canu, W. H., & Wilkowski, B. M. (2010). Identifying new symptoms of ADHD in emerging adults. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 32, 385-396. |
| Canu, W. H. (2008). An experiential learning activity demonstrating normal and phobic anxiety. Teaching of Psychology, 35, 22-25. |
| Canu, W. H., Newman, M. L., Morrow, T. L., & Pope, D. L. W. (2008). Social appraisal of adults with ADHD: Stigma and Influences of the Beholder’s Big Five Personality Traits. Journal of Attention Disorders, 11, 700-710. |
| Canu, W. H. (2007). Vocational safety preference of college males with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An exploratory study. Journal of College Counseling, 10, 54-63. |
| Canu, W. H., & Carlson, C. L. (2007). Rejection sensitivity and social outcomes of young adult men with ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 10, 261-275. |
| Canu, W. H. & Carlson, C. L. (2003). Differences in heterosocial behavior and outcomes of ADHD-symptomatic subtypes in a college sample. Journal of Attention Disorders, 6, 123-133. |
| Carlson, C. L., Booth, J., Shin, M., & Canu, W. (2002). Parent-, teacher-, and self-rated motivational styles in the ADHD subtypes. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35, 104-113. |
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