Testing the SNAP program in youth with Callous-Unemotional traits

  • Julie has recently completed her doctoral studies (Ph.D.) at the School of Psychoeducation of the University of Montreal. Her doctoral work aimed to better understand the factors associated with the efficacy of an intervention targeting organizational, time management and planning skills (OTMP) to support youth with ADHD and their families during the transition from primary to secondary. Her main research interests are in ADHD and related problems, including during developmental transitions, as well as factors associated with the effectiveness of interventions. She is currently doing postdoctoral research at York University focused on SNAP,  a  program for children (6-12 years) with behavioural problems and their parents.

Julie is working in partnership with Child Development Institute.

Compared to those without significant emotional regulation difficulties, children with both ADHD and emotional dysregulation exhibit higher levels of functional repercussions, aggressive behaviours, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).

Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) is a gender- and age-differentiated program for children ages 6 to 12 with behavioural problems and their parents. SNAP focuses on emotion regulation and aims to help children learn to stop and think before acting and develop socially appropriate plans. The SNAP also aims to help parents acquire skills that promote a quality parent-child relationship.

This project is co-funded in partnership with Mitacs and the Knowledge Institute for Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions.