Andrew Orapallo, PhD
Areas of expertise: Early childhood, Behavioral parent training, School mental health
Locations: Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare
About Andrew Orapallo, PhD
Titles
Psychologist
Certifications
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certification – PCIT International
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)
Awards and Honors
2022, Department of Psychology Graduate Student Research Award, Tulane University
2022, Robert E. Flowerree Summer Research Award, Tulane University
2021, Department of Psychology Graduate Peer Mentorship Award, Tulane University
2019, 2021, Robert E. Flowerree Summer Research Award, Tulane University
2016, Summa cum Laude, Holy Family University
2015, Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
2024-present, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
2023-present, National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
2023-present, American Psychological Association (APA), Division 54
2021-present, American Psychological Association (APA), Division 16
2019-present, Society for Prevention Research (SPR)
2019-present, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
2023-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Early Human Development
2023-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of School Mental Health
2022-present, Early Career Editorial Board Member and Reviewer, Prevention Science
2021-present, Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Children and Youth Services Review
Academic and Institutional Committees
2024-present, Psychology Training Advisory Committee
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Psychology - Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA
Graduate Degree
PhD in Psychology - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
MS in Psychology - Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Internship
Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellow - Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2023
Peele, H., Oshrin, S., Daniels, M., Overstreet, S., Pickett, C., Orapallo, A., Pickford, D., Obus, E. A., Yates-Flannigan, A. K. (2023). Using participatory research methods to foster an anti-racist graduate learning environment. Journal of Participatory Research Methods, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.35844/001c.90362
2021
Orapallo, A., Grant, B. J., & Baker, C. N. (2021). Examining the effectiveness of Trauma Smart® training: Staff satisfaction, knowledge, and attitudes. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 13(8), 891–898.
2020
Eiraldi, R. B., Khanna, M. S., Jawad, A., Power, T., Cacia, J., Cabello, B., Schwartz, B. S., Swift, L., Kanine, R. M., Orapallo, A., McCurdy, B., Mautone, J. A. (2020). Implementation of targeted mental health interventions in urban schools: Preliminary findings on the impact of training strategy on program fidelity. Evidence-based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 5(4), 437–451.
Swift, L. E., Orapallo, A., Kanine, R. M., Mautone, J. A., Bevans, K., Eiraldi, R. B. (2020). The self-report coping measure in an urban school setting: Factor structure and coping differences. School Mental Health. 12(1), 99-113.
2019
Morris, S., Nahmias, A., Nissley-Tsiopinis, J., Orapallo, A., Power, T. J., & Mautone, J. A. (2019). Research to practice: Implementation of family school success for parents of children with ADHD. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. 26(3), 535-546.
2018
Eiraldi, R. B., Mautone, J. A., Khanna, M. S., Power, T. J., Orapallo, A., Cacia, J…. & Jawad, A. F. (2018). Group CBT for externalizing disorders in urban schools: Effect of training strategy on treatment fidelity and patient outcomes. Behavior Therapy, 49(4), 538-550. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2018.01.001
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2024
Orapallo, A., Young, J. F., Kellom, K., Nag, D., Quzack, L., Christianson, S., … Lawson, G. M. (November, 2024). Identifying key needs and priorities for implementing evidence-based prevention and early intervention mental health programming in schools. In K. Schwartz & J. F. Young (chairs), School-based Prevention: Multi-method perspectives on Youth Mental Health Needs and Services in this Front-Line Setting. [Symposium]. The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Orapallo, A., Watkins, M. W., Power, T. J., Fiks, A., & Mautone, J. A. (February, 2024). Promoting shared decision-making for ADHD intervention for adolescents. Paper presented at the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
Beery, C., Pankiewicz, R., Keck, L., Nunez, C., Karp, N., Orapallo, A., & Baker, C. N. (February, 2024). Evaluating the sustainability of trauma-informed schools. Poster presented at the National Association of School Psychologists Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.
2023
Orapallo, A., Reyes. L., & Baker, C. N. (May, 2023). Development of the Early Childhood Coping Inventory: A Mixed Methods Approach. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research 31st Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Orapallo, A., Watkins, M. W., Power, T. J., Fiks, A., & Mautone, J. A. (May, 2023). Promoting shared decision making and engagement in care: Identification of youth and parent goals for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Poster presented at the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Annual Research Symposium and Poster Day, Philadelphia, PA.