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In her research, Kristina Lopez explores disparities in early diagnosis and subsequent intervention services among underserved children and families including low-income, limited-education and racial/ethnic minorities with a specialization in Latino children with autism. She focuses on the impact of developmental disabilities and complex health needs among children on family systems across racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels. Her research is grounded in a multidisciplinary framework in which she incorporates developmental psychology, social work and public health disciplines to investigate disparities, ecological and socio-cultural perspectives of family support, developmental disabilities and early intervention.
Ecological and socio-cultural perspectives on developmental disabilities and early intervention; development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally informed autism intervention; racial and ethnic disparities in child and mother mental health; Latinx children and families.
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS (*Student Co-author, ____ community partner)
Lopez, K., & Oh, H. (accepted). Developmental disabilities in the context of Fragile Families: Racial and ethnic disparities at age 9. Social Work Research.
Campbell, R., Dennis, M. K., Lopez, K., Matthew, R. A., & Choi, Y. J. (expected print date Winter 2020). Qualitative research in communities of color: Five researchers share challenges experienced, strategies employed, and lessons learned. Journal of the Society for Social Work Research.
+Lopez, K., *Marroquin, J. M., & *Gutierrez, C. (2020). Methods to decrease disparities in age of autism diagnosis and treatment access among Latinx children. Social Work, swaa012, https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swaa012 + Winner of the 2020 CSWE CSWE Council on Disability & Persons with Disabilities (CDPD) Disability Manuscript Award
Magaña, S., Lopez, K., Salkas, K., Iland, E., Morales, M., Garcia, M., Zeng, W., & Machalicek, W. (2020). A randomized waitlist control group of a culturally tailored parent education intervention for Latino parents of children with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 5(1), 250-262.
Lopez, K., Magaña, S., Iland, E., & Morales, M. (2019). Parents Taking Action: Reducing disparities through a culturally informed intervention for Latinx parents of children with autism. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 28(1), 31-49. doi: 10.1080/15313204.2019.1570890
Lopez, K., *Reed, J. & Magaña, S. (2019). Associations among family burden, optimism, services received and unmet need within families of children with ASD. Children and Youth Services Review, 98, 105-112. doi: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.12.027
Mendoza, N., Lechuga-Pena, S., Lopez, K., & Jackson, K. (2019). “Mi’jita, What for?” Exploring bicultural identity of Latina/Chicana Faculty and implications for supporting Latinx students in social work. Affilia,34(2), 259-276.
Lechuga-Pena, S., Becerra, D., Mitchell, F. M., Lopez, K., & Sangalang, C. (2019). Subsidized housing and low-income mother’s school-based parent involvement: Findings from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Wave Five. Child Youth Care Forum, 48(3), 105-112.
Sangalang, C., Becerra, D., Mitchell, F. M., Lechuga-Peña, S., Lopez, K., & Kim, I. (2019). Trauma, migration status, and mental health: A comparative analysis of refugees and immigrants in the United States. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 21(5), 909-919.
Lopez, K., & Magaña, S. (2018). Perceptions of family problems and pessimism among Latina and Non-Latina White mothers raising children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Epub ahead of print, doi: 10.1007/s10803-018-3640-8
Lopez, K., Xu, Y., Magaña, S., & Guzman, J. (2018). Parent's reaction to autism diagnosis: A qualitative analysis comparing Latino and White parents. Journal of Rehabilitation, 84(1), 41-50.
Magaña, S., Lopez, K., & Machalicek, W. (2017). Parents Taking Action: A psycho-educational intervention for Latino parents of children with ASD. Family Process, 56(1), 59-74.
Lopez, K. (2014). Socio-cultural perspectives of Latino children with autism spectrum disorder. Best Practices in Behavioral Mental Health, 10(2), 15-31.
Magaña, S., Lopez, K., Paradiso de Sayu, R., & Miranda, E. (2014). Use of promotoras de salud in interventions with Latino families of children with IDD. International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, 47, 40-69.
Magaña, S., Lopez, K., Aguinaga, A., & Morton, H. (2013). Access to diagnosis and care among Latino children with ASDs. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 51(3), 141-153.
Ortiz, C., Valerio, M., & Lopez, K. (2012). Trends in Latino academic achievement: Where do we go from here? Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 11(2), 136-148.
Luyster, R., Lopez, K., & Lord, C. (2007). Characterizing communicative development in children referred for autism spectrum disorder using the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI). Journal of Child Language, 34(3), 623-654.
Luyster, R., Qiu, S., Lopez, K., & Lord, C. (2007). Predicting outcomes of children referred for autism using the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI). Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research, 50(3), 667-681.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Lopez, K., Magaña, S., Iland, E., & Morales, M. (2019). “Parents Taking Action: Reducing disparities through a culturally informed intervention for Latinx parents of children with autism.” In Y. C. Padilla, R. McCoy, & R. Calvo (Eds.), Rethinking Social Work Practice with Multicultural Communities. Abingdon: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group.
Magaña, S., Machalicek, W., Lopez, K., & Iland, E. (2018). “Padres en Acción: A parent education program for Latino parents of children with ASD.” In K. Guastaferro & J.R. Lutzker (Eds.), A Guide to Programs for Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-Based Guidance for Professionals (pp. 141-172). London: Jessica Kinglsey Publishers.
1/2020-present Arizona State University Knowledge Exchange for Resilience Fellow ($15,000)
07/2018-6/2019 College of Public Service and Community Solutions Internal Grant and Funding Mechanism: Technical Assistance Grant, Role: PI; Assessing Parent and Child Behavior in the Context of a Culturally Informed Intervention for Latino Families of Children with Autism: $5,000
08/2017-present Arizona State University School of Social Work Director’s Initiative Funds, Role: PI; Innovation in the Parents Taking Action Program: Pivotal Response Training and Culturally Informed Intervention: $20,000
10/2014-09/2017 National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Field Initiated Research Program Grant; Role: Co-PI, Parents Taking Action: An Educational Program for Latino Parents of Children with Autism and Communication Challenges: subcontract, $76,467
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWU 306 | Ethics in Social Services |
SWG 617 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Children |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWU 306 | Ethics in Social Services |
SWU 349 | Stress Management Tools II |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWU 306 | Ethics in Social Services |
SWG 617 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Children |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWU 306 | Ethics in Social Services |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWG 617 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Children |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWG 501 | Micro Human Behav Soc Environ |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWG 617 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Children |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWG 608 | Ecol Appr Pract Child,Yth Fam |
Spring 2017 | |
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SWG 617 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Children |
Fall 2016 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SWG 608 | Ecol Appr Pract Child,Yth Fam |
INVITED TALKS & COLLOQUIUMS
2018 Phoenix Childrens Hospital - Nursing Research and Evidenced Based Practice Seminar, Managing Challenging Behaviors and Considering Culture in Supporting Children with ASD in Care Settings
2018 TRiO Student Support Service at Mesa Community College, Navigating College with a Disability
2017 National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, Parents Taking Action: Supporting Latino Families Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
2017 Glendale Community College - Mental Health and Behavior Conference and Career Expo, Parents Taking Action - Family Support for Latino Families Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
11/2018 Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
Lopez, K., & *Marroquin, M. Using interprofessional practice to reduce autism disparities among Latinx families. Accepted for paper presentation.
11/2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo, San Diego, CA
Sangalang, C., Becerra, D., Mitchell, F. M., Lechuga-Pe�a, S., Lopez, K., Kim, I. Trauma, migration status, and mental health: A comparative analysis of refugees and immigrants in the United States. Accepted for paper presentation.
05/2018 International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Lopez, K., Maga�a, S., & Morales, M. Randomized control trial: Impact of the Parents Taking Action program on Latino children with ASD and their parents. Paper presentation.
05/2018 International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Lopez, K., *Reed, J., & Maga�a, S. The influence of ethnicity, family problems, and optimism on services received among Latino and non-Latino White children with ASD. Poster presentation.
04/2018 Gatlinburg Conference, San Diego, CA; Lopez, K., Maga�a, S., Machalicek, W., & Morales, M. Parents Taking Action California: Addressing disparities in services and improving outcomes for Latino children with ASD. Paper presentation.
10/2017 Arizona Health Equity Conference, Glendale, AZ; Lopez, K., *Hernandez, G., & *Marroquin, M. Community engagement to reduce disparities in age of autism diagnosis and treatment access among Latino families in AZ. Poster presentation.
03/2017 Gatlinburg Conference, San Antonio, TX; Lopez, K., & Maga�a, S. Optimism and coping strategies among Latina mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Paper presentation.
03/2017 Gatlinburg Conference, San Antonio, TX; Maga�a, S., Machalicek, W., & Lopez, K. Mechanisms for change: Using peers to deliver parent education for Latina mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Paper presentation.
01/2017 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA; Campbell, R., Choi, Y., Dennis, M., Elkins, J., & Lopez, K. Qualitative research in communities of color: A discussion of challenges experienced, strategies employed, and lessons learned. Roundtable discussion.
01/2017 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA; Lopez, K., Maga�a, S., & Piper, L. Impact of mother-reported optimism and pessimism on services received and needed among Latino and White children with autism. Paper presentation.
01/2017 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA; Xu, Y., Maga�a, S., Guzman, J., & Lopez, K. Parent's reaction to Autism diagnosis: A qualitative analysis comparing Latino and White parents. Paper presentation.
04/2016 Western Psychological Association Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA; *Thornburgh, G., *Plascencia, J., Lopez, K., & Maga�a, S. Parent intervention influence on efficacy and depression among Latina mothers. Poster presentation.
01/2016 Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Washington DC; Lopez, K., Maga�a, S., & Piper, L. Application of the modified socio-cultural framework for health service disparities: Family burden among Latino families of children with autism spectrum disorder. Paper presentation.
06/2020 CSWE Council on Disability & Persons with Disabilities (CDPD) Disability Manuscript Award
02/2020 ASU School of Social Work Field Educator of the Year
03/2018 International Society for Autism Research Conference Diversity Award
03/2017 Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions Anne Larason Schneider Community Research Award
08/2016 Columbia University Population Research Center Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study Fellow, Summer Data Institute
International Society for Autism Research
National Council for Family Research
Society for Social Work Research
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
2019- ASU, ASD Translational Team - Member
2018- ASU, University Senate - Senator
2018- ASU, Senate Personnel Committee - Member
COLLEGE SERVICE
2018-2020 Strategic Coordinator for First Place Fellowship - ASU Watts College
2018 Faculty Speaker – ASU CPSCS SERVCON
2018 Keynote Panel Speaker - ASU CPSCS 3rd Annual Doctoral Student Research Conference
2018 Member - Anne Larason Community Research Award Selection Committee
2017 Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Judge
2017 Faculty Panel Speaker - ASU Sun Devil EXPO
2016 Outreach - ASU Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP) college fair
2016 Panel Speaker - ASU College of Public Service and Community Solutions Health Profession Week Virtual Career Fair
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
2020 Baccalaureate Committee - ASU School of Social Work
2019 Scholarship Committee member - ASU School of Social Work
2018- Ad Hoc Diversity Committee member - ASU School of Social Work
2018- University Senate Representative - ASU School of Social Work
2017-2018 Faculty Search Committee member - ASU School of Social Work
2017-2018 Applied Direct Practice Curriculum Committee member - ASU School of Social Work
2016-2017 Committee on Academic and Professional Standards member - ASU School of Social Work
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
2019 Panel Speaker - Arizona Autism Speaks Town Hall
2019 Guest Speaker - Gila River Support Group for Parents and Grandparents of Children with Autism
2018- Program Development Consultant - Phoenix Children’s Hospital, My Adaptability Program (MAP)
2018 Guest Speaker - Grupo de Apoyo para Latinos con Autismo (GALA)
2018 Guest Speaker - Grupo de Apoyo para Niños Especiales (GANE)
2018 Member - Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, Hispanic Outreach Advisory Board
2018 Member - Hispanic Chamber of Commerce DATOS Committee
2017- 2019 Volunteer - Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Surgery Waiting
2017 Member - Glendale Community College Behavioral Health Sciences Occupational Advisory Board
2016-2017 Parent Education Support Consultant - 112th Street Elementary, Watts, CA
08/2013 - 05/2016 Assistant Professor, California State University Long Beach School of Social Work
Courses taught: Community Projects I and II, Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups, Thesis Supervision, Directed Studies, Advanced Standing Policy Module, Foundation Social Work Practice Skills Macro Intervention, Research Methods, Social Work Applied Projects I and II