Caitlin Bullard, MS

Undergraduate School
Baylor University

Graduate School
Oklahoma State University

Interests & Career Goals

My interests include working with children that have neurodevelopmental differences, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. My long-term career goal is to become a child/adolescent clinical psychologist at an academic medical center. I would like to participate in both clinical and research work as well as teaching and mentoring.

Favorite Pastimes

I enjoy working out, baking desserts, and listening to music. I love exploring new places, trying new things, and hanging out with friends for activities and game nights.

Why I Chose Duke

I chose Duke because it was an outstanding fit for my training goals, offering multiple opportunities to continue to develop and strengthen my skills in both clinical work, research, and supervision. I was drawn to Duke’s premier client care and knowledgeable faculty as well as the emphasis on depth and breadth across training experiences.

Research Interests

My research focuses on addressing behavioral and social difficulties experienced by children with neurodevelopmental disorders and identifying caregiver experiences when parenting their children with these diagnoses. I aim to apply my findings to ensure children and their caregivers receive the best possible assessment and treatment services. I also am interested in examining effective adaptations to current treatment protocols to best fit the needs of neurodivergent individuals and their caregivers.

Publications

Betancourt, J. L., Alderson, R. M., Bullard, C. C., & Roberts, D. K. (2024). A meta-analytic review of self-esteem in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Clinical Psychology Review, 108, 102394.
Bullard, C. C., Alderson, R. M., Roberts, D. K., Tatsuki, M. O., Sullivan, M. A., & Kofler, M. J. (2024). Social functioning in children with ADHD: An examination of inhibition, self-control, and working memory as potential mediators. Child Neuropsychology, 30(7), 987-1009.
Roberts, D. K., Alderson, R. M., & Bullard, C. C. (2023). Phonological working memory in children with and without ADHD: A systematic evaluation of recall errors. Neuropsychology, 37(5), 531-543.
Alderson, R. M., Tarle, S. J., Roberts, D. K., Betancourt, J. L., & Bullard, C. C. (2021). Feature binding and working memory in children with ADHD: Evidence of episodic buffer impairment. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, 50(4), 463-475.
Roberts, D. K., Alderson, R. M., Betancourt, J., & Bullard, C. C. (2021). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and risk-taking: A three-level meta-analytic review of behavioral, self-report, and virtual reality metrics. Clinical Psychology Review, 87, 102039.

Poster Presentations

Bullard, C. C., Roberts, D. K., Tatsuki, M. O., Sullivan, M. A., Kofler, M. J., & Alderson R.M. (2023, November). Social functioning in children with ADHD: An examination of inhibition, self-control, and working memory as potential mediators. Poster presented at 2023 ABCT Convention, Seattle, WA.
Ewers, I., Xiong, C., Moyer, S., Tatsuki, M., Bullard, C. C., & Alderson, R. M. (2023, April). Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms predict parent-rated hyperactivity/impulsivity in children. Poster presented at the Southwest Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Frisco, TX.
Bullard, C. C., Roberts, D. K., & Alderson, R. M. (2022, November). Working memory and ADHD: Do trial numbers affect performance estimates? Poster presented at Psychonomic Society 63^rd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Roberts, D. K., Alderson, R. M., Bullard, C. C. (2022, November). Feature binding and working memory in children with ADHD: Evidence of episodic buffer impairment. Poster presented at Psychonomic Society 63^rd Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Hogan, A., Alderson, R. M., Roberts, D. K., & Bullard, C. C. (2022, April). An examination of comorbid anxiety as a moderator of the relationship between ADHD and impaired peer relationships. Poster presented at the OSU Undergraduate Research Symposium, Stillwater, OK.
Morgan, C. H., Estep, C., Bullard, C., Cangialosi, B., & Schwebel, D. C. (2021, April). The complexity of supervision: Impact of parental supervision style on children’s risk-taking. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) 2021 Convention.
Morgan, C. H., Estep, C., Bullard, C., Cangialosi, B., & Schwebel, D. C. (2021, March). The complexity of supervision: Impact of parental supervision style on children’s risk-taking. Poster accepted for presentation at the Safety 2020 Conference, Adelaide, Australia. [Conference held in March 2021 and moved to virtual format due to COVID-19 pandemic]
Bullard, C., Limbers, C., Al-Kire, M., Rowatt, W. (2020, April). The effects of coordinated care levels on flourishing and making and keeping friends in children with ASD. Poster presented at Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Virtual Symposium, Waco, TX.
Cangialosi, B., Morgan, C., Bullard, C., & Schwebel, D. (2020, April). Cognitive proficiency index scores and age as predictors for child pedestrian safety in a VR environment. Poster accepted at Southeastern Psychological Association Conference (SEPA), New Orleans, LA. (Conference canceled)
Morgan, C.H., Bullard, C., & Schwebel, D.C. (2020, March). Cognitive and behavioral processes predict child pedestrian skills. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Convention (SPPAC), Dallas, TX.
Shea, K., Greenwood, E., Bullard, C., Limbers, C. (2020, March). Body image interventions for adolescents: A systematic review. Poster presented at the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Convention (SPPAC), Dallas, TX.
Bullard, C., Morgan, C., Cangialosi, B., Williams, A., & Schwebel, D. (2019, July). Decision-making or inhibitory control? How children’s process of choosing a prize relates to behavior in a simulated crossing. Poster presented at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Undergraduate Summer Exposition, Birmingham, AL.
Cangialosi, B., Morgan, C., Bullard, C., & Schwebel, D. (2019, July). Cognitive proficiency index scores and age used as predictors for pedestrian safety. Poster presented at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Undergraduate Summer Exposition, Birmingham, AL.
Williams, A., Bullard, C., Cangialosi, B., Morgan, C., & Schwebel, D. (2019, July). Body mass index as a predictor for risky play behavior in young children. Poster presented at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Undergraduate Summer Exposition, Birmingham, AL.