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McGill Youth Study Team
Book Chapters & Encyclopedia Entries
Burack, J.A., Lai, J., Stewart, J., & Landry, O. (in preparation). Historical perspectives on developmental contributions to the study of persons with Down syndrome. In J. A. Burack, J. Edgin, & L. J. Abbeduto (Eds.), Oxford handbook of Down syndrome and development. New York: Oxford University Press.
Burack, J., & Stubbert, E. (in preparation). The voices of persons with Down syndrome and their family members. In J. A. Burack, J. Edgin, & L. J. Abbeduto (Eds.), Oxford handbook of Down syndrome and development. New York: Oxford University Press.
Mathewson, K. J., Burack, J. A., & Saigal, S., & Schmidt, L. A. (2021). Tiny babies grow up: McMaster extremely low birthweight survivors in the fifth decade of life. In A. Wazana, T. Oberlander, & E. Szekely (Eds.), Prenatal stress and child development (pp. 469-490). New York: Springer.
Gurr, E., Namdari, R., Lai, J., Parker, D., Wendt, D., & Burack, J. A. (2020). Perspectives on shyness as adaptive among the Indigenous Peoples of North America. In L. A. Schmidt & K. L. Poole (Eds.), Adaptive shyness: Developmental, comparative, and cultural perspectives. New York: Springer.
Burack, J. A., & Brodeur, D. (2020). Utilitarian attention among persons with autism spectrum disorder. In F. R. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of autism spectrum disorders. New York: Springer.
Burack, J. A., Russo, N., Kovshoff, H., Fernandes, T.P., Ringo, J., Landry, O., & Iarocci, G. (2018). How I attend - not how well do I attend: Rethinking developmental frameworks of attention and cognition in autism spectrum disorder and typical development. In V. K. Jaswal, N. Akhtar, & J. A. Burack (Eds.), Building bridges: Cognitive development in typical and atypical populations. New York: Routledge. Reprinted from Journal of Cognition and Development, 17, 553-567.
Fryberg, S. A., Covarrubias, R. & Burack, J. A. (2018). The ongoing psychological colonization of North American indigenous people: Using social psychological theories to promote social justice. In P. L. Hammack (Ed.), Oxford handbook of social psychology and social justice. New York: Oxford University Press.
Burack, J. A., Campbell, C. A., Landry, O., & Huizinga, M. (2017). Sports as a metaphor for understanding the development of executive function and mis-function. In M. Hoskyn, G. Iarocci & A. Young (Eds.), Executive functions in children's everyday lives: A handbook for professionals in applied psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
Burack, J. A., Jefferies, L. N., Ringo, J., & Landry, O. (2017). Attention. In B. Hopkins, E. Geangu, & S. Linkenauger (Eds.), Cambridge encyclopedia of child development. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Burack, J. A., Reynolds, A., Landry, O., Klassen, G., Russo, N., & Fryberg, S. (2017). Cultural influences and perspectives on developmental psychopathology: Evidence from aboriginal communities in North America. In D. Williams & L. Centifanti (Eds.), Handbook of developmental psychopathology. Cambridge, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
Huizinga, M., Baeyens, D., Ouwehand, C., & Burack, J. A. (2017). Executive functions. In B. Hopkins, E. Geangu, & S. Linkenauger (Eds.), Cambridge encyclopedia of child development. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Burack, J. A., Russo, N., Gordon Green, C., Landry, O., & Iarocci, G. (2016). Developments in the developmental approach to intellectual disability. In D. Cicchetti (Ed.), Developmental psychopathology (Vol. 3): Maladaptation and psychopathology (pp.1-67). New York: Wiley.
Burack, J.A., Bombay, A., Flores, H., Stewart, J., & Ponizovsky, V. (2014). Developmental perspectives on the role of cultural identity in well-being: Evidence from First Nations communities in Canada. In J.A. Burack & L.A. Schmidt (Eds.), Cultural and contextual perspectives on developmental risk and well-being (pp. 81-105). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Burack, J. A., & Schmidt, L. (2014). Introductory remarks: Cultural and contextual perspectives on developmental risk and well-being. In J.A. Burack & L.A. Schmidt (Eds.), Cultural and contextual perspectives on developmental risk and well-being (pp. 1-4). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Burack, J. A., Hodapp, M., Iarocci, G., & Zigler, E. (2012). On knowing more: Future issues for developmental approaches to intellectual disabilities. In J. A. Burack, R. M. Hodapp, G. Iarocci, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Oxford handbook of intellectual disability and development (pp. 395-401). New York: Oxford University Press.
Burack, J. A., Russo, N., Flores, H., Iarocci, G., & Zigler, E. (2012). The more you know the less you know, but that’s OK: Developments in the developmental approach to intellectual disability. In J. A. Burack, R. M. Hodapp, G. Iarocci, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Oxford handbook of intellectual disability and development (pp. 3-10). New York: Oxford University Press.
Enns, J. T., & Burack, J. A. (2012). Cognitive neuroscience, development, &
psychopathology: Integrating perspectives on typical and atypical trajectories of attention. In J. A. Burack, J. T. Enns, & N. A. Fox (Eds.), Cognitive neuroscience, development, and psychopathology: Typical and atypical developmental trajectories of attention (pp. 3-14). New York: Oxford University Press.
Iarocci, G., Porporino, M., Enns, J. T., & Burack, J. A. (2012). The development of attention: Issues of etiology and trajectory. In J. A. Burack, R. M. Hodapp, G. Iarocci, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Oxford handbook of intellectual disability and development (pp. 89-96). New York: Oxford University Press.
Mottron, L., & Burack, J. A. (2012) Sensory, motor and attention characteristics of autistic children. In Encyclopedia on early childhood development. Retrieved from http://www.childencyclopedia.com/pages/PDF/autism.pdf
Russo, N., Dawkins, T., Huizinga, M., & Burack, J. A. (2012). Executive functions and intellectual disability: A developmental perspective. In J. A. Burack, R. M. Hodapp, G. Iarocci, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Oxford handbook of intellectual disability and development (pp. 125-137). New York: Oxford University Press.
Burack, J. A, Cohene, K., & Flores, H. (2011). Developmental models as frameworks for early intervention with children with Down syndrome. In J. A. Rondal, J. Perera, & D. Spiker (Eds.), Neurocognitive rehabilitation of Down syndrome: The early years (pp. 142-152). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Shulman, C., Flores, H., Iarocci, G., & Burack, J. A. (2011). Intellectual disability: Concepts, definitions and assessment In P. Howlin, T. Charman, & M. Ghaziuddin (Eds.), SAGE handbook of developmental disorders (pp. 365-384). New York: SAGE.
Burack, J. A., Russo, N., Dawkins, T., & Huizinga, M. (2010). Development and regressions in rule use: The case of Zenadine Zidane. In B. W. Sokol, J. Carpdendale, U Müller, A. Young, & G. Iarocci (Eds.). Self- and social-regulation: Exploring the relations between social interaction, social cognition, and the development of executive functions (pp. 11-128). New York: Oxford University Press.
Iarocci, G., Root, R., & Burack, J. A. (2009) Social competence and mental health among Aboriginal youth: An integrative developmental perspective. In L. Kirmayer & G. Valaskakis (Eds.), Healing Traditions: The mental health of aboriginal peoples in Canada (pp. 80-106). Vancouver, BC: UBC Press.
Hodapp, R. M., & Burack, J. A. (2006). Developmental approaches to children with mental retardation: A second generation? In D. Cicchetti & D. J. Cohen (Eds.), Developmental psychopathology (Volume 3): Risk, disorder, and adaptation (pp. 235-267). New York: Wiley.
Burack, J. A., Charman, T., Yirmiya, N., & Zelazo, P. R. (2001). Development and autism: Messages from developmental psychopathology. In J. A. Burack, T. Charman, N. Yirmiya, & P. R. Zelazo (Eds.), The development of autism: Perspectives from theory and research (pp. 3-15). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Burack, J. A., Pasto, L., Porporino, M., Iarocci, G., Mottron, L., & Bowler, D. (2001). Applying developmental principles to the study of autism. In E. Schopler, N. Yirmiya, C. Shulman, & L. Marcus (Eds.), The research basis of autism: Implications for intervention. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum.
Mottron, L. & Burack, J. A. (2001). Enhanced perceptual functioning in the development of autism. In J. A. Burack, T. Charman, N. Yirmiya, & P. R. Zelazo (Eds.), The development of autism: Perspectives from theory and research (pp.131-148). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Zelazo, P. D., Burack, J. A., Boseovski, J., Jacques, S., & Frye, D. (2001). A cognitive complexity and control framework for the study of autism. In J. A. Burack, T. Charman, N. Yirmiya, & P. R. Zelazo (Eds.), The development of autism: Perspectives from theory and research (pp. 195-217). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Luthar, S. S., & Burack, J. A. (2000). Adolescent wellness: In the eye of the beholder. In D. Cicchetti, J. Rappaport, I. Sandler, & R. Weissberg (Eds.), The promotion of wellness in children and adolescents (pp. 29-57). Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America.
Hodapp, R. M., Burack, J. A., & Zigler, E. (1998). Developmental approaches to mental retardation; A short introduction. In J. A. Burack, R. M. Hodapp, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Handbook of mental retardation and development (pp. 3-19). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Iarocci, G., & Burack, J. A. (1998). Understanding the development of attention in persons with mental retardation: Challenging the myths. In J. A. Burack, R. M. Hodapp, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Handbook of mental retardation and development (pp. 349-381). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Burack, J. A. (1997). The study of atypical and typical populations in developmental psychopathology: The quest for a common science. In S. S. Luthar, J. A. Burack, D. Cicchetti, & J. R. Weisz, (Eds.), Developmental psychopathology: Perspectives on adjustment, risk and disorder (pp. 139-165). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Burack, J. A., Enns, J. T., Stauder, J. E. A., Mottron, L., & Randolph, B. (1997). Attention and autism: Behavioral and electrophysiological evidence. In D. J. Cohen & F. R. Volkmar (Eds.), Autism and pervasive developmental disorders: A handbook (pp. 226-247). New York: John Wiley and Sons.
Burack, J. A., Root, R., & Zigler, E. (1997). Inclusive education for students with autism: Ideological, empirical, and community considerations. In D. J. Cohen & F. R. Volkmar (Eds.), Autism and pervasive developmental disorders: A handbook (pp. 796-807). New York: John Wiley and Sons.
Enns, J. T., & Burack, J. A. (1997). Attention and developmental psychopathology: Bridging disciplines. In J. A. Burack & J. T. Enns (Eds.), Attention, development, and psychopathology (pp. 3-28). New York: Guilford Press.
Ella, S., Shulman, C., Burack, J. A., Hattab, Y., Meir, D., Pelles, V., Szjnaiderman, S., & Ornoy, A. (1991). A multi‑disciplinary approach to assessing autism: Early signs for identification. In A. Ornoy (Ed.), Diagnosis and treatment of children with developmental delays in Israel. Jerusalem: Almog‑JDC (in Hebrew).
Burack, J. A. (1990). Differentiating mental retardation: The two‑group approach and beyond. In R. M. Hodapp, J. A. Burack, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Issues in the developmental approach to mental retardation (pp. 27-48). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Hodapp, R. M., Burack, J. A., & Zigler, E. (1990). The developmental perspective in the field of mental retardation. In R. M. Hodapp, J. A. Burack, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Issues in the developmental approach to mental retardation (pp. 3-26). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Hodapp, R. M., Burack, J. A., & Zigler, E. (1990). Summing up and going forward: New directions in the developmental approach to mental retardation. In R. M. Hodapp, J. A. Burack, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Issues in the developmental approach to mental retardation (pp. 294-312). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Volkmar, F. R., Burack, J. A., & Cohen, D. J. (1990). Deviance and developmental approaches in the study of autism. In R. M. Hodapp, J. A. Burack, & E. Zigler (Eds.), Issues in the developmental approach to mental retardation (pp. 246-271). New York: Cambridge University Press.
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