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Now available from Winterberry Press! Visit Winterberry Press to order digital or hard copy versions of all RTC materials. All of the links below will take you to the current version .

Bridges and Bottomlines are now Practice-Based Winterberry Research Syntheses and Winterberry Research Summaries and were revised and updated in 2007

Volume 1 (2007)

• Relative effectiveness of episodic and conjugate reinforcement on child operant learning
  Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D., Andrea J. Storck, B.S., Melanie D. Hutto, Ph.D., & Donna Snyder, B.A.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 27
  
  
• Influence of child interests on variations in child behavior and functioning
  Melinda Raab, Ph.D., & Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 24
  
  
• Participation in interest-based learning is filled with “positives” for young children
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 21
  
  
• Influences of contingent touch on infant behavior
  Tracy Masiello, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 20
  
  
• Effects of dialogic reading on the language development of 4- and 5-year-old children
  Patricia A. Cutspec, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 19
  
  
• More than "just a touch": How adult touch affects infants' learning and behavior
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 20
  
  
• A simple yet power-packed way to make the most of shared reading with 4- and 5-year-old children
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 19
  
  


• Influences of Treadmill Training on the Motor Development of Infants with and without Disabilities
  Tracy Masiello, Ph.D., & Lauren Tucker, B.A.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 10
  
  Infants may 'step up' to enhanced motor skills development via treadmill training
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 4, Number 5
  
  
• Reliability and Validity of the DC: 0-3 Diagnostic Classification System
  Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D., Andrea Stork, B.S., & Donna Snyder, B.A.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 4, Number 6
  
  Identifying Social-Emotional Difficulties in Infancy
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 4, Number 6
  

Volume 3 (2005)

• Effectiveness of guided design learning strategy on the acquisition of adult problem-solving skills
  Carol M. Trivette, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 3, Number 1
  
  Reach adult learners with guided design
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 3, Number 1
  
  
• Characteristics of parental sensitivity related to secure infant attachment
  Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D., & Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 3, Number 2
  
  Pathways to Parent-Child Closeness
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 3, Number 2
  
  
• Influences of craniosacral therapy on the health and development of infants and young children
  Tracy Masiello, Ph.D., & Jennifer Pace, B.A.
  Volume 3, Number 3
  
  Value of craniosacral therapy is unclear
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 3, Number 3
  
  

Volume 2 (2004)

• Influences of dialogic reading on the language development of toddlers
  Patricia A. Cutspec, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 2, Number 1
  
  Pages of powerful fun! Shared book reading boosts early language development
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 2, Number 1
  
  
• Influence of home environment on the social-emotional development of young children
  Carol M. Trivette, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 2, Number 2
  
  Set the scene for social ease
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 2, Number 2
  
  
• Effects of yoga on young children with or at risk for developmental disabilities or delays
  Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 2, Number 3
  
  Claims for yoga might be 'stretching it'
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 2, Number 3
  
  
• Relationship between parental contingent-responsiveness and attachment outcomes
  Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D., & Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 2, Number 4
  
  Heart to heart: The strength of the relationship between an adult caregiver and a young child is affected by the adult's responsiveness
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 2, Number 4
  
  
• Characteristics of interventions promoting parental sensitivity to child behavior
  Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D., & Danielle Z. Kassow, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 2, Number 5
  
  Sense and sensitivity: Research indicates best ways to boost parental sensitivity to child behavior
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 2, Number 5
  
  

Volume 1 (2003)

• Effectiveness of dolphin-assisted therapy as a behavioral intervention for young children with disabilities
  Tracy L. Masiello, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 1
  
  Magical fun, maybe . . . but is swimming with dolphins therapy?
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 1
  
  
• Practice-based diagnostic continuity in the assessment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in preschool-age children
  Patricia A. Cutspec, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 2
  
  On the horns of a diagnostic dilemma: Research findings point to the need for valid early ADHD assessment; Diagnoses based on existing practices not yet proven to stand up over time
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 2
  
  
• Melodic intonation therapy with young children with apraxia
  Nicole Roper, M.A.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 3
  
  Evidence is a bit off-key: Claims for melodic intonation therapy don't ring true
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 3
  
  
• Social-emotional consequences of response-contingent learning opportunities
  Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 4
  
  YES! I made it happen!
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 4
  
  ¡Sí! ¡Hice que pasará!
  Spanish Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 4
  
  
• Latency to learn in contingency studies of young children with disabilities or developmental delays
  Melanie Hutto, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 5
  
  No rush! Research proves it pays to be patient
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 5
  
  ¡No hay apuro! Las investigaciones comprueban que vale el ser paciente
  Spanish Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 5
  
  
• Influence of caregiver responsiveness on the development of young children with or at risk for developmental disabilities
  Carol M. Trivette, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 6
  
  Happy talk! Research reveals practical pointers for beneficial adult-child interaction
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 6
  
  
• Effects of parent-child interaction therapy on young children with disruptive behavior disorders
  Natalie Gallagher, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 7
  
  About face for stormy preschoolers
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 7
  
  
• Relationship between types of toys and young children's social behavior
  Melinda Raab, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 8
  
  Is it time for a toy tune-up?
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 8
  
  
• Influences of hippotherapy on the motor and social-emotional behavior of young children with disabilities
  Pamela Rolandelli, Ph.D., & Carl J. Dunst, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 9
  
  Saddle up, but . . .
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 9
  
  
• Effectiveness of pivotal-response training as a behavioral intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorders
  Tracy L. Masiello, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 10
  
  Success! Learning to play, learning to make friends, PRT helps young children with autism gain "pivotal" skills
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 10
  
  ¡Éxito! ¿Cómo afecta el Pivotal Response Training (PRT) a los niños pequeños con autismo?
  Spanish Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 10
  
  
• Effects of infant massage on the cognitive, motor, and social-emotional functioning of high-risk infants
  Natalie G. Gallagher, Ph.D.
  Winterberry Research Syntheses, Volume 1, Number 11
  
  "Ay, there's the rub . . ." Infant massage holds promise not yet confirmed by research
  Winterberry Research Summaries, Volume 1, Number 11
  
  

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