Steven K. Shapiro

Steven K. Shapiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University, College of Liberal Arts, where he has been a faculty member since 1990. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami and completed an internship in clinical child/pediatric psychology at Duke University Medical Center. He served as Director of Clinical Training from 2005 to 2014 and previously as Interim DCT in the 1990s.

His primary research focuses on ADHD, sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT), executive dysfunction, and learning disorders, particularly in college students and adolescents. His work examines assessment and intervention strategies, including medication adherence, social functioning, and response to stress. He leads the Assessment and Intervention Laboratory, which conducts research on psychological issues affecting children, adolescents, and young adults. Recent projects include a grant-funded culturally relevant intervention to improve mental health access for African American children in Alabama.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on ADHD and SCT, with increasing attention to health behaviors, executive functioning, help-seeking, and cultural factors in mental health. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and spans clinical assessment, behavioral interventions, and health psychology.

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Advising and Grants: Dr. Shapiro has advised numerous graduate students, including Maggie Young, Melissa Miller, and Courtney Hess, with research on neurocognitive functioning, stress response, and childhood anxiety. He has secured grant funding for mental health intervention projects, particularly those addressing disparities in care for underserved populations.

Labs and Teams: He directs the Assessment and Intervention Laboratory, which conducts clinical research on executive functioning, ADHD, and SCT. The lab engages in both assessment and development of intervention models, including school-based and telehealth approaches.