My interests focus on developing collaborative and integrated care models to improve patient outcomes. I am also interested in how sleep impacts quality of life for children and families.
Publications
Wesley KL, Cooper EH, Brinton JT, Meier M, Honaker S, Simon SL. A National Survey of U.S. Adolescent Sleep Duration, Timing, and Social Jetlag During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Behav Sleep Med. 2022 Jun 14;:1-13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35699363
Wesley, K. L., Hoehn, J., Butz, C., & Aylward, S. C. (2021). Experiences of pain and quality of life in pediatric intracranial hypertension. Journal of Pediatric Psychology.
Bradley-Klug, K., Wesley, K. L., & Lynn, C. (2019). Classroom and school-wide, universal prevention strategies. In A. Dempsey (Ed.). Pediatric Health Conditions in Schools: A Clinician’s Guide for Working with Children, Families, and Educators. New York: Oxford University Press.
Walsh ASJ, Wesley KL, Tan SY, Lynn C, O'Leary K, Wang Y, Nguyen D, Chenneville T, Rodriguez CA. Screening for depression among youth with HIV in an integrated care setting. AIDS Care. 2017 Jul;29(7):851-857. PubMed PMID: 28278567
Walsh, A., Lynn, C., Wesley, K. L., O’Leary, K., & Chenneville, T. (2017). HIV prevention and intervention in the school setting. In T. Chenneville (Ed.), A Clinical Guide to Pediatric HIV: Bridging the Gaps Between Research and Practice. New York: Springer.
Romer, N., Ravitch, N. K., Tom, K., Wesley, K. L., & Merrell, K. M. (2011). Gender differences in positive social-emotional functioning. Psychology in the Schools, 48(10), 958-970.
Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Board Certification
(2024)
Conditions & Treatments
Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Disorders
Brain and Nervous System
Brain and Nervous System - Sleep Apnea
Brain and Nervous System - Insomnia
Brain and Nervous System - Narcolepsy
Mental Health and Behavior - Insomnia
Mental Health and Behavior
Mental Health and Behavior - Sleep problems
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests surround a variety of sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and adherence difficulties with CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea.
Care Philosophy
I believe a good night's sleep is at the foundation of a happy, healthy child. I partner with families to help them develop habits and routines to improve children's sleep quality and quantity. I love seeing positive changes in the lives of children and families that result from better sleep.
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Graduate Schools:
PhD, University of South Florida
(2018)
MS, University of Oregon
(2010)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Oregon State University (OR)
(2007)
Fellowships:
Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program, Psychology
(2019)