Sharon A. Cermak

9.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
159 papers, 6.3k citations indexed

About

Sharon A. Cermak is a scholar working on Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental and Educational Psychology and Psychiatry and Mental health. According to data from OpenAlex, Sharon A. Cermak has authored 159 papers receiving a total of 6.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 82 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience, 57 papers in Developmental and Educational Psychology and 46 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health. Recurrent topics in Sharon A. Cermak's work include Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (49 papers), Children's Physical and Motor Development (33 papers) and Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (26 papers). Sharon A. Cermak is often cited by papers focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (49 papers), Children's Physical and Motor Development (33 papers) and Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues (26 papers). Sharon A. Cermak collaborates with scholars based in United States, Israel and Taiwan. Sharon A. Cermak's co-authors include Linda G. Bandini, Carol Curtin, Ayelet Ben‐Sasson, Leah I. Stein Duker, Eynat Gal, José C. Polido, Kathleen A. McHale, Ronen Fluss, Batya Engel‐Yeger and Liat Hen‐Herbst and has published in prestigious journals such as PEDIATRICS, Developmental Psychology and Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

In The Last Decade

Sharon A. Cermak

153 papers receiving 5.9k citations

Hit Papers

A Meta-Analysis of Sensor... 2008 2026 2014 2020 2008 2010 200 400 600
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. A Meta-Analysis of Sensory Modulation Symptoms in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
    2008 712 citations Ayelet Ben‐Sasson, Sharon A. Cermak et al. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders profile →
  2. Food Selectivity and Sensory Sensitivity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
    2010 492 citations Sharon A. Cermak, Carol Curtin et al. Journal of the American Dietetic Association profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Sharon A. Cermak United States 40 3.6k 2.9k 1.8k 1.7k 1.0k 159 6.3k
Elisabeth Fernell Sweden 44 3.2k 0.9× 2.4k 0.9× 1.4k 0.8× 1.3k 0.7× 638 0.6× 189 7.1k
Susan Hepburn United States 45 4.9k 1.4× 1.5k 0.5× 2.5k 1.4× 1.6k 0.9× 940 0.9× 109 6.3k
Kim Van Naarden Braun United States 32 2.4k 0.7× 2.3k 0.8× 1.8k 1.0× 334 0.2× 609 0.6× 59 5.5k
Winnie Dunn United States 42 3.8k 1.1× 3.4k 1.2× 2.5k 1.4× 1.7k 1.0× 703 0.7× 127 7.3k
Pasquale Accardo United States 25 1.5k 0.4× 955 0.3× 981 0.6× 748 0.4× 622 0.6× 82 3.3k
Marja‐Leena Mattila Finland 25 2.0k 0.6× 571 0.2× 914 0.5× 423 0.2× 421 0.4× 53 2.8k
Beate Herpertz‐Dahlmann Germany 62 3.8k 1.0× 4.5k 1.5× 7.1k 4.0× 835 0.5× 507 0.5× 340 12.5k
Helen McConachie United Kingdom 47 5.6k 1.6× 2.8k 1.0× 4.9k 2.8× 1.3k 0.7× 1.3k 1.3× 132 7.6k
Mark F. O’Reilly United States 51 7.6k 2.1× 3.4k 1.2× 3.8k 2.1× 5.2k 3.0× 1.4k 1.4× 537 12.0k
Nanda Rommelse Netherlands 47 4.2k 1.2× 4.3k 1.5× 2.2k 1.2× 1.1k 0.6× 644 0.6× 167 6.9k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Polido, José C., et al.. (2025). Oral Care Experiences of Children with Down Syndrome: Caregiver and Dentist Perspectives. Healthcare. 13(9). 999–999.
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Tamplain, Priscila, et al.. (2024). The impact for DCD – USA study: The current state of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) in the United States of America. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 145. 104658–104658. 13 indexed citations
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Butera, Christiana, et al.. (2023). Relationships between Affect Recognition, Empathy, Alexithymia, and Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism. Brain Sciences. 13(8). 1161–1161. 3 indexed citations
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Como, Dominique H., et al.. (2022). Exploratory analysis of college students’ occupational engagement during COVID-19. Journal of Occupational Science. 29(4). 545–561. 5 indexed citations
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Williams, Marian E., et al.. (2021). Brief Report: Caregiver Confidence in Reporting Anxiety Symptoms in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 52(8). 3727–3733. 1 indexed citations
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Butera, Christiana, John Sideris, Emily Kilroy, et al.. (2020). Impact of Sensory Processing on School Performance Outcomes in High Functioning Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mind Brain and Education. 14(3). 243–254. 29 indexed citations
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Duker, Leah I. Stein, et al.. (2019). Strategies for Success: A Qualitative Study of Caregiver and Dentist Approaches to Improving Oral Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 41(1). 2 indexed citations
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Como, Dominique H., et al.. (2019). Oral Care Experiences of Latino Parents/Caregivers with Children with Autism and with Typically Developing Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 16(16). 2905–2905. 17 indexed citations
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Cermak, Sharon A., et al.. (2013). Active and Traditional Videogame Ownership and Play Patterns Amo ng Youths With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Relationships to Physical Activity. 27(1). 2 indexed citations
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Duker, Leah I. Stein, et al.. (2013). Oral care experiences and challenges in children with autism spectrum disorders.. PubMed. 34(5). 387–91. 79 indexed citations
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Bandini, Linda G., Sarah Anderson, Carol Curtin, et al.. (2010). Food Selectivity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Typically Developing Children. The Journal of Pediatrics. 157(2). 259–264. 442 indexed citations
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Cermak, Sharon A., Carol Curtin, & Linda G. Bandini. (2010). Food Selectivity and Sensory Sensitivity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 110(2). 238–246. 492 indexed citations breakdown →
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Ben‐Sasson, Ayelet, Sharon A. Cermak, Gael I. Orsmond, et al.. (2007). Extreme Sensory Modulation Behaviors in Toddlers With Autism Spectrum Disorders. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 61(5). 584–592. 214 indexed citations
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Cermak, Sharon A., et al.. (1998). Social Skills in Children with Learning Disabilities. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. 13(4). 1–24.
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Lin, Keh‐chung & Sharon A. Cermak. (1991). Cognitive Perceptual Intervention in Post-Stroke Patients with Unilateral Neglect:. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics. 10(1). 63–79. 1 indexed citations
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Cermak, Sharon A. & Anne Henderson. (1989). The efficacy of sensory integration procedures. 8 indexed citations
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Cermak, Sharon A., et al.. (1988). Comparison of Two Subtests of the Bay Area Functional Performance Evaluation. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. 7(4). 99–114. 1 indexed citations

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