Research

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Frye has been heavily involved in research throughout her career. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at both the University of Arizona in the Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies, and Southern New Hampshire University in the Psychology Department.

Dr. Frye has numerous publications, including peer reviewed research articles and book chapters. She has presented her research nationally and internationally, as well as received research awards from the American Psychological Association and the American Diabetes Association.

Her research focuses on the neurocognitive, behavioral, and educational functioning of youth with neurodevelopmental conditions and chronic illnesses, and the influence of sleep and sleep disorders on the behavior and functioning of medically and non-medically involved youth.

She aims to translate research findings into evidence-based practices to best meet the needs of clients. A selection of her publications can be found below.

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Dr. Sara Frye receiving the 2021 Outstanding Early Career Psychologist Award from the Arizona Psychological Association while 8.5 months pregnant.

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Perfect, M.M., Silva, G.E., Chin, C., Wheeler, M.D., Frye, S., Mullins, V. & Quan, S. F. (2022). Extending sleep to improve glycemia: The family routines enhancing adolescent diabetes by optimizing management (FREADOM) randomized clinical trial protocol. Contemporary Clinical Trials.

Riccio, C. A., Maykel, C., Bray, M., Perdue, E., & Frye, S. (2021). School reintegration for youth with health-related conditions. Contemporary School Psychology.

Puzino, K., Frye, S. LaGrotte, C., Vgontzas, A. N., Calhoun, S., & Fernandez-Mendoza, J. (2021). Arousability as a trait predisposition to insomnia: Multidimensional structure and clinical utility of the Spanish and English versions of the Arousal Predisposition Scale. Sleep Medicine. 

Eklund, E., Kilgus, S., Taylor, C., Allen, A., Meyer, L., Izumi, J., Beardmore, M., Frye, S. McLean, D., Calderon, F., & Kilpatrick, K. (2019). Efficacy a combined approach to tier 2 social-emotional and behavioral intervention and the moderating effects of function. School Mental Health.

Frye, S., Perfect, M. M., & Silva, G. E. (2019). Diabetes management mediates the association between sleep duration and glycemic control in youth with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Sleep Medicine. 

Puzino, K., Frye, S., LaGrotte, C. A., Vgontzas, A. N., & Fernandez-Mendoza, J. (2019). Am I (hyper)aroused or anxious? Clinical significance of pre-sleep somatic arousal in young adults. Journal of Sleep Research, e12829.

Frye, S., Fernandez-Mendoza, J., Calhoun, S., Gaines, J., Vgontzas, A. N., Liao, D., & Bixler, E. O. (2018). Childhood obesity, weight loss, and developmental trajectories predict the persistence and remission of childhood sleep disordered breathing. Pediatric Obesity, 14, e12461.

Frye, S., Fernandez-Mendoza, J., Calhoun, S., Vgontzas, A. N., Liao, D., & Bixler, E. O. (2018). Neurocognitive and behavioral significance of periodic limb movements during sleep in adolescents with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder. Sleep, 41, zsy129.

Mayes, S., Frye, S., Breaux, R., & Calhoun, S. (2018). Diagnostic, demographic, and neurocognitive predictors of dysgraphia in students with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and typical development. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 30, 489-507.

Frye, S., Fernandez-Mendoza, J., Calhoun, S., Gaines, J., Sawyer, M. D., He, F., Liao, D., Vgontzas, A. N., & Bixler, E. O. (2018). Neurocognitive and behavioral functioning in adolescents with sleep disordered breathing: A population-based, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry study. International Journal of Obesity, 42, 95–101.

Perfect, M. M., Frye, S., Bauman, S., Kroeger, S., Chou, C., & Shaw, L. (2017). A model for facilitating an inclusive experience for college students with health-related conditions:  Application for students with diabetes. The School Psychologist, 71, 45-57.

Mayes, S., Breaux, R., Calhoun, S., & Frye, S. (2017). High prevalence of dysgraphia in elementary through high school students with ADHD and Autism. Journal of Attention Disorders.

Perfect, M. M., Beebe, D. W., Levine-Donnerstein, D., Frye, S., Bluez, G. P., & Quan, S. F. (2016). The development of a clinically relevant sleep modification protocol for youth with Type 1 diabetes. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology4, 227.

Books

Perfect, M. M., Drapeau, C., & Frye, S., (under contract). Sleepy Schools: Research, Practice, and Policy. American Psychological Association.

Book Chapters

 Frye, S., & Fairchild, A. (2023). Angelman Syndrome. Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Guidebook for Understanding and Educating, Second Edition. Division 16 of the American Psychological Association.

Perfect, M. M., Frye, S., & Mongelli, S. (2020). The mind-body connection: Applications for sleep health. Promoting mind–body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals. American Psychological Association. 

Perfect, M. M., Frye, S., & Sakakini, R., (2019). Pediatric sleep disorders: Assessment, intervention, and implications for school psychologists. In Dempsey, A. (Eds.) Pediatric health conditions in schools: A clinician’s guide for working with children, families, and educators. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. 

Perfect, M. M., Frye, S., & Ochoa, E. (2019). Chronic illness: Helping handout for the school and home. In Bear, G. & Minke, K. (Eds.) Helping Children at Home and School IV: Handouts for Families and Educators. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

Perfect, M. M. & Frye, S. (2019). Sleep problems: Helping handout for the home. In Bear, G. & Minke, K. (Eds.) Helping Children at Home and School IV: Handouts for Families and Educators. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

Frye, S., Perfect, M. M., & Graham, J. (2018). Treating internalizing symptoms from an integrated behavioral health perspective. In Forman, S. G. & Shahidullah, J. D. (Eds.) Handbook of pediatric behavioral healthcare: An interdisciplinary collaborative approach. New York, NY: Springer.

Perfect, M. M. & Frye, S. (2014). Resiliency in pediatric chronic illness: Assisting youth at school and home. In Prince-Embury, S. (Eds.), Resilience interventions for youth in diverse populations. New York, NY: Springer.