2026 Donald B. Bailey: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	81	1412	1261	848	740	247	20477

Overview

Donald B. Bailey is affiliated with the Research Triangle Park Foundation in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with significant contributions also in Medicine. These main fields encompass several specialized subfields including Genetics, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Molecular Biology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health.

The scientist's work covers a wide range of research topics. Key areas addressed include:

Genomics and Rare Diseases
Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
RNA modifications and cancer
Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research

Donald B. Bailey has authored multiple papers published in various academic venues. Some recent notable publications include:

"Genomic Sequencing for Newborn Screening: Results of the NC NEXUS Project" (2020), The American Journal of Human Genetics
"Evaluation of X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Newborn Screening in North Carolina" (2020), JAMA Network Open
"Developmental Outcomes Among Young Children With Congenital Zika Syndrome in Brazil" (2020), JAMA Network Open
"Expert Evaluation of Strategies to Modernize Newborn Screening in the United States" (2021), JAMA Network Open
"Emergence of Developmental Delay in Infants and Toddlers With an FMR1 Mutation" (2021), PEDIATRICS

The scientist frequently publishes in several outlets, notably:

UNC Libraries
JAMA Network Open
International Journal of Neonatal Screening
The American Journal of Human Genetics
PEDIATRICS

Donald B. Bailey collaborates regularly with a number of co-authors, including:

Cynthia M. Powell
Holly L. Peay
Anne Wheeler
Melissa Raspa
Lisa M. Gehtland

Best Publications

Fragile X syndrome

Randi J. Hagerman;Elizabeth Berry-Kravis;Heather Cody Hazlett;Donald B. Bailey

769
Citations
Effective Teaching: Principles and Procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis with Exceptional Students

Mark Wolery;Donald B. Bailey;George M. Sugai

626
Citations
Newborn Screening: Toward a Uniform Screening Panel and System—Executive Summary

Michael S. Watson;Marie Y. Mann;Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear;Piero Rinaldo

597
Citations
Family Outcomes in Early Intervention: A Framework for Program Evaluation and Efficacy Research:

Donald B. Bailey;R. A. McWilliam;Lynette Aytch Darkes;Kathy Hebbeler

513
Citations
Co‐occurring conditions associated with FMR1 gene variations: Findings from a national parent survey

Donald B. Bailey;Melissa Raspa;Murrey Olmsted;David B. Holiday

506
Citations
Models of acculturation and health behaviors among Latino immigrants to the US.

E Arcia;M Skinner;D Bailey;V Correa

427
Citations
Autistic behavior in children with fragile X syndrome: prevalence, stability, and the impact of FMRP.

Deborah D. Hatton;John Sideris;Martie Skinner;Jean Mankowski

414
Citations
FMR1 CGG allele size and prevalence ascertained through newborn screening in the United States

Flora Tassone;Ka Pou Iong;Tzu-Han Tong;Joyce Lo

384
Citations
First experiences with early intervention: a national perspective.

Donald B. Bailey;Kathleen Hebbeler;Anita Scarborough;Donna Spiker

357
Citations
Autistic Behavior in Young Boys with Fragile X Syndrome.

Donald B. Bailey;Gary B. Mesibov;Deborah D. Hatton;Renee D. Clark

333
Citations
Recommended Outcomes for Families of Young Children with Disabilities.

Donald B. Bailey;Mary Beth Bruder;Kathy Hebbeler;Judith Carta

322
Citations
Assessing needs of families with handicapped infants

Donald B. Bailey;Rune J. Simeonsson

307
Citations
Autistic behavior, FMR1 protein, and developmental trajectories in young males with fragile X syndrome.

Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton;Martie Skinner;Gary Mesibov

296
Citations
Behavioral and Developmental Outcomes in Young Children with Disabilities in Integrated and Segregated Settings A Review of Comparative Studies

Virginia Buysse;Donald B. Bailey

287
Citations
Early Development, Temperament, and Functional Impairment in Autism and Fragile X Syndrome

Donald B. Bailey;Deborah D. Hatton;Gary Mesibov;Nicole Ament

279
Citations
Maternal depression and developmental disability: Research critique

Donald B. Bailey;Robert N. Golden;Jane Roberts;Amy Ford

268
Citations
Effects of Classroom Social Structure and Disability on Engagement

R. A. McWilliam;Donald B. Bailey

260
Citations
Mood and anxiety disorders in females with the FMR1 premutation

Jane E. Roberts;Donald B. Bailey;Jean Mankowski;Amy Ford

254
Citations
Inclusion in the context of competing values in early childhood education

Donald B. Bailey;R.A. McWilliam;Virginia Buysse;Patricia W. Wesley

247
Citations
Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health.

Jonathan S. Berg;Pankaj B. Agrawal;Donald B. Bailey;Alan H. Beggs

240
Citations
Needs and supports reported by Latino families of young children with developmental disabilities

Donald B. Bailey;Debra Skinner;Vivian Correa;Emily Arcia

237
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Melissa Raspa RTI International

Deborah D. Hatton Vanderbilt University

Jane E. Roberts University of South Carolina

Rune J. Simeonsson University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

John Sideris University of Southern California

Jonathan S. Berg University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stephen R. Hooper University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mark Wolery Vanderbilt University

Donna Spiker SRI International

Frank J. Symons University of Minnesota

External Links

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