INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING AND LONG-TERM SOCIAL FUNCTIONING IN SURVIVORS OF PEDIATRIC CANCER

Abstract

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would first like to thank my primary advisor and mentor, Dr. Larry L. Mullins, for his ongoing support and encouragement. You have changed the person I want to become both personally and professionally and have showed me by example that it is completely possible to be successful in your career while still maintaining a balanced life. You have taught me so much about myself and have helped to strengthen any weaknesses I have felt during graduate school. I do not think I could ever really thank you for all you have done! I would also like to extend a special thank you to the other members of my committee, Drs. Jennifer L. Callahan and John M. Chaney. Thank you both for your support and guidance throughout my graduate school experience. I have relied on you so much and I truly appreciate you “giving me a home ” at OSU. At this time, I would also like to thank my family for their love and encouragement. Mom, Dad, and Jordan, I would not be where I am today without the three of you. You all loved me and believed in me when I did not believe in myself. Although many miles separate us, I know you are all only a phone call or plane rid