Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Past Presidents Series: James H. Johnson (1986).

Dr. James H. Johnson, also known as Jim, was a prominent figure in the field of clinical child psychology. He served as the 24th Chair of the Section on Child Clinical Psychology, which is now known as the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP) and Division 53 of the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Johnson played a significant role in advocating for clinical child psychology as a distinct subfield and was influential in developing specialized training and competencies. He had a prolific career as a scholar, educator, clinician, and leader, and his contributions and accomplishments are highlighted in this editorial. [Extracted from the article]