The Learning and Behavior, Research and Training Lab uses the science of applied behavior analysis to focus on socially important goals for children at risk or diagnosed with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, and emotional behavioral disorders.
• To use empirically based strategies when promoting foundational skills and preventing the development of severe behavior disorders.
• To provide early scholars and professionals with behavior-analytic clinical practice and research experience.
• To disseminate contemporary methodology and findings via scholarly conferences, publications, and community trainings.
Our lab comprises two clinical research programs that serve children who benefit directly from enrollment. Our team includes trained clinical research assistants and board-certified behavior analysts.
• The Pediatric Applied and Innovative Research (PAIR) Program focuses on the skill development and challenging behavior needs of children between 2-8 years. We promote foundational skills such as early communication, toileting continence, social or toy engagement, imitation (copying others’ actions), receptive identification, and cooperation. We also assess and treat emerging or moderate levels of challenging behavior.
• The Functional Assessment, Consultation, and Training (FACT) Program focuses on the challenging behavior needs of children between 3-17 years. We assess and treat challenging behavior while establishing functional replacement behavior. We also provide initial treatment plan recommendations.
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