Biography
I have given presentations varying in size from small groups (5-10) to auditorium sized groups (400-600). Presentations have been as short as one hour and as long as a week. Training programs vary from 1/2 day focused events through to 9-12 month train-the-trainer models.
Presentations have been for medical staff, school personnel, families, group home and day program staff as well as to general professional audiences. Presentations have focused on individuals with autism spectrum disorder, brain injury and intellectual disabilities as well as presentations specific to Applied Behavior Analysis.
Industry Expertise (3)
Social Services
Mental Health Care
Legal Services
Areas of Expertise (5)
Brain Injury and Behavior Analysis
Autism and Behavior Analysis
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Behavior Analysis
Clinical Psychology and Behavior Analysis
Evidence-Based Practice A Behavioral Approach
Accomplishments (2)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) (professional)
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board was created to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services. The BACB adheres to the national standards for boards that grant professional credentials.
Board Certification in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (professional)
Board Certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) provides peer and public recognition of demonstrated competence in one of its fourteen affiliated specialty areas. While many people often think of psychologists as general practioners many psychologists are highly specialized experts in particular fields.
Education (2)
University of British Columbia: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology 1985
University of British Columbia: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology 1985
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Sample Talks (1)
Behavior - where the rubber hits the road
We are very good at jumping to conclusions. Psychology shows us the cognitive biases we have, particularly when judging complex and/or emotional situations. Using a behavior analytic approach helps us guard against our tendencies to jump to quick but wrong conclusion. By ensuring we have clear definitions of the behavior and observable data, behavior analysis offers a cost effective approach to positive solutions. Keeping interventions linked to data gives us evidence-based practice.
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
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