Research at Springbrook

The following pieces of research have been presented at conferences and/or submitted for  publication by Springbrook’s behavior specialists.

• Thomas Zane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NYS Licensed psychologist and consultant to Springbrook
• Traci Lanner, MA, BCBA, Supervising Behavior Specialist
• Brandon Nichols, MS, BCBA in progress
• Jennifer Hanson, BS, BCaBA
• Sean Field, BS, BCBA in progress

Staff Accuracy in Implementing Behavior Plans for Persons with Severe Behavior Disorders

Implementing a Prompting Hierarchy while Teaching a Vocational Task

The Effects of Communication Training on Individuals with Autism

Implementation & Adherence of Behavior Support Plans in a Residential Setting

Evidence-Based Practice in the Treatment of Autism:  A Review of the Association Method

Punishment happens:  But can we use it? 

Preference Assessment:  Where have we been?   Where are we going? 

• Abstract Title:  The Clinical Utility of Two Reinforcement Preference Assessment Techniques:  A Comparison of Duration of Assessment and Identification of Functional Reinforcers