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#About Our Presenter:
#Kelly Kates McElrath, Ph.D., BCBA-D is a #board certified behavior analyst at the #doctoral level with 22 years of experience in #applied behavior analysis across a variety of settings such as in-home, residential settings, inpatient hospital, and private and public schools. #Dr. McElrath’s range of expertise includes #functional analysis of problem behavior, #autism and related disorders, #traumatic brain injury, and #positive behavior supports.
As a #consultant in #educational settings, she works collaboratively to develop #positive behavior support plans for #students who exhibit challenging behavior, creates and delivers #staff trainings, conducts workshops, and presents at #professional development events. Dr. McElrath has presented both locally and nationally at conferences on a variety of topics related to applied behavior analysis. Dr. McElrath as served as Member-At-Large for #Penn ABA and currently serves as the chair of the #Crime and Delinquency Special Interest Group (#SIG) for the #Association for Behavior Analysis International (#ABAI).
Dr. McElrath has 16 years of experience teaching #graduate and #undergraduate courses in #applied behavior analysis and #special education, in both campus-based and distance learning formats. Her professional interests include functional analysis of behavior, #verbal behavior, use of interteaching in college courses, and online learning.
#Education
B.A., #Psychology, Temple University
M.A., Human Services Psychology, LaSalle University
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Temple University
Online teaching certificate: Ball State University
#Licensure/Certification(s)
Dr. McElrath is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level
Licensed Behavior Specialist (inactive) in the state of Pennsylvania
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Reliability – Modules 1 and 2 (2005)
Areas Of Expertise
#Applied Behavior Analysis
#Assessment/Analysis
#Consultation
#Functional Behavior Assessment
#Parenting Skills
#Positive Behavior Support
Problem Behavior Reduction
#Remote #Supervision
#Self-Injury and Other Challenging Behaviors
#Special Education
#Staff Training
#Verbal Behavior
#Autism/Developmental Disorders
#Traumatic Brain Injury
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