Science consistently shows that using the methods of ABA helps children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities learn and reach their maximum potential. Continued research of these treatments is critical to further the understanding of ABA treatment. Therefore, we strive to be at the forefront of conducting research and use only treatments that are empirically validated.
We often share our research findings via conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications, however, our main research goal is to further ensure that we are providing the best practices available to the children we serve.
Current Research Projects
Virtual Behavioral Skills training: Increasing social skills in adolescents diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder via telepractice
An Analysis of Pairing and Instructional Fading with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to support ABA instruction via Telepractice
Further evaluation of Motor versus Vocal Response Interruption and Redirection as Treatment for Vocal Stereotypy
Expert Performance Approach to VB-MAPP Decision-Making
We often share our research findings via conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications, however, our main research goal is to further ensure that we are providing the best practices available to the children we serve.
Recent Research Publications
Gauthier, Kimberly, Ahearn, William H., & Colón, Candice L., (in press). “Further Evaluation of Treatment Integrity for Response Interruption and Redirection” Behavioral Interventions.
Colón, Candice L. & Ahearn, William H., (2019) “A Treatment Integrity
Analysis of Response Interruption and Redirection.” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
Recent Research Presentations
Must, Aviva, Mule, Christina, Folta, Sara, Cash, Sean, Colón-Kwedor, Candice, Farrell, Terese, Sanabria, Edward, Daffner, Molly, Halbreich, Eli and Linder, Deborah (2020). “A stakeholder-engaged approach to the development of CAAN: Canines for autism activity and nutrition intervention program”. Presented at APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo, San Francisco, CA.
Colón-Kwedor, Candice, Ahearn, William, and Cividini Motta, Catia. (2019). Symposium: Treating Automatically Maintained Vocal Stereotypy: Benefits Beyond Decreases in Stereotypy. Presented at the 40th Annual Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Worcester, MA.
For further information on current research or collaboration, please contact Candice Colón-Kwedor, Ph.D., LABA, BCBA-D, Director of Professional Development and Research at (508) 851-5259 or via email at ccolonkwedor@bciaba.org
