Presentations and Publications
At ABAI with my mentor Lauren Lovell, BCBA.
Publications:
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Dotson, T. (2017). Ethical Issues in Rural Programs for Behavior Analysis for Students with Disabilities. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 36(1), 38-48. doi.org/10.1177/8756870517703407
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Bushman, S. (2015). Using Video Self-Modeling to increase active learning responses during small group reading instruction for primary school pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties. Journal of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 20(3), 277-288.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Doty, D. (2014). Improving educational programs for students with autism in rural schools: The Montana Autism Education Project. Conference Proceedings of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Morgantown, WV Rahn, N. L., Editor. http://acres-sped.org/r/download/184900, p. 86-93.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Doty, D. (2013). Improving educational programs for students with autism in rural schools: A preliminary program description of the Montana Autism Education Project. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 32(3), 24-32. doi.org/10.1177/875687051303200305
Young-Pelton, C. A. (2013). Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Training Manual. [Technical Document]. Helena, MT: Montana Office of Public Instruction.
Young-Pelton, C. A. (2013) Developing behavior analysts in Montana and beyond through the use of technology. Montana Professor, 23(1), p. 8-11. http://mtprof.msun.edu/Spr2013/sp2013.pdf
Young, C. A. (2007). “With open arms: Creating school communities of support for kids with social challenges” [Book Review]. Education Review http://www.edrev.info/brief/sept07.html#10.
Young, C. A. & Holt, L. C. (2006). “Chapter 11: Self-Taught Instruction” In L. C. Holt and M. Kysilka, Instructional patterns: Strategies for maximizing student learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Young, C. A. ( 2005). “From seclusion to inclusion: A comparative case study of students with emotional and behavioral disorders in middle schools” (Published dissertation). Ann Arbour, MI: UMI ProQuest. Available at: http://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/636
Accreditation Documents and Program Proposals:
2019 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Master’s Accreditation 2018 Self-Study Document, 2019 Addendum, and oversight of site visitation for MSU Billings.
2018 Doctoral Degree Proposal in (a) SPED Leadership and (b) ABA Leadership for MSUB
Presentations (refereed/peer-reviewed):
2017 Barthold, C., Keyl-Austin, A.A., & Young-Pelton, C.A. Collaborating to Prepare High-Quality Future Behavior Analysts [Panel]. Association for Behavior Analysis Internship (ABAI) 43rd Annual Convention in Denver, CO.
2016 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Ethical Issues for Rural Behavior Analysts” [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 42nd Annual Convention in Chicago, IL
2015 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Pre-Professional Behavior Analyst Competencies Demonstrated by Graduate Students Enrolled in a University-Supervised Intensive Practicum” [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 41st Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX.
2015 Ainsleigh, S., Young-Pelton, C. A., Catagnus, R. M., & Weinberg, M. “Providing Distance/Remote Supervision for Preprofessional Behavior Analysts: Strategies, Technologies, and Quality Assurance” [Workshop]. ABAI San Antonio, TX
2012 Young-Pelton, C. A. & Fisher, D. “Time-out gone wrong? A tutorial on the behavioral technologies of negative reinforcement, punishment and extinction” [Presentation] Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders 30th Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO.
2011 Jansz, C. E., Soldner, J. L., Young, C. A., and Barthold, C. H. “Teaching ABA in a non-ABA program: Professional Development Series Event” [Panel]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
2010 Young, C. A. “Bringing the Web-cam to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) Intensive Practicum: A comparison of traditional and technological supervision” [Paper]. Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX
2008 Young, C. A. & Lovell, L. A. “Evidence based and emerging practices in education: Tertiary interventions in schools” [Paper]. Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
2006 Young, C. A. & Lovell, L. A. “Red Zone Mentoring: A resiliency approach to a tertiary intervention” [Presentation]. 4th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Boston, MA.
2006 Young, C. A. “In their words: Inclusion strategies that work in middle schools” [Paper]. 3rd International Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Reno, Nevada
2004 Young, C. A. “League of poolplayers: An ethnography” [Paper]. Annual Conference of the Qualitative University Interest Group (QUIG) in Athens, Georgia.
Presentations (Invited):
Invited Presentations – Out-of-State
2018 Young-Pelton, C.A. “Ethical Issues for Rural Behavior Analysts” [Invited Presentation]. Four Corners Association for Behavior Analysis April 6, 2018 in Park City, Utah. NOTE: This presentation was also mentioned in ABAI Newsletter “Behavior Science Dissemination” April 24, 2018 by Corina Jimenez-Gomez, 4-Corners ABA.
2014 Delazay, B. (Moderator). Larsson, E., Sundberg, M. & Young-Pelton, C. “Advice to Behavior Analysts Serving Rural and Remote Communities" [Professional Development Series Event]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 40th Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.
2009 Young, C. A. “Effective intervention for social cognition and awareness” [Research Presentation]. Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Annual Conference in Omaha, NE.
2009 Young, C. A. “What every administrator needs to know about adapting school-wide discipline plans for students on the autism spectrum” [Presentation]. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) Administrator’s Conference in Overland Park, Kansas.
2007 Young, C. A. “Red Zone Mentoring: A tertiary intervention” [Presentation/Workshop]. Iowa Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Ames, Iowa.
Invited Presentations – State or Regional
2018 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Young Children: Signs, symptoms, and what you can do.” Invited presentation for MT Act Early and Head Start at Dawson Community College, Glendive, MT. Saturday February 3, 9 am – 3 pm.
2018 Young-Pelton, C.A. “Analysis & Treatment of Automatically Reinforced Behavior: Sexualized Behavior, Sensory Regulation and Sensory Stimulation” Invited presentation for Montana Autism Conference, Billings, MT April 2, 2018 (workshop 1-4 pm).
2016 Young-Pelton, C.A. & Gilleo, B. E. “Sexual Behaviors and Autism Spectrum Disorders” Invited presentation for Montana Council for Exceptional Children, Bozeman, MT February 12, 2016.
2015 Fay, C., Young-Pelton, C. A., and Sorenson, B. “Tips and tricks for easy, reliable, and valid data collection in non-academic IEP goals” [Breakout session] Montana Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC), in Bozeman, MT.
2014 Young-Pelton, C. A. “OPI Montana Autism Education Project: A resource for schools” [Clinical session] Montana Conference of Education Leadership (MCEL) in Billings, MT.
2013 Young-Pelton, C. A., Fay, C., & Sorenson, B. “Autism training for teachers, paraprofessionals, parents and community” [2-day Workshop]. Havre, MT School District.
2012 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Functional Behavior Assessment 2-Day Training” [Workshop]. Butte, MT School District.
2012 Doty, D. & Young-Pelton, C. A. “Autism and the Functional Behavior Assessment” [Workshop]. Prairie View Elementary School, Conrad, MT.
2011 Young-Pelton, C. A. “System-wide positive behavior support training for group home personnel and in-home therapists” [Six invited workshops presented at STEP (Strategies and Techniques for Empowering People)]. Billings, MT.
2010 Young, C. A. “Research-Based Instructional Practices for Children on the Autism Spectrum” [Invited Presentations]. Glasgow and Miles City, MT.
2010 Young, C. A. “Implementing Research-based Interventions for students with ASD” [Invited workshop]. Great Falls, MT.
2009 Young, C. A. “Autism 101 for Administrators” [3 half-day workshops] Billings, MT.
2007-2008 Young, C. A. & Maddox, L. L. “Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Students with Autism” [Year-long teacher training: Strategies and Techniques for Effective Practice in Schools (STEPS) program]. Nebraska Department of Education, Cadre.
Funded Grants:
$495 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Montana Chapter 2018
“Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training.” Provided funds for this course in order to be qualified to provide suicide prevention certification in emotional disturbance classes.
$4000 MSU-Billings Online Course Development e-Grant(s). 2016
“Conceptual Issues in Radical Behaviorism” & “Learning and the Experimental Analysis of Behavior.” Two grants provided funds to develop new and innovative courses online.
$2994 MSU-Billings Creative and Research Endeavors (CARE) Grant. 2013-14
“Bug-in-ear technology: Distance supervision of behavior analysts.” Provided funds for the purchase of 14 webcams and Bluetooth ear device sets for supervision in distance ABA Internships.
$4000 MSU-Billings Research and Creative Endeavor (RACE) Grant. 2010
“Facilitating SPED 590 Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis with Behavioral Observation Tools.” This grant facilitated the purchase of technology for data collection software and 4 Dell 13” laptops.
$15,000 Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network – Cadre 2005-08
“Strategies and Techniques for Effective Practice in Schools (STEPS) program.” Development and implementation of autism teacher training program. NE DOE.
Reviews and Guest-Reviews for Journals, Organizations and Publishers:
Thesis Committee Chair:
Master’s Thesis
The Effects of a Joint Control Training Procedure on Reporting a Missing Item from a Previously Displayed Array
05/2018
Master’s Thesis
Teaching a Parent of a Child with Autism the Functions of Behavior in an Effort to Decrease three Target Challenging Behaviors
06/2017
Master’s Thesis
Video Training Aids: Improving confidence in the professional caregiver
05/2015
Master’s Thesis
Parents’ perceptions of quality and satisfaction with applied behavioral analysis treatments for Spanish-speaking children with autism spectrum disorders
04/2015
Master’s Thesis
Teaching a child with autism three functional routines using video self-modeling and least-to-most prompting
04/2014
Master’s Thesis
The Effect of Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Sign Language Training on the Communication Attempts of a Child with Autism
04/2014
Master's Mini-Thesis
Reducing problematic behaviors while transitioning from high preference to low preferred activities
06/2019
Master's Mini-Thesis
Social Skills Improvement System – Social Emotional Learning: Intervention efficacy
05/2019
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Effects of contingent and noncontingent reinforcement on challenging behaviors of a pre-adolescent student with autism spectrum disorder
12/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
The effects of differential reinforcement of low rates on speech perseveration of a child using an alternative and augmentative communication app
12/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Providing alternative reinforcement to facilitate a tolerance delay during post-reinforcement pause in discrete trial training
12/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Effects of peer video modeling on vocal joint attention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
08/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
The effects of behavioral skills training (BST) on caregiver adherence to a behavioral plan developed by the child’s behavior therapist
08/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Increasing joint attention in children with autism using pivotal response treatment
08/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
A comparison of video-modeling vs. visual stimuli to teaching community signs to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
04/2018
Master’s Thesis
The effects of a joint control training procedure on reporting a missing item from a previously displayed array
05/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using Extinction to Decrease Task Avoidance and Positive Reinforcement to Increase On-Task Behavior
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using the Good Behavior Game to Decrease Vocalizations with Seventh Grade Students
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using the Good Behavior Game to Decrease Vocalizations with Seventh Grade Students
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
The Effects of Response Interruption and Redirection on Decreasing Motor Self-Stimulation
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using Self-Evaluation to Increase Independent Academic Engagement
12/2017
Master’s Mini Thesis
Using extinction, positive social reinforcement, and alternative items to decrease problem behaviors in denied access situations
12/2017
National Conference Presentations with Students:
Bushman, S. A. & Young-Pelton, C. A. (2013). Using video-modeling to train active learner behaviors during reading instruction in children with emotional disturbance. Poster presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis Convention in Minneapolis, MN.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Fisher, D. (2012). Time-Out gone wrong? A tutorial on the behavioral technologies of negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction. Presentation at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) 30th Annual Conference in Kansas City Missouri.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Dotson, T. (2017). Ethical Issues in Rural Programs for Behavior Analysis for Students with Disabilities. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 36(1), 38-48. doi.org/10.1177/8756870517703407
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Bushman, S. (2015). Using Video Self-Modeling to increase active learning responses during small group reading instruction for primary school pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties. Journal of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 20(3), 277-288.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Doty, D. (2014). Improving educational programs for students with autism in rural schools: The Montana Autism Education Project. Conference Proceedings of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Morgantown, WV Rahn, N. L., Editor. http://acres-sped.org/r/download/184900, p. 86-93.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Doty, D. (2013). Improving educational programs for students with autism in rural schools: A preliminary program description of the Montana Autism Education Project. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 32(3), 24-32. doi.org/10.1177/875687051303200305
Young-Pelton, C. A. (2013). Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Training Manual. [Technical Document]. Helena, MT: Montana Office of Public Instruction.
Young-Pelton, C. A. (2013) Developing behavior analysts in Montana and beyond through the use of technology. Montana Professor, 23(1), p. 8-11. http://mtprof.msun.edu/Spr2013/sp2013.pdf
Young, C. A. (2007). “With open arms: Creating school communities of support for kids with social challenges” [Book Review]. Education Review http://www.edrev.info/brief/sept07.html#10.
Young, C. A. & Holt, L. C. (2006). “Chapter 11: Self-Taught Instruction” In L. C. Holt and M. Kysilka, Instructional patterns: Strategies for maximizing student learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Young, C. A. ( 2005). “From seclusion to inclusion: A comparative case study of students with emotional and behavioral disorders in middle schools” (Published dissertation). Ann Arbour, MI: UMI ProQuest. Available at: http://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/636
Accreditation Documents and Program Proposals:
2019 Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Master’s Accreditation 2018 Self-Study Document, 2019 Addendum, and oversight of site visitation for MSU Billings.
2018 Doctoral Degree Proposal in (a) SPED Leadership and (b) ABA Leadership for MSUB
Presentations (refereed/peer-reviewed):
2017 Barthold, C., Keyl-Austin, A.A., & Young-Pelton, C.A. Collaborating to Prepare High-Quality Future Behavior Analysts [Panel]. Association for Behavior Analysis Internship (ABAI) 43rd Annual Convention in Denver, CO.
2016 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Ethical Issues for Rural Behavior Analysts” [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 42nd Annual Convention in Chicago, IL
2015 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Pre-Professional Behavior Analyst Competencies Demonstrated by Graduate Students Enrolled in a University-Supervised Intensive Practicum” [Symposium]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 41st Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX.
2015 Ainsleigh, S., Young-Pelton, C. A., Catagnus, R. M., & Weinberg, M. “Providing Distance/Remote Supervision for Preprofessional Behavior Analysts: Strategies, Technologies, and Quality Assurance” [Workshop]. ABAI San Antonio, TX
2012 Young-Pelton, C. A. & Fisher, D. “Time-out gone wrong? A tutorial on the behavioral technologies of negative reinforcement, punishment and extinction” [Presentation] Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders 30th Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO.
2011 Jansz, C. E., Soldner, J. L., Young, C. A., and Barthold, C. H. “Teaching ABA in a non-ABA program: Professional Development Series Event” [Panel]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
2010 Young, C. A. “Bringing the Web-cam to the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) Intensive Practicum: A comparison of traditional and technological supervision” [Paper]. Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX
2008 Young, C. A. & Lovell, L. A. “Evidence based and emerging practices in education: Tertiary interventions in schools” [Paper]. Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
2006 Young, C. A. & Lovell, L. A. “Red Zone Mentoring: A resiliency approach to a tertiary intervention” [Presentation]. 4th International Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Boston, MA.
2006 Young, C. A. “In their words: Inclusion strategies that work in middle schools” [Paper]. 3rd International Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Reno, Nevada
2004 Young, C. A. “League of poolplayers: An ethnography” [Paper]. Annual Conference of the Qualitative University Interest Group (QUIG) in Athens, Georgia.
Presentations (Invited):
Invited Presentations – Out-of-State
2018 Young-Pelton, C.A. “Ethical Issues for Rural Behavior Analysts” [Invited Presentation]. Four Corners Association for Behavior Analysis April 6, 2018 in Park City, Utah. NOTE: This presentation was also mentioned in ABAI Newsletter “Behavior Science Dissemination” April 24, 2018 by Corina Jimenez-Gomez, 4-Corners ABA.
2014 Delazay, B. (Moderator). Larsson, E., Sundberg, M. & Young-Pelton, C. “Advice to Behavior Analysts Serving Rural and Remote Communities" [Professional Development Series Event]. Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) 40th Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.
2009 Young, C. A. “Effective intervention for social cognition and awareness” [Research Presentation]. Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Annual Conference in Omaha, NE.
2009 Young, C. A. “What every administrator needs to know about adapting school-wide discipline plans for students on the autism spectrum” [Presentation]. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) Administrator’s Conference in Overland Park, Kansas.
2007 Young, C. A. “Red Zone Mentoring: A tertiary intervention” [Presentation/Workshop]. Iowa Conference on Positive Behavior Support in Ames, Iowa.
Invited Presentations – State or Regional
2018 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Young Children: Signs, symptoms, and what you can do.” Invited presentation for MT Act Early and Head Start at Dawson Community College, Glendive, MT. Saturday February 3, 9 am – 3 pm.
2018 Young-Pelton, C.A. “Analysis & Treatment of Automatically Reinforced Behavior: Sexualized Behavior, Sensory Regulation and Sensory Stimulation” Invited presentation for Montana Autism Conference, Billings, MT April 2, 2018 (workshop 1-4 pm).
2016 Young-Pelton, C.A. & Gilleo, B. E. “Sexual Behaviors and Autism Spectrum Disorders” Invited presentation for Montana Council for Exceptional Children, Bozeman, MT February 12, 2016.
2015 Fay, C., Young-Pelton, C. A., and Sorenson, B. “Tips and tricks for easy, reliable, and valid data collection in non-academic IEP goals” [Breakout session] Montana Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC), in Bozeman, MT.
2014 Young-Pelton, C. A. “OPI Montana Autism Education Project: A resource for schools” [Clinical session] Montana Conference of Education Leadership (MCEL) in Billings, MT.
2013 Young-Pelton, C. A., Fay, C., & Sorenson, B. “Autism training for teachers, paraprofessionals, parents and community” [2-day Workshop]. Havre, MT School District.
2012 Young-Pelton, C. A. “Functional Behavior Assessment 2-Day Training” [Workshop]. Butte, MT School District.
2012 Doty, D. & Young-Pelton, C. A. “Autism and the Functional Behavior Assessment” [Workshop]. Prairie View Elementary School, Conrad, MT.
2011 Young-Pelton, C. A. “System-wide positive behavior support training for group home personnel and in-home therapists” [Six invited workshops presented at STEP (Strategies and Techniques for Empowering People)]. Billings, MT.
2010 Young, C. A. “Research-Based Instructional Practices for Children on the Autism Spectrum” [Invited Presentations]. Glasgow and Miles City, MT.
2010 Young, C. A. “Implementing Research-based Interventions for students with ASD” [Invited workshop]. Great Falls, MT.
2009 Young, C. A. “Autism 101 for Administrators” [3 half-day workshops] Billings, MT.
2007-2008 Young, C. A. & Maddox, L. L. “Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for Students with Autism” [Year-long teacher training: Strategies and Techniques for Effective Practice in Schools (STEPS) program]. Nebraska Department of Education, Cadre.
Funded Grants:
$495 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Montana Chapter 2018
“Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training.” Provided funds for this course in order to be qualified to provide suicide prevention certification in emotional disturbance classes.
$4000 MSU-Billings Online Course Development e-Grant(s). 2016
“Conceptual Issues in Radical Behaviorism” & “Learning and the Experimental Analysis of Behavior.” Two grants provided funds to develop new and innovative courses online.
$2994 MSU-Billings Creative and Research Endeavors (CARE) Grant. 2013-14
“Bug-in-ear technology: Distance supervision of behavior analysts.” Provided funds for the purchase of 14 webcams and Bluetooth ear device sets for supervision in distance ABA Internships.
$4000 MSU-Billings Research and Creative Endeavor (RACE) Grant. 2010
“Facilitating SPED 590 Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis with Behavioral Observation Tools.” This grant facilitated the purchase of technology for data collection software and 4 Dell 13” laptops.
$15,000 Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network – Cadre 2005-08
“Strategies and Techniques for Effective Practice in Schools (STEPS) program.” Development and implementation of autism teacher training program. NE DOE.
Reviews and Guest-Reviews for Journals, Organizations and Publishers:
- Rural Special Education Quarterly (Sage Publishing & Hammill Institute on Disabilities).
- Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Taylor & Francis).
- National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence & Practice: Single-Case Designs
- 2018 (20 article reviews)
- 2013 (10 article reviews)
- Fulbright Application Reviewer
- Publons Peer Review Academy
- International Review for Slovak Research and Dev. Agency Contract APVV-0851-12
- Sage Publishing Book Reviews
- Florent “A friendly guide to writing a thesis”
- Bui “How to write a Master’s thesis”
- Sloan Publishing Book Review “Positive Classroom Environments” by Mayer
Thesis Committee Chair:
Master’s Thesis
The Effects of a Joint Control Training Procedure on Reporting a Missing Item from a Previously Displayed Array
05/2018
Master’s Thesis
Teaching a Parent of a Child with Autism the Functions of Behavior in an Effort to Decrease three Target Challenging Behaviors
06/2017
Master’s Thesis
Video Training Aids: Improving confidence in the professional caregiver
05/2015
Master’s Thesis
Parents’ perceptions of quality and satisfaction with applied behavioral analysis treatments for Spanish-speaking children with autism spectrum disorders
04/2015
Master’s Thesis
Teaching a child with autism three functional routines using video self-modeling and least-to-most prompting
04/2014
Master’s Thesis
The Effect of Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Sign Language Training on the Communication Attempts of a Child with Autism
04/2014
Master's Mini-Thesis
Reducing problematic behaviors while transitioning from high preference to low preferred activities
06/2019
Master's Mini-Thesis
Social Skills Improvement System – Social Emotional Learning: Intervention efficacy
05/2019
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Effects of contingent and noncontingent reinforcement on challenging behaviors of a pre-adolescent student with autism spectrum disorder
12/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
The effects of differential reinforcement of low rates on speech perseveration of a child using an alternative and augmentative communication app
12/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Providing alternative reinforcement to facilitate a tolerance delay during post-reinforcement pause in discrete trial training
12/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Effects of peer video modeling on vocal joint attention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
08/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
The effects of behavioral skills training (BST) on caregiver adherence to a behavioral plan developed by the child’s behavior therapist
08/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Increasing joint attention in children with autism using pivotal response treatment
08/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
A comparison of video-modeling vs. visual stimuli to teaching community signs to individuals with autism spectrum disorder
04/2018
Master’s Thesis
The effects of a joint control training procedure on reporting a missing item from a previously displayed array
05/2018
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using Extinction to Decrease Task Avoidance and Positive Reinforcement to Increase On-Task Behavior
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using the Good Behavior Game to Decrease Vocalizations with Seventh Grade Students
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using the Good Behavior Game to Decrease Vocalizations with Seventh Grade Students
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
The Effects of Response Interruption and Redirection on Decreasing Motor Self-Stimulation
12/2017
Master’s Mini-Thesis
Using Self-Evaluation to Increase Independent Academic Engagement
12/2017
Master’s Mini Thesis
Using extinction, positive social reinforcement, and alternative items to decrease problem behaviors in denied access situations
12/2017
National Conference Presentations with Students:
Bushman, S. A. & Young-Pelton, C. A. (2013). Using video-modeling to train active learner behaviors during reading instruction in children with emotional disturbance. Poster presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis Convention in Minneapolis, MN.
Young-Pelton, C. A. & Fisher, D. (2012). Time-Out gone wrong? A tutorial on the behavioral technologies of negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction. Presentation at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) 30th Annual Conference in Kansas City Missouri.