Brandon C. Perez

Brandon C. Perez, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special and Early Education at Northern Illinois University (NIU). He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavior Analysis) from the University of Florida. His research focuses on behavioral interventions for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and severe problem behavior, with notable work in toilet training and functional analysis methodologies. He teaches courses in applied behavior analysis and contributes to certification pathways for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Psychology (Behavior Analysis), University of Florida
• M.S., Psychology, University of Florida
• B.S., Psychology, University of Florida

Dr. Perez’s research emphasizes practical solutions for behavioral challenges in clinical and educational settings. His studies often address toilet training protocols, problem behavior assessment, and the efficacy of functional analysis screening in autism interventions. His work has been published in leading journals like Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Interventions.

Notable contributions include a highly cited paper on extending toilet-training methods to children with autism and a groundbreaking analysis of food guarding in pets using operant conditioning principles. He actively reviews for behavior-analytic journals and advocates for rigorous quality assessments in applied behavior analysis centers.

His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Advanced Behavior Assessment and Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is affiliated with NIU’s Special and Early Education (SEED) program and is based in Gabel Hall 159.