Yanerys Leon

Yanerys Leon is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Miami within the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology. She holds administrative roles as Division Director, Applied Research and Professional Learning and Assistant Chair for Academic Affairs and Research, indicating her leadership in academic and research initiatives.

Her research interests focus on applied behavior analysis, particularly in autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. Key areas include token economies, reinforcement schedules, functional analysis, and behavioral interventions for problem behaviors like rumination and inappropriate vocalizations. She also explores organizational behavior management and stimulus control in educational and clinical settings.

Leon's publications highlight applications of noncontingent reinforcement, DRL schedules, and advance notice strategies to reduce problematic behaviors in individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Her work spans clinical psychology, behavioral economics, and translational research, emphasizing practical solutions for real-world challenges in behavioral health and education.

• Email: yxl1611@miami.edu