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Dr. Aimee Giles is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Applied Psychology Research and Innovation Group. She is actively contributing to the field of applied behavior analysis, with a strong focus on educational and behavioral interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.
- PhD in Psychology (Behavior Analysis), West Virginia University (2012)
- MSc in Behavior Analysis, Northeastern University (2008)
- BSc in Special Education, College of Charleston (2005)
Her research centers on improving teaching methodologies through behavior analytic principles. Key interests include discrimination training, prompt fading, functional analysis, and the use of technology such as tablet-based schedules in educational settings. She investigates the efficacy and preference of various intervention strategies, particularly within discrete-trial teaching and response interruption protocols.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on evidence-based practices in special education, emphasizing treatment integrity, caregiver and teacher implementation, and learner outcomes. Her work bridges clinical behavior analysis with practical classroom applications, aiming to enhance learning and behavioral outcomes for neurodiverse individuals.
Dr. Giles is actively involved in professional service, serving as a Board Member and Chair of the UK Society for Behavior Analysis since 2016. She has presented at academic and professional events on topics such as behavioral skills training and reinforcer evaluation.
- Board Member, UK Society for Behavior Analysis (2017–present)
- Chair, UK Society for Behavior Analysis (2016–present)
While no formal advising or grant information is listed, her collaborative research and training initiatives suggest active mentorship and leadership in applied psychological research.
