Alison Cox

Alison Cox is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Manitoba and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level. Her expertise spans behavioral interventions for individuals with dual diagnoses, psychotropic medication impacts on behavior, and skill acquisition strategies.

Dr. Cox’s research focuses on variables affecting challenging behavior, including psychotropic medication effects and treatment generalization/maintenance. She has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Modification. Her work emphasizes practical applications in clinical settings, such as program evaluations and staff training.

• Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Manitoba
• Research Interests: Behavioral pharmacology, challenging behavior intervention, single-case methodology

Her recent articles explore automation of functional analysis interpretation, medication training for behavior analysts, and program evaluations for treatment facilities. Dr. Cox has received multiple grants and awards, including the Faculty of Social Sciences Research Assistantship (2023) and the Raymond F. Currie Graduate Fellowship (2014–2015).

She actively contributes to professional organizations like the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), serves on advisory committees, and delivers workshops on behavioral assessment and medication impacts. Her lab collaborates on projects addressing restraint application trends and psychotropic medication monitoring in clinical practice.