Amanda Karsten

Amanda Karsten is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University, specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis. She holds a Ph.D. and B.S. from Western Michigan University and is certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA).

Her courses include PSY 310 - Behavior Modification, PSY 522 - Applied Behavior Analysis I: Foundational Concepts and Principles, and PSY 527 - Ethics and Diversity in Professional Practice. Her research focuses on practitioner training, social-communication deficits of young adults with ASD, and the portability and effectiveness of behavioral interventions for people with disabilities and their caregivers.

Recent publications highlight trends in autism intervention research, verbal behavior analysis, and preference assessment methodologies. Articles span topics like prosody treatment, conversation skills training, and self-care skill durability, reflecting her commitment to advancing ABA applications for ASD populations.