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Beverly Nichols is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Purdue University's College of Education, specializing in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She holds a Ph.D. in Disability Disciplines with ABA specialization from Utah State University and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- Education: Ph.D. (2023), M.S. (2018), B.A. (2011)
- Certified: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Research Focus:
Beverly's work centers on early intervention skill acquisition and improving ABA intervention training for educators and clinicians. Her studies explore:
- Activity schedules to enhance cooperative vocal exchanges in play settings
- Telehealth versus in-person delivery of discrete trial training
- Visual cueing strategies for verbal initiations
- Methodological rigor in multiple baseline designs
- Digital tool development for ABA instruction
Publications & Expertise:
Her recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate expertise in behavioral intervention validation, technology-enhanced instruction, and autism support systems. She has contributed to methodological debates on internal validity threats in single-case designs.
Clinical Experience:
As a BCBA, she worked at Autism Care for Toddlers Clinics and the Autism Support Services: Education Research, and Training (ASSERT) program. She also served as a consultant for Granite School District.
Contact: nicho323@purdue.edu
