Craig H. Kennedy

Craig H. Kennedy is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut. His expertise focuses on Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, with a strong emphasis on behavioral assessment, intervention strategies, and comorbidity analysis. He holds a Ph.D., MS, and BA from the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Oregon.

His research explores the intersection of health conditions and challenging behaviors in neurodevelopmental populations, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. Key areas include sleep deprivation impacts, pharmacological effects on behavior, and single-case experimental designs. Kennedy’s work spans clinical, methodological, and policy domains, with contributions to disability care and preventive strategies.

Publications highlight longitudinal trends in behavior analysis, reinforcement mechanisms, and policy implications for individuals with disabilities. His office is located at Gentry Building 439, Storrs campus, and he can be reached via email at craig.kennedy@uconn.edu.