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Dorothea Lerman is a Professor of Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston - Clear Lake and Director of the UHCL Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities within the College of Human Sciences and Humanities. She specializes in autism and developmental disabilities research, with a focus on interventions and behavioral analysis.
- Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (Behavior Analysis), University of Florida (1995)
Her research interests include:
- Autism spectrum disorder interventions
- Functional analysis of behavior
- Early intervention strategies
- Treatment of severe behavior disorders
- Training methodologies for educators and parents
Scientific awards and recognitions:
- 2007 Distinguished Contribution to Applied Behavioral Research Award
- 2001 B.F. Skinner Award for New Researchers
- 2008 Fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis-International
Dr. Lerman has secured over $2 million in grants for autism research and directs a master’s program in behavior analysis. She also serves as Editor-in-Chief for The Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Analysis in Practice.
Labs and teams: Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at UHCL, focusing on clinical research and community support programs.
