Humberto Peña Jr.

Humberto Peña Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, affiliated with the College of Education and Human Development. His research focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, particularly in closing employment gaps through social skills training and technology-based solutions.

• Earned Master’s in Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) at UTSA
• Doctorate in Educational Psychology (Special Education concentration) from Texas A&M University

His work addresses:

• Competitive integrated employment for neurodiverse adults
• Reducing maladaptive behaviors in children with autism
• Portable technology and video-based instruction for skill development

Recent publications highlight trends in:

• Assistive technology integration for employment transition
• Policy analysis of seclusion/restraint practices
• Inclusive secondary education frameworks
• Independence-building strategies using ABA