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Dr. Judah Axe serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Behavior Analysis within Simmons University's College of Social Science, Policy, and Practice. Since joining Simmons in 2008, he has taught courses in verbal behavior and single-subject research design across on-ground and online master's and PhD programs, while supervising doctoral research in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions for autism spectrum disorder.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University (2008)
- MA in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University (2005)
- BS in Molecular Biology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000)
Dr. Axe's research focuses on verbal behavior, problem solving, antecedent interventions for challenging behavior, social behavior, matrix training, and staff training. His work emphasizes evidence-based ABA applications to improve outcomes for individuals with autism, particularly through innovative teaching strategies and behavioral interventions. Current projects examine equivalence class formation, mand training techniques, and staff implementation fidelity.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on methodological rigor in ABA research, with growing attention to technology-assisted interventions (2024-2025) and nuanced verbal behavior applications. His work bridges theoretical behavior analysis with practical classroom and clinical implementations, particularly for autism interventions.
Professional recognition includes:
- Excellence in Teaching Verbal Behavior Award (Verbal Behavior SIG, 2021)
- Dean Faculty Research Fellowship (College of Social Science, Policy, and Practice, 2019)
- Distinguished Faculty Member award (Ohio State University Special Education Program, 2013)
Dr. Axe actively supervises doctoral students in his research lab, with 10 documented advisees co-authoring publications on topics including motivating operations, equivalence classes, and social reinforcer development. His lab operates through continuous project cycles examining verbal behavior acquisition and intervention efficacy, though specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented.
The research lab maintains active investigations across six core domains: verbal behavior acquisition, problem-solving strategy instruction, antecedent-based intervention for challenging behavior, social skills development, matrix training generalization, and staff training protocols - all focused on autism spectrum disorder populations.
