Justin Lane

Dr. Justin D. Lane is an Associate Professor of Special Education and Co-Director of the ABA Program at the University of Kentucky's Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education. His work focuses on designing interventions for children with low-incidence disabilities, emphasizing naturalistic language interventions, social behavior promotion, and training professionals in data analysis. He holds an affiliation with the College of Education and is based at the Taylor Education Building.

Dr. Lane's research interests include early intervention strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and communication delays. He emphasizes evidence-based practices such as naturalistic teaching methods, caregiver coaching, and single-case research design. His work bridges clinical practice and research, advocating for rigorous methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration between behavior analysts and speech-language pathologists.

Recent research trends in his publications highlight advancements in single-case research evaluation, remote intervention delivery, and ethical research practices. His articles frequently address challenges in data reliability, visual analysis of behavioral outcomes, and the practical implementation of interventions in inclusive settings. Dr. Lane's contributions to teaching include training pre-service professionals in data collection and analysis, particularly in early childhood special education contexts.

He has been actively involved in evaluating interventions for social-communication delays, promoting family-centered care, and advancing methodologies for assessing intervention effectiveness. His work underscores the importance of contextual factors in early childhood environments and the need for scalable, evidence-based practices.