Lynn G. Bowman

Lynn G. Bowman, MA, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of Direct Care Services at the Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) of the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Her roles include clinical leadership, academic teaching, and research in behavioral interventions for individuals with neurobehavioral disorders.

Education: Master's in Experimental Psychology from Hollins University, followed by an internship at Harmarville Rehabilitation Center. She joined Kennedy Krieger Institute in 1989, progressing through roles such as psychologist, clinical specialist, and faculty member before becoming NBU Director in 1998.

Research focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) for severe behavior disorders in developmental disabilities, pharmacological/psychological intervention interactions, and staff management. The NBU, under her leadership, provides advanced inpatient/outpatient care and training in ABA for complex cases. Bowman contributes to editorial boards (Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis) and professional organizations like the Association for Behavior Analysis.

Her research publications (2004–2008) emphasize behavioral assessment methodologies, treatment efficacy, and interdisciplinary approaches to neurobehavioral challenges. Bowman is a psychology associate in Maryland and actively involved in advancing ABA standards.