Tom Cariveau

Tom Cariveau is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina and board-certified behavior analyst at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he focuses on undergraduate and graduate teaching in behavior analysis. His research spans autism intervention, skill acquisition programming, and behavioral education technologies.

• Behavior Analysis
• Autism Research
• Reading Deficit Remediation
• Stimulus Control
• Instructional Design
• Operant Conditioning

His work investigates reading deficits, verbal behavior, and behavioral intervention strategies, particularly for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Through applied behavior analysis, he examines error correction procedures, instructional formats, and response allocation in educational settings.

Recent publications highlight advancements in picture-text compound prompts, gamified learning, and tablet-based instruction. His studies frequently address early literacy challenges and skill acquisition through behavioral frameworks.

Tom's research has been presented at prestigious conferences including the Association for Behavior Analysis International and Southeastern Behavior Analysis meetings. He actively contributes to behavioral education journals and focuses on practical applications for educators and clinicians.