Megan A. Boyle
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| Megan A. Boyle | |
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| 🏳️ Nationality | United States |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Utah State University (PhD), Florida Institute of Technology (MA) |
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| Known for | Research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, with a focus on topics such as elopement, Behavioral contrast, and Special Education. |
Megan Boyle is an applied behavior analysis researcher and educator known for her work on behavioral contrast and Elopement. She currently works at Upstate Caring Partners as an ally of the Autism rights movement and works with neurodivergency advocates. Before joining Upstate Caring Partners, Boyle held various academic positions at Missouri State University and Utah State University.
Education[edit]
Boyle is a Ph.D. level, Board Licensed behavior analyst who received her Ph.D. in Disability Disciplines with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from Utah State University and her M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis & Organizational Behavior Management from Florida Institute of Technology. [1]
Research[edit]
Boyle's research focuses on applied behavior analysis, emphasizing behavioral contrast. Her work on behavioral contrast includes empirical investigations [2] and literature reviews [3] . Additionally, she specializes in the study of Elopement. [4][5] She has published extensively in the field, with her work appearing in various academic journals. [6]
Teaching[edit]
Boyle has taught various courses in special education and applied behavior analysis at Missouri State University and Utah State University. These include practicum for graduate students as well as introductory courses.
Service[edit]
Megan A. Boyle's service work demonstrates a commitment to the field of special education and behavior analysis, as well as engagement in her professional community. She has been actively involved in various capacities, serving on committees and holding leadership positions. These roles include being a board member of the Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis (MOABA) and serving as a manuscript reviewer for several academic journals, such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analysis in Practice, and Education and Treatment of Children. Additionally, she has held various roles on university committees, working on curriculum and student affairs, as well as serving on thesis committees for several students.
She has provided consultation services to multiple organizations, such as the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and offering her expertise to local schools and parent support groups. [7]
External Links[edit]
Discussing improving the lives of kids with autism.:
"She wants to empower caregivers with practical and sustainable treatment options to prevent elopement rather than physically intercepting the child before escaping from view. She also wants to give children an outlet for obtaining the same sensations they seek without leaving the safety of their environment."
Interview with ABA Inside Track:
Boyle is known for her innovative approach to conducting functional analyses and developing treatments that are effective, humane, and individualized for each client. She has also been a strong advocate for the neurodiversity movement and promoting the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities. Her dedication to ethical and evidence-based practice has made her a well-respected figure in the ABA community.
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-boyle-1a58557b/
- ↑ Boyle, M. A.; Samaha, A. L.; Slocum, T. A.; Hoffmann, A. N.; Bloom, S. E. (2016). "A human-operant investigation of preceding- and following-schedule behavioral contrast". The Psychological Record. 66 (3): 381–394. doi:10.1007/s40732-016-0179-y.
- ↑ Boyle, M. A.; Hoffmann, A. N.; Lambert, J. M. (2018). "Behavioral contrast: Research and areas for investigation". Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 51 (3): 702–718. doi:10.1002/jaba.469.
- ↑ Boyle, M. A., Keenan, G., Forck, K. L., & Curtis, K. S. (2017). Treatment of elopement without blocking with a child with autism. Behavior Modification, 43(1), 132–145. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445517740871
- ↑ Boyle, M. A., Monaco, B. L., & Ebeling, L. M. (2022). Treating elopement without extinction in a preschool setting. Behavioral Interventions, 38(1), 268–282. https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1909
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Megan-Boyle-2
- ↑ https://news.missouristate.edu/2021/04/20/understanding-the-needs-of-children-with-autism/
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