Associate Professor | Program Director, Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science
I am the Director of the Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Sciences master's program at Rollins College. I have a PhD in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior from West Virginia University and am a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral.
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Doctoral) Certificate Number 1-11-8907
Postdoctoral Fellow in Behavioral Pharmacology, Mercer University - Southern School of Pharmacy, Tucker, GA
Ph.D. in Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. 1996
MA in Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. 1993
BA with Honors in Psychology, Minor in Biology. Drury University. 1991
Associate Professor/Program Director, Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis and Clinical Science | Rollins College
2015 - present
Associate Professor/Program Director, Master of Sciences in Applied Behavior Analysis | The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO
2011 - 2015
Senior Instructor, Psychology | Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
2005 - 2010
Guest Reviewer, Behavior Analysis in Practice and Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (2017)
da Silva, Stephanie & Williams, A. M. (2018, September). Translations in stimulus-stimulus pairing: Informed applications based on autoshaping. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Bonita Springs, FL.
Sniffen, B., & Williams, A. M. (2017, May). Evaluating TAGteach as a training procedure for novice-to-advanced fastpitch softball pitchers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona Beach, FL.
Greco, C. G., & Williams, A. M. (2017, October). Generalized reinforcement effects on manding: A replication. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona Beach, FL.
Sniffen, B., & Williams, A. M. (2017, May). Evaluating TAGteach as a training procedure for novice-to-advanced fastpitch softball pitchers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis- International, Denver, CO.
Sniffen, B., & Williams, A. M. (2016, October). Evaluating TAGteach as a training procedure for novice-to-advanced fastpitch softball pitchers. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Williams, A. M., & Oller, V. (2016, May). A review of stimulus-stimulus pairing procedures for the acquisition of early vocalizations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis- International, Chicago, IL.
Bailey, L. L., & Williams, A. M. (2016, April). Generalized reinforcement effects on responding during mand testing following tact training. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Washington, DC.
Eppes, H. & Williams, A. M. (2014, May). Pyramidal training utilizing feedback in an adult, dual-diagnosis, residential treatment setting: A follow-up. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis-International, Chicago, IL.
Eppes, H. & Williams, A. M. (2013, October). Pyramidal training utilizing feedback in an adult, dual-diagnosis, residential treatment setting. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Louis, MO.
Pinamonti, J., & Williams, A. M. (2013, June). Using music therapy with children and adolescents with ASD: The effects on social and emotional understanding. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Missouri Psychological Association, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks, MO.
Ritchie, J., & Williams, A. M. (2012, April). Involving family members in social skills training for children & teens. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Missouri Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute, Springfield, MO.
Levesque-Bristol, C., Williams, A. M., Shoptaugh, C., & Bender, T. A. (2009, October). Improving student success and retention in Introduction to Psychology: A blended approach. Paper presented at the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Maryville University, St. Louis, MO.
Levesque-Bristol, C., Williams, A. M., Shoptaugh, C., & Bender, T. A. (2009, August). Improving student success and retention using a blended course approach. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Showcase on Teaching and Learning, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
Hagg, T. K., Wooldridge, J. D., Jones, D. M., Young, A. D., Levesque-Bristol, C., Shoptaugh, C. F., Williams, A. M., & Bender, T. A. (2009, May). Impact of teaching techniques and student self-determination. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Society for the Study of Motivation, San Francisco, CA.
Wooldridge, J. D., Hagg, T. K., Jones, D. M., Levesque-Bristol, C., Shoptaugh, C. F., Williams, A. M., & Bender, T. A. (2009, April). The influence of perceived autonomy support on classroom performance, stress, and physical health. Paper presented at the 16th Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
Hagg, T. K., Wooldridge, J. D., Jones, D. M., Young, A. D., Levesque-Bristol, C., Shoptaugh, C. F., Williams, A. M., & Bender, T. A. (2009, April). Impact of teaching techniques and student self-determination. Poster presented at the 16th Annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
Levesque-Bristol, C., Williams, A. M., Shoptaugh, C., & Bender, T. (2008, August). Improving success and retention in Introduction to Psychology: A blended course approach. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Showcase on Teaching and Learning, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
Williams, A. M., & Lattal, K. A. (1996, May). Delayed reinforcement of responding in the presence of an irrelevant operandum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Williams, A. M., & Lattal, K. A. (1995, May). Effects of differing delays in the acquisition of responding with delayed reinforcement. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, DC.
Williams, A. M., & Lattal, K. A. (1994, October). Motivational variables in delayed reinforcement of Betta Splendens. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis, Savannah, GA.
Williams, A. M., & Lattal, K. A. (1993, October). Side effects of punishment using mixed and multiple schedules. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis, Chapel Hill, NC.
Lattal, K.A., & Williams, A.M. (1993, May). The role of body weight in studies of response acquisition with delayed reinforcement. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
Crosbie, J., Williams, A. M., & Lattal, K. A. (1992, May). Induction in mixed schedules using punishment. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Williams, A. M., & Allen, C. B. (2007, June). Functional assessment of behavior and related interventions for students with severe disabilities. Presentation made at the Conference on Autism, Severe Developmental Disabilities, and Visual Impairments sponsored by Missouri State University’s Office of the Provost and the School of Teacher Education, Springfield, MO.
Williams, A. M., & Allen, C. B. (2007, June). Functional assessment of behavior and related interventions for students with severe disabilities. Presentation made at the Heart of America Psychology Training Consortium sponsored by Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, Springfield, MO.
Williams, A. M. (2001, November). Applied behavior analysis therapy for individuals with autism and related disorders. Presentation made at the Family Enrichment Conference sponsored by the Disabilities Advocacy and Support Network, Springfield, MO.
The Association for Behavior Analysis International grants accreditation to the College’s Hamilton Holt School program for its rigor and exceptional commitment to students.
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Faculty members from the Hamilton Holt School's Applied Behavior Analysis & Clinical Science master’s program are offering guidance to caregivers of individuals with autism and related disorders at no cost via video chat. The program is the brainchild of Kara Wunderlich, a visiting professor in the Department of Health Professions, who wanted to provide support to parents and guardians of those with developmental disabilities who are faced with new challenges due to mandatory stay-at-home orders in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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