Dr. MacNaul is a Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) in the State of Texas. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Texas State University- San Marcos with a major in Psychology and a minor in Family and Child Development. She received her Master of Arts degree in School Psychology from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she also completed specialized training in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Dr. MacNaul has worked in local school districts including San Antonio Independent School District and Montgomery Independent School District providing behavioral assessment and treatment and evaluation services to children with academic and behavioral needs. To further pursue her passion for ABA, Dr. MacNaul completed her Ph.D. in ABA from the University of South Florida. She is currently working at her alma mater as an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology 
Co-Principal Investigator 

Dr. MacNaul's Research Focuses

​Dr. MacNaul’s research interests include evaluating translational approaches to the assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior as well as developing non-obtrusive interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities. She also conducts research related to multidisciplinary training and collaboration for higher education students and has conducted several projects evaluating university pedagogical teaching practices.

Current Research Projects 

  • Evaluating the Effects of Functional Communication Training without Extinction and Contingency-based Progressive Delays on Communication, Delay Tolerance, and Challenging Behavior
  • Investigating Social Validity Assessments: A Comparison of Researcher-developed Questionnaires and Standardized Methods
  • Differential Reinforcement without Extinction: An Assessment of Sensitivity to and Effects of Reinforcer Parameter Manipulations
  • Evaluating the Effects of Matched Stimulation on Vocal Stereotypy and Skill Acquisition
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