Dr. Neely is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds a dual appointment as a Professor of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology in the College of Science at the UT San Antonio. She earned her Master’s in Education and Doctorate (emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism) at Texas A&M University. Her current work focuses on integration of advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality into the assessment and treatment of problem behavior for individuals with autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.In pursuit of this goal, she teaches within the University of Texas at San Antonio’s ABA program, conducting meaningful and impactful ABA research, and serving the community through her expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral Level (BCBA-D). 
Professor in Educational Psychology ​
Associate Director ​of the Brain Health Consortium
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UTSA Downtown Campus
Durango Building 4.336
Dr. Neely's Google Scholar Page

Dr. Neely's Research Foci

​Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior for Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Neely's primary clinical expertise is in the assessment and treatment of problem behavior using the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Problem behavior is a top priority for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Problem behavior often interferes with social, educational, and communication opportunities, and leaves individuals isolated from their friends and families. Her research advances ABA technologies to treat problem behavior with consideration of environmental variables that may be maintaining the behavior (e.g., assessment, setting, cultural factors, and linguistic diversity).

Read more about problem behavior on the SAABA Clinic page
​Innovative Technologies for Treatment of Autism
​Dr. Neely’s recent work has focused on integration of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) into behavior analysis. This project includes investigating wearable technologies to measure behavior, artificial intelligence to measure and analyze behavior, and augmented reality to support communication across care teams. This line of research is currently funded by the National Science Foundation, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas Health and Human Services.


Read more about innovative technologies on the  Behavior Technology Lab page 
​Quantitative Synthesis of ABA Assessments and Treatments for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Neely has extensive training in the evaluation of single-case literature from renowned experts in single-case research methodology. She was selected for the competitive Advanced Single Case Research Training Institute sponsored by the Institute of Educational Sciences where she received advanced training from notable methodologists including Tom Kratochwill and Rob Horner. As such, she is fluent in advanced single case evaluation techniques and has employed these skills to synthesize and analyze the literature base on many topics relevant to ABA assessment and treatment. Her work is available at Google Scholar.
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