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Dr. Neely extended her work in the treatment of problem behavior to focus on a pre-emptive intervention for infants and toddlers at-risk for ASD. Recent advances in early detection via screeners (e.g., Autism Observation Scale for Infants; Bryson, Zwaigenbaum, McDermott, Rombough, & Brian, 2008) and medical evaluations (e.g., electroencephalogram; Bosl et al., 2018) facilitates a remarkable opportunity to attempt to improve the trajectory of child development by intervening early – even before an official diagnosis can be made. This project is ongoing but the team has presented multiple conference presentations regarding the preliminary results. Dr. Neely's major contributions to this work is in designing and implementing the part of the intervention focused on treating emerging problem behavior. The treatment consists of two key components:
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Cha Yong is a doctoral student in the School Psychology PhD program at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). She earned her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from UTSA, with a concentration in behavior assessment and intervention. Cha Yong is a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience delivering evidence-based clinical services to autistic children and adolescents. Her research focuses on applying ABA-based interventions to support young children and school-age individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cha Yong is especially interested in the intersection of mental health and identity, with a particular focus on autistic masking and its impact on self-perception and well-being. Through her doctoral training, she aims to bridge her experiences in applied behavior analysis with comprehensive school-based practices to better support diverse learners and promote equitable, culturally responsive services.
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Please note that this work was supported in whole or part by a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The opinions and conclusions expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policy of the THECB.
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