EDUCATION

Ph.D., Experimental Psychology – Emphasis In Applied Behavior Analysis, Washington State University, Pullman, WA. May, 2000

Dissertation: An analysis of the effects of a course designed to reduce the frequency of high-risk sexual behavior and heavy drinking by college students. Chairperson: Thomas A. Brigham, Ph.D.

Other research interests: Group decision-making and Autism

M.S., Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL August 1997

Thesis: The implementation and evaluation of a new behavior management system and curriculum in a school for children with behavior disorders. Chairperson: Brandon F. Greene, Ph.D

Other research interests: Parent/child interactions, abuse and neglect, and behavior management

B.S., Psychology Drake University, Des Moines, IA, May, 1994

Honors: Dean’s List 1993-1994

Research interests: Preventing child abductions, exercise and hypertension

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

05/03-present

President, Behavior Solutions, Inc., St. Louis, MO and Panama City, FL.

Founded Behavior Solutions, Inc. to enable more children and their families to receive services. Manage day to day operations, complete assessments, develop, train and supervise implementation of behavior plans and home programs for children with autism, conduct parent and staff training workshops, provide intensive one-on-one behavior therapy, and provide emergency intervention assistance to families and caregivers. Perform recruiting, marketing, and development activities, recruit, hire and train new staff, oversee all behavior analysis services.

06/00-08/05

Coordinator of Master’s in Psychology Program, Florida State University at Panama City

Course scheduling; program development; establish funding for students; teach undergraduate and graduate psychology courses; supervise behavior therapists in field; advising and recruitment; admissions committee; faculty and Assistant Dean search committees;

Achievements: wrote program orientation and guidelines manual; developed and maintained Psychology website; developed undergraduate and graduate program course sequence; obtained over $55,000 in funding and helped establish 3 Scholarships (1 endowed) for Psychology students; developed Psychology recruiting plan, recruiting video, and presentation materials that became a model for all programs, developed and coordinated Annual Undergraduate and Graduate Psychology Research Exposition.

01/01-08/05

Director, ABOVE ALL In Home Autism Services, Florida State University at Panama City. Founded and directed all aspects of program providing in home services to children with autism; client intakes and assessment; billing and budget; hiring, training and supervising employees to provide intensive behavior therapy; compliance with Medwaiver policies and procedures; write behavior plans; parent training.

06/00-05/03

Behavioral Consultant, Private Practice (Children with Autism), Panama City, FL

Establish client base; conduct assessments; develop behavior plans; train client, care givers, and therapists; provide behavior therapy services to clients with various disabilities and needs.

01/01-9/02

Behavioral Consultant/Psychologist, Panama City Developmental Center/Behavior Management Consultants, Panama City, FL

Serve as facility Psychologist; oversee and supervise delivery of behavioral services and interventions; conduct case management meetings, review client outcomes and make recommendations for services; conduct staff training workshops on behavioral techniques.

1998-2000

Psychology Instructor, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Teach introductory psychology and self-control classes. Taught 1 section each semester (35-105 students per class). Nominated for Graduate Instructor of the Year.

1998-2000

Graduate Supervisor/Coordinator Self-Management Research, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Recruit, interview, and train peer instructors; supervise undergraduate assistants and peer instructors; recruit students and organize over 15 sections of a self-management course designed to decrease risky behaviors; revise course texts; develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate research projects; develop databases for computer analysis of research results; wrote Peer Instructor Manual.

1997-2000

Teaching Assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Prepare lectures for abnormal psychology course, grade assignments, tutor students in statistics.

1997-1999

Behavior Therapist, private consultation, Moscow, ID

Provide behavior therapy for children with autism (over 30 hrs of therapy a week using discrete trial, verbal behavior, natural environment training, and TEACCH methodologies), develop behavior programs and drills, evaluate therapy effectiveness, consult and train school staff.

1996-1997

Behavioral Counselor, Project 12-Ways, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

Supervise a regional team of staff, train new students and employees, consult with Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), develop and implement behavioral interventions to increase positive parent-child interactions and quality of living, assess and train families, collect and analyze data, complete research on effectiveness of treatments with abuse and neglect family cases.

1995-1997

School Consultant, Glassford School, McLeansboro, IL

Provide assistance with assessment of school, development and implementation of an intervention package including a behavior management system and a new curriculum in an effort to create a productive learning environment for children with behavior disorders, develop observational system, collect and analyze data, school staff training.

1995-1996

Graduate Assistant, Project 12-Ways, SIU, Carbondale, IL

Assess and train families in positive parent-child interactions, routine scheduling, stress reduction, appropriate child management techniques, environmental neglect issues, negotiation, problem solving, and nutrition, collect data and provide assistance with the ongoing research with abuse and neglect.

1994-1995

Teacher’s Aide, Edgewood Children’s Center, St. Louis, MO

Provide assistance to the teacher, tutor students, aid with behavior management.

1994-1995

Behavior Analyst Trainee, Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Develop and implement an intervention to train pre-school children safety skills in an abduction type situation, record and analyze data.

1993-1994

Research Assistant, Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Assist in research: the effects of maternal exercise in hypertensive rats on the blood pressure of their offspring, monitor rats while in experimental conditions, collect/analyze data.

1992-1994

Direct Care Staff, Daycare for Exceptional Children, Des Moines, IA

Prepare materials for classes, provide assistance to the clients in daily tasks.

GRANTS AND FUNDING

“Provision and evaluation of intensive in-home behavior services for children with autism” Principal Investigator, Grant funded by the George A. Butchikas Foundation in 2002 and renewed each year since then.

(2002) Awarded $20,000

(2003) Awarded $25,000

(2004) Awarded $30,000

(2005) Awarded $25,000

The Adam P. Arias ABA Autism Scholarship ($25,000) to support students providing in-home behavioral services to children with autism. Scholarship was established as a direct result of ABOVE ALL project (2002).

Establishment of Assistantships for over 50% of all graduate students, 63% of most recent class through ABOVE ALL program.

COURSES TAUGHT

Research Methods Introductory Psychology

Educational Psychology Self-Control (Psychology of Adjustment)

Conditioning and Learning Applied Behavior Analysis

Performance Management Careers in Psychology

Research Topics in Autism ABA Field Experience

Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (graduate)

ABA in Mental Health and Aging (graduate)

ABA in Education and Performance Management (graduate)

Research Topics: Selected Treatments of Autism (graduate)

Supervised Research (graduate)

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Peeler, C. M. (May, 2006). Teaching others to teach children with autism: What to teach and how to teach it. Workshop presented at the 31^st Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Atlanta, GA.

Crider, T., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2006). Helping parents keep their child with autism engaged. Poster presented at the 31^st Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Atlanta, GA.

Peeler, C. M., & Reynolds, L. C. (May, 2006). Therapy, Training, and Consulting Skills: Three skill sets autism therapists need to be specifically taught. Paper presented at the 31^st Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Atlanta, GA.

Crider, T., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2006). Overcoming fear: Using systematic desensitization to help a woman use her sleep apnea machine. Poster presented at the 31^st Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Atlanta, GA.

Beaton, S., Harvey, T., and Peeler, C.M (2005). A functional analysis and treatment of the rational and irrational statements of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease. Behavioral Interventions, 20, 1-12.

Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2004). Training therapists and teaching children with autism: Recent Advances and findings. Chair of symposium presented at the 24^th Annual Convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

Peeler, C. M., Masincup, K., & Phillips, C. (Sept, 2004). Evaluation and training of basic therapy skills for therapists working with children with autism. Paper presented at the 24^th Annual Convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

Correa, J., Mummaw, H., Phillips, C., Masincup, K., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2004). Further comparison of teaching single operants to multiple operants to children with autism. Paper presented at the 24^th Annual Convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

Peeler, C. M. (May, 2004). Evaluation and comparison, of various interventions for children with autism receiving intensive in-home ABA therapy. Chair of symposium presented at the 30^th Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Armano, V. L., Zandecki, M., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2004). Increasing peer initiations using a script fading procedure. Paper presented at the 30^th Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Correa, J., Masincup, K., Phillips, C., Tofte, A., Reynolds, L., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2004). A comparison of teaching single verbal operants to multiple verbal operants on acquisition and generalization. Paper presented at the 30^th Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Sheppard, M., Armano, V. L., Elwood, C., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2004). The effects of contingent versus noncontingent music on the stereotypic vocalizations of a child with autism. Paper presented at the 30^th Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Reynolds, L. C., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2004). Effectiveness of supervisor written notes on employee behavior. Paper presented at the 30^th Annual Convention of the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Jijackli, A., Peeler, C.M., & Kline, K.K. (May, 2004). Negative child and adolescent attitudes toward overweight females. Poster presented at 16^th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Boyd, C. H., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2004). Highlighting vs note taking: A comparison of students’ performance on tests. Poster presented at 16^th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Society, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Heimisson, G., Cohen, M., Raver, R., Peeler, C.M., & Bostow, D. (September, 2003). Methods of motivating and monitoring student performance at web sites: The rat race and a practicum activity logging and tracking website. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Peeler, C. M. (September, 2003). Common behavioral difficulties of children with autism and their families: Behavior solutions by ABOVE ALL/FSU PC students. Paper session presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL. (Chair)

Reynolds, L., Nur, K.., & Peeler, C. M. (September, 2003). Functional analysis and treatment of hand biting maintained by anticipation of access to preferred items. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Armano, V. , Peeler, C. M., Cormier, K., & Mills, M. (September, 2003). Decreasing stereotypical behaviors in children with disabilities using self-management strategies. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Armano, V., Peeler, C. M., & Cormier, K. (September, 2003). Decreasing inappropriate behaviors in a child with Asperger’s syndrome. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Martin, J., Stevenson, M., & Peeler, C. M.. (September, 2003). The use of PECS to decrease hand biting maintained by access to tangible items. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Stevenson, M., Garret, D., & Peeler, C. M. (September, 2003). Comparison of different treatments for elopement for a child with Autism. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Armano, V., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2003). Decreasing stereotypical behaviors in children with disabilities using self management strategies. Poster presented at the Annual convention of the International Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.

Ellis, J., Peeler, C. M., & Hartmann, C. (May, 2003). START to work: Achievement-outcomes resume, job opportunities and effective interview behavior required. Paper presented at the Annual convention of the International Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.

Beaton, S., Harvey, T., & Peeler, C. M. (May, 2003). Functional analysis and treatment of irrational vocalizations of an elderly woman with alzheimer's disease. Poster presented at the Annual convention of the International Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.

Peeler, C. M. (2002, Spring). Behavior analysis continues to grow in North Florida. Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Newsletter, 22, 5. (Available from Jennifer L. Austin, University of South Florida, College of Ed EDU 162, 4202 East Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620).

Stevenson, M., Ballone, G., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2002). Comparison of different treatments for elopement for two children with autism. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

Martin, J., Garrett, D., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2002). Implementation of an intensive behavioral intervention with a seven-year-old boy with autism and developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

Reynolds, L., Aguilar, B., Nur, K., Matlock, T., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2002). Decreasing interfering behaviors in intensive behavioral therapy with a seven-year-old girl with autism. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

Peeler, C. M. (May, 2002). A comparison of types of graphic feedback on college student performance. Poster presented at the Annual convention of the International Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada.

Peeler, C. M. (May, 2002). Graduate training in ABA: Choosing the right program and how to get in.. Paper presented at the annual convention of the International Association for Behavior Analysis, Toronto, Canada. (Chair and Presenter)

Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2001). ABA Master’s programs in Florida: What’s out there, which one is best for you, and how to get in. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL (Chair and Presenter).

Peeler, C. M., Aguilar, B., Ballone, G., Hurst, J., Peel, R., Roberts, D., & Newbould, S. (Sept, 2001). ABOVE ALL: A hierarchical method of supervision and training to improve the cost benefit of therapy for children with autism. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL.

Aguilar, B., Hurst, J., Roberts, D., Peel, R., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2001). Using the ABLLS to develop and assess the effects of a home program for a 6-year-old girl with autism. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL.

Aguilar, B., Ballone, G., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2001). Implementation of intensive behavioral therapy with a nonverbal autistic boy: Effects on expressive language and independent responses. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL.

Ballone, G. & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2001). Implementation of intensive behavior therapy with a high functioning autistic child. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL.

Newbould, S., Gilleland, K., & Peeler, C. M. (Sept, 2001). Implementation of intensive behavior therapy with a four-year-old autistic male: Programs that challenge a high functioning autistic child. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Florida Association for Applied Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL.

Peeler, C. M., Cuvo, A., Mathews, M., & Martinez-Diaz, J. (May 2001). How, where, how much: Employment data for post graduate ABA professionals. Chair and Presenter of Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Isaava, D. M., Sain, R., Peeler, C. M., & Brigham, T. A. (May, 2001). Evaluation of a course treating multi-ethnic groups to reduce high-risk drinking and sexual behaviors. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Peeler, C. M. (May, 2001). Graduate training programs in applied behavior analysis. Panel discussion conducted at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Peeler, C. M. (May, 2000). Adopting a self-management course designed to reduce risky behaviors: Evaluations, replications, and suggestions. Chair and Presenter in Symposium conducted at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, DC.

Peeler, C. M., & Brigham, T. A. (May, 2000). An empirical evaluation of a course designed to reduce high-risk sexual behavior and binge drinking. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Washington, DC.

Peeler, C. M., Far, J., Miller, J., & Brigham, T. A. (2000). An analysis of the effects of a program to reduce college student binge drinking. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 45, 39-54.

Donahoe, P, Peeler, C. M., & Brigham, T. A. (1998). A Peer Instructors Guide to teaching Psychology Applied to Daily Living. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace.

Peeler, C. M., Brigham, T. A., Far, J., & Miller, J. (October, 1999). Peer norms challenge and binge drinking. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Seattle, WA.

Brigham, T. A., Donahoe, P., Peeler, C. M., & Isaava, D. (October, 1998). Psychology and Aids education: Teaching a course to reduce high-risk behavior. Workshop conducted at the annual convention of the Northwest Association for Behavior Analysis, Spokane, WA.

Peeler, C. M., Cripps, T., Peacock, C., Their, K., & Greene, B. F. (May, 1998). Consultation to overhaul the curriculum and behavior management tactics in a school for children with behavior problems: Effects on teachers and students. Paper presented at the annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.

Peeler, C. M., Saito, Y. S., & Greene, B. F. (May, 1996). Training problem solving and assertiveness skills: A tale of two teens. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois.

Peacock, C. G., Peeler, C. M., & Greene, B. F. (May, 1996). Comprehensive infant care training for a parent with developmental delays. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois.

Their, K., Peeler, C. M., & Greene, B. F. (May, 1996). A ticket to ride. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois.

Peacock, C. G., Peeler, C. M., & Greene, B. F. (May, 1995). Project 12-Ways. Poster presented at the annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS

Kline, K., Fazzone, K., Peeler, C. M., Flores, K. S., & Maner, J. Rupunzel effect: The Influence of Women’s Hair Length on Ratings of Perceived Attractiveness. Paper to be submitted.

Peeler, C. M., & Parks, C. D. Collaborative effects of multiple variables on group decision-making.

Stevenson, M., & Peeler, C.M. A comparison of treatments for the elopement of a child with autism. (submitted for publication)

Boyd, C., & Peeler, C.M. Comparison of Highlighting and Note-Taking during a PowerPoint Lecture on Test Performance.

Peeler, C.M. Effects of self-evaluation on therapist’s skills and students responding in children with autism.

Peeler, C. M, & Reynolds, L. Does a good therapist make a good trainer? Imprortance of teaching the trainer how to train.

INVITED TALKS

“Understanding Autism Through Behavior Analysis.” (Jan, 2004). Presented to the Autism Support Group in Panama City, FL

“Current Issues in Autism for Families.” (Nov, 2002). Panel Discussion presented to professionals, teachers, and parents in Panama City, FL

“Applied Behavior Analysis: Foundation for Success for Children with Autism.” (Oct, 2002). Guest speaker at Butchikas Autism Foundation event.

“Learning to be a leader and learning to be successful.” (June, 2002). Talk given to the FSU Leadership Society, Panama City, FL.

“Applied Behavior Analysis at FSU-PC: Serving the Autism Community” (Feb, 2001). Guest speaker at Autism Parent Support Group.

WORKSHOPS AND STAFF TRAINING

“Too Many Children, Not Enough Time: Teaching Others to Teach Children with Autism”. Workshop conducted at the 24^th Annual Convention of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL.

“Child Behavior Problems: Functions and Treatments.” (May, 2002; Feb, 2003). Workshop conducted for parents, professionals and students through the Emerald Coast Association for Behavior Analysis.

“Conducting Reinforcer Surveys.” (April, 2001). Staff training conducted for the staff at the Panama City Developmental Center.

“Time-in: Creating a Reinforcing Environment for Clients to Maximize Adaptive Functioning.” (March, 2001). Staff Training conducted for the staff at the Panama City Developmental Center.

“Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Self-Management Course Designed to Reduce High-Risk Behavior at Other Universities.” (January, 1999). Faculty Training conducted for the faculty and graduate students at Eastern Washington University.

“Teaching Psychology Applied to Daily Living: Dealing with Friends, Alcohol, and Sex.” (1998 – 2000). Peer Instructor Training conducted each semester to new peer instructors.

“Behavior Management.” (October, 1996). In-service Training provided to the staff of the Glassford School for Children with Behavior Disorders.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certification

Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (since June, 2000)

Service

Academic Building Committee, Florida State University, Panama City (2003-04)

Chair of Assistant Dean Search Committee, Florida State University, Panama City (Fall 2002)

Chair of Continuing Education Units, Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (2001–2005)

President Emerald Coast Association for Behavior Analysis (2001-2005)

Faculty Meeting Co-facilitator, Florida State University Panama City (Spring 2001)

Library Committee, Florida State University Panama City (2000-2005)

Graduate Representative for Faculty meetings, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (1998-1999)

Membership in Professional Associations

1995- present Association for Behavior Analysis (Full Member)

2006- present Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis

2000- 2005 Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (Full Member)

2001- 2005 Emerald Coast Association for Behavior Analysis

1999- 2003 American Psychological Association

2001 – 2003 Division 25

1999- 2002 Animal Trainer’s Forum

1999- 2000 Western Psychological Association

1997- 2000 Northwestern Association for Behavior Analysis

1995-1997 Behavior Analysis Society of Illinois

REFERENCES

Available upon request.