Stephanie A. Hood. University of Minnesota, Duluth, Psychology, Special Education

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1 Hood. 1 Stephanie A. Hood PERSONAL INFORMATION Home: Office: 345 Lakeshore Dr. Briar Cliff University North Sioux City, SD Psychology Department Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis 3303 Rebecca Street Heelan Hall 379 Sioux City, Iowa (712) stephanie.hood@briarcliff.edu EDUCATIONAL HISTORY B.S. M.S. Ph.D. University of Minnesota, Duluth, Psychology, Special Education Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Behavior Analysis and Therapy (Advisor: Nicole Heal, Ph.D., BCBA-D) University of Nebraska Medical Center, Behavior Analysis (Advisor: Kevin Luczynski, Ph.D., BCBA-D) PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Special Education Teaching Licensure Minnesota (LD and EBD) 2011-present Board Certified Behavior Analyst AWARDS 2005 Recipient of the University of Minnesota- Duluth Academic Scholarship 2006 Recipient of the Harry Oden Scholarship, awarded for academic excellence 2013 Recipient of the BF Skinner Foundation and Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy Student Research Award, $500 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Council for Exceptional Children ( ) Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis ( , 2014) Association for Behavior Analysis International (2009-present) Association for Behavior Analysis International- Autism (2010, 2013) Heartland Association for Behavior Analysis (2011-present) Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis (2013) Iowa Association for Behavior Analysis (2014)

2 Hood. 2 TEACHING APPOINTMENTS University of Minnesota Duluth: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, courses taught included: Developmental Psychology (Psy 2021) Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Assisted in grading. Supervisor: Helen Doane, Ph.D Experimental Design and Methodology (Psy 3021) Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Co-develop course materials, assisted students with research projects and statistical analyses in SPSS, proctored exams, and assisted in grading tests and assignments. Supervisor: Robert Lloyd, Ph.D Student Teaching Undergraduate student teaching responsibilities: Taught 3 months at an elementary school in 2 resource classrooms for students with emotional behavior disorders (K-6), taught 3 months at a high school in a resource room and co-taught an English 11 class and world history class. Responsibilities included conducting descriptive assessments, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans, writing individualized education plans, assisting in re-evaluation assessments, running individual education plan meetings with parents or guardians and other professionals, conducting curriculum based assessments, teaching study skills and functional mathematics to high school students. Site: Webster Magnet Elementary School (K-6), EBD, St. Paul, Minnesota Site: Highland Park Senior High (9-12), LD, St. Paul, Minnesota University of Southern Illinois, Carbondale Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Rehabilitation, courses taught included: Basic Practices in Rehabilitation (Rehab 407) Graduate Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Co-designed the course structure, forms of assessment for student performance and grading practices, and assisted in lecturing. Supervisor: Jonathan Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D Introduction to Behavior Analysis and Therapy (Rehab 406) Graduate Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Co-designed the course structure and forms of assessment for student performance, held weekly study groups for students, and assisted in lecturing and grading. Supervisor: Jonathan Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D University of Nebraska Medical Center s Munroe-Meyer Institute: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Applied Behavior Analysis Program, courses taught included: Teaching Workshop Instructor

3 Hood. 3 Functional Communication and Self-Control Training to Decrease or Prevent the Development of Severe Problem Behavior, Increasing Compliance, and Practical Enhancements to Functional Communication Training Responsibilities: Organized workshops for general and special education teachers, presented didactic information. Designed and conducted structured role-play sessions for functional communication training, increasing compliance, practical enhancements of functional communication training, and discrete trial instruction, to provide the teachers an opportunity to practice the skills discussed and receive feedback. Supervisor: Kevin Luczynski, Ph.D., BCBA-D Guest Instructor For Behavioral Pediatrics (MMI 915; Ph.D. Program) Topic: Adherence in Pediatric Asthma Responsibilities: Designed the class structure and materials (i.e., lecture power point, class objectives, readings, guided reading questions and small group activities). Supervisor: Keith Allen, Ph.D., BCBA-D Guest Instructor For Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders (MMI 920; Ph.D. Program) Topic: Extension of Functional Analysis Methods Responsibilities: Designed the class structure and materials (i.e., class objectives, out of class assignment to create an advantage and disadvantage table for various control conditions, guided reading questions, and small group activities), and forms of assessment for student performance and grading practices. Briar Cliff University: Instructor of Psychology. M.S. in Behavior Analysis Program. Department of Psychology, courses taught include: 2015 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (PSYC 455; B.S. Program) The goals of this course are as follows: a) to increase the understanding of the principles operant behavior, (b) to provide a basic understanding of the diverse areas of applications of analysis, and (c) to increase the understanding of the best practice in various clinical applications present Functional Assessment (PSYC 610; M.S. Program) Instructor of Record Responsibilities: This course surveys seminal and current research in the assessment and treatment of problem behavior. The goals of the course are as follows: (a) understand and implement with integrity functional analyses, (b) understand best practice in the treatment of problem behavior, (c) develop a function based treatment and implement that treatment with integrity, and (d) critically consume applied research present Applied Behavior Analysis (PSYC 510; M.S. Program) This course surveys seminal and current research in the principles of behavior. The goals of the course are as follows: (a) understand basic principles of learning that describe and attempt to explain behavior-environment relations, (b) understand basic

4 Hood. 4 behavior change procedures driven from the basic principles of behavior, and (c) critically consume applied research present 2014-present Practicum (PSYC 590; M.S. Program) The goals of this course involve changing socially- important behavior of young children with behavioral accesses or deficits through the efforts of Briar Cliff University graduate students, students developing proficiency with evidence-based practices. Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110; B.S. Program) Instructor of Record Responsibilities: Designing the course structure, forms of teaching, forms of assessment for student performance and grading practices, and contingencies to support class attendance and motivation to prepare for class and remain engaged during class. Assistant Professor. M.S. in Behavior Analysis Program. Department of Psychology, courses taught include: present Development Across the Life Span (PSYC 675; M.S. Program) Instructor of Record Responsibilities: This course surveys seminal and current research related to the development from infants to geriatrics. The goals of the course are as follows: (a) to understand the assumptions, goals, and characteristics of behavior analysis, (b) to understand child and adult development from a behavior analytic perspective, and (c) to identify how the behavior analytic perspective differs from other developmental models present Solving Challenging Behavior (PSYC 455; B.S. Program) The goals of this course are as follows: a) to increase the understanding of the principles operant behavior, (b) to provide a basic understanding of the diverse areas of applications of analysis, and (c) to increase the understanding of the best practice in various clinical applications. PROFESSIONAL RECORD 2008 Paraprofessional Chileda; La Crosse, Wisconsin Duties: Assisted with morning house routines, implemented behavior intervention plans for individuals aged 7 to 22 years old with severe problem behaviors, direct observations and data recording in both the residential and school setting Graduate Practicum Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Site: Parrish Elementary School in Carbondale, IL (Preschool) Duties: Designed and implemented educational interventions for preschoolers. Conducted descriptive functional assessments, developed and implemented interventions, implemented preschool life skills training, and implemented class wide behavior management interventions. Participated in weekly lab meetings with

5 Hood. 5 supervisor and other students to discuss ongoing projects, critically analyze data, and review relevant literature. Supervisor: Nicole Heal, Ph.D., BCBA-D 2010 Graduate Practicum Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Site: Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Duties: Designed and implemented experimental functional analyses and behavioral interventions for children with autism who engaged in problem behavior. In addition, implemented ABLLS-R assessments, discrete trial training protocols, and Relation Frame Theory-based interventions. Supervisors: Leigh Grannan, M.S., BCBA; Ruth Anne Rehfeldt, Ph.D., BCBA-D 2010 Graduate Internship Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Site: Parrish Elementary School in Carbondale, IL (Preschool) Duties: Designed and implemented educational interventions for at-risk preschool children in a general education classroom. Conducted research sessions and collected interobserver agreement data. Case management for an elementary student, involving analyzing functional assessment data and development, implementation, and monitoring of a function based intervention. Participated in weekly lab meetings with supervisor and other students to discuss ongoing projects, critically analyze data, and review relevant literature. Supervisor: Nicole Heal, Ph.D., BCBA-D Graduate Research Assistant Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Site: Rehabilitation and Care Center Duties: Provided clinical services and conducted research protocols at a long- and short-term care facility for older adults. Duties included supervising and training undergraduates to collect primary data, run preference and reinforcement assessments, collect interobserver reliability data, and graph data into Excel. In addition, I supervised first year master students in the development of a protocol to increase engagement in activities by older adults and the subsequent training of staff on how to run these activities. In addition I co-designed research protocols, conducted research sessions, supervised and trained graduate students to conduct research sessions. Research studies included research on the stability of preferences in older adults with dementia, the development of a behavioral assessment of aphasia, extinction-induced behavioral variability, and a latency assessment and treatment of elopement. Participated in weekly lab meetings with a supervisor to discuss the current data for ongoing research projects and plans for development of new projects. Supervisor: Jonathan Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska Medical Center s Munroe-Meyer Institute Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

6 Hood. 6 Duties: Co-developed a web-based clinical service infrastructure, and developed multimedia teaching materials. I supervised and guided parents and teachers on the implementation of functional analyses (trial and session based) with their child or students. Attended bi-weekly supervision meetings in which data from severe behavior cases were critically analyzed and decisions were made. Assisted in recruiting military families and tutors to participate in a grant funded project. Supervised in-home early intervention services to military families. Provided state-of-the-science assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior services to teachers and students through a webbased consultation model supported through grant funding. Assisted in emergency behavior programing during episodes of severe problem behavior, and training new staff in assaultive training. Supervisors: Kevin C. Luczynski, Ph.D., BCBA-D; Wayne W. Fisher, Ph.D., BCBA-D GRANTS Participating Personnel US Army Medical Research Acquisition Act: Autism Research Clinical Trial Award ($1,484,979). Project Title: Using Technology to Expand and Enhance Applied Behavioral Analysis Programs for Children with Autism in Military Families ( Present) Autism Action Partnership s Grant ($75,000). Title: Overcoming barriers to integrating on-site and virtual consultation to improve school-based services for students with autism (Spring Present) EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE Guest reviewer: 2012 Guest Reviewer, Behavior Analysis in Practice 2013, 2015 Guest Reviewer, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis RESEARCH Referred Publications Fisher, W. W., Luczynski, K. C., Hood, S. A., Lesser, A. D., Machado, M. A., & Piazza, C. C. (2014). Preliminary findings of a randomized clinical trial of a web-based training curriculum for applied behavior analysis technicians. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 8, Research in Review and in Preparation Hood, S. A, Luczynski, K. C., & Mitteer, D. R. An evaluation of the efficacy, generalization, and social validity of an individualized approach to teaching conversation and greeting skills. Research in preparation.

7 Hood. 7 Baker, J. C., Fairchild, K. M., Vargo, K. K., Beattie, S. M., Nuernberber, J. E., Hood, S. A., & Seefeldt, D. Latency-based Assessment and Subsequent Treatment of Elopement in an Older Adult with Dementia. Research in preparation. Nuernberger, J. E., Heal, N. A., Vargo, K. K., & Hood, S. A. Preference for work schedule arrangement and the effects of task difficulty. Research in preparation. Baker, J. C., Hood, S., Fairchild, K., Mattingly, J., Beattie, S. Extinction induced behavioral variability in older adults with dementia. Research in preparation. Machado, M. A., Luczynski, K. C., & Hood, S. A. Evaluating the accuracy, interobserver agreement, and efficiency of discontinuous methods for measuring problem behavior across extended observation periods. Research in preparation. Research in Progress Hood, S. A., Luczynski, K.C., & Beran, S. P. A thorough treatment evaluation of Diurnal Bruxism maintained by automatic reinforcement. Research in progress. Hood, S. A., Luczynski, K. C., & Lesser, A. D. Determining the extent that parent implemented functional communication training generalizes to the home and across evocative situations to reduce problem behavior. Research in progress. Baker, J.C, Fairchild, K., Mellor, J., Hood, S. A. Development and treatment utility of a behavioral assessment for aphasia. Research in progress. Lesser, A. D., Luczynski, K. C., & Hood, S. A. Evaluating the accuracy, interobserver agreement, and efficiency of motion-detection software to measures sleep problems with children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorders. Research in progress. Lesser, A. D., Luczynski, K. C., Hood, S. A., & Peterson, K. M. Intensive sleep retraining as a treatment for improving individuals sleep disturbances. Research in progress. Lesser, A. D., Luczynski, K. C., & Hood, S. A. On distinguishing between teaching tactics that promote stimulus generalization and maintenance. Manuscript in progress. PRESENTATIONS Symposia Presentations Baker, J. C., Hood, S., & Mattingly, J. (May, 2010). An evaluation of healthy food choices in nursing home dwelling older adults with diabetes. In L. Feliciano (Chair), A behavioral prescription for middle-aged and older adults: Eat better, sleep better, and get active. Symposium conducted at the 36 th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Antonio, TX. Hood, S., Heal, N., & Vargo, K. (May 2011). An evaluation of the relative efficacy of and preference for prompt delay procedures. In J. Austin (Chair), extending the utility of preference assessment in the

8 Hood. 8 classroom. Symposium conducted at the 38 th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Seattle, WA. Nuernberger, E., Heal, N., Vargo, K., & Hood, S. A. (May 2011). The effect of task difficulty on child preference for fluent and diffluent work schedules. In N. Heal (Chair), Factors that influence the relative efficacy of and preference or behavior change procedures. Symposium conducted at the 38 th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Seattle, WA. Hood, S. A., Luczynski, K. C., & Lesser, A. D (2013). The use of web-based technologies to conduct in-home trial-based functional analyses. In K. Luczynski (Chair), efficient and practical procedures for measuring and assessing behavior in the home environment. Symposium conducted at the 7th Annual Convention for the Heartland Association for Behavior Analysis, Omaha, NE. In K. Luczynski (Chair), Efficient and practical procedures for measuring and assessing child behavior in the home. Symposium conducted at the 39th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Minneapolis, MN. Lesser, A. D., Luczynski, K. C., & Hood S. H. (2013, March). Evaluating the accuracy, interobserver agreement, and efficiency of a motion-detection camera in the measurement of sleep disturbances in an analog arrangement. In K. Luczynski (Chair), efficient and practical procedures for measuring and assessing behavior in the home environment. Symposium conducted at the 7th Annual Convention for the Heartland Association for Behavior Analysis, Omaha, NE. In K. Luczynski (Chair), Evaluating and comparing the accuracy and efficiency of different measurement systems. Symposium conducted at the 39th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Minneapolis, MN. Mychado. M., Luczynski, K. C., & Hood S. H. (2013, March). Comparing the accuracy and efficiency of using fast-forwarding methods for scoring problem behavior. In K. Luczynski (Chair), efficient and practical procedures for measuring and assessing behavior in the home environment. Symposium conducted at the 7th Annual Convention for the Heartland Association for Behavior Analysis, Omaha, NE. In K. Luczynski (Chair), Evaluating and comparing the accuracy and efficiency of different measurement systems. Symposium conducted at the 39th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Minneapolis, MN. Baker, J. C., Seefeldt, D., Hathaway, K., Fairchild, K., Hood, S. H., Beattie, S., Buchmeier, A., Ringdahl, J. E. (2013, May). The effects of reinforcement and extinction on responding among older adults with dementia. In J. Baker (Chair), Reinforcement among older adults with dementia: Identification, assessment, and skill development. Symposium conducted at the 39th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Minneapolis, MN. Baker, J. C., Fairchild, K., Mellor, J. R., Hood, S. H. (2013, May). Development and treatment utility of a behavioral assessment for aphasia. In J. Baker (Chair), Applications of skinner s analysis of verbal behavior to older adults. Symposium conducted at the 39th Annual Convention for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Minneapolis, MN. Hood, S. A., Luczynski, K. C., & Mitteer, D. R. (2014, March). An evaluation of the efficacy, generalization, and social validity of an individualized approach to teaching conversation and greeting skills. Paper session presented at 8th Annual Convention for the Heartland Association for Behavior Analysis, Omaha, NE.

9 Hood. 9 Hood, S. A., Luczynski, K. C., Mitteer, D. R., Querim, A. C., Lesser, A. D., Smith, V. L., Rourke, A. J., & Niemeier, J. (2014, May). An Evaluation of the Efficacy and Generalization of an Individualized Approach to Teaching Conversation and Greeting Skills. In S. Hood (Chair), Teaching social skills: Efforts to improve conversation, greeting, and interview skills. Symposium conducted at the 40 th Annual Convention for Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL. Hood, S. A., Rodriguez, N. M., Fisher, W. W., Luczynski, K. C., & Owen, T. M. (2015, May). Concurrent- Operant Functional Analysis of Aggressive Behavior Maintained by Attention. In S. Hood (Chair), Efforts toward more practically sensitive functional analyses and efficient treatments for problem behavior. Symposium conducted at the 41 th Annual Convention for Association for Behavior Analysis, San Antonio, TX. Fisher, W. W., Luczynski, K. C., Machado, M. A., Lesser, A. D., Hood, S.A., Blowers, A. et al. (2015, May). Preliminary results of a randomized clinical trial of a web-based program for training parents with children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In A. Zangrillo (Chair), A Further Evaluation of Caregiver Training Models to Teach Implementation of Behavioral Assessment and Treatment. Symposium conducted at the 41st Annual Convention for the Association of Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Fisher, W. W., Luczynski, K. C., Machado, M. A., Lesser, A. D., Hood, S.A., Blowers, A. et al. (2015, September). Preliminary results of two randomized clinical trials of web-based programs for training ABA technicians and parents to implement early intensive behavior intervention. In S. Peterson (Chair), Novel Training Programs for Training "Nontraditional" Learners in Behavior Analytic Assessments and Interventions. Symposium conducted at the 8th Annual Convention for the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Kyoto, Japan. Poster Presentations Hood, S., Baker, J. C., Fairchild, K., Mattingly, J., & Dixon, M.R. (2010, October). An evaluation of healthy food choices in nursing home dwelling older adults with diabetes. Poster presented at the 10 th Annual Convention of the Midwest for Behavior Analysis, Lake Geneva, WI. Fairchild, K., Buchanan, J., Baker, J., & Hood, S. (2010, October). Elderspeak: An investigation of older adults views. Poster presented at the 10 th Annual Convention of the Midwest for Behavior Analysis, Lake Geneva, WI. Nuernberger, J. E., Heal, N. A., Vargo, K. K., & Hood, S. A. (2011, October). Preference for work schedule arrangement and the effects of task difficulty. Poster presented at the meeting of the Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis, Bloomingdale, IL. Gonzales, R., Lesser, A. D., Hood, S. A., Peterson, K. M, & Luczynski, K. C. (2013). Intensive Sleep Retraining as a Treatment for Improving Individuals Sleep Disturbances. Poster presented at the Summer Undergraduate Research Program Colloquium, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Hood, S. A., Luczynski, K. C., & Mitteer, D. R. (2013, 2014). An evaluation of the efficacy, generalization, and social validity of an individualized approach to teaching conversation and greeting skills. Poster presented at the 34th Annual Convention for Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Andover, MA. Poster presented at the 8 th Annual Convention for the Association for

10 Hood. 10 Behavior Analysis International-Autism, Louisville, KY. Poster presented at the 15 th Annual Convention for the Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Louis, MO. RECENT COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE Trane Family Foundation: This foundation was set up by the Trane family to donate money annually to community organizations that help those who are financially disadvantaged (e.g., St. Claire Health Mission a free clinic), community organizations serving individuals with disabilities, and community organizations that serve battered women and children. Every year the board members review requests made by various organizations and allocate funds to meet the needs of the community (Jan) - present President 2010 (Jan) (Dec) Secretary 2005 (Dec) (Dec) Board Member Lead Lecturer, Behavior Management Workshops, Omaha, NE ( ) Co-Instructor (with Dr. Kevin Luczynski), Autism Nebraska Conference, workshop on Description of a Web- Based Consultation Model and an Interactive Tutorial on Addressing Two Common Complaints from Educators and Parents: Noncompliance and Appropriately Communicating Wants and Needs, Bellevue, NE (2014; Spring) ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Student committees 2015 Heidi Soriano Thesis Defense PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Kevin Luczynski, Ph.D. BCBA,-D Assistant Professor, Applied Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program Director of Virtual Care Program Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders University of Nebraska Medical Center's Munroe-Meyer Institute Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE (402) kevin.luczynski@unmc.edu Nicole M. Rodriguez, Ph.D., BCBA-D Assistant Professor, Applied Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program Coordinator of Early Intervention Program Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders Munroe-Meyer Institute University of Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska Medical Center

11 Hood. 11 Omaha, NE (402) Jonathan C. Baker, Ph.D., BCBA-D Associate Professor, Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program Principal Investigator, Project 12-ways Coordinator, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Rehabilitation Institute North West Annex A wing 850 Lincoln Drive Mail code 4609 Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois Ph: (618) jonathan.c.baker@siu.edu