CURRICULUM VITAE Andrew Lawrence Samaha, PhD, BCBA-D

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Andrew Lawrence Samaha, PhD, BCBA-D EDUCATION 2008 Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Major: Psychology Dissertation Title: Contingency Values of Varying Strength and Complexity 2006 M.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Major: Psychology Thesis Title: Evaluating Stimulus-Response Relations in Descriptive Observations 2001 B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Major: Psychology Minor: Business Administration CERTIFICATION Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Doctoral, Certificate Number ( ) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2013 Present Assistant Professor University of South Florida, College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, Department of Child and Family Studies, Applied Behavior Analysis Program August 2009 June 2013 Fall 2008 August 2009 Fall 2002 Summer 2008 Assistant Professor, Utah State University Department of Psychology, Behavior Analysis Area Research Assistant Professor, Utah State University, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Autism Support Services: Education, Research, and Training, Supervisor: Dr. Thomas S. Higbee Graduate Assistantship, University of Florida, Psychology Department; Laboratory Evaluations of a Common Behavioral Treatment; Supervisor: Dr. Timothy R. Vollmer Spring 2006 Summer 2008 Graduate Assistantship, University of Florida, Department of Children & Families, Behavior Analysis Services Project; Supervisor: Dr. Timothy R. Vollmer Fall 2006 Summer 2008 Graduate Assistantship, University of Florida, Alachua County Public Schools, Sidney Lanier Center; Supervisor: Dr. Timothy R. Vollmer 1

2 Spring 2002 Spring 2004 Summer 2001 Fall 2001 Fall 2000 Spring 2001 Fall 1999 Fall 2000 Graduate Assistantship, University of Florida, Alachua County Public Schools, Sidney Lanier Center; Supervisor: Dr. Timothy R. Vollmer Undergraduate Research Assistantship, University of Florida, Children s Mental Health Unit, Florida Center on Self-Injury; Supervisor: Dr. Brian A. Iwata Undergraduate Research Assistantship, University of Florida, Children s Mental Health Unit; Supervisor: Dr. Brian A. Iwata Undergraduate Research Assistantship, University of Florida, Gainesville ARC; Supervisor: Dr. Brian A. Iwata PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles Kunnavatana, S.S., Bloom, S.E., Samaha, A.L., Slocum, T.A., & Clay, C.J. (2018). Manipulating parameters of reinforcement to reduce problem behavior without extinction. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. doi: /jaba.443 Lambert, J., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., & Dayton, E. (August, 2017). Serial functional communication training: Extending serial DRA to mands and problem behavior. Behavioral Interventions, 32, doi: /bin.1493 Valbuena, D., Miller, B., Samaha, A. L., & Miltenberger, R. (2017). Data presentation options to manage variability in physical activity research. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, doi: /jaba.397 Clay, C., Samaha, A. L., Bogoev, B., & Lee, J. (2017). Assessing preference for and reinforcing efficacy of components of social interaction in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learning and Motivation. doi: /j.lmot Hoffmann, A. N., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Boyle, M. (2017). Preference and reinforcer efficacy of high- and low-tech items: A comparison of item type and duration of access. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50, doi: /jaba.383 Boyle, M., Samaha, A.L., Slocum, T.A., Hoffman, A.N., Bloom, S.E. (2016). A humanoperant investigation of preceding- and following-schedule behavioral contrast. The Psychological Record, 66, doi: /s y Lambert, J. M., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., & Kunnavatana, S. S. (2016). Effects of noncontingent reinforcement on the persistence and resurgence of mild aggression. The Psychological Record, 66, doi: /s Lambert, J., Bloom, S., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., & Rodewald, A. M. (2015). Serial alternative response training as intervention for target response resurgence. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48, doi: /jaba.253 2

3 Kunnavatana, S. S., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., & Dayton, E. (2013). Training teachers to conduct trial-based functional analyses. Behavior Modification, 37(6), doi: / Kunnavatana, S. S., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Lignugaris/Kraft, B., Dayton, E., & Harris, S. (2013). Using a modified pyramidal training model to teach special education teachers to conduct trial-based functional analyses. Teacher Education and Special Education, 36(4), doi: / Bloom, S. E., Lambert, J. M., Dayton, E., & Samaha, A. L. (2013). Teacher-conducted trialbased functional analysis as the basis for intervention. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46(1), doi: /jaba.21 Sellers, T. P., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J. M., & Keyl-Austin, A.A., (2013). Evaluation of some components of choice making. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 46(2), doi: /jaba.46 Durán, L. K., Bloom, S. E., & Samaha, A. L. (2013) Adaptations to a functional behavior assessment with a Spanish-speaking preschooler. Education and Treatment of Children, 36(1), doi: /etc Boyle, M., Samaha, A. S., Rodewald, A., & Hoffmann, A. N. (2013). Evaluation of the reliability and validity of GraphClick as a data extraction program [for graphs of single-subject designs]. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(3), doi: /j.chb Clay, C. J., Samaha, A. S., Bloom, S. E., Bogoev, B. K., & Boyle, M. A. (2013). Assessing preference for social interactions. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(1), doi: /j.bbr Keyl-Austin, A. A., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Boyle, M. A. (2012). Effects of preference and reinforcer variation on within-session patterns of responding. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45(3), doi: /jaba Bressel, E., Gibbons, M., & Samaha, A. L. (2011). Effect of whole body vibration on stereotypy of young children with autism. BMJ Case Reports, 2011, 1-8. doi: /bcr Borrero, C. S. W., Vollmer, T. R., Borrero, J. C., Bourret, J. C., Sloman, K. N., Samaha, A. L., & Dallery, J. (2010). Concurrent reinforcement schedules for problem behavior and appropriate behavior: Experimental applications of the matching law. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 93(3), doi: /jeab Gutierrez, A., Vollmer, T. R., & Samaha, A. L. (2010). Developing and assessing stimulus control based on establishing operations during mand training using representative objects. Behavioral Interventions, 25(2), doi: /bin.302 Vollmer, T. R., Samaha, A. L., & Sloman, K. (2009). Laboratory evaluations of reinforcement contingencies. The Behavior Analyst Today, 10(2), doi: /h

4 Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., Borrero, C., Sloman, K., St. Peter, C., & Bourret, J. (2009). Analyses of response-stimulus sequences in descriptive observations. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42(2), doi: /jaba Borrero, J. C., Vollmer, T. R., Samaha, A. L., Sloman, K. N., & Francisco, M. T. (2007). Evaluating features of behavioral treatments in the nonhuman animal laboratory. The Behavior Analyst Today, 8(2), doi: /h Vollmer, T.A. & Samaha, A. (2006). Some implications of complex contingencies for Applied Behavior Analysis. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 7(2), Retrieved from =pdf Sloman, K. N., Vollmer, T. R., Cotnoir, N. M., Borrero, S.W.C., Borrero, J. C, Samaha, A. L., & St. Peter, C. C. (2005). Descriptive analyses of caregiver reprimands. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38(3), doi: /jaba Pinkston, J. W., Athens, E., Bullock, C., Glenn, I.M., Marusich, J., Raiff, B., Samaha, A., Saulsgiver, K., & St. Peter, C. (2005). In search of general processes: A review of J.E.R. Staddon s Adaptive Behavior and Learning, Internet Edition. Behavioral Processes, 68(1), doi: /j.beproc Thompson, R. H., Iwata, B. A., Hanley, G. P., Dozier, C. L., & Samaha, A. L. (2003). The effects of extinction, noncontingent reinforcement, and differential reinforcement of other behavior as control procedures for contingent reinforcement. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36(2), doi: /jaba Todaro, J. F., Rodrigue, J. R., Sears, S. F., Urizar, G., Litcher, C., & Samaha, A. L. (2001). Assessing the psychological functioning and quality of life of pediatric heart transplant recipients. Psychosomatic Medicine, 63(1), [Abstracts of Papers for 2001 Annual Meeting] Refereed Journal Articles Submitted Lambert, J. M., Bloom, S. E., Kunnavatana, S. S., Boyle, M. A., & Samaha, A. L. (accepted). Correspondence between functional analyses of mands and functional analyses of problem behavior. European Journal of Behavior Analysis Clay, C J., Bloom, S. E., Slocum, T. A., Samaha, A. L., & Callard, C. (submitted). Assessing preference for language praise in English language learners with disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis Book Chapters Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Koehler, L. J. (2016). Preference assessment for clinical decision making. In N. N. Singh (Ed.), Clinical handbook of evidence-based practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities (pp ). New York, NY: Springer. Vollmer, T. R. Sloman, K. N., & Samaha, A. L. (2009). Self-injury. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Applied behavior analysis for children with autism spectrum disorders (pp ). 4

5 Technical Reports New York, NY: Springer Science + Business Media. doi: / _9 State of Utah Office of Education (2014, October). Least restrictive behavioral interventions: LRBI guidelines: Positive behavior supports and selection of least restrictive behavioral interventions. Salt Lake City, UT: Author. Non-Refereed Publications Samaha, A. L. (2003). Featured article review: Effectiveness of time-out with and without contingent delay. Behavioral Parenting Abstracts, 1, Samaha, A. L. (2002). Tutoring for students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: effects of reading performance at home and school. Behavioral Parenting Abstracts, 1, FUNDING Funded Proposals Co-Investigator Co-Investigator Principal Investigator Project ABA: Preparing Related Services Personnel in Applied Behavior Analysis for Children with Autism Office of Special Education Programs Project Dates: 9/2014 8/2019 Total Funding: $1,064,229 Clean Community Clean Coast National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Project Dates: August 2014 December 2015 Total Funding: $191,890,.03 FTE Examining the Value of Social Cues in Children with Autism Grant-Writing Experience through Mentorship Award, USU Project Dates: 06/ /2010 Total Funding: $1,000 Recent Unfunded Proposals Principle Investigator Video Observational Conditioning: A Novel Intervention to Support Transitions in ASD Congressionally Mandated Medical Research Programs, Department of Defense Autism Research Program, Clinical Translational Research Award Submitted: November, 2018 Total Requested Funding: $713,129 Proposal Received Full Review with Feedback 5

6 Proposals Under Review Principle Investigator Value-Altering Procedures to Support Transition Skills in Adolescents with ASD National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development, R21 Submitted: June, 2018 Total Requested Funding: $377,713 PRESENTATIONS Latorre, S. B. & Samaha, A. L. (2018, May). Identifying children s preference in toys and encouraging low-tech toy use with reinforcement delays. In C. Lark (Chair), Evaluation and implications of individuals preferences for electronics. Symposium at the 44 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International, San Diego, CA. Novotny, M. A. & Samaha, A. L. (2018, May). Criteria for determining behavior change in AB and multiple baseline designs. In M. J. Lanovaz (Chair), Recent advances on the use, analysis, and validity of single-case designs in practice and research. Symposium at the 44 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International, San Diego, CA. Pena, K. & Samaha, A. L. (2018, May). A component analysis of response interruption and redirection for vocal stereotypy in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In C. Cividini-Motta (Chair), Recent research on the treatment of automatically reinforced behavior and the impact of various levels of treatment integrity of response interruption and redirection outcomes. Symposium at the 44 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, International, San Diego, CA. Samaha, A. L. (2017, October). The use of multiple schedules in the treatment of problematic behavior. In C. Campos (Chair), The use of multiple schedules in the treatment of problematic behavior. Symposium conducted at the 37 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2017, October). Translational behavioral research: Insights from basic science on conditioned reinforcement. Symposium conducted at the 37 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona, FL. Livingston, C., Samaha, A., Slattery, L., & Gauert, S. (2017, October). The use of multiple schedules in the treatment of problematic behavior. In A. L. Samaha (Chair), Translational behavioral research: Insights from basic science on conditioned reinforcement. Symposium conducted at the 37 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona, FL. John, K., Samaha, A. L., & Bloom, S. (2017, October). Some effects of DTR on high-tech selections in individuals with ASD or ADHD. In Y. Leon (Chair), Considerations in stimulus preference and reinforcer assessment. Symposium conducted at the 37 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona, FL. 6

7 Bonilla, S., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S., & Kim, Y. (2017, October). Identifying children s preference in toys and encouraging low-tech toy use with reinforcement delays. In Y. Leon (Chair), Considerations in stimulus preference and reinforcer assessment. Symposium conducted at the 37 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2017, May). Novel interventions for automatically maintained behavior. In L. Singer (Chair). Novel interventions to address behaviors maintained by automatic reinforcement. Symposium conducted at the 43 rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. John, K., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Moore, J. (2017, May). Effects of delay to reinforcement on selections for high-tech and low-tech leisure items. In J. C. Borrero (Chair). Therapeutic choices, skill acquisitions, and negative reinforcement in contexts of aversive stimuli and delayed consequences. Symposium conducted at the 43 rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. Livingston, C. P., Meuret, B., & Samaha, A. L. (2017, May). Effects of video modeling on preference for toys. In A. Hodges (Chair). Advances in Preference Assessments for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium conducted at the 43 rd annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. John, K., Kim, Y., Samaha, A., & Bloom, S. E. (2016, September). Effects of delay to reinforcement on selections for high-tech and low-tech leisure items. In A. Betz (Chair), Manipulating Parameters of Reinforcement to Decrease Problem Behavior and Improve Skill Acquisition. Symposium conducted at the 36 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Livingston, C., Mauret, B., & Samaha, A. L. (2016, September). Effects of video modeling on preference for toys. In D. Wilder (Chair), Recent research on reinforcer identification. Symposium conducted at the 36 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Stich, J. M., Samaha, A. L., & Bloom, S. E. (2016, September). Evaluating preference for and effectiveness of telehealth and in-person parent training. In E. Grauerholz-Fisher, (Chair), Assessing and improving staff behavior and evaluating service delivery preferences in autism care settings. Symposium conducted at the 36 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2016, September). Translational research in behavior analysis. In C. Campos (Chair), Translational research in behavior analysis. Symposium conducted at the 36 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Clay, C J., Bloom, S. E., Slocum, T. A., Samaha, A. L., & Callard, C. (2016, May). In C. J. Clay (Chair). Assessing preference for home language or English praise in English language learners with disabilities. Effects of home language on responding: Advances in research with English language learners. Symposium conducted at the 42 nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. 7

8 Samaha, A. L. (2016, May). In K. Blair (Chair) Recent progress in school-based intervention. Instruction-based interventions to improve students academic and social behavior. Symposium conducted at the 42 nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. Stich, J. M., Samaha, A. L., & Bloom, S. E. (2016, May). Evaluating preference for and effectiveness of telehealth and in-person parent training. In A. Gutierrez (Chair). Technological advances in interventions for individuals with autism. Symposium conducted at the 42 nd annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. Bloom, S. E., & Samaha, A. L. (2016, January). Trial-based functional analysis. In-service training conducted for Hillsborough County Public School District, Tampa, FL. Hoffmann, A., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Boyle, M. E. (2015, September). Preference and reinforcer efficacy of high- and low-tech items: A comparison of item type and duration of access. In A. L. Samaha (Chair) Preference and technology in applied behavior analysis. Symposium conducted at the 35 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona Beach, FL. Kunnavatana, S. S., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Slocum, T., & Clay, C. (2015, September). Manipulating parameters of reinforcement to reduce problem behavior without extinction. In S. E. Bloom (Chair). Problem behavior: Prevention and treatment. Symposium conducted at the 35 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona Beach, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2015, September). Systematic and quantitative analyses of published datasets in behavior analysis. In I. G. DeLeon (Chair), Mining published and clinical data in guide practice: Functional analysis, treatment preferences, and research productivity. Symposium conducted at the 35 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona Beach, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2015, September). Preference and technology in applied behavior analysis. Symposium conducted at the 35 th annual meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona Beach, FL. Boyle, M. A., Samaha, A. L., Slocum, T. A., Hoffmann, A. N., & Bloom, S. E. (2015, May). A human-operant investigation of behavioral contrast. In M. A. Boyle, (Chair), Translational investigations with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Clay, C., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Bogoev, B., & Boyle, M. A. (2015, May). Preference for social interaction in individuals with autism. In C. Clay (Chair), Preference assessment procedures: Methodology, presentation mode, & stimulus selection. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. 8

9 Hoffmann, A., Samaha, A. L., Boyle, M. A., & Bloom, S. E. (2015, May). Effects of item type and duration of access on preference and reinforcer efficacy. In M. A. Boyle, (Chair), Translational investigations with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Samaha, A. L. (2015, May). A story of red versus blue: Translational research finds its home. In T. A. Fahmie (Chair), Translational research in the prevention and treatment of problem behavior. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Valbuena, D., Miller, B., Samaha, A. L., & Miltenberger, R. G. (2015, May). Evaluating methods for enhancing data display and analysis in physical activity research. In M. P. Normand (Chair). Get moving: Behavior analysis of physical activity for health and fitness. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Samaha, A. L. (2015, March). Automated assessments of novelty in individuals with ASD. Invited paper presented at the meeting of the Miami Association for Behavior Analysis Tech-B, Miami, FL. Bloom, S. E., Lambert, J. M., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., & Rodewald, A. (2014, September). Reducing effects of alternative response extinction on problem behavior resurgence. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Advances in problem behavior assessment and treatment. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Bonita Springs, FL. Samaha, A. L., Lambert, J. M., Bloom, S. E., Kunnavatana, S. S., & Boyle, M. A. (2014, September). Functional analysis of manding: Making sense of discrepant previous research. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Advances in problem behavior assessment and treatment. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Bonita Springs, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2014, September). Skills training research for children and young adults with autism. In K. A. Crosland (Chair), Skills training research for children and young adults with autism. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Bonita Springs, FL. Valbuena, D., Miller, B. G., Samaha, A. L., & Miltenberger, R. G. (2014, September). Data presentation in physical activity research. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Bonita Springs, FL. Boyle, M. A., Samaha, A. L., & Bloom, S. E. (May 2014). Increasing unit price: A comparison of fixed- and variable-ratio token schedules. In A. L. Samaha (Chair). Applications and investigations of token reinforcement systems. Symposium presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. 9

10 Lambert, J. M., Bloom, S. E., Kunnavatana, S. S., Boyle, M.A., & Samaha, A. L. (2014, May). Correspondence between functional analyses of mands (with and without prompting) and functional analyses of problem behavior: A new perspective. In J. Mevers (Chair), Going beyond the gold standard: Alternatives and adaptations of functional analysis methodology. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Ludeman, K., & Kunnavatana, S. S. (2013, September). Evaluation of criteria for interpreting trial-based functional analyses: A signal detection approach. In A. Betz (Chair), Evaluation of interobserver agreement and visual interpretation of graphic data. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL. Corry, S.N., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Boyle, M.A. (2013, May). An analysis of auditory stimulus generalization in children with autism following two training procedures. In W. K. Berg (Chair), Treatment outcomes across type of reinforcement and treatment setting for persons with ASD and ID. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN. Lambert, J. M. Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E. & Rodewald, A. (2013, May). Multiple mand training: Reducing the effects of alternative response extinction on the resurgence of problem behavior. In K. Vargo (Chair), Strategies for teaching and maintaining social skills with individuals with developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN. Clay, C., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Bogoev, B. & Boyle, M. (2013, May). Assessing preference for social interaction. In A. Samaha (Chair), Evaluating the use of attention in preference and reinforcer assessments. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN. Kunnavatana, S. S., Ludeman, K., Samaha, A. L., & Bloom, S. E. (2013, May). Evaluation of criteria for interpreting trial-based functional analyses: A signal detection approach. In N. Call (Chair), Recent innovations for increasing the precision and social validity of functional analysis methodology. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN. Samaha, A. L., Ludeman, K., Bloom, S. E., & Kunnavatana, S. S. (2013, March). Evaluation of criteria for interpreting trial-based functional analyses: A signal detection approach. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Trial-based functional analysis: Refinements and extensions. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Las Vegas, NV. Kunnavatana, S. S., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., & Dayton, E. (2013, March). Training educators to conduct trial-based functional analyses. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Trialbased functional analysis: Refinements and extensions. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Las Vegas, NV. 10

11 Lambert, J. M., Bloom, S. E., Dayton, E. Kunnavatna, S. S. & Samaha, A. L. (2012, June). The effects of noncontingent reinforcement on the persistence/resurgence of behavior: Applications of behavioral momentum theory. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Applying behavior analysis to educational and human service settings. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Utah Association for Behavior Analysis and Utah Conference on Effective Practices for Teachers and Human Service Professionals, Logan, UT. Boyle, M. A., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., Bloom, S. E. & Rodewald, A. (2012, June). Comparison of two methods for fading token schedules. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Applying behavior analysis to educational and human service settings. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Utah Association for Behavior Analysis and Utah Conference on Effective Practices for Teachers and Human Service Professionals, Logan, UT. Bloom, S. E., Kunnavatana, S. S., Samaha, A. L., & Clay, C.J. (2012, June). Trial-based FA: What it is and how to do it. Paper presented at the meeting of the Utah Association for Behavior Analysis and Utah Conference on Effective Practices for Teachers and Human Service Professionals, Logan, UT. Kunnavatana, S. S., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., & Dayton, E. (2012, May). Training educators to conduct functional analyses. In M. Kelley (Chair), Improving the efficiency and efficacy of staff and parent training of assessment and treatment procedures with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. Boyle, M. A., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., Bloom, S. E. & Rodewald, A. (2012, May). Comparison of two methods for fading token schedules. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Evaluations of interventions for problem behavior using contingent and noncontingent reinforcement. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. Lambert, J. M., Bloom, S. E., Dayton, E. Kunnavatna, S. S. & Samaha, A. L. (2012 May). The effects of noncontingent reinforcement on the persistence/resurgence of behavior: Applications of behavioral momentum theory. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Evaluations of interventions for problem behavior using contingent and noncontingent reinforcement. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. Samaha, A. L. (2011, February). Reinforcer selection for children with autism spectrum disorders: A behavioral economic perspective. Invited presentation at the meeting of the Texas Association for Behavior Analysis, Galveston, TX. Samaha, A. L. (2011, February). Selecting reinforcers for children with autism spectrum disorders: attention versus edible items. Invited presentation at the meeting of the Texas Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Galveston, TX. 11

12 Keyl Austin, A. A., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Lambert, J. M., & Boyle, M. A. (2011, May). Effects of preference and stimulus variation on response persistence. In. A. L. Samaha (Chair), Factors influencing selection of assessment and treatment development and refinement of assessment and treatment approaches for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. Dayton, E., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Kunnavatana, S. S., & Peal, A. M. (2011, May). Latency as the dependent variable in trial-based functional analyses. In. A. L. Samaha (Chair), Factors influencing selection of assessment and treatment development and refinement of assessment and treatment approaches for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. Boyle, M.A., Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., Rodewald, A., Kunnavatana, S. S., & Dayton, E. (2011, May). Recent publication trends in the assessment and treatment of individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. In A. L. Samaha (Chair), Factors influencing selection of assessment and treatment development and refinement of assessment and treatment approaches for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO. Bloom, S. E., Lambert, J. M., Dayton, E., & Samaha, A. L. (2010, February). Teacher conducted trial-based functional analysis as the basis for intervention. In J. Hammond (Chair), Current research in the functional analysis and treatment of problem behavior. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, California Association for Behavior Analysis, Burlingame, CA. Sellers, T. P., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J. M., & Keyl-Austin, A.A. (2010 February). Evaluating choice as a reinforcer. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Reinforcer effectiveness: Choice, predictability, and price. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, California Association for Behavior Analysis, Burlingame, CA. Keyl-Austin, A. A., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Lambert, J. M., & Boyle, M. (2010, February). Effects of preference and stimulus variation on response persistence. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Reinforcer effectiveness: Choice, predictability, and price. Symposium presented at the meeting of the Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, California Association for Behavior Analysis, Burlingame, CA. Samaha, A. L., Bogoev, B., & Bloom, S. E. (2010, February). Evaluations of demand functions for attention and food in children with autism. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Reinforcer effectiveness: Choice, predictability, and price. Symposium presented at the meeting of the Western Regional Conference on Behavior Analysis, California Association for Behavior Analysis, Burlingame, CA. Samaha, A. L., Bloom, S. E., & Bogoev, B. K. (2010, March). Evaluations of demand functions for attention and food in children with autism. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. 12

13 Sellers, T. P., Bloom, S. E., Samaha, A. L., Dayton, E., Lambert, J. M., & Keyl-Austin, A.A. (2010, March). Evaluating choice as a reinforcer. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Functional assessment of problem behavior and factors that influence effectiveness of interventions. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Bloom, S. E., Lambert, J. M., Pollard, J. S., Sellers, T. P., Dayton, E., Samaha, A. L., & Keyl-Austin, A.A. (2010, March). Evaluation of a teacher-conducted trial-based functional analysis. In S. E. Bloom (Chair), Functional assessment of problem behavior and factors that influence effectiveness of interventions. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX. Samaha, A. L., & Vollmer, T. R. (2009, May). Acquisition and maintenance when reinforcers are presented following both the occurrence and omission of behavior. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Phoenix, AZ. Bloom, S. E., & Samaha, A. L. (2009, June). Functional analysis in special education settings. Paper presented at the meeting of the Effective Practices Conference, Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2009, June). Staff training and evaluation. Paper presented at the meeting of the Effective Practices Conference, Logan, UT. Reyes, J. R., Vollmer, T. R., & Samaha, A. L. (2008, May). The use of a paired-choice preference assessment format for sex offenders with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., & Bosch, A. (2008, May). Evaluations of interobserver agreement. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. Sloman, K., Vollmer, T. R., Samaha, A. L., & Bosch, A. (2008, May). A clinical and Laboratory evaluation of noncontingent reinforcement and momentary differential reinforcement of other behavior. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL. Reyes, J. R., Vollmer, T. R., & Samaha, A. L. (2007, September). Assessment of visual stimulus preferences for sex offenders with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Jacksonville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Sloman, K. (2006, May). Animal and human-operant models of common behavioral treatments. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA. Reyes, J. R., Whitehouse, C., Samaha, A. L., Sloman, K.N., Vollmer, T. R., (2006, May). A description of two novel assessment components. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA. 13

14 Sloman, K., Vollmer, T. R., & Samaha, A. L. (2006, May). A laboratory comparison of differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO), noncontingent reinforcement (NCR), and momentary DRO. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA. Samaha, A. S., Vollmer, T. R., & O Steen, L. E. (2005, September). Some effects of contingency manipulations on lever pressing with rats. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Sarasota Beach, FL. Borrero, J. C., Vollmer, T. R., & Samaha, A. L. (2005, May). An evaluation of response persistence and response suppression under time-based schedules of food presentation. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., & O Steen, L. E. (2005, May). Some effects of contingency manipulations on responding with rats. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL. Borrero, J. C., Vollmer, T. R., & Samaha, A. L. (2005, February). An evaluation of response persistence and response suppression under time-based schedules of food presentation. Paper presented at the meeting of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Dana Point, CA. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., Borrero, C., Sloman, K., St. Peter, C., & Bourret, J. (2004, September). Further evaluations of lag-sequential analysis in descriptive research. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona Beach, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., Borrero, C., Kahl, K., St. Peter, C., & Bourret, J. (2004, May). Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., & O Steen, L. (2004, May). Effects of contingency manipulations on responding with rats. Presentation at the 30 th annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T. R., Borrero, C., Kahl, K., St. Peter, C., & Bourret, J. (2003, September). Using lag-sequential analysis to describe response-stimulus relations in the natural environment. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, St. Petersburg, FL. Rapp, J. T., Vollmer, T. R., Samaha, A. L., Cotnoir, N. M., & Hovanetz, A. (2003, May). Further analysis of multiple topographies of stereotypy. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA. St. Peter, C., Vollmer, T. R., Samaha, A. L., & Bourret, J. (2002, September). On the role of attention in evaluating naturally occurring matching relations. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Daytona, FL. Samaha, A. L. & Vollmer, T. R. (2001, May). Treatment acceptability of classroom interventions as a function of terminology. Poster presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA. 14

15 Thompson, R. H., Iwata, B. A., Hanley, G. P., Samaha, A. L., & Worsdell, A. S. (2001, May). Reversal effects under extinction, noncontingent reinforcement, and differential reinforcement of other behavior: A comparative analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA. Todaro, J.F., Rodrigue, J. R., Sears, F.S., Urizar, G., Litcher, C., & Samaha, A. (2001, March). Assessing the psychological functioning and quality of life of pediatric heart transplant recipients. Poster presented at the meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society, Monterey, CA. Thompson, R. H., Iwata, B. A., Hanley, G. P., & Samaha, A. L. (2001, September). Reversal effects under extinction, noncontingent reinforcement, and differential reinforcement of other behavior: A comparative analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona, FL. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Samaha, A. L. (2018). A web-based platform to implement concurrent variable-interval schedules under multiple component mixed and multiple arrangements. [Computer program]. Tampa, FL. Retrieved from Samaha, A. L. (2015). A web-based platform to assess and teach creativity to individuals with ASD. [Computer program]. Tampa, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2012). A web-based multi-platform data collection software. [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2012). Android-based application for measuring medication compliance. [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2012). Cross-platform Tool for conducting lag-sequential analyses in partial-interval data. [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2010). Cross-Platform Data Analysis Tool: Version 2.0. [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2010). Wireless human-operant schedule interface for individuals with disabilities: Version 1.0 [Computer Hardware and Software] Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2010). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data Version [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2009). Cross-platform data analysis tool: Version 1.0. [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2009). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data Version [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2008). Self-Paced Online Training Tools for Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum. [Computer program]. Logan, UT. Samaha, A. L. (2007). An excel macro for analyzing Instant Data session files. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. 15

16 Reyes, J., Vollmer, T., & Samaha, A. L. (2007). A program for assessing sex offenders preferences for visual characteristics of people. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2007). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data version [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L. (2006). Handheld computer software to help therapists implement concurrent variable-interval schedules. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2006). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data version [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2004). Data analysis software: Instant Analyzer 3.0. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2002). Data collection software for desktop and laptop computers: Instant Data PC version 1.0. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2002). Data analysis software: Instant Analyzer 2.0. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2002). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data version 0.9. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2002). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data version 0.8. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2001). Data collection software for handheld computers: Instant Data version 0.7. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2001). Data analysis software: Instant Analyzer 1.0. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. Samaha, A. L., Vollmer, T., & Bourret, J. (2001). Data analysis software: Instant Rely 1.0. [Computer program]. Gainesville, FL. TEACHING University of South Florida, Tampa, FL College of Behavioral and Community Sciences MHS 4943 Practicum Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis MHS 6900 Behavior Analysis and Developmental Disabilities MHS 6900 Single-Case Experimental Design MHS 6938 The Experimental Analysis of Behavior I MHS 6938 The Experimental Analysis of Behavior II EDF 6217 Behavior Theory 16

17 Utah State University, Logan, UT Department of Psychology and Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation PSY 3720 Behavior Modification PSY 3400 Advanced Analysis of Behavior PSY 4730 Applied Behavior Analysis Lab PSY 1400 Introduction to Behavior Analysis SPED 7820 Research Topics in Special Education PSY 1400 Introduction to Behavior Analysis PSY 1210 Human Adjustment SPED 6750 Supervised Practicum PSY 3720 Behavior Modification PSY 7090 Behavior Analysis Seminar II PSY 3720 Behavior Modification SPED 6700 Introduction to Behavioral Research in Education University of Florida, Gainesville, FL Psychology Department EAB 3764 PSY 2012 EAB 3002 EAB 4184 Applied Behavior Analysis Introduction to Psychology Principles of Behavior Analysis Behaviorism in Contemporary Society USF THESIS AND DISSERTATION COMMITTEES CHAIRED Anthony Concepcion 2017-Present Rebecca Donnelly 2017-Present Laural Porter 2017-Present Gema Sosa 2017-Present Christopher Rushing 2016-Present Spencer Gauert 2016-Present Codye Manning 2016-Present Christine Roeper 2016-Present Bryon Miller 2013-Present Roberto Andrade-Plaza Chelsea Carr Elizabeth Lynch Yudelkis Fuste Cynthia Livingston Matthew Bond Chelsea Schubiger Katherine Pena Sandy Au Yeong Jennifer Stich Brienna Meuret Harvey Bayliss

18 CONSULTING Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Victory School February 2008; May 2007 Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities University of Florida July 2007 SERVICE Professional Associations Association for Behavior Analysis International, Member 2001-Present Florida Association of Behavior Analysis, Member 2013-Present Utah Association for Behavior Analysis International, President Utah Association for Behavior Analysis International, Secretary Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Member Editorial Activities Editorial Board Member, Behavior Development Bulletin Guest Reviewer, Behavior Analyst 2016 Guest Reviewer, Journal of Behavioral Education 2016 Editorial Board Member, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 2013 Guest Reviewer, Behavior Analyst 2012 Ad-hoc Reviewer, Preventing School Failure 2009 Guest Reviewer, Behavioral Analysis in Practice 2009, 2018 Guest Reviewer, Research on Social Work in Practice 2007 Guest Reviewer, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis University Committees/Councils (Governance) CFS, Governance Council (Chair) 2018-Present CFS, Governance Council, Faculty Mentorship (Chair) 2018-Present College of Community and Behavioral Sciences, Academic Task Force 2017-Present CFS, Curriculum Committee 2017-Present CFS, Search Committee, ABA 2017 CFS, Search Committee, HIPPY 2016 CFS, Governance Council, Tenure and Promotion 2014 CFS, Governance Council