CURRICULUM VITAE Rachel Scalzo, Ph.D., BCBA-D University of South Florida Department of Child and Family Studies 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 2328B Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 974-6707 rscalzo@usf.edu EDUCATION 2015 Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Baylor University 2008 M.S.W., State University of New York at Stony Brook 2006 B.A. in Psychology, Siena College CERTIFICATION Board Certified Behavior Analyst Doctoral, Certificate Number 1-15-18433 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2017-present Instructor and Program Coordinator, Online M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida 2016-2018 Review Clinician, Beacon Health Options, Miami, Florida 2016-2017 Online Adjunct, Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University 2016-2017 Online Adjunct, Department of Counseling, Nova Southeastern University 2016-2017 Adjunct, Department of Educational Policy Studies, Florida International University 2015-2016 Behavior Analyst, Positive Behavior Supports, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2015-2016 Behavior Analyst, Continuum Behavioral Health, Hollywood, Florida 2012-2015 Graduate Assistant, Baylor University, Waco, Texas 2011-2012 Social Work Supervisor, The Center for Family and Youth, Albany, New York 2008-2010 Event Coordinator, Autism Speaks, Huntington Station, New York COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate EDP 3004 Educational Psychology, Florida International University EDP 3661 Teaching Associate in Special Education, Baylor University
Scalzo - 2 Graduate MHS 6915 Directed Research (online), University of South Florida MHS 6940 ABA Practicum Seminar (online), University of South Florida EDPS 51500 ABA for Teachers (online), Purdue University ABA 730 Behavioral Assessment Models in ABA (online), Nova Southeastern University ABA 740 Evaluating Interventions in ABA (online), Nova Southeastern University ABA 750 Professional Issues in ABA (online), Nova Southeastern University EDF 6211 Psychological Foundations of Education, Florida International University EDP 5V95 Ethics in ABA, Baylor University RESEARCH Articles in Refereed Journals Scalzo, R., Davis T. N., Weston, R., Dukes, L., Leeper D., Min, N., Mom, A., & Stone, J. (2017). Effects of activity schedules on challenging behavior in children with autism. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 95-112. Scalzo, R., & Davis, T. N. (2017). Analysis of behavioral indicators as a measure of satiation. Behavior Modification, 2, 308-322. Davis, T. N., Machalicek, W., Scalzo, R., Kobylecky, A., Campbell, V., Pinkelman, S., Chan, J. M., & Sigafoos, J. (2016). A review and treatment selection model for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who engage in inappropriate sexual behavior. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, 389-402. Scalzo, R., & Davis, T. N. (2016). Behavioral indicators of satiation: A systematic review. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 28, 919-930. Davis, T. N., Scalzo, R., Butler, E., Stauffer, M., Farah, Y. N., Perez, S., Mainor, K., Clark, C., Carter, S., Kobylecky, A., & Coviello, L. (2015). Animal-assisted interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 50, 316-329. Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Henry, K., Amos, K., Zoch, T., Turchan, S., & Wagner, T. (2015). Evaluation of interventions to reduce multiply controlled vocal stereotypy. Behavior Modification, 39, 496-509. Davis, T. N., & Scalzo, R. (2015). ipod handwriting application shows promise, but additional research is warranted. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 8, 124-130. Davis, T. N., Dacus, S., Strickland, E., Copeland, D., Chan, J. M., Blenden, K., Scalzo, R., Osborn, S., Wells, K., Christian, K. (2013). Case Report: The effects of a weighted vest on aggressive and self-injurious behavior in a child with autism. Developmental Neurorehabilitation 16, 210-215.
Scalzo - 3 Technical Reports Johnsen, S. K., Thompson, L., Scalzo, R., & Farah, Y. (2013). A follow-up observation report of elementary cluster classrooms in Waco ISD. Waco, TX: Waco Independent School District. Professional Presentations Vigoureux, A.*, Gonzalez, V., & Scalzo, R. (2019). Comparing the effectiveness of response interruption and redirection and differential reinforcement of other behavior on the reduction of vocal stereotypy. Poster at the 45 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL, May 23-27. Scalzo, R. (2019). Discussant. In T. Davis (Chair). Advances in choice making interventions for children with developmental disabilities. Symposium at the 45 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL, May 23-27. Scalzo, R. (2018). Training paraprofessionals to implement evidence-based interventions. (Chair) Symposium at the 44 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. San Diego, CA, May 26-30. Scalzo, R. (2017). Advances in preference assessment for children with developmental disabilities. (Chair) Symposium at the 43 rd Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Denver, CO, May 26-30. Scalzo, R. (2016). Advances in preference assessment procedures. (Chair) Symposium at the 42 nd Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL, May 27-31. Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Mom, A., & Henry, K. (2015). Analysis of behavioral indicators of satiation. In T. Davis (Chair). Advances in the Application of Motivating Operations with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Symposium at the 41 st Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, TX, May 23. Chan, J. M., Davis, T. N., & Quigley, S. P. (2015). In R. Scalzo (Chair) The job hunt: Finding university-based positions in the field of applied behavior analysis. Panel at the 41 st Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, TX, May 23-26. Weston, R., Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Min, N., Weber, A., & Ackard, S. (2015). Effects of an activity schedule on transitions for children with autism. In T. Falcomata (Chair) Advancements in the Education of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Symposium at the 41 st Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, TX, May 23-26. Mom, A., Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Leeper, D., Kobylecky, A., & Conte, J. (2015). Examination of pre-session systematic durations of reinforcer access. Individual at the 41 st Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, TX, May 22-26.
Scalzo - 4 Farah, Y., Scalzo, R., & Morgan G. (2015). Effect of type of questions on the number of responses from gifted students in cluster classes. Symposium at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. April 16-20. Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Mom, A., Leeper, D., & Henry, K. (2015). Behavioral indicators of satiation: A systematic review. Poster presentation at the Texas Association of Applied Behavior Analysis Regional Conference. Houston, TX, February 26-28. Weston, R., Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Ackard, S., Dukes, L., Min, N., Webber, A., Conte, J. (2015). Effects of activity schedules in play to work transitions for children with autism. Poster presentation at the Texas Association of Applied Behavior Analysis Regional Conference. Houston, TX, February 26-28. Leeper, D., Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Mom, A., Webber, A. (2015). Examination of pre-session systematic durations of reinforce access. Poster presentation at the Texas Association of Applied Behavior Analysis Regional Conference. Houston, TX, February 26-28. Scalzo, R., Saxon, T., Wilson, R., & Farah, Y. (2015). Teacher attitudes toward inclusion: A cross-country comparison between Costa Rica and the United States. Presentation at the 38 th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. San Antonio, TX. February 4-6. Scalzo, R., Farah, Y. N., Kobylecky, A., Davis, T. N., Henry, K., Zoch, T., Wagner, T., Amos, K., & Turchan, S. (2014). A systematic review of general education teacher involvement in school-based functional behavior assessments. Poster presentation at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Fort Worth, TX, July 10-12. Farah, Y. N., & Scalzo, R. (2014). Question type and frequency of gifted and talented student responses. Poster presentation at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference. Fort Worth, TX, July 10-12. Henry, K., Davis, T. N., Amos, K., Scalzo, R., Gregori, E., Turchan, S., & Zoch, T. (2014). Comparison of treatments to reduce vocal stereotypy in a child with autism. In T. Wagner (Chair) Investigation of Interventions Targeting Repetitive Behaviors and Interests. Symposium at the 40 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL, May 23-27. Zoch, T., Davis, T. N., Scalzo, R., Turchan, S., Wagner, T., Amos, K., Henry, K., & Kobylecky, A., (2014). Identification of systematic durations of reinforcer access prior to intervention. In T. Davis (Chair) The Effects of Motivating Operations on the Assessment and Treatment of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium at the 40 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL, May 23-27.
Scalzo - 5 Kobylecky, A., Davis, T. N., Machalicek, W. A., Campbell, V. E., Pinkelman, S. E., & Scalzo, R. (2014). Interventions for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Engage in Inappropriate Sexual Behavior. Poster presentation at the 40 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Chicago, IL, May 23-27. Scalzo, R., Farah, Y., Kobylecky, A., Davis, T.N., Henry, K., Zoch, T., Wagner, T., Amos, K., & Turchan, S. (2014). Teacher involvement in school-based functional behavior assessments. Poster presentation at Texas Association of Applied Behavior Analysis Conference. San Antonio, TX, February 20-23. Zoch, T., Davis, T., Scalzo, R., Turchan, S, Wagner, T., Amos, K., Henry, K., Farah, Y. & Kobylecky, A (2014). Identification of systematic durations of reinforcer access prior to intervention. Poster presentation at the Texas Association of Applied Behavior Analysis Conference. San Antonio, TX, February 20-23. Farah, Y., & Scalzo, R. (2014). The impact of question type on student responses in gifted education. Presentation at the 35 th Annual Southwest Educational Research Association Conference. New Orleans, LA. February 10-13. Scalzo, R., Farah, Y., Davis, T. N., & Kobylecky, A., Butler, E., Stauffer, M., & Carter, S. (2013). Systematic Review of Animal Assisted Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presentation at the Texas Educational Intervention Research Collaborative 2 nd Annual Conference. Lubbock, TX. October 25. Scalzo, R. (2013). Using applied behavior analysis: Teaching strategies. Presentation at Texas Association for Improvement of Reading Conference. Waco, TX. Oct 8. Scalzo, R., Davis, T. N., Stauffer, M., Perez, S., Butler, E., Clark, C., Kobylecky, A., Coviello, L., & Carter, S. (2013). Animal assisted therapy: A systematic review in L. Coviello (Chair) Alternative Treatments Among Autism Spectrum Disorders. Symposium at the 39 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Minneapolis, MN. May 24-48. Carter, S., Davis, T. N., Scalzo, R., Coviello, L., Clark, C. Butler, E., Perez, S., Kobylecky, & Stauffer, M. (2013). Systematic review of functional analysis data: Function and topography phenotypes across disabilities in Identification of Behavioral Phenotypes Symposium at the 39 th Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysts, Minneapolis, MN. May 24-28. Kobylecky, A., Davis, T. N., Butler, E., Scalzo, R., Clark, C., Perez, S., Coviello, L., & Carter, S., & Stauffer, M. (2013). Social stories: Discovering the social validity of a popular treatment in L. Coviello (Chair) Alternative Treatments Among Autism Spectrum Disorders. Symposium at the 39 th Annual National Convention: Association of Behavior Analysis International. Minneapolis, MN. May 24-28.
Scalzo - 6 Butler, E., Davis, T. N., Carter, S., Scalzo, R., Coviello, L., Clark, C., Perez, S., Mainor, K., Kobylecky, A., & Stauffer, M. (2013). Behavior function and topography phenotypes across disabilities. Poster presentation at the Texas Association of Behavior Analysis Regional Conference. Fort Worth, TX. March 1-2. Stauffer, M., Davis, T. N., Scalzo, R., Perez, S., Butler, E., Clark, C., Kobylecky, A., Coviello, L., Carter, S., & Mainor, K. (2013). Animal assisted therapy in autism spectrum disorders. Poster presentation at the Texas Association of Behavior Analysis Regional Conference. Fort Worth, TX. March 1-2. Kobylecky, A., Davis, T. N., Butler, E., Mainor, K., Scalzo, R., Clark, C., Perez, S., Coviello, L., Carter, S., & Stauffer, M. (2013). Social Stories: Discovering the Social Validity of a Popular Treatment. Presentation at the Texas Educational Intervention Research Collaborative Conference. Waco, TX. February 14-16. Davis, T.N., Carter, S., Scalzo, R., Perez, S., Coviello, L., Clark, C., Kobylecky, A., Butler, E., Stauffer, M., & Mainor, K. (2013). Function and topography phenotypes across autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review of functional analysis research. Poster presented at the 7 th Annual Autism Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysts, Portland, OR. January 24-47. Workshops and Invited Talks Scalzo, R. (2017). ABA and managed care: Strategies for promoting an ethical culture and protecting vulnerable individuals. Beacon Health Options. Miami, FL. February 23. Scalzo, R. (2016). Stereotypic behaviors: Assessment and treatment. Presentation for Beacon Health Options. Miami, FL. June 14. Scalzo, R. (2015). Effects of activity schedules during transitions for children with autism. Presentation at the Baylor University Educational Psychology Doctoral Symposium. Waco, TX. April 29. Scalzo, R., & Davis, T. N. (2015). Behavioral indicators of satiation. Presentation at the University of Texas Special Education Symposium. Austin, TX. March 27. Scalzo, R., & Mom, A. (2014). Using positive and negative reinforcement. Presentation for Cedar Crest Residential Facility. Belton, TX. October 3. Scalzo, R. (2014). Motivating Operations. Presentation for REACH Therapeutic Riding Center. McGregor, TX. April 25. Johnsen, S., Thompson, L., Scalzo, R., & Farah, Y. (2014). Teachers differentiation practices in cluster classrooms: A follow-up. Presentation for Waco Independent School District Board of Trustees. Waco, TX. April 17.
Scalzo - 7 Carter, S., Davis, T., Butler, E., Scalzo, R., Coviello, L., Clark, C., Perez, S., Mainor, K., Kobylecky, A., & Stauffer, M. (2013). Systematic review of functional analysis data: Function and topography phenotypes across disabilities. Presentation at the Mollie Villeret Distinguished Lecture Series. Austin, TX. April 22. Mainor, K., & Scalzo, R. (2012). Bullying. Presentation for the Baylor Autism Resource Clinic. Waco, TX. October 23-25. EXTERNAL AWARDS Unfunded Project Co-Investigator Destination adulthood: Preparing youth with autism spectrum disorder Autism Speaks Submitted: November 2014 Total Costs: $23,881 SERVICE Service to the University Baylor Graduate Student Association, Department Representative 2013-2015 Service to the Profession Guest Reviewer Journal of Behavioral Education 2017 Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 2016 Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 2015 Autism Speaks Chapter Grants 2015 Southwest Educational Research Association Conference Proposals 2014 Behavior Modification 2013 Service to the Community USF Women in Leadership and Philanthropy, Mentor 2018-present Build a Future Foundation, Volunteer 2014-present Focus Behavioral Associates, Summer Program Volunteer 2013 Autism Speaks, Volunteer 2010-2017 HONORS AND AWARDS Texas Association for Behavior Analysis James L. Kopp Memorial Scholarship, 2015 Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis Student Presenter Grant, 2015 Southwest Educational Research Association Outstanding Student Paper Award, 2014 Siena College Student-Athlete Recognition Award, 2006 ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Online Learning Consortium 2018-present Florida Association for Behavior Analysis 2017-present Association for Behavior Analysis International 2012-present Texas Association for Behavior Analysis 2012-2015