Jamie M. Severtson, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae 3113 Wisteria Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 (573) 825-0233 jamie.severtson@hotmail.com EDUCATION 2010 Ph.D. in Psychology: Behavior Analysis Western Michigan University Dissertation: A Sequential Analysis of Staff Training Procedures to Efficiently Teach Novice Instructors to Implement Errorless Discrete-Trial Teaching Advisor: James E. Carr, BCBA-D 2008 M.A. in Psychology: Behavior Analysis Western Michigan University Thesis: Schedule Thinning Following Mand Training: Attempts to Enhance Signaled Delay to Reinforcement Advisor: James E. Carr, BCBA-D 2004 B.S. in Psychology Bradley University LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION January 2011 August 2008 Licensed Behavior Analyst Missouri License # 2011001018 Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral Certification # 1-08-4515 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Academic 2014- Assistant Professor Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis Program BACB-Approved Course Sequence and Practicum Coordinator Department of Early, Elementary, and Special Education College of Education Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO) 2015- Adjunct Assistant Professor Cooperative Doctorate of Education Program Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis College of Education University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) Applied 2013-2014 Owner, Clinician Private Practice (Columbia, MO) 2012-2013 Senior Consultant Trumpet Behavioral Health (Columbia, MO) 2010-2012 Assistant Clinical Professor Co-Director of Intervention Services Division Supervisor of Behavior Supports Clinic University of Missouri s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (Columbia, MO)
2008-2010 Center Director Autism and Family Resource Center Trinity Services, Inc. (New Lenox, IL) 2007-2008 Behavior Analysis School Consultant Graduate Assistantship through Western Michigan University Esch Behavior Consultants, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) 2006-2007 Clinic Coordinator 2005-2007 Graduate Therapist Western Michigan University Center for Autism (Kalamazoo, MI) 2006-2007 Behavior Therapist Private Therapy (Kalamazoo, MI) TEACHING Undergraduate Courses Applied Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities Concepts in Behavior Analysis: Non-Human Laboratory * Developed new course for new BACB Approved Course Sequence ** Heavily revised course content ONLINE TRANIING MODULES Page 2 of 6 Graduate Courses (online) Basic Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis* Methods for Studying the Behavior of Individuals* ABA I: Skill Acquisition and Assessment* ABA II: Functional Assessment & Behavior Reduction* Intro to Ethics and Professional Conduct in ABA* Behavior Assessment and Data Analysis Behavior Management and Interventions for Autism** Behavior Management Techniques Communication Interventions & Strategies for Individuals with ASD** Geiger, K., Severtson, J. M. & LeBlanc, L. A. (2014). Teaching listener responding to children with autism. Foxylearning LLC. Online tutorial retrieved from https://foxylearning.com/tutorials/tlr. PUBLICATIONS Google Scholar Citation Data Total Citations: 116 H-index: 4 i10-index: 3 Severtson, J. M. & Carr, J. E. (2013). Training novice instructors to implement errorless discrete-trial teaching: A sequential analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 13-23. Severtson, J. M. (2012). Self-instruction manual: Introduction to teaching discrimination skills to children diagnosed with autism using discrete trial treaching & errorless learning. BAP Supplemental Materials. Retrieved from: https://www.abainternational.org/journals/behavior-analysis-in-practice/supplemental-materials.aspx Heinicke, M. R., Carr, J. E., LeBlanc, L. A., & Severtson, J. M. (2010). On the use of fluency training in the behavioral treatment of autism: A commentary. The Behavior Analyst, 33, 223-229. Sidener, T. M., Carr, J. E., Karsten, A. M., Severtson, J. M., Cornelius, C. E., & Heinicke, M. R. (2010). Effects of single and multiple verbal operant arrangements for teaching mands and tacts. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 33, 223-229. Severtson, J. M., Carr, J. E., & Lepper, T. L. (2009). Noncontingent reinforcement is an empirically supported treatment for problem behavior exhibited by individuals with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 30, 44-57. Carr, J. E., & Severtson, J. M. (2005). On the appropriateness of the term "noncontingent reinforcement." European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 6, 21-24.
HONORS Awards 2015-2016, Southeast Missouri State University College of Education s Outstanding Mentor Award 2015-2016, Southeast Missouri State University College of Education s Teaching Effectiveness Award 2012, Trumpet Behavioral Health s Clinical Excellence Award Grants 2014, Southeast Missouri State University s Grants and Research Funding Committee: Increasing opportunities: Using peer mentoring to teach communication and social interaction skills during vocational training. Funded $2,121. J. M. Severtson and N. J. Aguinaga (Co-Principal Investigators) SERVICE Professional Service External Reviewer, Defiance College Autism Studies Minor, 2015 Member, MU Thompson Center s Executive Committee, 2011-2012 Member, Behavior Analyst Certification Board BCBA Passing-Score Panel, 2011 University Service Southeast Missouri State University Chair, Search Committee for Applied Behavior Analysis Tenure-Track Position, Fall 2016 Chair, Merit Annual Review Committee, Southeast Missouri State University, 2016-2017 College Representative, Graduate Council, Southeast Missouri State University 2016-2017 Member, College of Education Assessment Committee, Southeast Missouri State University 2016-17 Member, Exceptional Child Education Curriculum Committee, 2015-2017 Member, University Affairs Committee, Southeast Missouri State University, 2015-2017 Chair, Search Committee for Applied Behavior Analysis Tenure-Track Position, Spring 2016 Member, Search Committee for University Autism Center Psychologist Position, 2016 Member, Search Committee for College of Education: University Autism Center Psychologist, 2015 Member, Department of Early, Elementary, and Special Education s Merit Annual Review Committee, 2014-2016 Member, Department of Early, Elementary, and Special Education s Research Release Committee, 2014-2016 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Paper Presentations Severtson, J. M. & Carr, J. E. (2010, May). A sequential analysis of staff training procedures to efficiently teach novice instructors to implement errorless discrete-trial teaching procedures. Paper presented at the 37 th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Antonio, TX. Severtson, J. M., Carr, J. E., & Lepper, T. L. (2008, May). Noncontingent reinforcement is an empirically supported treatment for problem behavior exhibited by individuals with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the 34 th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Chicago, IL. Severtson, J. M., Carr, J. E., & Lepper, T. L. (2008, March). Noncontingent reinforcement is an empirically supported treatment for problem behavior exhibited by individuals with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan. Ypsilanti, MI. Severtson, J. M., Carr, J. E., & Lepper, T. L. (2008, February). Noncontingent reinforcement is an empirically supported treatment for problem behavior exhibited by individuals with developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the Western Michigan University 5 th annual Behavior Analysis Program Research Conference. Kalamazoo, MI. Carr, J. E., Sidener, T. M., & Severtson, J. M. (2007, August). Reducing high-rate mands of children with autism: An evaluation of stimulus control and delayed reinforcement procedures. Paper presented at the annual international convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Sydney, Australia. Severtson, J. M., Carr, J. E., Vaughn, A., & Edmonds, K. E. (2007, March). Evaluating the effectiveness of highly preferred toys during signaled delay to reinforcement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan. Ypsilanti, MI. Page 3 of 6
Firth, A. M., Sidener, T. M., Carr, J. E., & Severtson, J. M. (2006, May). Effects of single versus multiple verbal operant arrangements on the acquisition of mands and tacts in preschool children. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Atlanta, GA. Firth, A. M., Sidener, T. M., Carr, J. E., & Severtson, J. M. (2006, March). Effects of single versus multiple verbal operant arrangements on the acquisition of mands and tacts in preschool children. Paper presented at the 20th annual convention of the Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan. Ypsilanti, MI. Firth, A. M., Sidener, T. M., Carr, J. E., & Severtson, J. M. (2006, February). Effects of single versus multiple verbal operant arrangements on the acquisition of mands and tacts in preschool children. Paper presented at the 3rd annual Behavior Analysis Research Conference. Kalamazoo, MI. Workshop and Educational Presentations Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Addressing Toilet Training and Bedtime Challenges. Invited Presentation for Parents at the University School for Young Children. Cape Girardeau, MO Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Developing a Quality Online Clinical Training Program. Invited Presentation at Southeast Missouri State University s Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Faculty Meeting. Cape Girardeau, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Careers in Applied Behavior Analysis. Invited Presentation for Bradley University s Undergraduate Psychology Program. Peoria, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Careers in Applied Behavior Analysis. Invited Presentation for Bradley University s Undergraduate Psychology Program. Peoria, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Understanding ABA Interventions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Case Presentations. Invited Presentation for Bradley University s Psychology of Learning Class. Peoria, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Addressing Toilet Training and Bedtime Challenges. Invited Presentation for Parents at the University School for Young Children. Cape Girardeau, MO Severtson, J. M. (2015, October). Developing a Quality Online Clinical Training Program. Presentation at Southeast Missouri State University s Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Faculty Meeting. Cape Girardeau, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2015, September). Working with Paraprofessionals in the Classroom. Presentation at Southeast Missouri State University s Fall Student Teacher Seminar. Cape Girardeau, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2015, April). Working with Paraprofessionals in the Classroom. Presentation at Southeast Missouri State University s Spring Student Teacher Seminar. Cape Girardeau, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2014, September). Applied behavior analysis in the classroom. Presentation at Southeast Missouri State University s Fall Student Teacher Seminar. Cape Girardeau, MO. Severtson, J. M. & LeBlanc, L. A. (2012, December). The supervisor s training curriculum. Workshop presentation at Trumpet Behavioral Health s Leadership Retreat. San Jose, CA. Severtson, J. M. & Love, J. R. (2012, May). A behavioral approach to toilet training. Workshop presentation at Trumpet Behavioral Health s Free Autism and Developmental Disabilities Training Day. Columbia, MO. Love, J. R. & Severtson, J. M. (2012, May). Let s chat! Beginning communication made easy. Workshop presentation at Trumpet Behavioral Health s Free Autism and Developmental Disabilities Training Day. Columbia, MO. Severtson, J. M. & Love, J. R. (2012, May). Behavioral skills training (BST): A one-size-fits-most approach to skill acquisition. Workshop presentation at Trumpet Behavioral Health s Free Autism and Developmental Disabilities Training Day. Columbia, MO. Severtson, J. M. & Neisses, A. (2012, April). Let s chat! Beginning communication made easy. Invited workshop presentation at the Lafayette County Parenting Fair. Higginsville, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2012, May). Behavioral skills training (BST): A one-size-fits-most approach to skill acquisition. Invited workshop presentation at the Lafayette County Parenting Fair. Higginsville, MO. Barnes, L. M., Burnett, B., Hopper, L. A., & Severtson, J. M. (2012, April). Behavioral skills training (BST). Workshop presentation at the University of Missouri Thompson Center & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Annual Intervention Conference. Columbia, MO. Farmer, J., Severtson, J. M., Mann, M., & Leuenberger, B. (2011, December). Lessons Learned About Reimbursement for Treatment: From Providers about Successes and Challenges with Implementation. Panel discussion at the Annual Autism Provider Summit by the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Regulation. Jefferson City, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2011, June). Behavioral skills training (BST). Workshop presentation at the University of Missouri Thompson Center & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Southeast Intervention Conference. Cape Girardeau, MO. Page 4 of 6
Severtson, J. M. (2011, May). An introduction to applied behavior analysis interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Invited presentation at the quarterly meeting of the Missouri Autism Navigators. Jefferson City, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2011, April). An introduction to applied behavior analysis interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Presentation at the annual Autism Intervention Conference of the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Columbia, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2011, March). Intervention strategies for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Invited workshop presentation for the Missouri Association for School Psychologists (MASP) spring conference. Columbia, MO. Tunell, A. E., & Bates, S. Severtson, J. M., & Russell, J. (2010, November). Behavioral skills training (BST): A one size fits most approach to skill acquisition. Workshop presentation at the annual conference of the Alabama Association for Behavior Analysis. Birmingham, AL. Severtson, J. M. (2010, April). An overview of applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Invited address at the 16 th Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Spring Conference: Best Practices Update 2010. Springfield, IL. Severtson, J. M., Russell, J. Tunell, A.E., & Bates, S. (2010, April). Behavioral skills training (BST): A one size fits most approach to skill acquisition. Workshop presentation at the 2 nd annual Trinity Service s Autism Conference for Parents and Professionals. Joliet, IL. Love, J. R., Russell, J., & Severtson, J. M. (2010, April). Basic behavioral strategies parents can use at home. Invited address presented at the annual Autism Intervention Conference of the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Columbia, MO. Severtson, J. M. (2010, April). Toilet training strategies for autism spectrum disorders. Workshop presentation at the monthly meeting of Indiana Families for Effective Autism Treatment (INFEAT). Hammond, IN. Severtson, J. M. (2010, March). Improving relationships at work. Workshop presentation at the annual agency-wide Blue-Cap in-service. Blue Island, IL. Severtson, J. M. & Indovina, C. (2010, January). Identifying autism spectrum disorders. Presentation at the annual meeting of Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children Opening Minds Conference. Chicago, IL. Severtson, J. M. & Indovina, C. (2009, December). Social skills training for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Workshop presentation for the Homer Glen School District. Homer Glen, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2009, November). Applied behavior analysis and evidenced-based practices for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Presentation at the Governor s State University Autism Seminar. University Park, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2009, October). Teaching coping and daily living skills to children with autism spectrum disorders. Workshop presentation at the annual conference of Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatments (MFEAT). Winnipeg, CAN. Severtson, J. M. (2009, October). Identifying autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Presentation at the Autism Today & Tomorrow Expo held at Moraine Valley University. Palos Hills, IL. Severtson, J. M. & Hoffmeister, N. (2009, October). Implementing discrete trial training using errorless learning. Presentation at the Autism Today & Tomorrow Expo held at Moraine Valley University. Palos Hills, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2009, October). Identifying autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Presentation at the Autism Today & Tomorrow Expo held at Moraine Valley University. Palos Hills, IL. Bates, S., Severtson, J. M., & Hoffmeister, N. (2009, October). Promoting the generalization of skills and the use of incidental teaching. Presentation at the Autism Today & Tomorrow Expo held at Moraine Valley University. Palos Hills, IL. Severtson, J. M. & Hoffmeister, N. (2009, October). Teaching children to work and play independently. Presentation at the Autism Today & Tomorrow Expo held at Moraine Valley University. Palos Hills, IL. Tunell, A. E. & Severtson, J. M. (2009, October). What constitutes evidence-based autism practices? Presentation at the Autism Today & Tomorrow Expo held at Moraine Valley University. Palos Hills, IL. Severtson, J. M. (2009, April). Reducing challenging behavior in group settings using environmental enrichment and noncontingent reinforcement. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of The Arc of Illinois. Lisle, IL. Severtson, J. M. & Russell, J. (2009, April). Catch em being good! Increasing appropriate behaviors of children with autism. Workshop presentation at the annual meeting of The Arc of Illinois. Lisle, IL. Russell, J. & Severtson, J.M. (2009, March). Catch em being good! Increasing appropriate behaviors of children with autism. Workshop presentation at the 1 st annual Trinity Service s Advancing the Future for Autism: Conference for Parents and Professionals. Joliet, IL. Page 5 of 6
Severtson, J.M. (2009, March). But, he only eats red foods! Addressing food selectivity with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Workshop presentation at the 1 st annual Trinity Service s Advancing the Future for Autism: Conference for Parents and Professionals. Joliet, IL. Severtson, J.M. (2009, March). Selecting and teaching appropriate communication methods. Workshop presentation at the 1 st annual Trinity Service s Advancing the Future for Autism: Conference for Parents and Professionals. Joliet, IL. Indovina, C., Severtson, J.M., & Jostad, C.M. (2009, March). Medications and Autism. Workshop presentation at the 1 st annual Trinity Service s Advancing the Future for Autism: Conference for Parents and Professionals. Joliet, IL. Severtson, J.M. (2009, March). Strategies for increasing cooperation. Workshop presentation at the 1 st annual meeting of Trinity Service s Advancing the Future for Autism: Conference for Parents and Professionals. Joliet, IL. Poster Presentations Severtson, J. M. (2015, May). Enhancing Online Instruction with the Educreations App. Poster presented at the 41 st annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, TX. Severtson, J. M., Esch, B. E., & Lindblad, T. L. (2010, May). Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group (SPABA). Poster presented at the 37 th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Antonio, TX. Severtson, J. M., Esch, B. E., & Lindblad, T. L. (2010, January). Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group (SPABA). Poster presented at the 4 TH annual Autism Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis International: Translational Science and Effective Practice. Chicago, IL. Esch, B. E. & Severtson, J. M. (2009, May). Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group (SPABA). Poster presented at the 35th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Phoenix, AZ. Severtson, J. M. & Esch, B. E. (2008, May). Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group (SPABA). Poster presented at the 34th annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Chicago, IL. Esch, B. E., & Severtson, J. M. (2007, May). Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis Special Interest Group (SPABA). Poster presented at the 33rd annual convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis. San Diego, CA. Severtson, J. M., Esch, B. E., & Louisignau, C. M. (2006, May). Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Behavior Analysis. Atlanta, GA. Files, F. J., Benne, J., Cantz, P, Ciacco, K., Norris, J., Pesek, E., & Severtson, J. M. (2004, October). Alcohol selfadministration in a self-control paradigm: Preliminary results. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis. Indianapolis, IN. EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE Guest Reviewer Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS Offices Held Missouri Association of Applied Behavior Analysis President 2017 to present Membership Association for Behavior Analysis International Teaching Behavior Analysis SIG Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG Association for Professional Behavior Analysts Mid-American Association of Behavior Analysis Minnesota Association for Behavior Analysis Behavior Analysis Association of Michigan ARC of Illinois Page 6 of 6