Stephanie Mattson

Education

• B.S., Utah State University, Special Education and Elementary Education
• M.S., Utah State University, Special Education (emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis)
• Ph.D., Utah State University, Disability Disciplines (emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis)

Research Interests

• Evaluating contextually appropriate interventions to promote independence for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other Developmental Disabilities
• Interventionist training and support
• Promoting the dissemination of Applied Behavior Analysis through refining single-case design research methodology and reporting

Courses Taught

• Advanced Applied Behavior Anaylsis
• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Issues in Applied Behavior Analysis

Selected Publications

Smith, S. G., Mattson, S. L., Aguilar, J., Pyle, N., & Higbee, T. S. (in press). Behavioral skills training with adult interventionists: A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Aguilar, J., Peck, S., Mattson, S. L., Reinert, K. S., Higbee, T. S., Lindgren, N. A., & Osos, J. A. (2022). Caregiver-implemented digital activity schedules with virtual coaching. Behavior Modification, 1454455221118341. https://doi.org/10.1177/01454455221118341

Mattson, S. L., Higbee, T. S., Aguilar, J., Nichols, B., Campbell, V. E., Nix, L. D., Reinert, K. S., Peck, S., & Lewis, K. (2020). Creating and sharing digital ABA instructional activities: A practical tutorial. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(4), 772–798. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00440-z

Mattson, S. L., & Pinkelman, S. E. (2020). Improving on-task behavior in middle school students with disabilities using activity schedules. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(1), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00373-2

Selected Presentations

Mattson, S. L., Higbee, T. S., Nichols, B., Aguilar, J., & Campbell, V. E. (2021, May). Effects of linked activity schedules on contextually appropriate vocalizations during cooperative completion of academic learning centers. In B. Nichols (Chair) Behavior analytic teaching procedures using visual supports and behavioral skills training. Symposium presented at the Annual Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention. Virtual.

Griffith, K. R., Mattson, S. L., Aguilar, J., Page, S. V., & Detrich, R. (2021, May). How the What Works Clearinghouse single-case design research standards influence dissemination of behavior analytic research. In R. Detrich (Chair) Have the What Works Clearinghouse standards for single-case designs influenced behavior analytic research? Symposium presented at the Annual Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention. Virtual.

Mattson, S. L., & Pinkelman, S. E. (2019, May). Improving on-task behavior in middle school: Modified activity schedules. In S. E. Pinkelman (Chair) Efficient and resource-saving interventions in middle schools: Two empirical examples. Symposium presented at the Annual Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention. Chicago, IL.

Selected Professional Activities and Memberships

• Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Active Member
• Behavior Analysts Association of Mississippi (BAAMS), Active Member

Certifications and Licensures

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst 
• Utah Department of Education Teacher Licensure Professional License in K-12 Special Education and Elementary Education (1-8)