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CURRICULUM VITAE

Richard B. Graff

Home Address Work Address

20 Leland Hill Road New England Center for Children

Sutton, MA 01590 33 Turnpike Rd.

Phone: (508) 865-4160 Southborough, MA 01772

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (508) 481-1015 x3133

Fax: (508) 485-3421

E-Mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Western New England College, Springfield, MA: Ph.D., Behavior Analysis, 2010

Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts: M.S., Applied Behavior

Analysis, 1996

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York: B.A., Psychology, 1980

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

June, 2014: New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst. License # 000017-1

June, 2000: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Charter Member. Behavior Analyst Certification

Board, Inc., Certificate # 1-00-0049

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

August 2010 to present: Clinical Director, New England Center for Children, Southborough,

Massachusetts

July 2008 to August, 2010: Director, Staff Intensive Unit, New England Center for Children,

Southborough, Massachusetts

August 1998 to July 2008: Program Director, New England Center for Children,


September 1995 to August 1998: Program Specialist, New England Center for Children,


July 1991 to September 1995: Clinical/Educational Specialist, New England Center for Autism,


September 1989 to July 1991: Team Coordinator, New England Center for

Autism, Southborough, Massachusetts

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT (CON’T)

September 1988 to September 1989: Assistant Coordinator, New England Center for Autism,


September 1987 to September 1988: Teacher/Case Manager, New England Center for Autism,


August 1986 to September 1987: Teacher, Efficacy Research Institute, Framingham,

Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association for Behavior Analysis International

Association for Professional Behavior Analysts

Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy

United Arab Emirates Association for Behavior Analysis

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

November 2013 to present: ABA Regulation Task Force for the Board of Allied Mental Health,

Massachusetts Department of Public Licensure, Boston MA.

September, 2012 to present: Assistant to the Chair, Western New England University

Institutional Review Board.

July 2012 to present: Convention Program Committee, Association for Professional Behavior

Analysts.

July 2011 to present: Health Expert for the Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome Forum, Med Help

International

October 2004 to present: Board of Directors, Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and

Therapy.

October 2004 to present: Chair of Conference Planning Committee, Berkshire Association for

Behavior Analysis and Therapy

February 2004- September 2004: Peer Review Committee, Pathways Strategic Teaching Center,

Warwick, RI.

October 2003- October 2004: President, Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and

Therapy

October 2002-October 2003: President-Elect, Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and

Therapy

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PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT (CON'T)

October 2001-October 2002: Chair of Conference Planning Committee, Berkshire Association

for Behavior Analysis and Therapy

October1998-October 2001; Member of Conference Planning Committee, Berkshire Association

for Behavior Analysis and Therapy

EDITORIAL INVOLVEMENT

Editorial Board, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis: 2004-2005, 2007-2009

Editorial Board, Behavioral Interventions: 2004-2014

Guest Reviewer, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis: 1999-2004, 2006-2007, 2010-2014

Guest Reviewer, Behavioral Interventions: 2001-2004

Guest Reviewer, Research in Developmental Disabilities: 2013, 2006

Guest Reviewer, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders: 2013

Guest Reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children: 2007

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

September 2012 to Present: Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Western New England University,

Springfield MA. Masters Degree Program in Applied Behavior Analysis.

September 1997 to August, 2011: Instructor, Northeastern University, Boston,

Massachusetts. Masters Degree Program in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Courses Taught:

Ethics and Professional Behavior

Behavioral Intervention I (Observation and Measurement)

Systematic Inquiry into Applied Research I

Systematic Inquiry into Applied Research II

Functional Assessment and Treatment of Behavior Disorders I

Functional Assessment and Treatment of Behavior Disorders II

Thesis Seminar I

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

July 1999 to present: Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Center for Child & Family

Health.

February 2010 to present: Hillcrest Educational Centers, Pittsfield, MA.

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CONSULTING EXPERIENCE (CON’T)

June 2014 to present: Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, Newton, MA.

June 2005 to May 2008: Wellesley, MA Public Schools

April-August 2006: West Gloster, RI Public Schools

April 2004: Farmington, CT Public Schools

August-September, 2003: MASS Advocates for Children and Boston Public Schools, Boston

MA.

November 2001: Praxis Corporation, Belmont, MA

January 1999: Coffee County School System, Manchester, Tennessee

January 1999: Raineswood Residential Training Center, Memphis, Tennessee

PUBLICATIONS-REFEREED

Ciccone, F., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (in press). Increasing the efficiency of paired-stimulus

preference assessments by identifying categories of preference. Journal of Applied Behavior

Analysis.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (2012). Assessing preferences of individuals with developmental

disabilities: A survey of current practices. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5(2), 37-48.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (2012). Evaluation of a self-instruction package for conducting stimulus

preference assessments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 69-82.

Graff, R. B., & Larsen, J. (2011). The relation between obtained preference value and reinforcer

potency. Behavioral Interventions, 26, 125-133.

Chappell, N., Graff, R. B., Libby, M.E., & Ahearn, W. H. (2009). Further evaluation of the effects of

motivating outcomes on preference assessment outcomes. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders,

3, 660-669.

Stayer Smeltzer, S., Graff, R. B., Libby, M. L., & Ahearn, W. H. (2009). Effect of choice of task

sequence on responding. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3, 734-742.

Groskreutz, M. P., & Graff, R. B. (2009). Evaluating pictorial preference assessments: The effect of

differential outcomes on preference assessment results. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3,

113-128.

Ciccone, F., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (2007). Long-term assessment of preference stability.

Behavioral Interventions, 22, 223-228.

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PUBLICATIONS-REFEREED (CON’T)

Ciccone, F., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (2006). Stimulus preference assessments and the utility of a

moderate category. Behavioral Interventions, 21, 59-63.

Graff, R. B., Gibson, L., & Galiatsatos, G. (2006). The impact of high and low preference stimuli on

relevant vocational and academic performance of youths with severe disabilities. Journal of

Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, 131-135.

Ciccone, F., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W.H. (2005). An alternate scoring method for the multiple stimulus

without replacement preference assessment. Behavioral Interventions, 20, 1-7.

Clevenger, T. M., & Graff, R. B. (2005). Assessing the prerequisite skills to using pictorial preference

assessments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 543-547.

Graff, R. B., & Green, G. (2004). Two methods for teaching simple visual discriminations to learners

with severe disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 25, 295-307.

Galiatsatos, G., & Graff, R. B. (2003). Combining descriptive and experimental assessments in the

treatment of screaming. Behavioral Interventions, 18, 123-138.

Graff, R. B., & Gibson, L. (2003). Using pictures to assess reinforcers in individuals with developmental

disabilities. Behavior Modification, 27, 470-483.

Graff, R. B., and Ciccone, F. (2002). A post-hoc analysis of multiple-stimulus preference assessment

results. Behavioral Interventions, 17, 85-92.

Healey, J. J., Ahearn, W. H., Graff, R. B., & Libby, M. E. (2001). An extended analysis of self-injurious

behavior. Behavioral Interventions, 16, 181-195.

Cohen-Almeida, D., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (2000). A comparison of verbal and tangible

stimulus-choice preference assessments. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 329-334.

Geckeler, A., Libby, M. E., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (2000). Effects of reinforcer choice measured

in single and concurrent operants procedures. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 347-351.

Gottschalk, J. M., Libby, M. L., & Graff, R. B. (2000). The effects of establishing operations on

preference assessment outcomes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 81-84.

Graff, R. B., & Libby, M. E. (1999). A comparison of presession and within-session reinforcement

choice. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 32, 161-173.

Graff, R. B., Lineman, G., Libby, M. E., & Ahearn, W. H. (1999). Functional analysis and treatment of

screaming in a young girl with severe disabilities. Behavioral Interventions, 14, 233-239.

Graff, R. B., Green, G., & Libby, M. E. (1998). Effects of two levels of treatment intensity for a young

child with severe disabilities. Behavioral Interventions, 13, 21-41.

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PUBLICATIONS-REFEREED (CON’T)

Graff, R. B., Libby, M. E., & Green, G. (1998). The effects of reinforcer choice on rates of challenging

behavior and free operant responding in individuals with severe disabilities. Behavioral

Interventions, 13, 249-268.

PUBLICATIONS (NON-REFEREED)

Graff, R. B. (2014). A Review of Radical Behaviorism for ABA Practitioners, by James M. Johnston.

Association of Professional Behavior Analysts Reporter, #50.

DeLeon, I. G., Graff, R. B., Frank-Crawford, M. A., Rooker, G. W., & Bullock, C. E. (2014).

Reinforcement arrangements for learners with autism spectrum disorder. In J. Tarbox, D. Dixon, P.

Sturmey, & J. Matson (Eds.), Handbook of Early Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders. New

York: Springer.

Graff, R. B. (2011). Apprenticeships. In F. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Retrieved from: http://referencelive.springer.com

Graff, R. B. (2011). Job carving. In F. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders.


Graff, R. B. (2011). Job coach. In F. Volkmar (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders.


Graff, R. B. (2011). The vaccine-autism hoax: Why didn’t we know sooner? MedHelp, Children’s

Health: Information, Symptoms, Treatments, and Resources. Retrieved from:

http://www.medhelp.org/child-health/articles/The-Vaccine-Autism-Hoax-Why-Didnt-We-Know-

Sooner/116

Graff, R. B., Morrison, H., Cerrone, T. M., & Toran, T. (2007). Motivating individuals with autism with

idiosyncratic speech: Identifying reinforcers by comparing verbal and tangible preference

assessments. In P. W. O’Neill (Ed.), Motivation of Health Behavior (pp. 15-29). Hauppauge, NY:

Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Ahearn, W. H., MacDonald, R. P. F., Graff, R. B., & Dube, W. V. (2006). Behavior analytic

intervention procedures. In P. Sturmey and A. Fitzer (Eds.), Autism Spectrum Disorders: Applied

Behavior Analysis, Evidence and Practice, 31-83. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Publishing.

Graff, R. B., Morrison, H., & DeLeon, I. G. (2006). Reinforcement is not a four-letter word.

Proceedings of the 37th National Conference of the Autism Society of America, 195-202.

Bloomington, IN: Indiana Resource Center for Autism.

Graff, R. B. (1999). Required elements to include in an EPSTD treatment plan. In Guidelines for the

review and approval of early and periodic screening diagnosis and treatment (EPSTD) prescription

treatment plan proposals. Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Center for Child and

Family Health.

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MANUSCRIPTS SUBMITTED/IN PREPARATION

Livingston, C.E., Graff, R. B., Clark, M., Ward, S., & Seyfarth, K. Categories of preference and their

reinforcing efficacy. Manuscript in preparation.

Graff, R. B. (2014). Why applied behavior analysis is the intervention of choice for autism. Manuscript

in preparation.

Bean, L. L., & Graff, R. B. (2013). Effects of response effort on reinforcer assessment outcomes.

Manuscript in preparation.

PRESENTATIONS

Graff, R. B. (May, 2014). Applied behavior analysis, intervention of choice for autism: How does it

work and what is the evidence behind it? Invited address presented at the Child Mental Health

Forum, Judge Baker Children’s Center and Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA).

Graff, R. B. (March, 2014). Changes in the clinical diagnosis and management of concussions:

Implications for applied behavior analysts. Invited tutorial presented at the 4th

Annual Conference

of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, New Orleans, LA.

Graff, R. B. (March, 2014). Preference assessments and reinforcer arrangements for individuals with

ASD. Invited address presented at the annual conference of the Autism Alliance of Northeastern

New York, Plattsburg NY.

Graff, R. B. (December, 2013). Considerations for developing clinical programs to reduce problem

behavior. Continuing education event presented at NECC-Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab

Emirates.

Graff, R. B. (December, 2013). Preference assessments and reinforcer arrangements for children with

autism. Continuing education event presented at NECC-Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab

Emirates.

Graff, R. B. (December, 2013). Stimulus preference assessments: Transferring our research-based

technology into community settings. Continuing education event presented at NECC-Abu Dhabi,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Graff, R. B. (October, 2013). Changes in the clinical diagnosis and management of concussions:

Implications for applied behavior analysts. Invited tutorial presented at the 34th Annual

Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst MA.

Graff, R. B. (March, 2013). Protocols for monitoring the use of restrictive procedures. In M. Riordan

(chair), using peer review to improve the quality of service delivery. Panel discussion presented at

the 3rd

Annual Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, Las Vegas,

NV.

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PRESENTATIONS (CON’T)

Graff, R. B. (March, 2013). Changes in the clinical diagnosis and management of concussions:

Implications for applied behavior analysts. Invited address presented at the 2013 PennABA

Conference, Hershey, PA.

Graff, R. B. (November, 2012). The role of reinforcement in teaching individuals with autism. Invited

address presented at the 2012 Beijing International Autism Conference, Beijing, China.

Graff, R. B. (November, 2012). Clinical treatment of challenging behavior. Invited address presented at

the 2012 Beijing International Autism Conference, Beijing, China.

Graff, R. B. (November, 2012). Clinical treatment of challenging behavior. Invited address presented at

the 2012 Shenzhen International Autism Conference, Shenzhen, China.

Graff, R. B. (April, 2012). Reducing the use of physical restraint: Principles, pitfalls, and progress. In

K. R. Wagner (Chair), When restraint is done correctly: Ethical considerations of the appropriate

use of restrain. Panel discussion presented at the 2nd

Annual Conference of the Association for

Professional Behavior Analysts, Tampa, FL.

Graff, R. B. (March, 2012). Can you give the people what they want if they don’t know what they want?

Invited address presented at the 8th Annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for Behavior

Analysis, Cromwell, CT.

Phillips, K. M., Roscoe, E. R., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2011). Survey on the use of function based

assessments among professionals working with individuals with developmental disabilities in

Massachusetts. In E. R. Roscoe (chair), Functional analysis and treatment of automatically

reinforced problem behavior. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the

Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst MA.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (May, 2010). Assessing preferences of individuals with special needs: A

survey of current practices. In E. R. Roscoe (chair), Current practices and refinements in

preference and reinforcer assessment methodology. Symposium presented at the 37th Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Denver.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (May, 2011). Evaluation of a self-instruction package for conducting

stimulus preference assessments. In A. M. Karsten (chair), Recent advances in staff training.

Symposium presented at the 37th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis,

Denver, CO.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (March, 2011). A comparison of reinforcer identification practices of

Board Certified Behavior Analysts and non-certified professionals. In R. B. Graff (chair),

Advances in using applied behavior analysis with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Symposium presented at the 82nd

annual conference of the Eastern Psychological Association,

Cambridge, MA.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (March, 2011). Evaluating the effects of enhanced written instructions on

staff acquisition of preference assessment methodology. In R. B. Graff (chair), Advances in using

applied behavior analysis with individuals with developmental disabilities. Symposium presented

at the 82nd

annual conference of the Eastern Psychological Association, Cambridge, MA.

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Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (October, 2010). Survey of reinforcer identification practices in

education and treatment of individuals with disabilities. In E. Roscoe (chair), Advances in

Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Symposium presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior

Analysis and Therapy, Amherst MA.

Graff, R. B., & Karsten, A. M. (October, 2010). Evaluation of a self-instruction package for conducting

stimulus preference assessments. In E. Roscoe (chair), Advances in Assessing Preferences and

Reinforcers for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the 31st

Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst MA.

Seaver, J. P., Kenyon, S. E., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2010). Reducing physical restraint through the use

of alternative interventions. In J. Seaver (chair), Reducing restraint: Some practical strategies for

children with severe challenging behavior. Symposium presented at the 31st Annual Conference

of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst MA.

Seaver, J. P., Kenyon, S. E., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2010). Reducing physical restraint through the use of

alternative interventions. In J. Seaver (chair), Reducing restraint: Some practical strategies for

children with severe challenging behavior. Symposium presented at the 36th Annual Conference

of the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Antonio.

Graff, R. B. (April, 2010). Increasing motivation in individuals with developmental disabilities. Session

presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the YAI National Institute of People with Disabilities,

New York, NY.

Graff, R. B. (July, 2008). Increasing motivation in individuals with autism by accurately identifying

preferences and reinforcers. Session presented at the 39th National Conference and Exposition of

the Autism Society of America, Orlando, FL.

Harhood, A., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (May, 2008). Measuring preference for participant-selected

versus experimenter-delivered reinforcers. In R. B. Graff (chair), Evaluating preference for

instructional and treatment approaches in individuals with developmental disabilities.


Chicago.

Kelly, M., Maribett, D., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2008). Examining preference for and reinforcing efficacy

of gluten- and casein-free foods. In R. B. Graff (chair), Evaluating preference for instructional

and treatment approaches in individuals with developmental disabilities. Symposium presented at

the 34th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago.

Graff, R. B. (March, 2008). Motivating individuals with autism and severe developmental disabilities.

Colloquium presented for the Psychology Department at Connecticut College, New London CT.

Graff, R. B. (February, 2008). The road less traveled: Accurately identifying preferences and reinforcers

in individuals with developmental disabilities. Invited address presented at the 26th Annual

Conference of the California Association for Behavior Analysis, Garden Grove, CA.

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Amtmann, H., Keras, J., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). Evaluating the efficacy of pretests for pictorial

preference assessments. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied

Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Brown, B., Woodman, & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). Teaching parents of preschoolers to conduct

stimulus preference assessments. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Berkshire Conference on

Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Colon, C. L., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). A comparison of verbal and tangible preference

assessments. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior

Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Kara, L. L., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). Evaluating the role of response effort on reinforcer

assessment outcomes. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Evaluation of variables that influence preference and

reinforcer assessment outcomes. Symposium presented at the 28th Annual Berkshire Conference on


Keras, J., Amtmann, H., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). Evaluating the efficacy of pretests for pictorial

preference assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Evaluation of variables that influence preference

and reinforcer assessment outcomes. Symposium presented at the 28th Annual Berkshire

Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Potter, J., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). Comparing the effects of open and closed economies of

responding: Evaluating the role of stimulus preference. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Evaluation of

variables that influence preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes. Symposium presented at

the 28th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Solecki., S., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2007). Comparing tangible and verbal preference assessments in

young children with and without developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the 28th Annual

Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA

Graff, R. B., Cerrone, T. M., & Keras, J. (August, 2007). Skill acquisition in individuals with autism:

The importance of accurate identification of reinforcers. In W. H. Ahearn (chair), Descriptive and

experimental analyses of critical components of EIBI for children with ASDs. Symposium

presented at the 4th International Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Sydney,

Australia.

Graff, R. B., Lipcon, A. D., & Kara, L. (August, 2007). Analyzing the variables that impact on

preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes. In R. S. F. Tarbox (chair), Recent research in

behavioral assessment and treatment of children with autism. Symposium presented at the 4th

International Conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis, Sydney, Australia.

Cerrone, T. M., Lipcon, A. D., Vigeant, D., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2007). Using verbal and tangible

assessments to assess the correspondence between “saying” and “doing” in preschoolers with

ASDs. In T. Toran (chair), Comparing preference and reinforcer assessment methods with

varying populations. Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Association of

Behavior Analysis, San Diego.

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Kara, L., Leonard, M A., & Kelly, E., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2007). Relative effects of task difficulty and

response effort on reinforcer assessment outcomes. In J. Ringdahl (chair), Toward an analysis of

variables that affect preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes: Part 1. Symposium

presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Diego.

Keras, J., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2007). Teaching parents of children with autism to conduct paired-

stimulus preference assessments. In M. Wallace (chair), Further analysis of parents as behavior

change agents. Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Association of

Behavior Analysis, San Diego.

Harper, J. H., Bourret, J. C., Libby, M. L., Ryan, S., Graff, R. B., and Bancroft, S. (May, 2007). A

method for obtaining interobserver agreement on data collected daily over twelve-hour periods.

In P. R. Braga-Kenyon (chair), Application of behavior analysis at the program-wide level.

Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis,

San Diego.

Lipcon, A., Larsen, J., Ellis, E., Brink, M., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2007). Relative effects of high and

low preference stimuli on responding. In J. Ringdahl (chair), Toward an analysis of variables that

affect preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes: Part 1. Symposium presented at the 33rd

Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Diego.

Toran, G. T., Maxfield, R., Battle, E. M., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2007). Assessing preferences for

community-based activities. In T. Higbee (chair), Establishing and assessing preferences for

stimuli with varying characteristics. Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the

Association of Behavior Analysis, San Diego.

Kara, L. L., & Graff, R. B. (April, 2007). Effects of response effort on reinforcer assessment outcomes.

In R. B. Graff (chair), Recent advances in assessing preferences and reinforcers in individuals

with special needs. Symposium presented at the 3rd

Annual Conference of the Connecticut

Association for Behavior Analysis, Cromwell, CT.

Keras, J., & Graff, R. B. (April, 2007). Teaching aspects of behavior analytic technology to non-

behavior analysts. In R. B. Graff (chair), Recent advances in assessing preferences and

reinforcers in individuals with special needs. Symposium presented at the 3rd

Annual Conference

of the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis, Cromwell, CT.

Lipcon, A. A., & Graff, R. B. (April, 2007). Identifying the effects of procedural variations on

preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes. In R. B. Graff (chair), Recent advances in

assessing preferences and reinforcers in individuals with special needs. Symposium presented at

the 3rd

Annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis, Cromwell, CT.

Toran, G. T., & Graff, R. B. (April, 2007). Assessing preferences for complex stimuli. In R. B. Graff

(chair), Recent advances in assessing preferences and reinforcers in individuals with special

needs. Symposium presented at the 3rd

Annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for

Behavior Analysis, Cromwell, CT.

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Graff, R. B., Larsen, J., Leonard, M A., & Kelly, E. (February, 2007). An analysis of variables that

affect preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes. Poster to be presented at the Association for

Behavior Analysis International 2007 Autism Conference, Progress and Challenges in the

Behavioral Treatment of Autism.

Cerrone, T. M., Lipcon, A. D., Vigeant, D., Colón, C., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2006). Using preference

assessment technology to assess the correspondence between “saying” and “doing” in preschoolers

with ASD. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Current Issues in Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the 27th Annual Berkshire


Condon, J., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2006). Assessing the role of differential consequences on pictorial

preference assessment outcomes. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Berkshire Conference on


Drummy, J., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2006). Evaluating the effects of open versus closed economies on

the reduction of motor stereotypy. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Berkshire Conference on


Galiatsatos, G. T., Maxfield, R., Battle, E. M., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2006). Assessing preferences for

community-based activities. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Current Issues in Assessing Preferences and

Reinforcers in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the 27th

Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Graff, R. B., Larsen, J., Leonard, M A., & Kelly, E. (October, 2006). Toward an analysis of variables that

affect preference and reinforcer assessment outcomes. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Current Issues in

Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Symposium presented at the 27th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and

Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Harper, J., Bourret, J., Libby, M. L., Ryan, S., Graff, R. B., and Fitch, S. (October, 2006). Evaluation of

a method for obtaining interobserver agreement data collected daily over twelve-hour periods. In J.

Bourret (Chair), Applied Behavior Analytic Methodological Research. Symposium presented at the

27th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Keras, J., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2006). Teaching staff and parents to conduct paired-stimulus

preference assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Current Issues in Assessing Preferences and

Reinforcers in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the 27th


Graff, R. B., Morrison, H., & DeLeon, I. G. (July, 2006). Reinforcement is not a four-letter word.

Session presented at the 37th National Conference and Exposition of the Autism Society of

America, Providence, RI.

Larsen, J. A., & Graff, R. B (May, 2006). The relative effects of high and low preference stimuli on task-

related behavior of youths with disabilities. Poster presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the

Association of Behavior Analysis, Atlanta.

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Moher, C. A., Gould, D. D., Graff, R. B., & Bourret, J. (May, 2006). Token training and motivating

operation effects on the outcomes of preference and reinforcer assessments. In I. G. (Chair), Token

reinforcement and conditioned reinforcement efficacy. Symposium presented at the 32nd Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Atlanta.

Graff, R. B. (April, 2006). The benefits and challenges of providing choice for individuals with special

needs. Invited Address presented at the 2nd

Annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for

Behavior Analysis, Shelton, CT.

Graff, R. B., Gibson, L., & Galiatsatos, G. (October, 2005). The impact of high and low preference

stimuli on relevant vocational and academic performance of youths with severe disabilities. In R. B.

Graff (Chair), Recent advances in preference and reinforcement procedures. Symposium presented

at the 26th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst,

MA.

Lipcon, A., Graff, R. B., & Groskreutz, M. (October, 2005). Further evaluation of pictorial preference

assessments: With and without access. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Berkshire Conference on


Groskreutz, M. P., Graff, R. B., & Collins, K., & Chapell, N. (May, 2005). The effect of differential

consequences on pictorial preference assessment outcomes. In M. E. Libby (Chair), Effects of

access to stimuli during stimulus preference assessments. Symposium presented at the 31st Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago.

Hegg, E., & Gould, D. D., Libby, M. L., & Graff, R.B. (May, 2005). Assessment and training of tokens

utilizing preference assessment methodology. In E. Roscoe (Chair), Recent advances in preference

and reinforcement procedures. Symposium presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the

Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago.

Stayer, S., Graff, R. B., Libby, M. L., & Ahearn, W. H. (May, 2005). Effects of choice of task sequence

in individuals with developmental disabilities in public schools. In E. Roscoe (Chair), Recent

advances in preference and reinforcement procedures. Symposium presented at the 31st Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago.

Graff, R. B. (April, 2005). Preference assessment and reinforcement procedures: What we know, what

we think we know, and what we still need to know. Invited Address presented at the 1st Annual

Conference of the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis, New London, CT.

Ciccone, F. J., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (October, 2004). An alternate scoring method for the

MSWO. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Development and refinement of preference assessment and

reinforcement procedures. Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on


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Collins, K., Graff, R. B., Haupt, R., & Ahearn, W. H. (October, 2004). The effects of open versus closed

economies on response rate. Collins, K., Graff, R. B., Haupt, R., & Ahearn, W. H. (May, 2004).

The effects of open versus closed economies on response rate. In I. G. DeLeon (Chair), Examining

Variables that Influence Choice and Relative Reinforcer Value in Applied Settings. Symposium

presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Boston.

Dolan, S., Libby, M. E., Weiss, J. S., Fitch, S., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Most-

to-least compared to least-to-most prompting in the acquisition of chained tasks. In M. E. Libby

(Chair), Acquisition of chained responses: An analysis of teaching and prompting strategies.

Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and


Galiatsatos, T. G., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Using verbal preference assessments to identify

community-based reinforcers. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Development and refinement of preference

assessment and reinforcement procedures. Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire


Groskreutz, M. P., Graff, R. B., & Collins, K. (October, 2004). Further evaluation of pictorial preference

assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Development and refinement of preference assessment and

reinforcement procedures. Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on


Hegg, E., & Graff, R.B. (October 2004). Comparing verbal and tangible preference assessment

hierarchies. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior


Libby, M. E., Weiss, J. S., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Manual guidance versus

teacher completion of chained tasks. In M. E. Libby (Chair), Acquisition of chained responses: An

analysis of teaching and prompting strategies. Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire


Llamas, C., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). A comparison of tangible and pictorial paired-stimulus

preference assessments. Poster presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


Stayer, S., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Comparison of pictorial and tangible preference assessments.

Poster presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and


Weiss, J. S., Libby, M. E., Langer, S., Dolan, S., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2004).

Procedural integrity effects on acquisition. In M. E. Libby (Chair), Acquisition of chained

responses: An analysis of teaching and prompting strategies. Symposium presented at the 25th


Graff, R. B. (August, 2004). The importance of preference and choice in individuals with special needs.

Address delivered at Pontifica Universidade Catolica do Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Graff, R. B. (August, 2004). Applied behavior analysis: Treatment of choice for autism. In B. Ahearn

(Chair), Autism and applied behavior analysis. Symposium presented at the 13th Annual Brazilian

Association for Psychotherapy and Behavioral Medicine Conference and the 2nd Annual

International Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Campinas, Brazil.

Ciccone, F. J., Graff, R. B., & Ahearn, W. H. (May, 2004). An alternate scoring method for the MSWO.

In R. B. Graff (Chair), Variations/Enhancements of established preference assessment procedures.


Boston.

Collins, K., Graff, R. B., Haupt, R., & Ahearn, W. H. (May, 2004). The effects of open versus closed

economies on response rate. In I. G. DeLeon (Chair), Examining Variables that Influence Choice

and Relative Reinforcer Value in Applied Settings. Symposium presented at the 30th Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Boston.

Fitch, S., Libby, M. E., Langer, S., Weiss, J., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2004). Most-to-

Least compared to Least-to-Most Prompting In The Acquisition of Chained Tasks. In M. E. Libby

(Chair), Analysis of Teaching and Prompting Strategies as They Effect Acquisition of Chained

Responses. Symposium presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior

Analysis, Boston.

Galiatsatos, T. G., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2004). Using verbal preference assessments to identify

community-based reinforcers. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Development and refinement of preference

assessment procedures. Symposium presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Association of

Behavior Analysis, Boston.

Garrett, M., Libby, M. E., Langer, S., Weiss, J., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2004). Manual

guidance vs. teacher completion of chained tasks. In M. E. Libby (Chair), Analysis of Teaching and

Prompting Strategies as They Effect Acquisition of Chained Responses. Symposium presented at

the 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Boston.

Groskreutz, M. P., Graff, R. B., & Collins, K. (May, 2004). Further evaluation of pictorial preference

assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Development and refinement of preference assessment

procedures. Symposium presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior

Analysis, Boston.

Weiss, J. S., Libby, M. E., Langer, S., Dolan, S., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2004).

Acquisition of Chains Using Single vs. Multiple Teachers. In M. E. Libby (Chair), Analysis of

Teaching and Prompting Strategies as They Effect Acquisition of Chained Responses. Symposium

presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Boston.

Ciccone, F., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2003). Stability of preference for individual items and categories

of items. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent Research on Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in

Individuals with Special Needs. Symposium presented at the Twenty-fourth Annual Berkshire


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Graff, R. B., Morrison, H., & Galiatsatos, G. T. (October, 2003). Further evaluation of verbal

performance assessments in individuals with and without idiosyncratic speech. In R. B. Graff

(Chair), Recent Research on Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in Individuals with Special

Needs. Symposium presented at the Twenty-fourth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


Groskreutz, M. P., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2003). Evaluating pictorial and tangible preference

assessments. Poster presented at the Twenty-fourth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


Ciccone, F., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2003). Assessing the stability of preferences for categories of edible

stimuli. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent Research on Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in

Individuals with Special Needs. Symposium presented at the 29th Annual Conference of the

Association of Behavior Analysis, San Francisco.

Clevenger, T., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2003). Assessing the prerequisite skills for using pictorial

preference assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent Research on Assessing Preferences and

Reinforcers in Individuals with Special Needs. Symposium presented at the 29th Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Francisco.

Graff, R. B., & Morrison, H. (May, 2003). Evaluation of verbal preference assessments in individuals

with and without idiosyncratic speech. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent Research on Assessing

Preferences and Reinforcers in Individuals with Special Needs. Symposium presented at the 29th

Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Francisco.

Ciccone, F., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2002). Measuring the stability of preference categories across

time. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in Individuals with

Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the Twenty-third Annual Berkshire


Clevenger, T., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2002). Assessing the prerequisite skills to using pictorial

preference assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the Twenty-third Annual

Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Cohen-Almeida, D., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2002). Teaching ABA skills to public school personnel. In

J. Skowron (Chair), Teaching ABA skills to individuals from various disciplines. Symposium

presented at the Twenty-third Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and


Graff, R. B. (October, 2002). Current practices in identifying preferences and reinforcers in individuals

with special needs. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Assessing Preferences and Reinforcers in Individuals

with Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at the Twenty-third Annual Berkshire


Graff, R. B. (October, 2002). Certification in behavior analysis: An update. In K. Gould (Chair),

Professional development. Symposium presented at the Twenty-third Annual Berkshire Conference

on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

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Graff, R. B., & DeLeon, I. (September, 2002). Identifying Preferences and Reinforcers in Individuals

with Special Needs: A Practitioners Guide. Paper presented at the Third Focus on Behavior

Analysis in Education Conference, Ohio St. University, Columbus, OH.

Ciccone, F., Graff, R. B., & Shanower, C. (May, 2002). Long-term preference assessment analysis.

Poster presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Toronto.

Galiatsatos, T., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2002). Comparison of three methods of assessing stimulus

preference. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior

Analysis, Toronto.

Graff, R. B., & DeLeon, I. (May, 2002). A practitioners guide to conducting stimulus preference

assessments. In R. Smith (Chair), Current research in the assessment of stimulus preferences.


Toronto.

Graff, R. B., & Green, G. (May, 2002). Two methods for teaching simple visual discriminations to

youths with severe disabilities. In W. Fisher (Chair), Recent advances in behavioral analysis and

treatment of autism. Symposium to be presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Association

of Behavior Analysis, Toronto.

Hurley, M. C., Gould, D. D., Graff, R. B., and Holcomb, W. L. (May, 2002). Increasing spontaneous

initiations using a tactile prompt. Poster presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the

Association of Behavior Analysis, Toronto.

Ciccone, F., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). Evaluating the efficacy of brief multiple-stimulus

preference assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent research on preference/reinforcer

assessments. Symposium presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior


DeStefano, T. A., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). Preference assessments for individuals with special

needs: Tangible versus pictorial stimuli. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire Conference

on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Gibson, L., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). Using pictures to assess reinforcers in individuals with

developmental disabilities. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent research on preference/reinforcer

assessments. Symposium presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior


Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). A primer on the BCBA process: What, why, and how. In K. Gould and D.

D. Gould (Chairs), Career paths for behavior analysts: Turing job experience into a professional

career path. Symposium presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior


Smith, D., Libby, M. E., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). Using brief assessments to track changes in

stimulus preference and reinforcer effectiveness over time. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent research

on preference/reinforcer assessments. Symposium presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire


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Stamm, M., & Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). A comparison of verbal and tangible preference

assessments. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior


Velez, N., and Graff, R. B. (October, 2001). Identifying reinforcers: A comparison of tangible and verbal

assessment methods. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


Galiatsatos, T., & Graff, R. B. (2001, May). Using descriptive and functional analysis for treating

screaming. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Combining descriptive and experimental analyses in the

treatment of severe challenging behavior. Symposium presented at the 27th Annual Conference of

the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Gould, D. D., Ahearn, W. H., Cohen-Almeida, D., Graff, R. B., Johnson, C., & Libby, M. E. (2001,

May). Monitoring restrictive procedures: The New England Center for Children’s peer review

model. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Agency-wide protocols for reducing the use of restrictive procedures.

Symposium presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, New

Orleans, LA.

Graff, R. B. & Ciccone, F. (2001, May). A post-hoc analysis of multiple-stimulus preference assessment

results. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent research on choice and preference. Symposium presented at

the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Graff, R. B. & Gibson, L. (2001, May). A comparison of pictorial and tangible preference assessments.

Poster presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, New

Orleans, LA.

Moore, T., Graff, R. B., & Cohen-Almeida, D. (2001, May). Comparing verbal and tangible reinforcer

assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Recent research on choice and preference. Symposium

presented at the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans,

LA.

Wehmann-Bell, B., Graff, R. B., Johnson, C., & Libby, M. E. (2001, May). The effects of choice of task

sequence on behavior and task performance in individuals with developmental disorders. In R. B.

Graff (Chair), Recent research on choice and preference. Symposium presented at the 27th Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, LA.

Moore, T. M., Graff, R. B., & Cohen-Almeida, D. (2000, May). A comparison of verbal and tangible

stimulus-choice preference assessments. Poster presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the

Association of Behavior Analysis, Washington, D. C.

Graff, R. B. (1999, October). What do yoking procedures control for in choice studies: A post-hoc

analysis. Poster presented at the Twentieth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior


Graff, R. B. (1999, October). Locating an unwanted source of stimulus control in a concurrent-operants

choice procedure. Poster presented at the Twentieth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


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Wehmann, B., & Graff, R. B. (1999, October). The effects of choice of task sequence on responding.

Poster presented at the Twentieth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and


Graff, R. B., & Diener, M. (1999, August). Teaching simple discriminations to a child with severe

disabilities. Manuscript presented in the paper session, Studies of stimulus control in

developmentally young learners, at the 107th Annual Convention of the American Psychological

Association, Boston, MA.

Cohen-Almeida, D., Graff, R. B., Davis, C., Ahearn, W. H., & Ahern, E. (1999, May). A comparison of

verbal and tangible stimulus-choice preference assessments. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Stimulus

preference assessments: Issues and applications. Symposium presented at the 25th Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.

Gottschalk, J. M., Libby, M. L., & Graff, R. B. (1999, May). The effects of establishing operations on

preference assessment outcomes. In M. Ivancic (Chair), Reinforcer assessments: Applications and

issues. Symposium presented at the 25th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior

Analysis, Chicago, IL.

Graff, R. B., Lineman, G., Libby, M. E., & Ahearn, W. H. (1998, October). Functional analysis and

treatment of screaming in a young girl with severe disabilities. In R. B. Graff (Chair), Functional

analysis and treatment of challenging behavior. Symposium presented at the Nineteenth Annual


Geckeler, A., Libby, M. E., Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (1998, May). Measuring preference for

participant-selected versus experimenter-varied stimuli using a concurrent chains procedure. In B.

Ahearn (Chair), Participant preference in situations of choice. Symposium presented at the 24th

Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Orlando, FL.

Graff, R. B., & Libby, M. E. (1998, May). Single and concurrent operant measures of the effects of pre-

session versus within-session choice of reinforcer. In B. Ahearn (Chair), Participant preference in

situations of choice. Symposium presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the Association of

Behavior Analysis, Orlando, FL.

Healey, J. J., Ahearn, W. H., Libby, M. E., & Graff, R. B. (1998, May). An extended analysis of self-

injurious behavior. Poster presented at the 24th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior

Analysis, Orlando, FL.

Graff, R. B., Green, G., & Libby, M. E. (1997, October). Evaluating the effectiveness of two levels of

treatment intensity for a young child with severe autism. In B. Ahearn (Chair), Featured Forum:

Challenging behavior. Symposium presented at the Eighteenth Annual Berkshire Conference on


Geckeler, A., Libby, M. E., & Graff, R. B. (1997, May). The effect of subject-selected versus

experimenter-varied reinforcer delivery on response rate. Poster presented at the 23rd Annual

Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, Illinois.

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Simonsen, F., Graff, R. B., Geckeler, A., & Libby, M. E. (1996, October). A functional analysis of hand

and object mouthing. Poster presented at the Seventeenth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


Graff, R. B., & Green, G. (1996, May). Intensive behavioral intervention for a young residential student

with autism. In G. Green (Chair), Intensive behavioral intervention for young children with autism

in school and home. Symposium presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of

Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.

Graff, R. B. (1995, October). The effect of public posting of feedback on staff performance. Poster

presented at the Sixteenth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and


Graff, R. B., & Libby, M. E. (1995, May). The effects of choice of reinforcer on performance. In M.

Libby (Chair), Measuring choice and its effects on individuals with severe disabilities. Symposium

presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis, Washington,

D. C.

Marty, M., Graff, R. B., Libby, M. E., & Bauman, M. (1995, May). Relation between tegretol dosage

levels and rates of aggression and self-injury. Poster presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the


Rice, B., Graff, R. B., & Libby, M. E. (1995, May). Student-selected, experimenter-selected, or constant

reinforcers: Effects on task performance. In M. Libby (Chair), Measuring choice and its effects on

individuals with severe disabilities. Symposium presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the


Graff, R. B., & Libby, M. E. (1994, October). The effect of choice of reinforcer. Poster presented at the

Fifteenth Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

Johnson, C., White, D., Langer, S., Graff, R. B., & Conlin, E. (1994, May). Systematic assessment and

instruction in prerequisites for conditional identity matching. In G. Green (Chair), Integrating

stimulus control research in a basic skills curriculum for students with severe disabilities.


Atlanta, GA.

DISCUSSANT FOR SYMPOSIA/PANEL DISCUSSANT

May, 2014: Discussant for the symposium, Extending preference assessment methodology and

application. Symposium to be presented at the 40th Annual Conference of the Association of

Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.

March, 2014: Moderator and panel discussant, Restraint and seclusion: Political, practical, and ethical

considerations. Panel discussion presented at the 4th

Annual Conference of the Association for

Professional Behavior Analysts, New Orleans, LA.

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DISCUSSANT FOR SYMPOSIA/PANEL DISCUSSANT (CON'T)

March, 2014: Roundtable discussant, Agency policies to promote client and staff safety. Roundtable

discussion presented at the 4th

Annual Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior

Analysts, New Orleans, LA.

March, 2014: Leader of Roundtable Discussion: Agency policies to promote client and staff safety.

Roundtable discussion presented at the 4rd Annual Conference of the Association for Professional

Behavior Analysts, New Orleans, LA.

March, 2014: Chair and moderator of Student Paper Session. Session presented at the 4rd Annual

Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, New Orleans, LA.

March, 2014: Panel Discussant, Ask the Expert. Panel discussion presented at the annual conference of

the Autism Alliance of Northeastern New York, Plattsburg NY.

October, 2013: Moderator and panelist for the Panel Discussion, Perspectives on the future of behavior

analysis. Presented at the 34th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and


March, 2013: Leader of Roundtable Discussion: Interventions for aggressive behavior. Roundtable

discussion presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior

Analysts, Las Vegas, NV.

March, 2013: Chair and moderator of Student Paper Session. Session presented at the 3rd Annual

Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, Las Vegas, NV.

April, 2012: Leader of Roundtable Discussion: Issues in Crisis Management. Roundtable discussion

presented at the 2nd

Annual Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts,

Tampa, FL.

May, 2010: Discussant for the symposium, Current advances in preference assessments for children

with autism. Symposium presented at the 36th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior

Analysis, San Antonio, TX.

October, 2009: Panel Discussant, The use of physical restraint. Panel discussion presented at the 30th

Annual Conference of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis, Amherst, MA.

May, 2008: Moderator for Panel Discussion: Establishing and expanding ABA affiliate chapters. Panel

Discussion presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis,

Chicago.

May, 2007: Discussant for the symposium, Comparing preference and reinforcer assessment methods

with varying populations. Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Association

of Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA.

April, 2006: Panel Discussant, The future of CTABA and statewide advocacy. Panel discussion presented

at the 2nd

Annual Conference of the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis, Shelton, CT.

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DISCUSSANT FOR SYMPOSIA/PANEL DISCUSSANT (CON'T)

October, 2005: Moderator for Panel Discussion: Fad/controversial treatments in autism. Presented at the

25th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

May, 2005: Discussant for the symposium, Preference Assessments in Differing Populations.

Symposium presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis,

Chicago, IL.

October 2004: Moderator for Panel Discussion: Service delivery models for individuals with

developmental disabilities. Presented at the 25th Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


October 2002: Moderator for Panel Discussion: Why isn’t ABA more widely accepted/used. Presented at

the 23rd Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA.

October 1999: Chair of poster session, Applied research with children. Presented at the 20th Annual


WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS PRESENTED

Graff, R. B. (August, 2014). Why students with special needs behave the way they do: The ABCs of

motivation and reinforcement. Workshop conducted for the Framingham Public Schools,

Framingham, MA.

Graff, R. B. (June, 2014). Considerations for developing clinical programs to reduce problem behavior.

Workshop conducted for the ABA for Clinicians Continuing Education Program, Southborough,

MA.

Graff, R. B., Knapp, V., & Matthews, K. (March, 2014). Addressing student and staff safety in school

and clinical settings: Practical and regulatory issues. Invited workshop presented at the 4th Annual

Conference of the Association for Professional Behavior Analysts, New Orleans, LA.

Graff, R. B. (March, 2013). Research-based considerations for conducting and interpreting

stimulus preference assessments. Invited workshop presented at the 2013 PennABA Conference,

Hershey, PA.

Graff, R. B. (April, 2011). Why children with autism behave the way they do: The ABC’s of motivation.

Workshop conducted for the ABA for Clinicians Continuing Education Program, Southborough,

MA.

Graff, R. B. (June, 2010). Increasing motivation in individuals with developmental disabilities.

Workshop conducted for the New England for Children Parent Training Group, Southborough, MA.

Graff, R. B. (July, 2009). Taking behavior analysis beyond behavior analysts. BCBA CE paper

presentation conducted at the New England Center for Children, Southborough, MA.

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WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS PRESENTED (CON’T)

Graff, R. B. (June, 2009). Increasing motivation in individuals with autism. Workshop conducted for the

New England for Children Parent Training Group, Southborough, MA.

Graff, R. B., Fitch, S., & Morrison, H. (May, 2006). The importance of functional assessment in the

treatment of challenging behavior. Workshop conducted for the BCBA continuing education series,

Advanced workshops in ABA, Southborough, MA.

Graff, R. B., & Cerrone, T. M. (April, 2006). Preference and reinforcer assessment in special education.

Workshop conducted for the BCBA continuing education series, Advanced workshops in ABA,

Southborough, MA.

Graff, R. B., & Keras, J. (January, 2006). Identifying preferences and reinforcers in young children with

special needs. Workshop conducted for the New England for Children Parent Training Group,

Southborough, MA.

Graff, R. B. (June, 2005). Using applied behavior analysis for autism treatment: Theory and practice.

Training conducted for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services and Office for Child Care

Services, Southboro, MA.

Clevenger, T. M., & Graff, R. B. (May, 2005). Conducting verbal and pictorial preference assessments.

Workshop presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Association of Behavior Analysis,

Chicago.

Graff, R. B. (March, 2005). Play and social skills training. Training conducted for the Rhode Island

Department of Human Services Provider Education Series, Cranston, RI.

Graff, R. B. (February, 2005). Parent training. Training conducted for the Rhode Island Department of

Human Services Provider Education Series, Cranston, RI.

Graff, R. B. (January, 2005). Staff training. Training conducted for the Rhode Island Department of

Human Services Provider Education Series, Cranston, RI.

Graff, R. B. (November, 2004). Functional assessment of challenging behaviors. Training conducted

for the Rhode Island Department of Human Services Provider Education Series, Cranston, RI.

Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Dealing with challenging behavior: The importance of functional

assessment. Training conducted for the Oxford Public Schools, Oxford, MA.

Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Skill acquisition, discrete trial training, and incidental teaching. Training

conducted for the Oxford Public Schools, Oxford, MA.

Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Identifying reinforcers for individuals with special needs. Training


Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Applied behavior analysis: Treatment of choice for autism. Training


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WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS PRESENTED (CON’T)

Graff, R. B. (October, 2004). Teaching skill acquisition. Training conducted for the Rhode Island

Department of Human Services Provider Education Series, Cranston, RI.

Graff, R. B. (September, 2004). Use of reinforcement in treatment. Training conducted for the Rhode

Island Department of Human Services Provider Education Series, Cranston, RI.

Graff, R. B. (June, 2004). HBTS treatment plan review for plans involving ABA. Training conducted

for the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Center for Child and Family Health, Cranston,

RI.

Graff, R. B. (June, 2004). Assessing preferences and reinforcers in individuals with severe special needs.

Workshop presented at the 128th Annual Conference of the Association for Mental Retardation,

Philadelphia PA.

Ahearn, W. H., & Graff, R. B. (September, 2003). Autism spectrum disorders: Recent research on

prevalence, etiology, and treatment. Workshop presented at the Massachusetts Advocates for

Children, Boston, MA.

Graff, R. B., & McNamara, B. (October, 2002). Systematic use of forward and backward chaining

procedures with task analyses. Workshop presented at the Twenty-third Annual Berkshire


Graff, R. B. (November, 2000). Identifying reinforcers for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Training conducted for the Marlboro Public Schools, Marlboro MA.

Graff, R. B., & Healey, J. J. (October, 2000). Incorporating functional analysis results into natural

environments. Workshop presented at the Twenty-first Annual Berkshire Conference on Applied


Graff, R. B., & Cohen-Almeida, D. (October, 2000). Systematic preference assessments for individuals

with developmental disabilities. Workshop presented at the Twenty-first Annual Berkshire


Graff, R. B. (Fall 1999-Fall 2001). Behavior chains and task analyses. The New England Center for

Children, Southboro, MA.

Graff, R. B. (Fall 1999-Fall 2001). Conducting stimulus preference assessments. The New England

Center for Children, Southboro, MA.

MASTERS STUDENTS THESIS COMMITTEES

Chair of Thesis Committee

Melissa Esser, TBA

Kelly Trucksees, TBA

Staci Bechard, TBA

Sarah St. Germain, TBA

Richard B. Graff

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Chair of Thesis Committee (Con't)

Rebecca Arsenault, TBA

Shannon Ward, TBA

Melissa Clark, TBA

Tabitha Collins, TBA

Christina Livingston, 2014

Susan Solecki, August 2008

Nicole Couture, August 2008

Audrey Harhood, December 2007

Nick Chappell, August 2007

Leah L. Kara, August 2007

Jennifer B. Keras, August 2007

Jill Larsen, August 2006

Jacqueline N. Potter, August 2007

Tammy L. DeRosa, August 2005

Frank J. Ciccone, August 2004

Sherry Stayer, August 2004

Theresa M. Clevenger, August 2002

Lenwood Gibson, Jr., August 2002

Britta Wehmann-Bell, September, 2000

Member of Thesis Committee

Madeleine Kautz, TBA

Monica Spear, TBA

Christine Guay, July, 2012

Cassie Herman, May 2011

Katuri Phillips, May 2011

Allison Castile, May 2011

Casey Clay, August 2010

Katarzyna Kopacz, August 2010

Heather Amtmann, August 2009

Robyn L. Therrien, August 2008

Jacqueline J. H. Condon, August 2006

Michael McSweeney, August 2006

Katie Perry, August 2006

Carly A. Moher, August 2005

Timothy Piskura, August 2005

Jennifer L. Long, May 2005

Stacie (Fitch) Bancroft, August 2004

Christine Florentino, August 2004

Elisa Hegg, August 2004

Griffin Rooker, August 2004

Preeyavata Dow Wanapun, August 2004

Ellen J. Bender, January 2003

Maria Garrett, August 2003

Kristen Grander, August 2002

Maureen C. Hurley, August 2001

Cynthia Simone, August 2001

Richard B. Graff

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Member of Thesis Committee (Con't)

Daniel W. Smith, August 2001

Todd M. Castine, July 2001

Greg T. Lineman, May 2001

G. Tracey (Galiatsatos) Toran, August 2000

Allen J. Karsina, June 1999

Jennifer Gottschalk, April 1999

Kimberly Tynan, November 1998

Bethany L. Rice, January 1997

Behavior Analyst Certification Board- Supervision Provided

Rebecca Arsenault, September 2012- December 2012

Shannon Ward, September 2012- December 2012

Shawna Morin, September 2012-December 2012

Melissa Clark, September 2011- December 2012

Christine Livingston, September 2011- December 2013

Tabitha Collins, September 2011- December 2013

Lindsay Kane, Sept 2011- June 2012

Patrick Mallory, Sept 2010-April 2012

Sara Daugherty, Sept 2010-June 2011

Lydie Bierdon, Sept 2010-June 2011

Ashley Harris, September 2009-August 2010

Emma Smith, September 2009-August 2010

Nate Rodriguez, September 2009-August 2010

Casey Clay, September 2007-August 2008

Amber Mandler, September 2007-August 2008

Gail Palecka, September 2007-August 2008

Heather Ellis-Thicke, September-December 2007

Carolyn Sanchez, September-December 2007

Emily Bennett, September 2006-August 2007

Stephanie Crawford, September 2006-August 2007

Jennifer Loring, September 2006-August 2007

Joanna Kopko, September 2006-April 2007

Jessica Paredes, September 2006-April 2007

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