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Laura Hanratty, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
Director of Applied Behavior Analysis, ASD Graduate Programs Associate Professor
Berchmans Hall 315
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Education

DegreeUniversity
B.A.Western New England College
M.A.University of South Florida
Ph.D.Western New England University

Biography

Dr. Hanratty is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst in Massachusetts. Her research background is in teaching children safety skills, assessment and treatment of severe problem behavior, and reinforcement parameters. Laura has presented her research at local and international conferences, as well as published and served as a guest reviewer for peer reviewed journals. Laura has experience working with children and adults with and without developmental disabilities, in schools, group homes, and the foster care system. She teaches courses in applied behavior analysis, assessment and treatment of behavior concerns, and research.