Dr. Stephen Starin

Dr. Stephen Starin is the President/CEO and founder of Behavior Analysis, Inc. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral (BCBA-D) who has nearly 30 years experience working with persons with learning disorders and/or severe problem behaviors. Dr. Starin has been the Director of Behavior Analysis for the State of Florida Developmental Services Program and is a Past President of the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis. He has published scientific articles in the areas of developmental disabilities, behavioral pharmacology, applied behavior analysis, the experimental analysis of behavior, and philosophical issues relating to behavior analysis. Dr. Starin has served on the board of editors of, and is a referee for, several of the premier behavioral journals. He consults with public and private agencies and provides seminars and workshops throughout the world. In addition to his consulting duties, he has taught behavior analysis at several Florida Universities and for the University of Nevada at Reno.

CURRENT INTERESTS

Application of behavioral technology to special populations
Assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders
Effective educational methods (Direct Instruction, precision teaching)
Parent/staff training
Teaching behavior analysis

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University
M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University
B.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Reading
Photography
Natural Science
Sports

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