EXPERT PROFILE

Katherine Brown, BCBA-D, Ph.D.

Psychology Department
Assistant Professor

Katherine Brown

katherin.brown@usu.edu
435-797-2670

Field: Psychology
Areas of Focus: Behavioral Analysis, Child Development, Disability, Youth Development

Expertise

  • autism
  • developmental delays
  • behavior disorders
  • behavior analysis

Bio

Katherine Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Utah State University. Brown is a doctoral-level Behavior Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), as well as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of Utah. She completed her BA at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, MA at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, and received her PhD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Brown's research broadly aims to advance the assessment and intervention of severe problem behavior. Currents areas of interest include: (1) examining variables that impact treatment adherence and integrity of implementation, (2), examining the generality of treatment effects to clinically relevant settings, and (3) assessing the longevity and maintenance of treatment across time and settings.