Brenna M. Cavanaugh, Psy.D.

About Me

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor (Part-Time) - Department of Pediatrics, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (SMD)

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Rochester Medical Center 2015 - 2017

Munroe-Meyer Institute
University of Nebraska Medical Center 2014 - 2015

Education

PsyD | Nova Southeastern University. Clinical Psychology. 2015

MS | Nova Southeastern University. Clinical Psychology. 2012

BA | Binghamton University, State University of New York. Psychology. 2010

Research

Dr. Cavanaugh's research interest include:

• Application and dissemination of applied behavior analytic assessment and intervention for child challenging behavior

• Effectiveness of behavioral parent training interventions in clinical settings

• Early detection and prevention of...

Dr. Cavanaugh's research interest include:

• Application and dissemination of applied behavior analytic assessment and intervention for child challenging behavior

• Effectiveness of behavioral parent training interventions in clinical settings

• Early detection and prevention of behavioral disorders in children with developmental disabilities

Publications

Journal Articles

A method to establish stimulus control and compliance with instructions.

Borgen JG, Charles Mace F, Cavanaugh BM, Shamlian K, Lit KR, Wilson JB, Trauschke SL

Journal of applied behavior analysis.. 2017 October 50 (4):830-842. Epub 09/20/2017.

Evaluation of multiple schedules with naturally occurring and therapist-arranged discriminative stimuli following functional communication training.

Shamlian KD, Fisher WW, Steege MW, Cavanaugh BM, Samour K, Querim AC

Journal of applied behavior analysis.. 2016 June 49 (2):228-50. Epub 01/21/2016.