Department:  Applied Behavior Analysis
Rank, Program:  Assistant Professor, Center for Applied Behavior Analysis
Contact Info:
Email:  finnl@sage.edu
Skype:  finn.lori
Office:  on-line

Degree Information

• Ph.D., Psychology (Learning Processes/Behavior Analysis), The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York
• Dissertation:  Peer Pyramidal Training:  Effects on Direct Support Staff Teaching Skills and Generalization of Trainer Skills
• M.Phil., Psychology, The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York
• M.A., Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York
• B.A., Psychology/Special Education, Clark University

Professional Education Certifications:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (#1-04-2099)

Courses Taught:

• ABA 501: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
• ABA 510: Clinical Practicum in ABA I
• ABA 513: Clinical Practicum in ABA IV
• ABA 525: Social, Communication, and Play Skills in Children with ASD
• ABA 601: Professional Practice in Applied Behavior Analysis
• ABA 610: Advanced Topics in ABA

Research:

• Pyramidal staff training
• Improving staff performance using behavior-skills training
• Decreasing restrictive interventions
• Methods to improve student writing skills

Accomplishments:

• Finn, L. L., & Sturmey, P.  (2009) The effect of peer-to-peer training on staff interactions with adults with dual diagnosis.  Research in Developmental Disabiliites, 30, 96-106.
• Finn, L. L., & Sturmey, P. (2009) An analysis of the distribution and social antecedents of restrictive behavioural practices in a community day service for adults with intellectual disabilities.  Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22, 103-222.
• Finn, L. L., & Marchetti, G A. (2006) A Behavioral Approach to Teaching Staff to Interact Positively and Use Physical Prompting Appropriately:  Effects of Behavior-Skills Training and Pyramidal Training.  Workshop presented at the Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities Conference, Flushing, NY.
• Finn, L. L. (2005).  Peer Training Program to Improve Interactions between Direct Support Staff and Adult Consumers with Mental Retardation.  Workshop presented at the Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities conference, Flushing, NY.
• Finn, L. L., Fried, A., & Poulson, C. L.  (2004).  Improving Staff Interactions with Adults with Dual Diagnoses.  Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis convention, Boston, MA, USA.
• Finn, L. L., Fried, A., & Poulson, C. L. (2004).  Effect of Behavior-Skills Training on Staff Interactions with Adults with Dual Diagnoses.  Poster presented at the Behavior Analysis and Developmental Disabilities Conference, Flushing, NY, USA.

Service:

• Esteves School of Education Technology Committee member
• Developed and maintain the CABA Student Mentor Program
• Maintain the CABA Facebook page
• Post weekly writing “Tip of the Week” for CABA students
• NADD Environmental Health Committee
• Assisted in the development and publication of Healthy Choices for Healthy Lives (2008)
• Guest reviewer for special edition of Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (2009)

Personal:

• Lives in southern New Hampshire with husband and son.
• Enjoys gardening, reading, hiking, and collecting and selling antiques.