Blair Lloyd

This project explores adult–child interactions in the context of intensive, one-to-one intervention for elementary school students with or at high risk for developing emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Moment-to-moment interactions lay the foundation for adult–child relationships at school, the quality of which is particularly impactful for students with EBD. Intensive, one-to-one intervention represents a critical opportunity to explore and leverage these adult–child interactio...

The Principal Investigator (PI) will conduct a program of research designed to improve the quality of functional behavior assessments (FBA) for elementary-age students with or at risk for disabilities with persistent challenging behavior, as well as participate in career development activities aligned with this program of research to expand relevant knowledge and methodological skills. Challenging behavior is one of the most significant barriers to accessing effective educational services fo...