Applied Behavior Analysis – Parent-Child Interaction (ABA – PCIT) Clinic provides assessment and treatment intervention services as well as parent consultation, training and support for children with behavioral and neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism, intellectual disability, acquired traumatic brain injury, attention deficit hyperactivity and oppositional/defiant behavior. ABA is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior and applies the understanding of how behavior functions in natural situations. PCIT is an evidence-based treatment that focuses on establishing the parent-child relationship and providing consequences for challenging behavior. Both ABA and PCIT provide the parent with tools to approach their child’s challenging behaviors with calm and consistent positive management and discipline strategies appropriate for each child.

The clinic is staffed by Trevor Stokes, Ph.D., Licensed Behavior Analyst and Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Maria Leventhal, M.A., Licensed Behavior Analyst, who work directly with children and families and also supervise graduate students working in the clinic programs.

The clinic is located at Campbell Building (755 MLK Jr Way) Room 2244 on the JMU campus. This clinic follows JMU’s academic calendar, and primarily operates from the end of August through the beginning of May. For inquiries about services offered and scheduling of appointments, please contact Hannah Lockwood at 540.568.7931 or by emailing BairdCenter@jmu.edu.