Neff, Bryon
Bryon Neff
Assistant Professor | College of Psychology and Liberal Arts: School of Behavior Analysis
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Personal Overview
Understanding why people do what they do is critical if changing behavior is of interest. I enjoy teaching fundamental concepts and principles of behavior and how to implement Human Performance Technologies (HPT) to improve the performance, safety and well-being of others.
Educational Background
PhD - Florida Institute of Technology
MS - University of North Texas
BS - University of Illinois
Professional Experience
Over 20 years experience in the field of behavior analysis. Areas of interest include: Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), foster care, education and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Current Courses
Intensive Practicum
Capstone
Conceptual Analysis of Behavior
Selected Publications
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Crosland, K.A., Cigales, M., Dunlap, G., Neff, B., Clark, H.B., Giddings, T., & Blanco,
A. (2008). Using Staff Training to Decrease the Use of Restrictive Procedures at Two Facilities for Foster Care Children. Research on Social Work Practice, 18, 401-409.
Crosland, K.A., Dunlap, G., Sager, W., Neff, B., Wilcox, C., Blanco, A., & Giddings, T. (2008). The effects of staff training on the types of interactions observed at two group homes for foster care children. Research on Social Work Practice, 18, 410-420.
Clark, H.B., Crosland, K.A., Geller, D., Cripe, M., Kenney, T., Neff, B., & Dunlap, G. (2008). A functional approach to reducing runaways and stabilizing placements for adolescents in foster care. Research on Social Work Practice, 18, 429-441.
Stoutimore, M.R., Williams, C.E., Neff, B., & Foster, M. (2008). The Florida Child Welfare Behavior Analysis Services Program. Research on Social Work Practice, 18, 367-376.
Stover, A.C., Dunlap, G., & Neff, B. (2008). The effects of a contingency contracting program on the nocturnal enuresis of three children. Research on Social Work Practice, 18, 421-428.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Neff, B., Neff, S., Winston, L., & Cripe, M. (2009). BehaviorTools for Practitioners. Sunrise, FL: Professional Crisis Management Association.
Neff, B., Neff, S., Winston, L., & Cripe, M. (2009). BehaviorTools for Instructors. Sunrise, FL: Professional Crisis Management Association.
Crosland, K., Dunlap, G., Clark, H.B., & Neff, B. (2008). Delivering behavior support in the foster care system. In W. Sailor, G. Dunlap, G. Sugai, & R. Horner (Eds.). Handbook of clinical child psychology: Positive Behavior Support. New York: Springer.
Crosland, K., Neff, B., & Clark, H.B., (2007). Using behavior analysis services to improve outcomes. FOCUS: Foster Family-based Treatment Association, 13 (4), 15-17.
Recognition & Awards
Michael J. Hemingway Award
Davis Productivity Award