Assessing & Treating Severe Behaviors @Autism-org
Assessing & Treating Severe Behaviors  @Autism-org
Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn about the process of getting a behavior assessment from start to finish, plus updates on current research and strategies for treatment.

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Nathan Call, PhD, BCBA-D, received his doctorate in school psychology from the University of Iowa in 2003. He has been at Marcus Autism Center since 2006, where he has held many positions as a clinician and as a leader of treatment programs.

Dr. Call has an active research agenda that includes publishing in and serving on the editorial board for several journals, including as an associate editor for Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice. Dr. Call’s current research interests include the assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders. He is a strong proponent of disseminating behavioral treatments to broader audiences, which has led him to serve as principal investigator on several federally funded randomized clinical trials. Dr. Call has also conducted translational research in behavioral economics and measure development.
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