Training Director: Jennifer Zarcone, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Website: www.mayinstitute.org
Fellowship Term: Begins on or after August 2, 2021
Training Leadership:
Cynthia Anderson, Senior Vice President of Applied Behavior Analysis / Director of the National Autism Center at May Institute, canderson@mayinstitute.org
Ivy Chong, Senior Vice President, Home, School, and Center-based Services, ichong@mayinstitute.org
Alice Shillingsburg, Senior Vice President, Children’s Clinical Services and Training / Assistant Director of the National Autism Center at May Institute, ashillingsburg@mayinstitute.org
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Behavioral Psychology and Applied Behavioral Analysis 2021-2022 brochure.
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Postdoctoral fellowships in applied behavior analysis at the May Institute provide advanced training in the science and practice of behavior analysis and prepare fellows to function independently in their profession (psychology, behavior analysis, special education). The goals of fellowship training include: advanced training in assessment, treatment, case management, research, supervision, and ethical and professional behavior.
Fellows will be able to accrue supervision hours towards Board Licensure in Psychology and/or practicum hours towards certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Fellowships provide specialized training in one or more of the following areas: applied verbal behavior, severe problem behavior, school consultation, parent training, and systems-change. Fellows complete their fellowships (1-2 years) in one or more of the following programs: May Center Schools; Home, School, and Center-Based Services; Adult Services; or research-funded projects.
The May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Randolph, Mass. applies the principles of behavior analysis to the assessment and treatment of core and associated features of autism spectrum disorder including communication, social interaction, addressing repetitive behaviors, and severe problem behavior. Students served in the schools typically present with significant behavioral and/or learning challenges. *A Video about May Center School in Randolph is available to review at the end of this page.
The Home, School, and Center-based program offers a unique, comprehensive continuum of consultation services to schools, private agencies, and families. Our clinicians provide consultation and training to families and school staff; supervision to ABA Direct Therapists; and develop programs to enhance the quality of life for students with behavioral, learning, and/or cognitive challenges. Our services range from intensive center-based programs, in-home behavioral treatment, to consultation and technical assistance for system-wide organizational change. The training experience includes a unique opportunity to provide clinical support within a large, urban school setting with students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. The training experience also includes systems-level work with potential opportunities for learning the implementation of School-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support in a variety of districts and schools. *A Video about our Centers for ABA is available to review at the end of this page.
The May Institute serves approximately 450 individuals in residential and day habilitation services across Massachusetts and Florida. The fellowship will be located in Randolph, MA and will involve overseeing research and training projects with the clinical teams in our adult services programs. The focus of our clinical work is on improving quality of life for adults with disabilities through teaching new skills and decreasing problem behavior. We are also developing new programs to increase healthy lifestyles and develop positive relationships. *A Video about one individual in adult services is available below.
Fellows may choose to focus primarily on applied research during their fellowship. A research fellowship at May Institute is dependent on grant funding and provides fellows with training in any or all of the following areas: the pre-award process, post-award management, coordination of multi-site projects, implementation of randomized controlled research trials, and implementation science. Current or pending research includes: (a) a randomized, controlled trial of early-intensive behavioral intervention, (b) a randomized, controlled trial of a modular, school-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder, (c) a feasibility study of an intervention for secondary students with challenging behavior, (d) a feasibility study of a virtual framework for training and coaching teachers to implement behavior intervention plans, and (e) a feasibility study of a virtual parent-training program. In addition to participating in the research studies, fellows will have the opportunity to receive mentoring in developing their own line of independent research. There also may be opportunities to pursue research questions using single-subject research designs and program evaluation.
Each postdoctoral fellow will work with their supervisor to develop an individualized training plan that is aligned with the fellow’s goals for training. Depending on interests, these experiences could include opportunities for direct clinical work, consultation, supervision of others, the conduct of research, providing workshops or other trainings, and administrative activities. Fellows are required to complete a minimum of 2000 hours of fellowship. Supervision occurs during individual supervision for at least two hours per week in addition to at least 2 hours of group supervision. Postdoctoral fellows have funding to attend national conferences and professional development activities within the May Institute through our Continuing Education series.
Begins on or after August 2, 2021.
Qualifications for Fellowship in Applied Behavior Analysis include:
To apply for a Fellowship in Applied Behavior Analysis please submit:
Before beginning the fellowship, you will also need to submit:
Review of applications will begin on January 10, 2021, and applicants will be notified of acceptance by the APPIC uniform notification date (2/22/21), if desired.
Please direct all questions to Jennifer Zarcone or any of the faculty listed above.
Please send application materials to Dr. JenniferZarcone, jzarcone@mayinstitute.org
“Completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the May Institute allowed me to hone my clinical skills in Applied Behavior Analysis, introduce me to new and current trends in research, and learn from some incredible psychologists who are leaders in the field.”
* If you are interested, please watch the following videos:
May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Randolph, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeZFHCtPVFc&feature=emb_logo
* Center for ABA May Centers for ABA Services, Overview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l7kmJfdVQU
* Adult Services, Meet Nancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgCH8jJPJmc&t=11s
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