Zina Eluri
Assistant Teaching Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis
Zina Eluri has over 15 years of experience in the field of behavior analysis and working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions. Her clinical and research interests are in the area of integrating clinical psychology and behavior analysis to make improvements in the lives of children with various presentations.
Professional Experience
Dr. Eluri has extensive experience in working with children who have neurodevelopmental disabilities who present with a range of problems that include severe behavior disorders, mood disorders, impulse control disorders, etc. Dr. Eluri has experience running a research-based clinic for children who are underserved, has served as a clinic director and supervised other BCBA’s and RBT’s. She has completed her predoctoral internship at Kennedy Krieger Institute and currently conducts psychological assessments to identify children who may present with a neurodevelopmental disability. Dr. Eluri has experience working in hospital settings, clinics, and in home. She also has experience providing crisis intervention services to adults in a group home setting.
Education
- B.S. in Psychology, University of Florida
- B.A. in Anthropology, University of Florida
- M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Boston College
- M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Eastrn Michigan University
Select Publications
Eluri, Z. A., Martell, K. A., *Andrade, I., & *Ramirez, A. (Accepted, July 19, 2023). Reduction of Elopement Using a Multicomponent Treatment in Young Children with ASD. Perspectives on Early Childhood Psychology and Education.
Eluri, Z. A., *Andrade, I., *Trevino, N., & Mahmoud, E. (2016). Assessment and treatment of problem behavior maintained by mand compliance. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49 (2), 383-387. doi: 10.1002/jaba.296
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