Daphne Snyder, PhD, BCBA

Psychology
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

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Professional Summary

Daphne Snyder is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation (MMI). Dr. Snyder currently provides comprehensive school-based mental health services. Dr. Snyder has experience providing consultation on Functional Behavior Assessment and intervention in classroom, group home, family home and clinical settings. Dr. Snyder’s research and clinical interests include using Baseline Classroom Conditions and classroom management to decrease challenging behavior in the classroom, training others to conduct Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans in the classroom and promoting equity in classrooms through teacher-student interactions and equitable disciplinary practices. Dr. Snyder received her Ph.D. and master’s degree in Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University.

Specialty Certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Education

• PhD: Western Michigan University, 2023 
• MA: Western Michigan University, 2020
• BS: Allegheny College, 2018 

Teaching

• PSYCH 2517: ABA in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (Invited Lecturer)
• PSYCH 152: Behavioral Psychology (Teaching Assistant)
• PSYCH 3574: Diversity and Inclusion (Teaching Assistant)

Research Interests and Projects

• Baseline Classroom Conditions and classroom management to reduce challenging behavior
• Consultation on Functional Behavior Assessment and intervention development in the school setting
• Equity in the school setting

Awards

• Scholarly Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Paper Competition Winner (2021)

Professional Affiliations

• Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
• Association of Professional Behavior Analysts
• Council for Exceptional Children