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Lindsey Elson, MS, LBA, LIMHP, BCBA

Lindsey Elson

Lindsey Elson, MS, LBA, LIMHP, BCBA, is a board-certified Behavior Analyst, licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Case Manager in the Department of Pediatric Feeding Disorders at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Languages Spoken: English

Professional Bio

Elson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Business Management from Clarkson College. She worked in the Radiology administration for UNMC for four years and discovered her passion for working with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities through a volunteer program she was partnered with. She went on to complete a Master of Science degree from a joint program between the University of Nebraska Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Applied Behavior Analysis, where she gained clinical experience in the Pediatric Feeding Disorders program. Currently, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders. She is a passionate advocate for access to high-quality care for children and families from all backgrounds, and she also supports the athletes in Special Olympics by volunteering at sporting events.

Focus Areas

Disruptive behavior in children.
Evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders.

Research

A Demonstration of Caregiver-Implemented Functional Analysis of Inappropriate Mealtime Behavior via TelehealthA Demonstration of Caregiver-Implemented Functional Analysis of Inappropriate Mealtime Behavior via Telehealth; Behavior Analysis in Practice; Jul 8, 2021.
Motivating children with feeding disorders to self feed: An evaluation of using differential reinforcement and manipulation of establishing operations to increase self-feedingMotivating children with feeding disorders to self feed: An evaluation of using differential reinforcement and manipulation of establishing operations to increase self-feeding; Behavioral Interventions; Jul 1, 2023.

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Most appointments are scheduled through MMI's Patient Information Office.