Andrew J. Sodawasser, MA, BCBA, LBA, PLMHP

Andrew J. Sodawasser, MA, BCBA, LBA, PLMHP is the Program Manager for the RESET Behavior De-escalation Training Program within the Deparment of Clinical Services at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.  He is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in the Specialized Behavior Intervention Department.

• Languages Spoken: English

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Sodawasser has worked at MMI since 2013. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Midland University in 2014 and his master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2018. Sodawasser has more than 12 years of clinical experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behavior in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His clinical interests include evidence-based behavioral interventions, caregiver training, crisis prevention, and individualized safety planning.

Sodawasser's primary professional focus is the development and implementation of the institute’s comprehensive behavior de-escalation and crisis management training. He co-founded and leads MMI's RESET De-escalation and Crisis Management Training Program, which emphasizes early recognition of behavioral escalation, intentional prevention, individualized de-escalation strategies, and safe, effective crisis response. In addition to his training responsibilities, he provides direct support and consultation during behavioral crises across the institute, helping patients, families, and treatment teams navigate challenging situations and promote safe, coordinated responses. His work focuses on improving staff preparedness, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting safe, compassionate, and least-restrictive approaches to supporting individuals experiencing behavioral crises.