Episode 7: Peer-Mediated Interventions for Autistic Students with Thea Brain, M.A., BCBA

In this episode Ben chats with Thea Brain about the amazing world of peer-mediated interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

• BACB: 1.5 Learning


• IBAO: 1.5 Learning


• QABA: 1.5 General

Show Notes:

• Brain, T. & Mirenda, P. (2019). Effectiveness of a low-intensity peer-mediated intervention for middle school students with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 62, 26-38.


• Chan, J. M., Lang, R., Rispoli, M., O'Reilly, M., Sigafoos, J., & Cole, H. (2009). Use of peer-mediated interventions in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3(4), 876–889.


• Chang, Y. C. & Locke, J. (2016). A systematic review of peer-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 27, 1-10.


• Boudreau, A. M. Corkum, P., & Smith, I. M. (2019). Peer-mediated pivotal response treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder: Provider perspectives on acceptability, feasibility, and fit at school. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 34(4), 259-282.


• Capilano University ABA Program: https://www.capilanou.ca/programs--courses/program-profiles/bachelor-of-arts-degree---applied-behaviour-analysis-autism


• University of British Columbia BCBA Track Program: https://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/special-education


• Erik Carter, Ph.D.: https://vkc.vumc.org/people/carter-erik


• Vicki Knight, Ph.D., BCBA: https://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/person/vicki-knight

Thea Brain's Contact Information:

• https://www.instagram.com/brainymommy


• https://www.eap-bc.com


• Email: [email protected]