David McAdam
Associate Professor (Clinical)
Counseling & Human Development
PhD, University of Kansas (developmental & child psychology)
MA, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (applied behavior analysis & therapy)
BA, California State University at Chico (psychology)
David McAdam's professional training is in the areas of behavior analysis and developmental disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities. His clinical interests include behavioral interventions for challenging behavior, strategies for increasing the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities, and teaching independent living skills. His research interests include the functional assessment and analysis of challenging behavior, preference assessment methods for persons with severe developmental disabilities, and interventions to increase the functional engagement of persons with disabilities in community-based settings such as group homes and employment settings.