Faculty and Staff Profiles

Neal Miller
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Education
  • Ph.D. Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis - The Ohio State University - 2012
  • M.S.Ed. Behavioral Education - Simmons College - 2007
  • B.A. Psychology - Reed College - 1997

Work Experience

  • Program Coordinator, Buckeye Behavior Analysis Services - Ohio State University - 2009-2012
  • Co-Coordinator, Adult Reading Clinic - The Ohio State University - 2010
  • Behavioral Consultant,   - Self-Employed - 2007-2009
  • Behavioral Therapist,   - Children's Evaluation Center - 2005-2007
  • Program Manager,   - Behavioral Consulting Group - 2000-2005
  • Behavior Technician,   - Developmental Systems, Inc. - 1999-2000
Honors/Awards
  • Outstanding Reviewer Award - AERA, Urban Education journal - 2014-2015
  • Service Award - Honorable Mention - University of Memphis Department of ICL - 2014-2015
  • Student Presenter Award - Association for Behavior Analysis International - 2012

Teaching Experience

  • Advanced Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis - University of Memphis
  • Ethical Issues In Applied Behavior Analysis - University of Memphis
  • Classroom Management - University of Memphis
  • Functional Assessment of Behavior - University of Memphis
  • Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis - University of Memphis
  • Classroom Management for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders - University of Memphis
Service
  • University of Memphis - Youth Services Committee - 2016
  • University of Memphis - Research to improve on-campus recycling - Spring 2013
  • University of Memphis - Chair of ICL Social Media Committee - 2014-2015
  • University of Memphis - Youth Services Program Team - 2015
  • University of Memphis - Sustainability Committee - 2013-2014
  • University of Memphis - Scholarship Committee - 2012-2013
Journal Articles
  • Meindl, J. N., Denton, T. F., White, C. A., Miller, N., & Casey, L. B. (2016). Functional analysis results across a known and unknown assessor. European Journal of Behavior Analysis.
  • Casey, L. B., & Miller, N. (2016). The rationale for using words per T-unit to assess writing in elementary schools: Moving away from a focus on mechanics. Language Assessment Quarterly.
  • Ivy, J. W., Neef, N., Meindl, J. N., & Miller, N. (2015). A preliminary examination of motivating operations and reinforcer class interaction. Behavioral Interventions.
  • Miller, N., Meindl, J. N., & Caradine, M. (2016). The effects of bin proximity and visual prompts on recycling in a university building, Behavior and Social Issues.
  • Meindl, J. N., & Miller, N. (2013). Delayed punishment: An overview and future directions. In N. Castro (Ed.) Psychology of Punishment: New Research (pp79–100). New York: Nova.
  • Meindl, J. N., Ivy, J. W., Miller, N., Williamson, R., & Neef, N. A. (2013). An examination of stimulus control in fluency-based instructions: SAFMEDS and generalization. Journal of Behavioral Education, 22, 229–252.
  • Perrin, C., Miller, N., Haberlin, A. T., Ivy, J. W., Meindl, J. N., & Neef, N. A. (2011). Measuring and reducing college students’ procrastination of studying. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 463–474.
  • Miller, N., & Neuringer, A. (2000). Reinforcing variability in adolescents with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 151–165.
Presentations
  • Caradine, M. H. & Miller, N. (2016). Food selectivity in children with autism: Current trends and future directions. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis in Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. (2016). Translating from basic to applied research: The escape/avoidance distinction. In J. Lambert (Chair) Description comes before control: Conceptual analysis of events surrounding aversive control. Presentation at the 19th Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis in Nashville, TN.
  • Harris, M., Barczak, M., Smith, J. B., Casey, L. P., & Miller, N. (2016). ABA opportunities in the post-secondary setting. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of West Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis in Memphis, TN.
  • Meindl, J. N., Miller, N., & Casey, L. P. (2016). Altering contingent and contiguous responding by incorporating rules with delayed punishers. In C. Perrin (Chair) Improving clinical practice through translational research on conditioned reinforcers and delayed punishment. Symposium conducted at the 41st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International in Chicago, IL.
  • Miller, N. (2016). Applied Behavior Analysis and Walden Two: Revisiting Skinner’s Utopia. In N. Miller (Chair) Walden Two and beyond: Expanding the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis. Symposium conducted at the 41st Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International in Chicago, IL.
  • Juarez, A. P, Davis, B., Fox, J., LaPaglia, M., Miller, N., & Wehby, J. (2015). Debate: The use of rewards or incentives. Symposium held at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. & Garrett, M. (2015). Lessons from Walden Two: What applied behavior analysts need to know about Skinner’s vision of a behavioral utopia. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Harris, M., Casey, L., Hunter, W., Miller, N., Holmes, A., Suedmeyer, E., Williams, M., & Geist, C. (2015). Utilizing positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in a post-secondary education program for students with disabilities. Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Benson, M., Miller, N. & Malott, R. (2015). Behavior analysis beyond autism. Panel discussion held at the 11th Annual Conference of the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, Honolulu, HI.
  • Miller, N. (2015). Operant variability and its relevance to autism. In N. Miller (Chair) Problem solving strategies for successful instruction. Symposium conducted at the 11th Annual Conference of the Hawaii Association for Behavior Analysis, Honolulu, HI.
  • Miller, N. & Ivy, J. W. (2015). Behavior analysis and social media: Applying scientific tools to assess the impact of online dissemination. In N. Miller (Chair) Ethical dissemination of behavior analysis: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of social media. Symposium conducted at the 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • Meindl, J. N., Miller, N., & Ivy, J. W. (2015). On the formal versus functional categorization of verbal operants: Examining Skinner’s conceptualization of verbal behavior. In M. Fryling (Chair) Conceptual, applied, and investigative considerations in verbal behavior. Symposium conducted at the 40th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
  • Miller, N. & Meindl, J. (2015). ABA supervision: Strategies, tools, and ethical issues. Invited presentation at the annual conference for the West Region of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Memphis, TN.
  • Miller, N., King, B., Caradine, M., & Coleman, J. (2014). Testing novel interventions in practice: Student research on selective mutism, differential reinforcement of lower latencies, and the joint control procedure. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. (2013). Function-based interventions for children with autism. Invited workshop presented at Harwood Center for Children, Memphis, TN.
  • Miller, N., & Lankford, A. (2014). Introduction to Autism for Parents and Professionals. Invited presentation at "Speak to Me" Autism Conference/Workshop held by Build Your Future, Memphis TN.
  • Miller, N., King, B., Caradine, M., & Coleman, J. (2014). Testing novel interventions in practice: Student research on selective mutism, differential reinforcement of lower latencies, and the joint control procedure. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. (2014). Privacy and dual relationships: Ethical practice of applied behavior analysis in the digital age. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. (2014). Functional behavior assessments for the classroom. Invited presentation at the RISE: Scoring with PBIS Conference, Memphis, TN.
  • Miller, N., Meindl, J. N., & Smith, B. (2014). Supervisor training: Strategies for effective supervison of behavior analysts. Invited workshop presented at the Annual Conference of the West Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Memphis, TN.
  • Miller, N., Casey, L. B., Langford, E. C. (2014). Privacy and dual relationships: Challenges of practicing behavior analysis ethically in the digital age. In N. Miller (Chair) Ethical issues related to the use of social media by behavior analysts. Symposium conducted at the 39th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Miller, N. Meindl, J. N., & Caradine, M. H. (2014). The effects of bin proximity and visual prompts on recycling in university classrooms. Poster presented at the 39th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
  • Miller, N. (2014). Introduction to ABA for parents. Invited community training presented by the Autism Society of the Midsouth, Memphis, TN.
  • Miller, N., Meindl, J., & Caradine, M. (2013). The effects of bin proximity and visual prompts on recycling in a university building. Poster at the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. (2013). Relevance of the escape/avoidance distinction to applied settings: Lessons from basic and translational research. Presentation at the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N., & Casey, L. B. (2013). Understanding and using functions of behavior to guide decision making and planning. Presentation at the Annual West Tennessee Special Education Conference, Memphis TN.
  • Miller, N., & Neef, N. A. (2013). Stimulus control and generalization of operant variability in the block play of children with autism. Presentation at the 38th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Miller, N. (2013). Operant variability and its implications for applied behavior analysis. Presentation at the annual conference for the West Region of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Memphis, TN.
  • Garner, J., Miller, N., Neef, N. & Heacock, J. (2013). Evaluating the effects of timed practice on reading endurance: A comparison of one-minute and three-minute practice conditions. Poster at the 38th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Meindl, J. N., Miller, N., Ivy, J., & Neef, N. A. (2012). Generalization and the use of flashcards in college teaching. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N. (2012). The use of operant variability procedures in the treatment of autism. Invited presentation at the Annual Conference of the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, Nashville, TN.
  • Miller, N., Garner, J., Jimenez, E., & Neef, N. A. (2012). Comparing the effects of multiple and single exemplar “Say All Fast Every Day Shuffle” on generalization to a written quiz. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Miller, N., Neef, N. A., Meindl, J. N., & Ivy, J. W. (2012). Establishing stimulus control over variable responding in humans through negative reinforcement. In T. Kettering (Chair), Increasing response variability: Innovations in the use of lag schedules. Symposium conducted at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Miller, N., Meindl, J. N., Ivy, J. W., Neef, N. A., & Garner, J. (2012). Teaching behavioral concepts to college students: A comparison of flashcards using examples and definitions. In N. Miller (Chair), Improving college instruction: Experimental evaluations of three teaching procedures. Symposium conducted at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Ivy, J. W., Neef, N. A., Meindl, J. N., & Miller, N. (2012). A preliminary examination of motivating operations and reinforcer class interaction. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Meindl, J. N., Ivy, J. W., Miller, N., Neef, N. A., & Casey, L. B. (2012). Within-trial contrast: Conditioning effects on preceding and subsequent stimuli. Poster presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
  • Gardner, R., Keesey, S., Fleming, S., & Miller, N. (2011). Impact of preservice teachers’ instruction on the reading achievement of inner-city elementary students. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
  • Perrin, C. J., Haberlin, A. T., Meindl, J. N., Ivy, J., Miller, N., Graham, K. J., & Neef, N. A. (2011). Measuring and reducing undergraduate students’ procrastination of studying. In W.H. Dotson (Chair), Reducing student procrastination and evaluating educational supports. Symposium at the 36th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
  • Meindl, J. N., Ivy. J. W., Miller, N., & Neef, N. A. (2011). Promoting generalized responding when using SAFMEDS as an instructional tool. In J. W. Ivy (Chair), Behavioral research in the college classroom: An examination of active student responding techniques. Symposium conducted at the 36th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
  • Miller, N., Meindl, J. N., Ivy, J. W. & Neef, N. A. (2011). The effects of multiple exemplar training on generalization and fluency of SAFMEDS. Poster presented at Annual Convention of the Ohio Association for Behavior Analysis International, Columbus, OH.
  • Perrin, C. J., Ivy. J. W., Meindl, J. N., Haberlin, A. T., Neef, N. A., & Miller, N. (2010). Measuring and reducing college students' procrastination of studying. In J. M. Meindl (Chair), Supporting students learning: Recent research in college instruction. Symposium conducted at the 35th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.