Chivon
Niziolek
Chivon Niziolek
- Campus: Chicago, IL
- Department: Applied Behavior Analysis
- Institution: The Chicago School
- Address: 325 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60654
- Office Phone: 312-488-6065
Biography
Dr. Chivon Niziolek has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2013 and brings extensive experience across a variety of clinical settings, including schools, clinics, and residential programs. She is deeply committed to delivering high-quality behavior analytic services and advancing best practices in supervision and training.
Dr. Niziolek's research interests include contingency management, choice-making processes (e.g., choice overload, irrational decision-making), and effort. She also has a strong background in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) and has led clinical teams through the implementation of evidence-based performance management and systems analysis strategies. Her work centers on applying behavioral principles to improve outcomes for both clients and professionals across service delivery systems.
Education History
Degree Institution Year B.S. in Psychology Northern Illinois University 2008 M.A. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2011 Post Graduate Training in Applied Behavior Analysis Southern Illinois University 2012 Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2023 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Member Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis Presentations
Title Location Date The effects of independent and interdependent group contingencies to decrease social media use Poster presented at Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis, Detroit, MI. 2021 The paradox of choice: The effects of increasing choice options on choice selection Poster presented at Women in Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN. 2022 The paradox of choice: The effects of increasing choice options on choice selection Symposium presented at Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis, St. Louis, MO. 2022 Collaboration with non-ABA professionals: The good, bad, and ugly Women in Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN. 2023 Evaluating behavior analysts’ competency and training of OBM assessments Poster presented at ABAI 50th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA 2024 Developing Ethical Supervision and Performance Management Repertoires: Considerations for BCBAs Gracent Invited Speaker, Remote 2024 Perceived supervision and support of behavior technicians: The good, bad, and ugly Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis (ILABA) Conference 2025 Community Involvement
Role Organization Human Rights Committee Member UCP Seguin Advisory Board Member North Shore Pediatric Therapy - Clinical Advisory Board Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Assessment/Analysis Applied Behavior Analysis Autism Spectrum / Developmental Disorders Education/Special Education Functional Behavior Assessment Organizational Behavior Management Preference Assessments Problem Behavior Reduction Self-Injury and Other Challenging Behaviors Licenses
Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral , Behavior Analyst Certification Board Licensed Behavior Analyst , Illinois