Annette
Griffith
Annette Griffith
Biography
Dr. Annette Griffith is a Full Professor in the Online Behavior Analysis Department, where she also serves as the Program Chair for the PhD in Behavior Analysis program. She received her master's degree in psychology and behavior analysis from the University of Nevada-Reno and her PhD in educational studies, with a minor in quantitative and qualitative psychometric measurement, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Doctoral level) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri.
Dr. Griffith has over 20 years experience in the field of behavior analysis. She has experience teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and has worked a clinician, researcher, and state administrator. Dr. Griffith has worked with children, youth, and adults in various home, school, and community settings. She has also worked to implement behavioral interventions in large mental health organizations. Dr. Griffith has been with The Chicago School for over seven years, and has received awards for Excellence in Teaching, Instructional Innovation, and Distinguished Research and Scholarship. She is also a faculty inductee for the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
Dr. Griffith has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at both regional and national conferences. Her work has focused on topics related to behavior, mental health, disability, and special education, amoung others. She is particularly interested in nontraditional research methods. Her research interests include topics related to parent training and support, the use and management of psychotropic medications, mental health, health-related training, and program evaluation.
Education History
Degree Institution Ph.D. University of Nebraska - Lincoln , Lincoln, NE M.A. University of Nevada - Reno , Toronto, ON Canada B.A. Okanagan University College , Kelowna, BC Canada Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member Association for Behavior Analysis International Presentations
Title Location Date Bedard, K. E., Griffith, A. K., *Krukowski, K., *Hebert, E., *Ulm, A. D., & *Hoey, S. (2023, June). Caregiver implemented behavior analytic intervention for skin picking in PWS [Poster presentation]. Prader-Willi Association USA 2023 PWS Medical and Scientific Conference, Orlando, Florida, United States. Griffith, A.K., *Ulm, A. D., & Bedard, K. E. (2023, June). Toilet training for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome: An initial survey and pilot study [Poster presentation]. Prader-Willi Association USA 2023 PWS Medical and Scientific Conference, Orlando, Florida, United States. Bedard, K. & Griffith, A. K. (2022, September). PWS Smart Start: A model for tele-health caregiver training in ABA [Poster presentation]. Foundation for Prader Willi Research 2022 PWS Research Conference, Chicago, Illinois, United States. Bedard, K. E. & Griffith, A. K. (May, 2021). Development of a Behavioral Parent Training Program for Parents of Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome. Association of Behavior Analysis International, Online. Umphrey, B., Catagnus, R. M., & Griffith, A. K. (October, 2020) Anger, fear, and sadness: How emotions could help us end a pandemic of racism. Nevada Association of Applied Behavior Analysis Conference. Gallagher, B. J., Flynn, S. D., Catagnus, R. M., Griffith, A. K. (October, 2018). Social validity of strategies to assist females with ASD during gynecological examinations. Poster presented at Autism New Jersey Annual Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. Jansz Rieken, C. E. R., Griffith, A.K., Huscroft D’Angelo, J., Dotson, W.H., & Carter, S. (March, 2018). Prescription and management of psychotropic medication in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A preliminary review of practice. Paper presented at the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN. Griffith, A.K., Jansz Rieken, C., & Huscroft -D’Angelo, J. (January, 2016). Psychotropic medication for autism spectrum disorders: Use of behavioral data for psychotropic medication management. Presented at the International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability, Honolulu, HI. Jansz Rieken, C., Griffith, A.K., & Huscroft -D’Angelo, J. (January, 2016). Psychotropic medication for autism spectrum disorders: Understanding prevalence, factors associated with use, and supporting evidence. Presented at the International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability, Honolulu, HI. Griffith, A. K., Jansz, C. E. R., & Inman, N. K. (May, 2013). Behavioral data for psychotropic medication management: Examining the effects of sleep medication for a child with autism. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Minneapolis, MN. Griffith, A. K., Huscroft-D’Angelo, J., Jansz, C. E. R., & Huefner, J. C. (May, 2011). Management of psychotropic medications for youth in residential treatment: Use of behavioral data for objective decision-making. Presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Denver, CO. Bellonci, C., Griffith, A. K., Huefner, J. C., & Preston, S. (April, 2011). A secret strength of residential treatment centers: Reducing psychotropic medication use through multi-disciplinary assessment at Boys Town and the Walker School. Presentation at the American Association for Children’s Residential Centers, Seattle, WA. Huefner, J.C., & Griffith, A.K. (October, 2010). Psychotropic medication management in residential care youth. Poster presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 57th Annual Meeting, New York, New York. Griffith, A. K., Wheaton, R., Spellman, D., Huefner, J. C., Leslie, L. K., Epstein, M. H., & Thompson, R. (May, 2010). Use of behavioral data in the management of psychotropic medication for youth in residential treatment. Presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis International. San Antonio, TX. Thompson, R., & Griffith, A. K. (March, 2009). Psychotropic medication utilization in two intensive residential programs. Presentation session at the Florida Mental Health Institute, Tampa, FL. Duppong Hurley, K., Griffith, A. K., Casey, K., & Ingram, S. D. (February, 2009). Improving the emotional and behavioral functioning of youth with in-home family programs. Presentation session at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO. Griffith, A. K., Ingram, S. D., & Barnes, B. (February, 2009). Common Sense Parenting: Behavioral parent training as an intervention for youth problem behavior. Presentation session at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO. Duppong Hurley, K., Griffith, A. K., Casey, K., Shaw, T., & Ingram, S. D. (November, 2008). Bridging research and practice: Key characteristics of an effective research collaboration between a non-profit agency and a university-based research center. Presentation at the American Evaluation Association. Denver, CO. Duppong Hurley, K., Griffith, A. K., Shaw, T., & Thompson, R. W. (February, 2008). Assessing the implementation of residential care: Development and psychometrics of a staff observation instrument. Poster session at the Florida Mental Health Institute. Tampa, FL. Licenses
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral International Behavior Analyst Licensed Behavior Analyst Publications
Book Griffith, A. K., & Re., T. (Eds.). (2023). Disseminating behavioral science.. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature.
Journal Bedard, K. E., Griffith, A. K., & Krukowski, K. (2024). Caregiver-implemented behavior analytic treatment package for skin picking: A pilot study.. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders., ,
Bedard, K. E., Griffith, A. K., Strittman, M. E. & Eaton, A. (2023). Behavioral services for individuals with Prader Willi Syndrome: Experiences, needs, and wants of caregivers.. Behavioral Interventions., ,
Bedard, K. E., Griffith, A. K., Ulm. A. D., Strittman, M. E., Kurkowski, K., Eaton, A., Roane, A., & Cardon, T. (2023). Evaluating the impact of PWS Smart-Start – A behavior analytic parent training program for Prader-Willi syndrome.. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions., ,
Paquet Croteau, N., Crumiskey Moore, C., & Griffith, A. K. (2023). The effects of a caregiver implemented toilet training package.. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53 , 4185-4198.
Griffith, A. K., Bedard, K., Eaton, A., Ackerlund Brandt, J. A., & Jha, P. (2022). Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on parental burnout and parenting practices: Analyses using a retrospective pretest. Chronic Stress, ,
Catagnus, R. M., Griffith, A. K., & Umphrey, B. J. (2021). Anger, sadness, and fear: How emotions could help us end a pandemic of racism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, ,
Henry, K., Catagnus, R., Griffith, A. K., & Garcia, Y. (2021). Ending the school-to prison pipeline: Perception and experience with zero-tolerance policies and interventions to address racial inequality. Behavior Analysis in Practice, ,
Bedard, K. E., Griffith, A. K., Lister, M., Ramos, L., & Swain, M. (2020). Behavioral and dietary management for adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome in a residential setting. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, ,
Griffith, A. K. (2020). Parental burnout and child maltreatment during COVID-19. Journal of Family Violence, ,
Jansz Rieken, C. E. R., Griffith, A. K., Huscroft-D’Angelo, J., & Re, T. (2019). Sources and information used by prescribers when prescribing, monitoring, or making medication changes when treating core and related symptoms for children with ASD.. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, ,
Huefner, J. C., & Griffith, A. K. (2014). Psychotropic medication use with troubled children and youth. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23 , 613-616.
Griffith, A. K., Epstein, M. H., & Huefner, J. C. (2014). Psychotropic medication management within residential treatment centers: Physician opinions about difficulties and barriers.. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23 , 745-751.
Huefner, J. C., Griffith, A. K., Leslie, L. K., Smith, G. L., & Vollmer, D. G. (2014). Reducing psychotropic medication in an intensive residential center. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 23 , 675-685.
Duppong Hurley, K., Huscroft-D’Angelo, J., Trout, A. L., Griffith, A. K., & Epstein, M. H. (2014). Assessing parenting skills and attitudes: A review of the psychometrics of parenting measures. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24 , 812–823.
Bellonci, C., Huefner, J. C., Griffith, A. K., Vogel-Rosen, G., Smith, G., Preston, S. (2013). The impact of psychotropic medication reduction on emergency behavioral interventions in two residential treatment programs for children.. Child and Youth Services Review, 35 , 1773-1779.
Duppong Hurley, K., Griffith, A. K., Ingram, S., Cannezzaro, C., & Trout, A. L. (2012). An approach to examining the proximal and intermediate outcomes of an intensive family preservation program. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21 , 1003-1017.
Griffith, A. K., Smith, G., Huefner, J. C., Epstein, M. H., Thompson, R. W., Singh, N. N., & Leslie, L. (2012). Youth at entry to residential treatment: Understanding psychotropic medication use.. Children and Youth Services Review, 34 , 2028-2035.
Duppong Hurley, K., Griffith, A. K., Casey, K., Ingram, S., & Simpson, A. (2011). Behavioral and emotional outcomes of an in-home parent training intervention for young children.. Journal of At-Risk Issues, 16 , 1-8.
Duppong Hurley, K., Trout, A. L., Griffith, A. K., Huefner, J. C., Mason, W. A., Epstein, M. H., Thompson, R. W., & Daly, D. (2010). Creating and sustaining effective partnerships to advance research on youth with serious emotional and behavioral disorders.. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 21 , 141-151.
Griffith, A. K. (2010). The use of a behavioral parent training program for parents of adolescents.. Journal of At-Risk Issues, 15 , 1-8.
Griffith, A. K., Huscroft-D’Angelo, J., Epstein, M. H., Singh, N. N., Huefner, J. C., & Pick, R. (2010). Psychotropic medication use for youth in residential care: A comparison of youth with monopharmacy versus polypharmacy.. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 19 , 795-802.
Spellman, D. F., Griffith, A. K., Huefner, J. C., Weise, N., McElderberry, E., & Leslie, L. (2010). Psychotropic medication management in a residential group care program.. Child Welfare, 89 , 151-169.
Griffith, A. K., Ingram, S. D., Barth, R. P., Trout, A. L., Duppong Hurley, K., Epstein, M. H., & Thompson, R. (2009). Family characteristics of youth at the time of entry into residential care.. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 26 , 135-150.