John Staubitz
It’s rare for a teenager to dedicate their free time to helping those with special needs, but for John Staubitz, those early connections have led to a lifetime of research and support for families in isolating situations.
John Staubitz, Director of Behavior Analysis at TRIAD, Vanderbilt University, has spent decades helping children with autism and behavior disorders through applied behavioral analysis. In a discussion with Spencer and Annalee, he explores how educators and parents can support special needs children to be happy and engaged at home and in school. They discuss challenges, goals, and future innovations in this field, highlighting real-world situations families face. Learn how Vanderbilt University researchers like Staubitz are leading the way with top-notch strategies for Tennesseans.
About John Staubitz
John Staubitz is the Director of Behavior Analysis in Education at TRIAD, part of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center.
He’s a seasoned special education teacher and behavior analyst with a focus on severe behavior needs in children and adolescents across various settings. Since joining TRIAD in 2013, he's led projects and initiatives, including directing school-based behavior consultation programs.
John has contributed to research funded by organizations like the National Science Foundation and the Autism Intervention Research Network. He's published work on assessing and treating severe behavior, applying machine learning to behavior assessment, and reading intervention for children with behavior disorders. His dedication lies in enhancing educational and clinical outcomes for this demographic, with a keen interest in improving assessment and intervention processes for practitioners and caregivers.
