We Are Behavior Network

Dr. Amanda Coffey is a behavior analyst with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly those with severe problem behavior and complex support needs. She is passionate about helping families access high-quality behavior analytic services, especially when they are in crisis or have limited resources. Her work extends beyond direct service to collaboration with community organizations and advocacy at the systems level to improve access to care, funding, and long-term support. Dr. Coffey is an active member of CASP and TxABA and participates in a number of special interest and special affairs groups dedicated to strengthening behavior analytic services in Texas. She is also deeply involved in legislative advocacy in Austin, where she works to increase support and funding for profoundly impacted individuals, including those receiving services in state supported living centers.

Publications:

• Coffey, A. L. (2018). The interview-informed synthesized functional analysis (IISCA): A replication and evaluation of function-based treatment (Doctoral dissertation, Endicott College).
• Coffey, A. L., Shawler, L. A., Jessel, J., Nye, M. L., Bain, T. A., & Dorsey, M. F. (2020). Interview-informed synthesized contingency analysis (IISCA): Novel interpretations and future directions. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 217-225.
• Coffey, A. L., Shawler, L. A., Jessel, J., Bain, T., Nye, M., & Dorsey, M. F. (2021). Generality of the practical functional assessment and skill‐based treatment among individuals with autism and mental health disorders. Behavioral Interventions, 36(1), 298-314.