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Handbook of Positive Behavior Support

Heather George co-edits second edition of Handbook of Positive Behavior Support

The publication explores the foundations and applications of positive behavior support in educational and community settings.

October 1, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Jonathan Fernand. PhD, BCBA-D, FABA member-at-large; Amanda Badia; and  Kerri Peters, PhD, BCBA-D, FABA past-president

Applied Behavior Analysis graduate student wins Best Overall Poster

Amanda Badia's research explores how individuals with developmental disabilities develop preferences for different communication modalities.

September 25, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Estefania Simon, Larry Tartaglino, and Tammy Jorgensen Smith

USF researchers present virtual reality-based job training model for individuals with disabilities

Participants engage in virtual simulations, hands-on learning, apprenticeships, and personalized job coaching to support employment outcomes.

September 24, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Rehabilitation Counseling & Disability Sciences logo with the Center of Excellence logo on top of a slightly transparent green background to show the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences building

Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences program designated as Center of Excellence

The designation was awarded to only five university programs nationwide.

September 19, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Rick 911±¬ÁÏÍøinberg with Gary Howell receiving his FPA award

Rick 911±¬ÁÏÍøinberg receives Distinguished Psychologist Award

The award recognizes a member of the Florida Psychological Association who has made significant contributions to the association and in the field.

September 18, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Applied Behavior Analysis program dedicated faculty and staff

Applied Behavior Analysis master’s program earns national award for enduring contributions to the field

The award is presented by the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis.

September 17, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

A group photo of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program attendees

Marriage and Family Therapy program hosts impactful couples therapy training

The three-day workshop brought therapists, students, and experts together for hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and community connection.

September 9, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Cathy Sowell, Roxann Taormina, Anna Abella and Areana Cruz

Department of Child and Family Studies faculty present research at Florida Behavioral Health Conference

The Florida Behavioral Health Conference was held Aug. 20–22 in Orlando.

August 27, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

Wide shot of students at the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Undergraduate students showcase research at summer symposium

Joanna Agrinsoni and Julia De Paula Silva shared research at the symposium organized by USF's Office of Student Engagement in Research & Innovation.

August 1, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Scott Fontechia and Neeti Mehta Shukla

Scott Fontechia named Reskilling Partner of the Year at global robotic process automation conference

Fontechia is program coordinator of innovation and technology programs for LAUNCH at USF.

July 18, 2025Child and Family Studies, College News

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The Mission of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (CBCS) is to advance knowledge through interdisciplinary teaching, research, and service that improves the capacity of individuals, families, and diverse communities to promote productive, satisfying, healthy, and safe lives across the lifespan. CBCS envisions the college as a globally recognized leader that creates innovative solutions to complex conditions that affect the behavior and well-being of individuals, families, and diverse communities.

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