Kerri P Peters

Kerri P Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Associate Professor & Behavior Analysist

Department: MD-PSYCHIATRY
Business Phone: (352) 265-7981
Business Email: kberard@ufl.edu

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About Kerri P Peters

Dr. Kerri P. Peters earned her Masters degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas in 2007 and her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2013. Dr. Peters is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology. She is the Administrative Director for the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN).

Dr. Peters’ primary area of clinical research is applied behavior analysis, with emphases in the areas of intellectual disabilities and autism, consultation for severe behavior, multidisciplinary care behavior disorders and program development. Dr. Peters was the recipient of the Henry C. and Audrey S. Schumacher Fellowship demonstrating outstanding scientific promise. She currently serves as President-elect for the Florida Association for Behavioral Analysis Executive Committee.

Accomplishments

  1. Henry C. & Audrey S. Schumacher Dissertation Award

    University of Florida, Department of Psychology

  2. UF Department of Psychology Travel Award

    University of Florida, Department of Psychology

  3. Best Applied Poster Submission

    Texas Association for Behavior Analysis

  4. Student Presenter Grant

    Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. EAB3764 – Applied Behavior Analysis

    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Board Certifications

  • Doctorate
    Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Psychology

Areas of Interest

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder – Asperger Syndrome
  • Intellectual Disability

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0003-1325-7764

Areas of Interest

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Caregiver Training
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • autism spectrum disorders

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2025-2027

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
  2. Addressing the Behavior Therapist Shortage Year 3

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL DEV DISABILITIES CNCL via ADMIN FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
  3. Addressing the Behavior Therapist Shortage Year 2

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL DEV DISABILITIES CNCL via ADMIN FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
  4. UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2023-2024

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
  5. UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2022-2023

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
  6. #2021-HCS-3000: Understanding the RBT Shortage in Florida and Charting a Path Forward

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    FL DEV DISABILITIES CNCL via ADMIN FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
  7. UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2021-2022

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
  8. UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract

    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding:
    FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
  9. Peer Review of Florida Autism Center: proposal for expanded collaboration.

    Role:
    Other
    Funding:
    FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER

Education

  1. Post-doctoral Associate

    University of Florida

  2. Ph.D. in Psychology

    University of Florida

  3. Master of Science in Behavior Analysis

    University of North Texas

  4. Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Education

    University of Florida

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 265-7981
Emails:
Business:
kberard@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 103424
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
PO Box 112250
GAINESVILLE FL 32611