Kerri P Peters, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor & Behavior Analysist
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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
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Henry C. & Audrey S. Schumacher Dissertation Award
University of Florida, Department of Psychology
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UF Department of Psychology Travel Award
University of Florida, Department of Psychology
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Best Applied Poster Submission
Texas Association for Behavior Analysis
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Student Presenter Grant
Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
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EAB3764 – Applied Behavior Analysis
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Board Certifications
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DoctorateBehavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Psychology
Areas of Interest
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder – Asperger Syndrome
- Intellectual Disability
Research Profile
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Areas of Interest
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Caregiver Training
- Intellectual Disabilities
- autism spectrum disorders
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2025-2027
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
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Addressing the Behavior Therapist Shortage Year 3
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- FL DEV DISABILITIES CNCL via ADMIN FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
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Addressing the Behavior Therapist Shortage Year 2
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- FL DEV DISABILITIES CNCL via ADMIN FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
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UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2023-2024
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
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UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2022-2023
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
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#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
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UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract 2021-2022
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
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UF and Florida Autism Center Clinical Quality Contract
- Role:
- Project Manager
- Funding:
- FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
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Peer Review of Florida Autism Center: proposal for expanded collaboration.
- Role:
- Other
- Funding:
- FLORIDA AUTISM CENTER
Education
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Post-doctoral Associate
University of Florida
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Ph.D. in Psychology
University of Florida
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Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
University of North Texas
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Education
University of Florida
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 265-7981
- Business:
- kberard@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 103424
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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PO Box 112250
GAINESVILLE FL 32611