Who We Are
Charis Lauren Wahman is an assistant professor of special education and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D). She is also affiliated faculty in School Psychology and Clinical Director of The PACES Project. Her research primarily focuses on training early childhood teachers on evidence-based practices within the framework of Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) to stop suspension and expulsion of preschool children and family-centered practices.
Graduate Students
Ashley Le is a second-year graduate student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Michigan State University. In May of 2023, she graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S in Psychology and a minor in Youth and Society. She is most interested in the intricate world of neurodevelopment and child developmental psychology. After she graduates, she plans to work in a school or clinical setting with young children who have developmental disabilities.
Pankti Sandesara is a first-year graduate student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Michigan State University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology from Jai Hind College, India, graduating in April 2024. Pankti is passionate about understanding and applying behavioral science to improve individual and community well-being with a particular focus on families of children with autism.
Aaliyah Mayes is a first-year graduate student in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at Michigan State University and a Project FOCCUS3 scholar. In May of 2023, she graduated from Central Michigan University with a B.S in Psychology. She chose the field of ABA because she is passionate about understanding human behavior and using evidence-based strategies to create meaningful change in people’s lives. She is particularly interested in exploring how compassionate practices can improve the quality of autism services.
Lab Alumni
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Sylvia Piskorowski, M.A., BCBA (2023)
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Jordan Carlson, M.A., BCBA (2023)
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Mallory Haynie, M.A., BCBA (2024)