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Dr Maithri Sivaraman

Dr Maithri Sivaraman

Lecturer

Email
sivaramanm@cardiff.ac.uk
Users
Available for postgraduate supervision

Overview

I am an engineer-turned-behaviour analyst who conducts research and clinical work with young children with special educational needs. My research falls under three broad domains – (a) children’s verbal behaviour development, (b) their socio-emotional development, and (c) cultural adaptations made to support services. I completed my Ph.D in Psychology at Ghent University in Belgium at the Research in Developmental Disorders Lab studying early social and verbal repertoires in toddlers. Prior to my current position at Cardiff University, I established the Tendrils Centre for Autism in Chennai, India offering behavioural services for children with special needs. I am a consultant for multiple early intervention centres in India and Europe. With Dr.Tricia Skoler, I write a blog on child development for Psychology Today.

Biography

2022: PhD in Psychology, Ghent University, Belgium

2015: Master of Science in Psychology, University of Madras, India

2012: Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Tiruchirapalli, India

Certifications:

Since 2016: Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (1-16-21960)

Since 2015: Certified Rehabilitation Professional, Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR A44407)

Committees and reviewing

Adhoc Reviewer: Journal of Applied Behaviour Analysis, The Psychological Record, Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Learning and Motivation, Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Guest Editor: Special Issue of the Psychological Record on Human Language and Cognition within Modern Behavior Analysis

Sivaraman, M., Barnes-Holmes, D., Greer, D., Fienup, D., & Roeyers, H. (2022). Building bridges: Relational Frame Theory and Verbal Behavior Development Theory. Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior. Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeab.836

Sivaraman, M., Fahmie, T., Garcia, A., Hamawe, R., & Tierman, E. (2022). An evaluation of ethnicity-matching for caregiver telehealth training in India. Behavior Analysis in Practice, Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00738-0

Sivaraman, M., Virues-Ortega, J., Maes-Dhaeyere, L., Saelaert, E., & Roeyers, H. (2022). A social referencing intervention for children with autism: A randomized controlled study. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 55(3), 763-781. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jaba.935

Sivaraman, M., Barnes-Holmes, D., & Roeyers, H. (2021). Non-simultaneous stimulus presentations and their role in listener naming. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 116(3), 300-313. doi:10.1002/jeab.715.

Sivaraman, M., Virues-Ortega, J., & Roeyers, H. (2021). Telehealth mask-wearing training to children with autism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(1), 70-86. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.802

Sivaraman, M., & Fahmie, T. (2020). A systematic review of cultural adaptations in the global application of ABA-based telehealth services. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(4):1838-1855. doi: 10.1002/jaba.763

Sivaraman, M., & Fahmie, T. (2020). Evaluating the efficacy and social validity of a culturally-adapted training program for parents and service providers in India. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13(4):849-861. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00489-w.

Sivaraman, M., Virues-Ortega, J., & Roeyers, H. (2020). Social referencing skills in children with autism: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders,72, 10158. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2020.101528

Sivaraman, M. & Rapp, J.T. (2019). Further analysis of the immediate and subsequent effect of RIRD on vocal stereotypy. Behavior Modification. Advance Online Publication. doi: 10.1177/0145445519838826

Sivaraman, M., & Bhabu, P. (2018). Establishment of exclusion responding in children with autism. Behavioral Interventions, 33, 414-426. doi: 10.1002/bin.1647

Sivaraman, M., & Fahmie, T. (2018). Using common interests to increase socialization between children with autism and their peers. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 51, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.rasd.2018.03.007

Sivaraman, M. (2017). Using multiple-exemplar training to teach empathy skills to children with autism. Behaviour Analysis in Practice. 10, 4: 337-346. doi: 10.1007/s40617-017-0183-y

Supervision

I am interested in supervising students in the areas of:

  • Developmental disorders
  • Elementary and early years education
  • Language development and literacy
  • Applied behaviour analysis

Areas of expertise

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