Thomas Higbee Ph.D.

Publications | Book Chapters

• Higbee, T.S, Teaching independence and complex social behavior to young learners on the autism spectrum: Handbook of Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer
• Higbee, T.S, Pellegrino, A.J, (2018). Behavior analytic strategies for treating severe problem behavior: Análise do Comportamento Aplicada e Transtornos do Espectro do Autismo (Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism). *
• Higbee, T.S, Sellers, T., (2017). Visual learning strategies to promote independence and appropriate social behavior: Handbook of Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment, Curricula, and Interventions. Springer *
• Higbee, T.S, Sellers, T.P, (2011). Verbal behavior and communication training: International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. New York: Springer
• Higbee, T.S, Sellers, T., (2011). Verbal behavior and communication training.: International Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Development Disorders. Springer
• Higbee, T.S, Detrich, R., (2010). Teaching functional life skills to children with developmental disabilities: Acquisition, generalization, and maintenance: Practical Handbook of School Psychology: Effective Practices for the 21st Century. New York: Guilford
• Higbee, T.S, (2009). Reinforcer identification strategies and teaching learner readiness skills: Derived Relational Responding: Applications for Learners with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. New Harbinger Publications
• Higbee, T.S, (2004). Improving educational opportunities for students with developmental disabilities: Advancement through changes in special education law: Developmental Disabilities: Etiology, Assessment, Intervention, and Integration. Context Press
• Higbee, T.S, (1999). Incorporating new technology and techniques in the treatment of young children with autism: Autism: Behavior-Analytic Perspectives. Context Press

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Mattson, S.L, Higbee, T.S, Campbell, V.E, Osos, J.A, Lindgren, N.A, Nichols, B., (2023). Using Generic Picture Cues to Promote Verbal Initiations During Play.. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 56:4, 816-830. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.1014
• Campbell, V.E, Higbee, T.S, Osos, J.A, Lindgren, N.A, Ceriano, L.B, Instructive Feedback Applied through Telehealth Instruction . The Analysis of Verbal Behavior
• Mattson, S.L, Higbee, T.S, (2023). A review of Case Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis for Individuals with Disabilities. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 48, 215-218. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/15407969231210819
• Mattson, S.L, Higbee, T.S, Nichols, B., Aguilar, J., Campbell, V.E, Effects of an activity schedule intervention package on cooperative vocal exchanges during learning centers. Behavior Analysis in Practice
• Lindgren, N.A, Higbee, T.S, Osos, J.A, Nichols, B., Campbell, V.E, Comparing the Effectiveness of Discrete Trial Training Delivered via Telehealth and In-person on Skill Acquisition. Behavior Analysis in Practice
• Osos, J.A, Higbee, T.S, Lindgren, N.A, Campbell, V.E, The use of matrix training to teach color-shape tacts through telehealth. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior
• Aguilar, J., Peck, S., Mattson, S.L, Reinert, K.S, Higbee, T.S, Lindgren, N.A, Osos, J.A, (2023). Caregiver-Implemented Digital Activity Schedules with Virtual Coaching. Behavior Modification, 47:2, 324-348. doi: DOI: 10.1177/01454455221118341
• Smith, S.G, Mattson, S.L, Aguilar, J., Pyle, N., Higbee, T.S, (2022). Behavioral skills training with adult interventionists: A systematic review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
• Benitez, P., de Freitas, M., Coelho, G.R, Menotti, A.S, Gomes, M.d, Zaine, I., Domeniconi, C., Higbee, T.S, (2022). Programa de extensão em Análise do Comportamento Aplicada para atendimento de estudantes com Autismo (Extension program in Applied Behavior Analysis to assist students with autism). Perspectivas em Analise do Comportamento (Perspectives in Behavior Analysis), 13:2, 155-168. doi: org/10.18761/PACa13154673
• Smith, S.C, Higbee, T.S, (2021). Effects of behavioral skills training on teachers conducting the recess-to-classroom transition. Journal of Behavioral Education, 30:4, 624-640.
• Becerra, L.A, Higbee, T.S, Vieira, M.C, Pellegrino, A.J, Hobson, K., (2021). The effect of photographic activity schedules on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analyis, 54:2, 744-759.
• Mattson, S.L, Higbee, T.S, Aguilar, J., Nichols, B., Campbell, V.E, Nix, L.D, Reinert, K.S, Peck, S., Lewis, K., (2020). Creating and sharing digital instructional activities: A practical tutorial. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 772-798.
• Pellegrino, A.J, Higbee, T.S, Gerencser, K.R, Becerra, L.A, (2020). Comparing stimuli delivered via tablet vs. flashcards on receptive labeling in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Behavioral Education, 29, 606-618.
• Reinert, K.S, Higbee, T.S, Nix, L.D, (2020). Creating digital activity schedules to promote independence and engagement. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 577-595. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00437-8
• Galizio, A., Higbee, T.S, Odum, A.L, (2020). Choice for reinforced behavioral variability in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 113, 495-514.
• Becerra, L.A, Higbee, T.S, Galizio, A., Mattson, S., Aguilar, J., Reinert, K.S, An interactive computerized training to teach educators how to respond during and active shooter situation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Trevisan, D.F, Becerra, L., Benitez, P., Higbee, T.S, Gois, P, (2019). A review of the use of computational technology in applied behavior analysis. Adaptive Behavior, 27:3, 183-196.
• Marleau, B., Lanovaz, M.J, Gendron, A., Higbee, T.S, Morin, D., (2019). Using interactive web training to teach parents to select function-based interventions for challenging behaviour: A preliminary study. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 44, 492-496.
• Becerr, L.A, Higbee, T.S, Cousin, S., Kelley, K.N, An evaluation of the efficiency of textual and auditory script presentations to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Akers, J.S, Higbee, T.S, Pollard, J.S, Reinert, K.S, (2018). Sibling-implemented script fading to promote the play-based statements of children with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11:4, 395-399.
• Gerencser, K.R, Higbee, T.S, Contreras, B.P, Pellegrino, A.J, Gunn, S.L, (2018). Evaluation of interactive computerized training to teach paraprofessionals how to implement errorless discrete trial instruction.. Journal of Behavioral Education, 27, 461-487.
• Akers, J.S, Higbee, T.S, Gerencser, K.R, Pellegrino, A.J, (2018). An evaluation of group activity schedules to train children with autism to play hide-and-seek with typically developing peers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 51, 553-570.
• Gerencser, K.R, Higbee, T.S, Akers, J.S, Contreras, B.P, (2017). An evaluation of interactive computerized training to teach parents to implement a photographic activity schedule. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 50:3
• Akers, J.S, Higbee, T.S, Pollard, J.S, Pellegrino, A.J, Gerencser, K.R, (2016). An evaluation of photographic activity schedules to increase independent playground skills in young children with autism.. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 954-959.
• Akers, J., Pyle, N., Higbee, T.S, Pyle, D., Gerencser, C., (2016). A synthesis of script-fading effects with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 3(1), 1-17. . , doi: 10.1007/s40489-015-0062-9
• Higbee, T.S, Aporta, A., Resende, A., Nogueira, M., Goyos, C., Pollard, J.S, (2016). Interactive Computer Training to Teach Discrete Trial Instruction to Undergraduates and Special Educators in Brazil. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49, 780-793.
• Akers, J.S, Pyle, N., Higbee, T.S, Pyle, D., Gerencser, K.R, (2016). A synthesis of script fading effects with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A 20-year review.. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 3, 1-17.
• Sellers, T.P, Higbee, T.S, Kelley, K., Wolfe, K., (2016). Assessing strategies to increase mand variability in preschoolers with autism.. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 32, 34-48.
• Brodhead, M.T, Higbee, T.S, Gerencser, K.R, Akers, J.S, (2016). The use of a discrimination-training procedure to teach mand variability to children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 49:1, 34-48. doi: 10.1002/jaba.280
• Barbosa, A.A, Silva, A., Barros, R.S, Higbee, T.S, (2015). Efeitos de videomodelação instrucional sobre o desempenho de cuidadores na aplicação de programas de ensino a crianças diagnosticadas com autismo (The effects of vídeo modeling on the performance of caregivers in implementing teaching programs with children with autism). . Acta Comportamentalia, 23, 405-421.
• Groskreutz, M.P, Peters, A., Groskreutz, N.C, Higbee, T.S, (2015). Increasing play-based commenting in children with autism spectrum disorder using a novel script-frame procedure. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 48
• Higbee, T.S, Brodhead, M.T, (2015). Promoting independence, verbal behavior, and social skills in individuals with autism through activitiy schedules and script fading. International Journal of Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1:2, 1-8.
• Pollard, J.S, Higbee, T.S, Akers, J.S, Brodhead, M.T, (2014). An evaluation of an interactive computer training to teach instructors to implement discrete trials with children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 765-776.
• Brodhead, M.T, Higbee, T.S, Pollard, J.S, Akers, J.S, Gerencser, K.R, (2014). The use of linked activity schedules to teach children with autism to play hide and seek.. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 47, 645-650.
• Brodhead, M.T, Higbee, T.S, (2013). Teaching and maintaining ethical behavior in a clinical organization. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, 86-92.
• Keyl-Austin, A., Higbee, T.S, (2012). Reinforcer variation: A narrative review. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 6, 211-227.
• Spencer, T.D, Higbee, T.S, (2012). Using transfer of stimulus control technology to promote generalization and spontaneity of language. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 27, 225-236.
• Pollard, J.S, Betz, A.M, Higbee, T.S, (2012). Script-fading to promote unscripted bids for joint attention in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 387-393.
• Snyder, K., Higbee, T.S, Dayton, L., (2012). Preliminary investigation of a video-based stimulus preference assessment. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 45, 13-18.
• Betz, A.M, Higbee, T.S, Kelley, K.N, Sellers, T., Pollard, J.S, (2011). Increasing response variability of mand frames with script training and extinction.. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 357-362.
• Groskreutz, M.P, Groskreutz, N.C, Higbee, T.S, (2011). Response Competition and stimulus preference in the assessment and treatment of automatically reinforced behavior: A comparison. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 211-215.
• Groskreutz, N.C, Groskreutz, M.P, Higbee, T.S, (2011). Effects of varied levels of treatment integrity on appropriate toy manipulation in children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 5, 1358-1369.
• Betz, A.M, Higbee, T.S, Kelley, K.N, Sellers, T.P, Pollard, J.S, (2011). Increasing response variability of mand frames with script training and extinction procedures: Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 357-362.
• Groskreutz, M.P, Groskreutz, N.C, Higbee, T.S, (2011). Response competition and stimulus preference in the assessment and treatment of automatically reinforced behavior: A comparison.. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 211-215.
• Sellers, T., Higbee, T.S, (2010). A review of: Julia Moor: Playing, Laughing, and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Careers. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40:2, 520.
• Sellers, T., Higbee, T.S, (2010). A review of: Julia Moor: Playing, Laughing, and Learning with Children on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Resource of Play Ideas for Parents and Carers.. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
• Betz, A.M, Higbee, T.S, Pollard, J.S, (2010). Promoting generalization of mands for information used by young children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 4, 501-508.
• Waller, R.D, Higbee, T.S, (2010). The effects of function-based fixed-time reinforcement on inappropriate and appropriate classroom behavior of students with mild cognitive disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 43, 149-153.
• Najdowski, A.C, Wallace, M.D, Reagon, K., Penrod, B., Higbee, T.S, Tarbox, J., (2010). Utilizing a home-based parent training approach in the treatment of food selectivity: Behavioral Interventions. , 25, 89-107.
• Penrod, B., Wallace, M.D, Reagon, K., Betz, A., Higbee, T.S, (2010). A component analysis of a parent-conducted multi-component treatment for food selectivity: Behavioral Interventions. Behavioral Interventions, 25, 207-228.
• Reagon, K.A, Higbee, T.S, (2009). Parent-implemented script fading to promote play-based verbal initiations in children with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 659-664.
• Collins, S., Higbee, T.S, Salzberg, C.L, (2009). The effects of video modeling on staff implementation of a problem solving intervention with adults with developmental disabilities. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42, 849-854.
• Horrocks, E., Higbee, T.S, (2008). An evaluation of a stimulus preference assessment of auditory stimuli for adolescents with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 29, 11-20.
• Higbee, T.S, (2008). Autism and applied behavior analysis (ABA): It’s more than you think!: The Utah Special Educator. , 16-19.
• Najdowski, A.C, Wallace, M.D, Penrod, B., Tarbox, J., Reagon, K., Higbee, T.S, (2008). Caregiver-conducted experimental functional analyses of inappropriate mealtime behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 459-465.
• Wilder, D.A, Schadler, J., Higbee, T.S, Haymes, L.K, Bajagic, V., Register, M., (2008). Identification of olfactory stimuli as reinforcers in individuals with autism: A preliminary investigation. Behavioral Interventions, 23, 97-103.
• Ward, R.D, Higbee, T.S, (2008). Noncontingent reinforcement as treatment for tub-standing in a toddler. Education and Treatment of Children, 31, 213-222.
• Betz, A., Higbee, T.S, Reagon, K.A, (2008). Using joint activity schedules to promote peer play in preschoolers with autism. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 237-241.
• Endicott, K., Higbee, T.S, (2007). Contriving establishing operations to teach preschoolers with autism to mand for information. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 1, 210-217.
• Reagon, K.A, Higbee, T.S, Endicott, K., (2007). Using video instruction procedures with and without embedded text to teach object labeling to preschoolers with autism: A preliminary investigation. Journal of Special Education Technology, 22, 13-20.
• Wright-Gallo, G.L, Higbee, T.S, Reagon, K.A, Davey, B.J, (2006). Classroom-based functional analysis and intervention for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Education and Treatment of Children, 25, 421-436.
• Reagon, K.A, Higbee, T.S, Endicott, K., (2006). Teaching pretend play skills to a student with autism using video modeling with a sibling as model and play partner. Education and Treatment of Children, 25, 517-528.
• Rule, S., Salzberg, C., Higbee, T.S, Menlove, R., Smith, J., (2006). Technology-mediated consultation to assist rural students: A case study. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 25, 3-7.
• Paramore, N.W, Higbee, T.S, (2005). An evaluation of a brief multiple-stimulus preference assessment with adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD) in an educational setting. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 38, 399-404.
• Higbee, T.S, Chang, S., Endicott, K., (2005). Non-contingent access to preferred sensory stimuli as a treatment for automatically reinforced stereotypy. Behavioral Interventions, 20, 177-184.
• Higbee, T.S, Morgan, R.L, (2004). The Undergraduate Certification Program in Severe Disabilities at Utah State University. The Utah Special Educator
• Higbee, T.S, Carr, J.E, Patel, M.R, (2002). The effects of interpolated reinforcement on resistance to extinction in children diagnosed with autism: A preliminary investigation. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 23, 61-78.
• Carr, J.E, Nicholson, A.C, Higbee, T.S, (2000). Evaluation of a brief multiplestimulus preference assessment in a naturalistic context. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 353-357.
• Higbee, T.S, Carr, J.E, Harrison, C.D, (2000). Further evaluation of the multiple-stimulus preference assessment. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 21, 61-73.
• Higbee, T.S, Carr, J.E, Harrison, C.D, (1999). The effects of pictorial versus tangible stimuli in stimulus preference assessments. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 20, 63-72.
• Higbee, T.S, Pelaez-Nogueras, M., (1998). Reinforcer identification in infants. Behavioral Development, 7, 10-14.
• Wilder, D.A, Draper, R., Williams, W.L, Higbee, T.S, (1997). A comparison of noncontingent reinforcement, other competing stimulation, and liquid rescheduling for the treatment of rumination. Behavioral Interventions, 12, 55-64.
• Wilder, D.A, Higbee, T.S, Williams, W.L, Nachtwey, A., (1997). A simplified method of toilet training adults in residential settings. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 28, 241-246.

Professional Journal

• Collins, S., Higbee, T.S, Salzberg, C.L, (2009). The Effects of Video Modeling on Staff Implementation of a Problem Solving Intervention.. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 42:4, 849-854.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Newsletter

• Higbee, T.S, Endicott, M.K, Reagon, K.A, (2004). Autism Support Services: Education, Research, and Training (ASSERT) Program at Utah State University. USU Center for Persons with Disabilities Newsletter

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.