Hi, I’m
Andrew Livanis
Psychologist/Behavior Analyst
Astoria,NY
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
ALL IN 1 SPOT WITH THERATALK
ABA Services Coordinator
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the creation and management of agency wide curriculum servicing infants and toddlers diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Continuous and ongoing training of service providers working in homes as well as in center-based programs (which simulate a classroom experience) in the administration, scoring and curriculum development of the ABLLS-R, VBMAPP, and AFLS assessment instruments and development of ABA programs based on assessment results, IFSP goals, parent input, functional assessments and other assessment data.
- Responsible for the development, administration, and interpretation of functional analyses and functional behavioral assessment of children with severe problematic behaviors.
- Oversee data collection and graphing by providers and help correct any errors that may arise.
- Manage large-scale parent training to educate parents on the principles and procedures of ABA as well as how to manage target behaviors.
ALL IN 1 SPOT WITH THERATALK
Chief Psychologist
11.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for the assessment and potential diagnosis of children who are suspected of Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as other Developmental Delays such as Intellectual Disability.
ALL IN 1 SPOT WITH THERATALK
ABA/ Special Instruction Provider
05.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Responsible for the development and implementation of ABA programs for families who have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Provided Family Training when necessary.
- Helped coordinate treatment goals and programs among various providers on team.
ALL ABOUT KIDS
Clinical Behavior Analytic Supervisor
03.2015 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for the supervision of seven candidates completing hours leading to their BCBA's in center-based programs.
- Helped lead teachers manage paraprofessional support and training as well as addressing child-based needs.
- Worked with supervisees to administer ABLLS-R and VBMAPP assessments, use those data to develop curricula for each child in those programs, collect daily data on progress, make decisions based on single case and cold probe data as to progression into more advanced goals.
- Responsible for the development, administration, and interpretation of functional analyses and functional behavioral assessment of children with severe problematic behaviors.
- Provide time-limited quality control of home-based programs to ensure that they link with center based programs.
LIVANIS BEHAVIORAL CONSULTING
Chief Psychologist/Behavior Analyst
12.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Self-managed agency that provides ABA services to children and adolescents diagnosed with ASD.
- In addition, assessments, diagnostic formulations and psychotherapy provided for children with a wide variety of issues such as: ADHD, ASD, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, ODD, and Conduct Disorder (as well as training for their parents).
AHRC
Behavior Analyst Supervisor
02.2013 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for the supervision of four candidates pursuing their BCBA certification.
- Developed matrix for the management of supervision process based on BACB 4th edition task list.
PARSIPPANY / TROY HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Behavioral Consultant
02.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Responsible for the standardization of various components of autism programs across the largest suburban district in New Jersey.
- Developed internal report documenting district's compliance to New Jersey Quality Indicators of Autism Programs as well as implemented a plan to attain and maintain compliance.
MILESTONE SCHOOL FOR DISABILITIES
Behavior Analyst
06.2011 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Responsible for the development of a discrete trial curriculum program for two 6:1:2 classes of preschool children diagnosed with autism targeting manding, tacting, play, listening repertoires, RFFC, fine and gross motor functioning.
- Managing training of classroom and related service staff in these programs.
- Monitoring treatment integrity of such programs.
- In addition, responsible for the supervision of two BCBA candidates.
ASSOCIATION FOR METRO-AREA AUTISTIC CHILDREN
Behavior Analyst
02.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Responsible for the supervision of one BCBA candidate; analyzed FBA and observational data; developed behavioral intervention plans; monitored treatment integrity of various programs.
- Participated in the development of programs to promote play, peer mands, and listener repertoire, the development of reading, math and writing interventions (above and beyond Direct Instruction); as well as the facilitation of data management and progress monitoring systems.
- In addition, led workshops for teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents on behavioral management techniques as well as interpretation of various forms of assessment data.
PUTNAM-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
Behavioral Analyst
03.2008 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Responsible for the development of functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans for various districts in Putnam and Westchester counties, for a variety of different presenting problems such as autism, ADHD, conduct disorders, as well as a variety of different populations such as homeless and ELL children.
- In several districts, responsibilities included technical assistance in the development of Response to Intervention models of special education for reading and math.
- In addition, was responsible for the training and supervision of home-based ABA providers for children with autism.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
Coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis program
09.2014 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for the development of the curriculum, managing approval from NYSED, the NYS Office of Professions, and the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB), maintaining oversight of the program and supervising adjunct faculty.
- All coursework and practicum has been approved by the BACB as of September 2014.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
Chairperson, Dept. of Counseling and School Psychology
09.2010 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for the supervision of schedules; management of all program and departmental budgets; recruitment, supervision, and mentorship of full-time and adjunct faculty; the coordination of outcomes assessment data and reporting to the School of Education Dean as well as other university administrators; development of accreditation of School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, School Psychology, BCBA and Educational Leadership programs.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
Coordinator, School Psychology Program
06.2007 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Responsible for the development of schedules, management and rating of adjunct of faculty, and the management of the program budget.
- From Fall 2007 - Fall 2008, began a project to revise the curriculum entirely, based on information gathered by stakeholders, such as alumni, graduate students, faculty, and alumni employers/ former supervisors.
- Also responsible for application for National Association of School Psychologist's program approval, as well as the development of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst extension to the school psychology program.
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
Associate Professor, Counseling and School Psychology
09.2011 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Graduate courses instructed include: Cognitive Assessment, Assessment of the Bilingual Child, Fieldwork and Observations in the School Setting, School Neuropsychology, Child Psychopathology, Research Methods and Design, Testing and Measurement, Autism in the Schools, Consultation in Multicultural School Settings, Behavioral Principles, Application of Tests and Measurements in Multicultural Settings, Internship Supervision.
IONA COLLEGE
Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Psychology
09.2004 - 12.2005
Job overview
- Graduate courses instructed included: Physiological Bases of Behavior, Multicultural Internship Supervision.
QUEENS COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Early Elementary and Childhood Education
06.2003 - 08.2004
Job overview
- Graduate courses instructed included: Teacher as Researcher. Duties included helping students develop meaningful literature reviews, IRB proposals, and carrying out qualitative and quantitative studies.
NASSAU BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES)
Bilingual School Psychologist and Educational Evaluator
01.2003 - 09.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for the bilingual Greek and evaluation of cognitive, social, and adaptive behavioral functioning of children referred to CPSE or CSE, as well as completing reports, developing IEPs and referring families to outside agencies for services.
- Also responsible for translating documents from Greek to English.
BILINGUALS INCORPORATED
School Psychologist
06.2002 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Responsible for the bilingual Greek evaluation of cognitive, social, and adaptive behavioral functioning of children referred to EI or CPSE, as well as completing reports, developing IEPs and referring families to outside agencies for services.
ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RETARDED CHILDREN (AHRC)
Home Therapist/ School psychologist
05.2001 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Duties included providing individual cognitive-behavioral therapy for developmentally disabled children who are dually diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
- These children were predominantly from Latino families.
- Parent training and family advocacy activities were highly emphasized.
YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES
Supervising School Psychologist/ Grant Proposal Developer
02.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Responsibilities include consulting with various therapists to ensure that the techniques and procedures proposed to families do not violate the cultural boundaries of the Greek American community, as well as developing grants for city and state funding for Day Habilitation programs.
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Psychologist
09.1997 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Placed in middle and elementary schools and responsible for providing the following to general and special educational populations.
- Conducted psychological and educational assessments.
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments as well as generated Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Conducted individual and group counseling.
- Provided parent, teacher, and systems consultation.
- Coordinated Child Study Team meetings.
- Prepared various programs such as anti-bullying, preparation for middle school (for elementary-aged children), mental health awareness, including suicide awareness.
- Developed and presented two parent and teacher workshops per year.
- Liaison to OCR.
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bilingual School Psychologist
09.1997 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for the direct psychological and educational assessment of students whose dominant language is Greek.
- Development of a Multidisciplinary Bilingual Child Study Team which was composed of a bilingual school counselor, bilingual social worker and a bilingual special education.
- This team was an ad-hoc team that was delegated to various schools within the district in order to 'troubleshoot' problems with bilingual children, families and children as well.
- Coordination of Multidisciplinary Bilingual Child Study Team training sessions to increase multicultural awareness among teachers as well as empower families.
- Ongoing consultation with all schools as well as the ESL department in the district in order to develop pre-referral strategies to prevent CSE referrals of bilingual students.
- Systems-level consultation with administrators in order to better improve instruction to children whose primary language is not English.
- Participation in district-wide Bilingual Education oversight committee through the preparation and statistical analysis of district data in order to ensure that bilingual and second-language learners are not overly referred for CSE reviews.
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Program Coordinator, Differentiating Students' Abilities Program
09.2001 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for the coordination of a program charged with working with students diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) into the general educational setting.
- Parent, teacher and paraprofessional training.
- Coordination of para-professional assignments and scheduling concerns.
- Crisis management.
- Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments as well as developing Behavioral Intervention Plans to minimize unwanted behaviors and reinforce desired behaviors.
- Ensuring home-school cooperation by facilitating daily communication with parents.
- Leading meetings of multidisciplinary teams of professionals to discuss upcoming concerns, and difficulties in program implementation.
- Facilitation of monthly parent workshops addressing adolescent ASD concerns.
- Implementation of highly structured social skills curriculum, as well as collecting data on its efficacy and effectiveness.
- Liaison with other school districts as well as private schools concerning IEP and CSE matters.
- Applying and writing grants to Dept. of Education as well as other not-for-profit agencies.
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Program Coordinator, Power of Choice
09.2003 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for assisting with the coordination of a program charged with working with students with an educational classification of Emotionally Disturbed.
- Parent, teacher and paraprofessional training.
- Coordination of para-professional assignments and scheduling concerns.
- Crisis management.
- Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments as well as developing Behavioral Intervention Plans to minimize unwanted behaviors and reinforce desired behaviors.
- Ensuring home-school cooperation by facilitating daily communication with parents.
- Attending meetings of multidisciplinary teams of professionals to discuss upcoming concerns, and difficulties in program implementation.
- Assist with the facilitation of monthly parent workshops addressing adolescent concerns.
- Liaison with other school districts as well as private schools concerning IEP and CSE matters.
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Behavior Intervention Specialist for Secondary Schools
09.2003 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Responsible for the ongoing behavioral assessment of children in general and special educational settings who display challenging behaviors in the school, community or home environments.
- Facilitated ongoing parent and staff psycho-educational groups emphasizing the principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Conducting formal FBA and generating BIPs from those data.
Education
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Certification - Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
11.2007
University Overview
Program focused on the principles of behavior analysis, the implementation of behavioral principles in school settings and the development of behavioral research and analysis. My individual supervision was geared towards the application of behavioral principles to the development of second language abilities in bilingual graduate students, and the development of math and reading skills in bilingual elementary and pre-K students.
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
Diplomate, School Neuropsychology
08.2005
University Overview
Certificate focused on the principles of Neuropsychology, effective neuropsychological assessment and interventions geared towards school-aged children. I completed and successfully passed the American Board of School Neuropsychology Diplomate exam (ABSN).
CUNY GRADUATE CENTER
Ph.D. from Educational Psychology
07.2006
University Overview
Courses included: General Statistics, General Linear Modeling, Categorical Data Analysis, Structural Equation Modeling, Family and Systems Theory, Theory and Application of Behavioral Techniques, Cognitive-Behavioral Counseling, History and Systems of Educational Psychology, Psychopathology. Dissertation: "The Development of the Adolescent Nervios Scale" This project focused on the examination of cross-cultural psychopathology.
SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Master of Science from School Psychology, Bilingual Extension
05.1997
University Overview
Courses include: Child Psychopathology I & II, Cognitive and Behavioral Methods in the Schools, School Consultation, School Psychology Law and Ethics, Psychoeducational Assessment (with a focus on bio-ecological and CHC assessments), Psycholinguistics, Cultural Diversity in Psychological Service Delivery, Principles of Learning Theory, Behavioral Assessments and Therapy.
SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Baccalaureate of Arts from Psychology
05.1994
University Overview
Courses included: general undergraduate courses in psychology, minor was obtained in philosophy, and courses in that area included: Philosophy of Science, Ethics, Metaphysics, as well as survey class in Ancient Greek, Enlightenment and American philosophies.
Affiliations
- NYS Licensure Board of Applied Behavior Analysis, Member, Auxiliary Panel, 2017, 2019
- Association for Behavior Analysis International, Full Member
- Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, Full Member
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), Full Member
- New York Association for Behavior Analysis, Full Member
- National Association of School Psychologists, Full Member, 1998, 2019
- New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Full Member, 1998, present
- New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), General Board Member, 2005, present
- New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), President, 2016, 2018
- New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), President-Elect, 2014, 2016
- New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Co-Editor in Chief, New York Archives of School Psychology Director, Public Relations
- New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP), Member, Newsletter Editorial Board
- Trainers of School Psychology in New York (TSP-NY), President, 2008, 2010
- Trainers of School Psychology in New York (TSP-NY), Member, 2005, 2012
Presentations
- Commentary on Cyberbullying, Livanis, A., 2013, http://www.nbcnews.com/
- Alternatives to alternative placement: The development of the Power of Choice program to educate children with behavioral disorders, Amorgianos, M., Livanis, A., Polanco, S., 2007, New York Association of School Psychologists, Albany, NY
- Direct observations of treatment integrity: Assessing observer reactivity, Codding, R., Pace, G., Livanis, A., 2007, Association for Behavior Analysis, San Diego, CA
- A model for improving the training of bilingual school psychologists: The terms we use, Gil, A., Livanis, A., Chang, L., Cabrera, C., 2007, New York Association of School Psychologists, Albany, NY
- Middle and high school programs for children with ASD, Livanis, A., 2009, New York Association of School Psychologists, White Plains, NY
- If you've met one kid with Autism, Livanis, A., 2009, New York State Union of Teachers (NYSUT)
- Training school psychology students in the elements of functional behavioral assessment, Livanis, A., 2008, National Association of School Psychologists, New Orleans, LA
- Confessions of a burnt-out school psychologist, Livanis, A., 2007, New York Association of School Psychologists, Albany, NY
- The reliability and validity of the adolescent nervios scale, Livanis, A., Tryon, G., 2007, American Psychological Association, San Francisco
- Training school counselor candidates in the ABC's in FBA, Livanis, A., Saud-Maxwell, K., Menendez, K., 2007, Educational Trust, Portland, OR
- What is a pervasive developmental disorder?, Livanis, A., 2007, Aldos Democratic Club
- Autism spectrum disorder: Preparing for a successful transition to middle school, Livanis, A., 2007, Learning Spring School
- Guided social stories: A social skills curriculum for children with High Functioning Autism, Livanis, A., 2006, New York Association of School Psychologists, Syracuse, NY
- Alternate cultural models of psychopathology, Livanis, A., 2006, International Council of Applied Psychology, Athens, Greece
- The development of a nervios scale, Livanis, A., Tryon, G.S., 2005, American Psychological Association, Washington D.C.
- Asperger's in the classroom: Helping students with social deficits, McCarthy, J.M., Livanis, A., 2005, New York University Child Study Center
- Manifestation determination and the FBA process, Mecca, M., Livanis, A., 2007, New York Association of School Psychologists, Albany, NY
- Treatment integrity of school-based interventions, Pace, G.M., Codding, R., Cochran, C., Kleinmann, A.E., Livanis, A., 2007, Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Amherst, MA
Licenses
- NYS Psychology License, 020334
- Board Certification in Behavior Analysis, 1-07-3861
- NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst, 000501
- CT Licensed Behavior Analyst, 946
Personal Information
- ID Type: NYS Psychology License
- ID Number: 020334
Publications
- Treatment integrity in Interventions that Target Executive Functions, Livanis, A., Merturk, A., Benvenuto, S., Mulligan, C., 2017, Springer Publishing, New York
- Treatment integrity in Autism Spectrum Disorder interventions, Livanis, A., Benvenuto, S., Merturk, A., Hanthorn, C., 2016, Springer Publishing, New York
- Incorporating cognitive behavior therapy in a School-Wide Positive Behavioral Support system: Promoting good mental health in all children, Livanis, A., Mulligan, M.M., Florin, D., Mougrabi, R., 2012, Routlege-Taylor & Francis Group, New York
- Constructing a roadmap for future universal screening research: Introduction to the Special Series, Cook, C., Volpe, R., Livanis, A., 2010, Assessment for Effective Intervention, 35, 4, 195 - 197
- Constructing a roadmap for future universal screening research beyond academics, Cook, C., Volpe, R., Livanis, A., 2010, Assessment for Effective Intervention, 35, 4, 197 - 205
- The relationship between screening and progress monitoring: A case study in autism, Livanis, A., Mouzakitis, A., 2010, Assessment for Effective Intervention, 35, 4, 206 - 217
- The Development of the Adolescent Nervios Scale: Preliminary Findings, Livanis, A., Tryon, G.S., 2010, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 16, 1, 9 - 15
- Guided Social Stories: Group Treatment of Adolescents with Asperger Disorder in the Schools, Livanis, A., Solomon, E.R., Ingram, D.H., 2007, Routlege-Taylor & Francis Group, New York
- Using Performance Feedback to Improve Treatment Integrity of Class-wide Behavior Plans: An Investigation of Observer Reactivity, Codding, R.S, Livanis, A., Pace, G.M., Vaca, L., 2008, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 41, 417-422
Timeline
ABA Services Coordinator
ALL IN 1 SPOT WITH THERATALK
01.2016 - Current
Chief Psychologist
ALL IN 1 SPOT WITH THERATALK
11.2015 - Current
ABA/ Special Instruction Provider
ALL IN 1 SPOT WITH THERATALK
05.2015 - 01.2016
Clinical Behavior Analytic Supervisor
ALL ABOUT KIDS
03.2015 - 08.2015
Coordinator, Applied Behavior Analysis program
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
09.2014 - 12.2017
Behavior Analyst Supervisor
AHRC
02.2013 - 02.2015
Behavioral Consultant
PARSIPPANY / TROY HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2013 - 01.2014
Chief Psychologist/Behavior Analyst
LIVANIS BEHAVIORAL CONSULTING
12.2012 - Current
Associate Professor, Counseling and School Psychology
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
09.2011 - 12.2017
Behavior Analyst
MILESTONE SCHOOL FOR DISABILITIES
06.2011 - 06.2014
Behavior Analyst
ASSOCIATION FOR METRO-AREA AUTISTIC CHILDREN
02.2011 - 01.2012
Chairperson, Dept. of Counseling and School Psychology
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
09.2010 - 08.2015
Behavioral Analyst
PUTNAM-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
03.2008 - 01.2011
Coordinator, School Psychology Program
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY - BROOKLYN CAMPUS
06.2007 - 09.2010
Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Psychology
IONA COLLEGE
09.2004 - 12.2005
Assistant Program Coordinator, Power of Choice
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2003 - 08.2005
Behavior Intervention Specialist for Secondary Schools
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2003 - 08.2005
Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Early Elementary and Childhood Education
QUEENS COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
06.2003 - 08.2004
Bilingual School Psychologist and Educational Evaluator
NASSAU BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES)
01.2003 - 09.2005
School Psychologist
BILINGUALS INCORPORATED
06.2002 - 06.2006
Program Coordinator, Differentiating Students' Abilities Program
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2001 - 08.2005
Home Therapist/ School psychologist
ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RETARDED CHILDREN (AHRC)
05.2001 - 06.2002
Supervising School Psychologist/ Grant Proposal Developer
YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES
02.2001 - Current
School Psychologist
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.1997 - 08.2005
Bilingual School Psychologist
LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.1997 - 08.2005
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Certification - Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
Diplomate, School Neuropsychology
CUNY GRADUATE CENTER
Ph.D. from Educational Psychology
SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Master of Science from School Psychology, Bilingual Extension
SAINT JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
Baccalaureate of Arts from Psychology