Alejandra Ortiz is a BCBA Supervisor in the Severe Behavior Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital–Rutgers University Center for Autism Research, Education, and Services. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Spanish and a Master of Applied Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Rider University. Alejandra has served as a BCBA for home-based services within the community, providing assessment and treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder. She also served as a lead therapist in the Pediatric Feeding Intensive Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital, where she led clinical cases, conducted staff and caregiver training, and participated in research on the assessment and treatment of childhood feeding disorders.
Education:
M.A., Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, 2023
B.A., Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ, 2021
Research Interests:
Assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorders and severe behavior disorders
Translational and applied research on isolated and synthesized reinforcement
Renewal-mitigation for inappropriate mealtime behaviors