Amanda Nicolson Adams, PhD, BCBA, received her master's degree in psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and her doctorate from Florida State University. She became a board certified behavior analyst in 2000. Dr. Nicolson Adams was associate professor in the Psychology Department at California State University, Frenso, and served as the program coordinator for the applied behavior analysis master's program for seven years there. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in several books, and served as a reviewer for the National Autism Center's Standards Project. Currently, Dr. Nicolson Adams is the CEO and executive director for the California Autism Center located in Fresno, California.
