Professional Summary
Katy Wheeler, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Cincinnati. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a school psychologist, and a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). Her clinical and research interests center on evidence-based practices for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities across the lifespan, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration particularly in school-based practices, trauma-informed care, and support across developmental stages. She has various peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international, national, and regional conferences related to her clinical and research interests.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy: Texas Tech University (Educational Psychology)
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Wheeler, K., Hilbert, S., & Favela, A (2025). Self-management of positive self-talk to promote resiliency and reduction of anxiety-type behaviors in autistic individuals. TEACHING Exceptional ChildrenMore Information
Wheeler, K., Johnson, S., Hamrick, J., Faz, E., Smith, S., & Fricke, M. G. (2025). The role of child-directed interaction in reducing emotional distress in one young autistic child. Clinical Case Studies, 24 (4) More Information
Wheeler K, Hamrick J, Favela A, Hilbert S (2024). Preliminary findings for self-talk with self-management to support a female autistic adult with anxiety-type behaviors at their jobsite. . Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 61 (3) More Information
Zawadzki, C., Wheeler, K., Hamrick, J., Favela, A., & Heichel, K (2024). Effects of Video Prompting on Daily Living Skill Acquisition in Autistic Adults. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 59 (1)
Iwuji, U., Hamrick, J., Wheeler, K., Ihenagwam, C., Hixson, J., Kelly, D., … Hilbert, S. (2024). Parental perceptions upon receiving diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual developmental disability for their child in Nigeria. International Journal of Special Education, 39 (1)
Wheeler, K., Hixson, J., Hamrick, J. Lee, J., & Ratliff, C. (2024). Behavior Analysts’ Training and Practice Regarding Trauma-Informed Care. Behavior Analysis Practice, 17 (1) More Information
Wheeler, K., Favela, A., Hamrick, J., Dillard, M. K., Marzban, F., & Banda, D (2023). A pilot program for teaching sexuality and relationships to adults with autism and developmental disabilities. . Journal of Intellectual DisabilitiesMore Information
Ramos, C., Wheeler, K., Hamrick, J., Favela, A., Pennington, K., and Prince, A (2023). Parent perceptions of post-secondary programming completed by their adult children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice, 9 (2)
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Wheeler, K. (2025. ) Seeing the Bigger Picture: Unlocking Student Success . Level:Regional
Wheeler, K (2025. ) Build-A-Behavior Analyst: Process versus content in educational consultation .Austin. Level:Prof. Org.
Wheeler, K. (2024. ) Building a Foundation for Relational Safety & Other Strategies to Support Learners’ Nervous Systems .TASP, Allen, TX. Level:State
Post Graduate Training and Education
08-01-2024-08-05-2025 Postdoctoral Fellow, As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, I served the West Texas community as both a school psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. In this dual-role capacity, I provided direct services to rural schools and communities, supporting students, educators, and families through a range of school-based psychological and behavioral interventions. My research during this time focused on three core areas: school-based consultation models, child-directed interaction strategies in early childhood, and interventions that support learners from a nervous system-informed perspective. This work emphasized bridging clinical expertise with the unique needs of under-resourced educational settings to promote inclusive, developmentally attuned, and evidence-based practices., Texas Tech University, ,