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Rachel Yosick, PsyD, BCBA-D
Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Emory University School of Medicine
Program Director, Skill Acquisition
Marcus Autism Center
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
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Biography
Rachel Yosick, PsyD, BCBA-D, is a licensed psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst–doctoral in the Language and Learning Program at Marcus Autism Center. Dr. Yosick completed her doctorate in clinical child psychology at the Georgia School of Professional Psychology and obtained her certification in applied behavior analysis from Florida Institute of Technology. She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Marcus Autism Center and Emory University School of Medicine, where she gained extensive experience working with children affected by autism and significant language delays, severe problem behavior, and feeding difficulties.
Research
Dr. Yosick's research interests include teaching strategies for promoting early language, play and social skills, as well as dissemination of best behavioral treatment practices to a wide array of professionals. She is also currently investigating methods to establish social and tangible reinforcers in children significantly impacted by autism.