Little Longhorn Lab

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Young is pursuing a doctoral degree in Special Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies from the University of Washington and her master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Texas at Austin. With extensive experience as a Registered Behavior Technician in various settings including schools, clinics, and homes, Young recently obtained certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her research interests include naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions, feeding therapies for autistic children, and trauma-informed and culturally responsive Applied Behavior Analysis.