Suzanne Thompson, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

SIBWATCH ASSESSOR
Suzanne is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with more than 20 years of experience working with young children with autism and their families. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant at the Bill Wilkerson Center. She later completed her master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education and fulfilled her clinical requirements to become a BCBA through Vanderbilt University’s practicum program. Suzanne’s professional experience spans classroom, home, and clinic settings, with the majority of her career dedicated to clinical research at Vanderbilt University. Over the past 15 years, she has served as an interventionist, lead assessor, parent trainer, and project coordinator, supporting young children with autism and related developmental differences. Her interests center on early intervention, family collaboration, and translating research into meaningful outcomes for children. She is excited to continue her work in autism and applied research with the BAND Lab.
