News & Events

WUSF Profiles Positive Behavior Support Program during Mental Health Awareness Month

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 University Beat on WUSF Public Media interviewed CFS faculty regarding Positive Behavior Support, an intervention method that professionals are using in over 18-thousand schools to address challenging behavior among children of all ages.

Stephen D. Roggenbaum Reappointed to the Florida Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council

Friday, May 17, 2013 On May 16, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment.

Dr. Timothy M. Weil Invited to Serve on Editorial Board

Friday, May 17, 2013 He will serve as associate editor for the Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science,  the flagship journal for the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science, which consists of over 6000 members.

CFS Faculty Profiled in RxNews Article

Thursday, May 9, 2013 The article discusses findings related to the use of the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce Model with Families of Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

CFS Faculty In the News

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 CFS Faculty recently share expertise on suicide prevention, unlicensed children's homes, child abuse, anti-bullying, positive behavior support, and youth caregivers.

PhD Student Vickie Lynn Receives USF Fellowship Award

Monday, May 6, 2013 Vickie is pursuing her PhD with a specialty concentration in behavioral health as part of a program jointly offered by the USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences (CBCS) and the USF College of Public Health (COPH).

USF Office of Community Engagement Funds Two CFS Projects

Friday, May 3, 2013 Congratulations to CFS faculty Drs. Sharon Hodges and Teresa Nesman for receiving funding  through the Research That Matters Faculty/Community Partner Grant Program, which supports research that focuses on community identified issues, and is intended to support pilot work on research projects that have the potential for a long lasting impact.

May 9, 2013: National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

Monday, April 22, 2013 CFS joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in helping to raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health by sharing information about trauma and resilience in children.

ABA Program Now Offers CE Credits for BCBA and BCaBA Certificants

Sunday, April 14, 2013 Courses are designed to refresh and sharpen the behavior analytic skills of the practicing BCaBA or BCBA or anyone who works with individuals with problematic behaviors. View flyer

Student Profile: Inaugural Class of ABA Minor Program

Saturday, April 13, 2013 Within one year, the first 15 students will complete their minor requirements in ABA.

Erica's Story: Autism Awareness Month

Friday, April 12, 2013 Erica, a 17-year-old with high-functioning autism, has her own unique set of coping skills that most often involve a writing tool. We share her story during April's Autism Awareness Month.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Receives Award for Favorite Special Needs Regional Resource

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 The annual About.com awards honor the best products, features and services across dozens of categories.

April 19, 2013: 8th Annual Fiesta By The Bay for Autism

Monday, March 18, 2013 Please Join CARD-USF for the family friendly 8^thAnnual Fiesta by the Bay fundraiser. Support from the community allows CARD to expand projects and provide special events to families and professionals right here in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Conference Shines the Light on Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Friday, March 15, 2013 Intensive workshops, special plenary sessions, individual sessions and poster presentations focused on programs and policies related to the promotion, prevention and intervention for early childhood literacy, substance abuse, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral health challenges.

Dr. Timothy Weil and ABA Program Profiled in Sarasota Herald Tribune

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 The article states that while ABA therapists can be found in some larger Florida cities, large swaths of the state have no one with the proper training. The ABA program at USF will enroll doctoral students this fall for the first time.