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Jessica Cauchi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University. With over 20 years of experience as a behavior analyst working with individuals on the autism spectrum, Jessica combines her clinical expertise with a robust academic background. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) and Certified Progressive Behavior Analyst – Autism Professional. Her research interests are heavily focused on applied research across various areas, particularly sexuality education for individuals with autism and the related needs. She is engaged in goal setting, parent training, and effective teaching practices, and her work also explores the development of rapport and effective training methodologies for staff and supervisors. Jessica is committed to meaningful skill development and the evaluation of assent-based practices across diverse populations. Through her laboratory, she aims to supervise new graduate students starting in Fall 2026, pending departmental supervision allocations.
Brock University • St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Teaching and supervising graduate students in Applied Disability Studies, conducting applied research within various areas of disability studies.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.