Department of Psychology

Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph.D., BCBA-D, MI Licensed Psychologist is an associate professor of psychology at Auburn University and co-director of its applied behavior analysis graduate program. Dr. LeBlanc received her Ph.D. in 1996 from Louisiana State University and previously served on the psychology faculties at Claremont McKenna College (1997-1999) and Western Michigan University (1999-2008). Her current research and clinical interests include the behavioral treatment of autism and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, behavioral gerontology, verbal behavior, and technology-based interventions. Dr. LeBlanc has published 60 articles and book chapters and is currently an associate editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Education and Treatment of Children. She serves as an editorial board member for Behavior Analysis in Practice, European Journal of Behavior Analysis, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Research in Developmental Disabilities. Over the last 10 years, she has participated in Michigan state task forces to revise the educational eligibility criteria for autism spectrum disorders, to specify best educational practice in autism, and to make recommendations for addressing later life issues of individuals with developmental disabilities.

• 1996, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Louisiana State University
• 1993, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Louisiana State University
• 1990, B.S. in Psychology, Louisiana State University

• Arvans, R. K., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2009). Functional assessment and treatment of migraine reports and school absences in an adolescent with Asperger's Disorder. Education and Treatment of Children, 32, 151-166.
• Love, J. R., Carr, J. E., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2009) Functional assessment of problem behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders: A summary of 32 outpatient cases. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 39, 363-372.
• LeBlanc, L. A., Raetz, P. B., Baker, J. C., Stroebel, M. J., & Feeney, B. A. (2008). Assessing preference in elders with dementia using multi-media and verbal Pleasant Events Schedules. Behavioral Interventions, 23, 213-225.
• Baker, J. A., LeBlanc, L. A., & Raetz, P. B. (2008). A behavioral conceptualization of aphasia. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 24, 147-158.
• Sautter, R. A., LeBlanc, L. A. & Gillett, J. N. (2008). Using free operant preference assessments to select toys for free play between children with autism and siblings. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2, 17-27.
• Carr, J. E., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2007). Autism spectrum disorders in early childhood: An overview for practicing physicians. Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, 34, 343-359.

• PSYC8550, Applied Behavior Analysis
• PSYC7910, Practicum in Applied Psychology