Lydia Beahm

Assistant Professor

Office:
Phone: 304-617-9181
Email: lbeahm@clemson.edu
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Educational Background

Ph.D., BCBA Special Education
University of Virginia 2022

M.A. Special Education
Marshall University 2013

B.A. Elementary Education
Marshall University 2009

Profile

Lydia Beahm earned her Ph.D. in special education from the University of Virginia. She was a special education teacher in West Virginia for eight years before becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and earning her Ph.D. As a former teacher, Dr. Beahm has extensive experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other health impairments in the elementary setting. Her research focuses include improving the feasibility of evidence-based practices for classroom and behavior management, analysis of social validity in behavioral research, developing high-quality online support for educators, and implementing social-emotional learning curriculums in the classroom.

Courses Taught

EDSP 8540: Applied Behavior Analysis
EDSP 8720: Advanced Classroom Management
EDSP 8710: Ethics and Legal Issues in ABA

Research Interests

Implementation Science
Social Validity
Behavior Management
Classroom Management