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Research

Nationally Referred Publications

Sarno, J. M., Sterling-Turner, H. E., Mueller, M. M., Dufrene, B., Tingstrom, D. H., & Olmi, D. J. (2011). Escape-to-Attention as a Potential Variable for Maintaining Problem Behavior in the School Setting. School Psychology Review, 40, 57-71.

Mueller, M. M., Nkosi, A. & Hine, J. F. (2011). Functional Analysis in Public School Settings: A Review of 90 Functional Analyses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44, 807-818.

Mann, A. J. & Mueller, M. M. (2009). False Positive Functional Analysis Results as a Contributor of Treatment Failure During Functional Communication Training. Education and Treatment of Children, 32,121-149.

Patel, M., Reed, G. K., Piazza, K., Mueller, M. M. ,Bachmeyer, M., & Layer, S. (2007). Use of a high‐probability instructional sequence to increase compliance to feeding demands in the absence of escape extinction. Behavioral Interventions, 22, 305-310.

Mueller, M. M., Palkovic, C. M., & Maynard, C. (2007). Errorless Learning: Review and Practical Application for Teaching Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Psychology in the Schools, 44,691-700.

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi, A. (2007). State of the Sciencein the Assessment and Management of Severe Behavior Problems in School Settings: Behavior Analytic Consultation to Schools. The International Journal of Behavioral and Consultation Therapy, 3,176-202.

Mueller, M. M., & Kafka, C. (2006). Assessment and Treatment of Object Mouthing in a Public School Classroom. Behavioral Interventions, 21, 137-154.  

Mueller, M. M., Moore, J. W., & Sterling-Turner, H. E. (2005). Towards Developing a Classroom-based Functional Analysis Condition to Assess Escape-to-Attention as a Variable Maintaining Problem Behavior. School Psychology Review,34, 425-431.

Mueller, M. M., Piazza, C. C., Patel, M. R. Kelley, M. E., & Pruett, A. (2004). Increasing Variety of Foods Consumed by Blending Nonpreferred Foods into Preferred Foods. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 159-170.

Mueller, M. M., Piazza, C. C., Moore, J. W., Kelley, M. E., Bethke, S., Pruett, A., & Oberdorff, A. (2003). Training Parents to Implement Pediatric Feeding Protocols. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 545-562.

Mueller, M. M., Edwards, R. P., and Trahant, D. (2003). Translating Multiple Assessment Techniques into an Intervention Selection Model for Classrooms. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 36, 563-573.

Moore, J. W., Mueller, M. M., Dubard, M., Roberts, D. S., & Sterling-Turner, H. E. (2002). The Influence of Therapist Attention on Self-injury During a Tangible Condition. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 35, 283-286.

Doggett, R. A., Mueller, M. M., & Moore, J. W. (2002). Functional Assessment Informant Record: Creation Evaluation and Future Research. Proven Practice: Prevention and Remediation Strategies for Schools, 4, 25-30.

Mueller, M. M., Moore, J. W., Tingstrom, D. H., & Doggett, R. A. (2001). Increasing Seating Opportunities Using a Behavioral Prompt. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 21, 99-109.

Mueller, M. M., Wilczynski, S. M., Moore, J. W., Fusilier, I., and Trahant, D. (2001). Antecedent Manipulations in a Tangible Condition: The Effects of Stimulus Preference on Aggression. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 237-240.

Mueller, M. M., Sterling-Turner, H. E., and Scattone, D. (2001). Functional Assessment of Hand Flapping in a General Education Classroom. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 34, 233-236.

Mueller, M. M., Olmi, D. J., and Saunders, K. J. Recombinative Generalization of Within-Syllable Units in Pre-Reading Children. (2000). Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 515-531.

Mueller, M. M., Edwards, R. P., and LeBourgeois, M. Using Direct Behavioral Consultation to Train Multiple Teachers in Effective Instruction Delivery to Increase Compliance in the Classroom. (2000). Proven Practice: Prevention and Remediation Solutions for Schools, 3, 3-8.

Mueller, M. M., Moore, J. W., Doggett, R. A., and Tingstrom, D. H. (2000). The Relative Effectiveness of Contingency-Specific and Contingency-Nonspecific Prompts in Controlling Bathroom Graffiti. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 33, 89-92.

Books

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2015). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: Vocational Skills Protocol. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2015). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: Independent Living Skills Protocol. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2014). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: School Skills Protocol. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2012). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills Guide: Essential Skills for Independence in Home, School, and Community Settings. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2012). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: Basic Skills Protocol. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2012). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: Home Skills Protocol. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Partington, J. W. & Mueller, M. M. (2012). The Assessment of Functional Living Skills: Community Skills Protocol. Stimulus Publications/Behavior Analysts, Inc: Marietta, GA.

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi, A. (2010). The Big Book of ABA Programs. Stimulus Publications: Marietta, GA.

Nkosi, A. & Mueller, M. M. (2010). The Autism Skill Acquisition Program Guide. Stimulus Publications: Marietta, GA.

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi (2009). Behavior Analytic Consultation to Schools. Stimulus Publications: Marietta, GA.

Mueller, M. M. (2009). Methods to Treat Classroom Behavior Problems Maintained by Escape: A Comparative Analysis. VDM Verlag: Saarbrucken, GER.

Digital Media

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi, A. (2010). The Big Disc of ABA Programs. Stimulus Publications: Marietta, GA.

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi, A. (2010). The ABA Graphing CD. Stimulus Publications: Marietta, GA.

Book Chapters

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi, A. (in press). Functional Analysis. In M. Axelrod, M. Coolong-Chaffin, and R. Hawkins (Eds). Case Studies in School Psychology: Behavioral Interventions for Effective Problem Solving. Rutledge: New York

Mueller, M. M. & Nkosi, A. (2017). Behavioral Explanations for Aggression and Violence. In P. Sturmey (Ed). The Wiley handbook of violence and aggression. John Wiley & Sons: New York

Mueller, M. M. (2004). Functional Analysis. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Ed.s). The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of School Psychology (pp. 121-125). Klewer/Plenum: New York.

Mueller, M. M., Trahant, D. M., & DuBard, M. (2004). Behavioral Consultation. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Ed.s). The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of School Psychology (pp. 41-42). Klewer/Plenum: New York.

Mueller, M. M. (2004). Antecedent Analysis. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Ed.s). The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of School Psychology (pp. 23-25). Klewer/Plenum: New York.

Mueller, M. M. (2004). Brief Functional Analysis. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Ed.s). The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of School Psychology (pp. 55-56). Klewer/Plenum: New York.

Mueller, M. M. (2004). Positive Behavior Supports. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Ed.s). The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of School Psychology (pp. 250-251). Klewer/Plenum: New York.

Falcomata, T., & Mueller, M. M. (2004). Self-Control. In T. S. Watson & C. S. Skinner (Ed.s). The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of School Psychology (pp. 286-287). Klewer/Plenum: New York.

Non-Referred Publications

Moore, J. W., Mueller, M. M., and Lilienthal, L. (2003). One therapy option: An explanation of ABA. Applied behavior analysis offers hope for problem behavior. Making a Difference.

Mueller, M. M., (1999). Looking for a Home in Cyberspace? Connect with BSPIG Online forums. Behavioral School Psychology Digest, 3, 1-4.

Mueller, M. M. (1999). Dear ‘Ol Dad. Cigar Aficionado p. 241.

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