Scott O'Donnell, PhD

Scott O’Donnell is a guest contributor to Breaking News ABA and a behavior analyst, educator, therapist, and founder of the Society for the Expansion of Behavior Analysis. With over a decade of experience, Scott currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Temple University and a psychotherapist at Citywide Community Counseling Services, applying ACT and behavior modification in hybrid clinical settings. His research has been published in the areas of sports performance, concussion, and behavior change, and he’s worked with populations ranging from inner-city youth to athletes and individuals with ASD, IDD, and EBD. A longtime consultant, Scott blends empirical rigor with accessible practice, drawing on his work in EIBI, OBM, RFT, and experimental analysis. Whether teaching, consulting, or rocking a corny ABA hat, he’s dedicated to making behavior analysis meaningful, compassionate, and widely applied.