Michael J. Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D

Michael J. Morrier, PhD, BCBA-D is the owner and founder of Morrier Consulting LLC, which specializes in providing training for individuals and families on embedding applied behavior analysis techniques into everyday activities, as well as training professionals on how to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), 2nd edition for clinical and research projects. Previously, Dr. Morrier was an Associate Professor at the Emory Autism Center in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine (1992-2023). He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; his master’s degree in special education from the University of Georgia; and his doctorate degree in Special Education from Georgia State University. Dr. Morrier has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2007. Dr. Morrier’s experiences focused on expanding the ability of community-based practitioners to identify and diagnosis young children suspected of autism, validating telehealth platforms for diagnosis of young children, and providing social communication and interaction supports to young autistic children in inclusive settings. Dr. Morrier previously participated on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism Surveillance project (ADDM Network) as an expert clinical reviewer from 1999 – 2021, and currently is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal for Autism and Development Disorders, the Journal of Special Education, and Infant and Child Development. Dr. Morrier was past President of the Georgia Division for Early Childhood subdivision from 2015-2021.

Financial and Non-Financial Disclosure:

Dr. Morrier is being paid an honorarium for the workshop. He is self-employed and is s currently on the editorial boards of the Journal for Autism and Development Disorders and the Journal of Special Education. No other financial or nonfinancial disclosures.