Michael Nicolosi

Executive Profile

Doctoral-level behavior analyst and psychologist specializing in data-driven, high-intensity ABA for adolescents and young adults with autism. Research-to-practice focus on single-case designs, verbal behavior and conversation training, reading instruction, parent-mediated interventions, and ethical practice within neurodiversity frameworks.

Peer-reviewed first-author publications with growing impact (Google Scholar: citations 10, h-index 2, i10-index 0). Extensive higher-education and VCS teaching experience (120 structured courses; 3,400+ hours taught), course leadership in ABAI-Verified sequences, and consistent service as session chair/presenter at ABAI/EABA/ECABA meetings. Co-founder and board member of ENBA and the Radical ABA SIG; Co-founder of Data Driven ABA (Switzerland). Licensed Psychologist (Switzerland) and BCBA-D_^®.

At-a-Glance Metrics

• Publications: 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (all first author); 1 manuscript under review; 1 book chapter in preparation.
• Teaching: 120 structured courses delivered (2013–2025); 3,400+ hours taught.
• Scholarly outreach: 40+ invited talks & conference presentations; 45+ public lectures/webinars (80+ hours).
• Credentials timeline: BCBA (Nov 2014); Authorized Supervisor (Apr 2015); Licensed Psychologist in Switzerland (Mar 2021); BCBA-D (Jul 2025).

Recent Leadership & Roles

• Head of Teaching & Lead Lecturer, ABAI-Verified Course Sequence (AARBA), 2020–2024.
• Behavior Analyst & Co-founder, Data Driven ABA (Schaffhausen, CH), Apr 2022 – Present.
• Co-founder & Board Member, European Network of Behaviour Analysts (ENBA), 2022 – Present.
• Co-founder & Board Member, Radical ABA SIG, Mar 2023 – Present