Dr. Lori Ann Dotson

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Name: Dr. Lori Ann Dotson
Role / Credential: PhD, CIME, FAC, M-RAS, LAADC

Dr. Lori Ann Dotson (PhD, CIME, FAC, M-RAS, LAADC) is the Senior Director of Strategic Vision and Innovation at the IABA Research and Education FoundationShe has over 25-years of clinical and managerial experience serving families and individuals across the lifespan whose lives have been impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse and mental health challenges. Her research in the area of intellectual and developmental disabilities has been presented in peer-reviewed publications and at over 40 academic and professional conferences throughout North America, Europe and Asia. You can find Dr. Dotson delivering a range of IABA Foundation’s global courses, trainings and professional development opportunities. 
Name: Dr. Lori Ann Dotson, PhD, MBA, CIME, FAC, M-RAS, LAADC
Current Role: Senior Director of Strategic Vision and Innovation, IABA Research and Education Foundation
Experience: Over 25 years in clinical and managerial roles, specializing in intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and mental health.
Expertise:

  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Substance abuse and mental health support
  • Multi-Element Behavior Support (MEBS) paradigm

Academic Contributions:

  • Published research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Presented at over 40 academic and professional conferences across North America, Europe, and Asia

Global Influence: Delivers global courses, training programs, and professional development through IABA Foundation

Credentials:

  • Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME)
  • Fellow of the American College (FAC)
  • Master Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS)
  • Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC)

 

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Being an RBT for me was extremely fun because where were you going to find a place where you can be completely silly without having to worry what people thought about you? This was the only job that made me feel like I could make a dramatic difference while being myself.

I also liked to be surrounded by people that had the same goals of wanting to help kids and the teamwork made the job much easier and more enjoyable.

Change and progress was the ultimate goal for our kiddos. The early intervention program was seriously only a miracle because I saw changes in the kiddos that from day one, you wouldn’t even recognize who they were.

Changes from being able to utter 3-4 words where they can only make a syllable from when they started, the behavior decreases in which kiddo that used to engage in 30-40 0 self-harm to only half, learning how to wait during games, table work where they use to swipe and drop to the floor if they had to.

My favorite was when the parents would tell us what amazing progress they were making at home. I used to tear up and felt for these parents so much because it was already difficult for them and now, they can trust and rely on ABA and the therapists knowing their goal was ours.

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