LSUS Faculty and Students Present ABA Research
Researchers from Shreveport showcased findings on behavioral health at a recent professional conference.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Autism
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Louisiana State University Shreveport students and faculty presented behavioral health research at the recent Gulf Coast ABA Conference. The team shared findings on ABA services, delay discounting, and staff training techniques.
Why it matters
The university's participation aimed to demonstrate institutional expertise, allow students to receive expert feedback, and strengthen professional networks within the growing field of behavior analysis.
Nationwide job postings for Board Certified Behavior Analysts rose 28% from 2024 to 2025, while the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 19% growth rate for behavioral health counselors through 2035.
The players
Louisiana State University Shreveport
A public university in Shreveport, Louisiana, that maintains local internship partnerships with organizations like Holy Angels and the Louisiana Autism Center.
Jana Beauboeuf
An LSUS researcher who participated in a symposium regarding ABA services and delay discounting.
Lipika Chakrabarty
A faculty member who presented research on ABA services and staff training methodologies.
Dr. Seth Whiting
An LSUS faculty member who delivered a presentation focused on delay discounting.
Dr. Richmond Mancil
A faculty member who presented findings on delay discounting at the conference.
The details
Nine representatives, including four students and four faculty members, led symposia and poster presentations at the conference in October 2026. The research focused on addressing challenging behaviors in children and improving supervision strategies.
Timeline
LSUS launched its undergraduate ABA program in 2021.
The university added a graduate degree program in ABA in 2024.
Job postings for Board Certified Behavior Analysts increased 28% between 2024 and 2025.
Students and faculty presented at the conference in October 2026.
Counselor growth is projected at 19% through 2035.
Health Landscape
The university's expansion of ABA curriculum aligns with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' occupational outlook for behavioral health counselors by training students for a high-growth career field. This academic development directly mirrors the projected expansion of the workforce.
The expansion of local ABA training programs increases the potential availability of qualified behavioral health providers in the Shreveport area. Patients may benefit from improved access to supervised clinical evaluations and evidence-based interventions.
The takeaway
The growth of specialized behavioral analysis programs reflects a broader national demand for qualified clinical professionals. Students and professionals can leverage these academic expansions to enter a sector with strong projected job security.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KLAX 31 Alexandria.
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