Dr. Geri Harris

Ph.D, BCBA-D, LBA

Dr. Geri Maria Harris is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level and licensed Clinical Psychologist. She currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer at TYAP, overseeing the daily functioning of the company. Dr. Geri Harris graduated at the top of her class with honors, completing a doctoral dissertation focused on remediating dysgraphia in young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

She has worked with TYAP since 1999, beginning as a behavioral therapist and researcher while working her way up. Improving the lives of children and families has been, and continues to be, a lifelong goal of hers. Her main focus is making the treatment process go as smoothly and pleasantly for our clients as possible.

Education

Walden University — 2017

Doctoral Program

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

The University of North Texas — 2020

Toulouse Graduate School

Graduate Academic Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Houston– Clear Lake — 2009

Clinical Psychology Graduate School

M.A. Clinical Psychology

University of Houston – Houston, Texas — 2006

Honors College

B.S. Psychology

Experience

G. Harris Enterprises 2011–present
Chief Operations Officer/ Licensed Psychologist/Assessment Specialist
TSBEP License #37883
BCBA # 1–21–48948
Houston, Texas

University of Texas Health Science Center Northeast (APA accredited) 2016-2017
Psychology Intern
Tyler, Texas

Texas Young Autism Project 1999-2016
Behavioral Therapist/ Case Supervisor
Houston, Texas

Katy Day Treatment Center 2015
Practicum Student

Houston, Texas

University of Texas – Harris County Psychiatric Center 2009
Child/Adolescent Psychology Practicum Student
Houston, Texas

Publications

Little, S. G., Akin–Little, A., & Harris, G. M. (in press). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Screening and diagnosis. In S. G. Little & A. Akin–Little (Eds.), Behavioral interventions in schools: Evidence–based positive, Second Edition. Washington, DC: APA Books.
Harris, G.M., & Harris, G.E. (2018). Determining competency with older adults. Texas Psychologist, 77(1). Cedar Park, Tx.
Harris, G.M., Little, S.G., & Akin–Little, A. (2017): Video self–modelling as an intervention for remediating dysgraphia in children with autism spectrum disorders, Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, DOI: 10.1080/19404158.2017.1397525
Seferovic, A., Kirmse, R., Harris, G., Alford, U., Dangleish, D. (2016). Effectiveness of breathing exercises for anxiety or panic disorder in primary care. A paper published in the Family Physicians Inquiries Network. University of Texas Health Science Center Northeast.

Research & Presentations

Harris, G.E., & Harris, G.M. (2017). How to best use psychological services in your legal practice. Presentation for Criminal Justice Association Panel for the Southern District of Texas.
Harris, G.E., & Harris, G.M. (2017). Determining competency with older adults. Symposium presentation at Texas Psychological Association State Conference. Houston, Texas.
Harris, G.M., & Kirmse, R. (2017). Child psychopathology. Differentiating between childhood onset schizophrenia (COS) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A case presentation. Poster presentation at Texas Psychological Association State Conference. University of Texas Health Science Center Northeast. Houston, Texas.
Harris, G.M. (2017). Evaluating the efficacy of video self–modeling for remediating dysgraphia in children with autism spectrum disorders. Poster presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference. Walden University. Paris, France.
Harris, G.M. (2017). Evaluating the efficacy of video self–modeling for remediating dysgraphia in children with autism spectrum disorders. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis National Conference. Denver, Colorado.
Harris, G.M. (2016). Child and adolescent behavioral health in a medical setting. Presentation at University of Texas Health Science Center Northeast for medical and psychological staff. Tyler, Texas.
Harris, G.M. (2016). Evaluating the efficacy of video self–modeling for remediating dysgraphia in children with autism spectrum disorders. Doctoral Dissertation. Walden University, Clinical Psychology Program, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Seferovic, A., Kirmse, R., Harris, G., Alford, U., Dangleish, D. (2016). Effectiveness of breathing exercises for anxiety or panic disorder in primary care. A paper published in the Family Physicians Inquiries Network. University of Texas Health Science Center Northeast.
Harris, G.M. (2014). The utility of psychotropic medications in children with autism spectrum disorder. Presentation at Walden University. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Harris, G.M. (2014). Mandated reporting. Presentation at Walden University. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Harris, G.M. (2009). ABA outcome utility of the CBCL for children with autism. Symposium presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. Phoenix, Arizona.
Harris, G.M. (2008). Identifying behavioral patterns in children with autism using the CBCL. Symposium presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. Chicago, Illinois.
Harris, G.M. (2007). Inter–Observer agreement of parents of children with autism. Symposium presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. San Diego, California.
Harris, G.M. (2006). Inter–Observer agreement of behavior reports by parents of children with autism. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. Atlanta, Georgia.
Chasson, G.S., Harris, G.E., Neely, W.J., & Harris, G.M. (2005). Cost comparison of early intensive behavioral intervention and special education for children with autism. Symposium presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis International Convention. Beijing, China.
Drake, T., Borg–Hansen, C., Childs, M., Harris, G.M. & Harris, G.E. (2004). Effects of video–modeling and verbal feedback on skill acquisition. Presentation at the Texas Psychological Association Conference. San Antonio, Texas.
Tetreault, A., Harris, G.M., Pedraza, S.J., & Harris, G. E. (2003). The effects of two types of reinforcement of verbalizations in non–verbal children with autism. Poster presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. San Francisco, California.
Harris, G.M. (2006). Interparental agreement of child behavior checklist ratings of children with autism. Senior Honors Thesis at the University of Houston Honors College. Houston, Texas.
Harris, G.M. (2007). Behavior reports: Outcome utility and inter–observer agreement of the CBCL for children with autism. Poster presentation at the Association for Behavior Analysis Convention. Sydney, Australia.

Continuing Education Training

Texas Psychological Association Conference. (2016). Various presentations. November 2016. Austin, Texas.
Association for Applied Behavioral Analysis International (ABAI) annual conference. Various presentations. May 2015. San Antonio, Texas
Contemporary Issues in Forensic Evaluations presented by Stephen Thorn, Ph.D. (“Ethical Issues in Juvenile Forensic Evaluations”); Maureen Burrows, M.D. (“Insanity and Beyond”); William Browning, J.D. (“Competency to Stand Trial: A Defense Attorney’s Perspective”); and Ollie Seay, Ph.D. (“Ethical Concerns: Intellectual Disability”). Capacity for Justice. April 2015. Austin, Texas
Texas Applied Behavioral Analysis Conference. Various presentations. February, 2015. Houston, Texas
Insanity Defense Evaluations presented by Philip J. Resnick, M.D. American Academy of Forensic Psychology. September 2014. San Antonio, Texas.