Henry Gund Professor of Psychology
Chair of Psychology
Dr. Michelle Haney is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Autism/Applied Behavior Analysis Program at Berry College. Her current research interests include transitioning students with developmental disabilities from high school to the community, inclusive post-secondary education opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities, and the intersection of history, culture, and current practices that support independence and self- determination for people with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Haney especially enjoys teaching courses that actively engage students in community projects, while also supporting inclusive opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Students in Dr. Haney’s Introduction to Autism and Developmental Disabilities course partner with adults with developmental disabilities to build communication/literacy skills, and with high school students with intellectual disabilities to identify vocational goals and the skills needed for employment after high school. In addition, Dr. Haney is currently conducting historical research about institutionalization of people with intellectual disabilities in Georgia.
Dr. Haney received her BA degree in psychology from Oglethorpe University, her Master's and Specialist Degrees in school psychology from the University of Georgia, and her Ph.D. in school psychology from Georgia State University. For eight years, she worked as a school psychologist in Bartow and Cobb County Schools in Georgia, with a clinical specialty in developmental disabilities. More recently, Dr. Haney completed supervised clinical experiences in Applied Behavior Analysis, working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in clinic settings.
Education
- Ph.D., Georgia State University (1996-2000)
- Ed.S., University of Georgia (1992)
- M.Ed., University of Georgia, (1991-1992)
- B.A., Oglethorpe University (1987-1990)
Teaching Interests
- Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Applied behavior analysis
- Transition from high school adulthood
- Ethics in working with vulnerable populations
- Psychological assessment
- Child development
Research Interests
- Developmental Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Applied behavior analysis
- Transition from high school adulthood
- Ethics in working with vulnerable populations
- Psychological assessment
- Child development
Field Experience
- Clinical Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis at Marcus Autism Center, Language and Learning Clinic
- Clinical Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis at Georgia Neurobehavioral Associates
- Doctoral Internship in Cobb county school system in school psychology
- 8 years working as a school psychologist in Georgia Public Schools
- Neuropsychology practicum at Georgia State University
Selected Publications
- Haney, M. R. & Horton, C. (2017). Conversations with friends: A celebration of humanity & self-advocacy. The SRV Journal, 12(1), 50-54.
- Haney, M. R. & Fisher, K. (2017). Student attitudes and perceptions about post secondary education for people with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 30, 97-104.
- Haney, M.R. (2012). After School Care for Children on the Autism Spectrum. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21, 466-473.
- Haney, M.R. (2012). Understanding Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Educators Partnering with Families. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
- Haney, M.R. (2005). Aptitude Testing. In Encyclopedia of Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
- Gilman, R., Connor, N., & Haney, M. (2005). A School-Based Multicultural Application of a Modified Habit Reversal Intervention for Tourette Syndrome via a Translator: A Case Study. Behavior Modification, 29, 823-838.
- Haney, M. R. (2004). Ethical Dilemmas Associated with Self-Disclosures in Student Writing. Teaching of Psychology, 31(3), 167-171.
- Haney, M. R. & Hill, J. (2004). Relationships between parent teaching activities and emergent literacy in preschool children. Early Child Development and Care, 174(3), 215-228
- Haney, M., Bissonnette, V., & Benkhen, K. (2003). Relationship Among Name Writing Skills and Early Literacy Development in Kindergarten Children. Child Study Journal, 33 (2), 99-116
Professional Associations
- American Psychological Association
- Southeastern Psychological Association
- Association for Behavior Analysis International