Newman Bobby

Newman Bobby

Dr. Newman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed psychologist. He is the Past President of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment and the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis. Affectionately known as the Dark Overlord of ABA, his past books have included:

  • When Everybody Cares: Case Studies of ABA with People with Autism,
  • Words from those who Care,
  • Graduated Applied Behavior Analysis,
  • Behaviorask,
  • Behaviorspeak,
  • No Virtue in Accident and
  • The Reluctant Alliance.

He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed professional journals.  Bobby is on the faculty of the psychology department of Queens College, CUNY and, in his role as director of Room to Grow, provides regular clinical services and staff training all over the world.

Dr. Newman has been honoured for his work with individuals diagnosed with autistic-spectrum disorders by several parents’ and professionals’ groups, including having an award named for him by one parents’ group.  Bobby has hosted a regular radio call-in program and has appeared in numerous television programs and training films.  Bobby has been the clinical and staff training consultant for the Red Door since 2001