Geetika Agarwal
Associate Teaching Professor of Special Education
Curriculum Vitae
About Geetika Agarwal
Dr. Geetika Agarwal, Ph.D., BCBA-D is a Doctorate level behavior analyst (BCBA-D) and a licensed psychologist in the State of Washington, USA. She is an alumnus of Delhi University, India, where she completed her B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. (Psychology) from North Campus. Following her interest in clinical child development and education, she completed her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri Columbia in School psychology (one of the top 10 programs in US in the area of School psychology) and was matched for a highly competitive APA (American Psychological Association) accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Marcus Autism Centre and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia. Following this, she completed her post-doctoral training in Atlanta, Georgia in Clinical Psychology.
Before joining Ball State University as a contract faculty, a tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology, managed her private practice, and directed at a Behavioral Health agency in Seattle, Washington, USA.
Professional Experience
Dr. Geetika Agarwal has over 15 years of global experience in the field of applied behavior analysis where she has trained new clinicians, supervised clinical programs, and set up various ABA programs. She has overseen both insurance and self-funded clinical services, practiced in interdisciplinary setup, supervised candidates for BCBA/QBA, overseen RBTs/ABAT, and managed everyday clinical operations of the clinic. She has experience in developing and managing clinical and operational processes responsible for establishing and maintaining high quality culturally sensitive clinical services.
Dr. Agarwal is a member of International Development Committee (IDC), at Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) representing India. Her research interests are in parent training, early intervention, pediatric feeding disorder, and international supervision.
Education
- B.S. Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi.
- M.S. Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi.
- Ph.D. University of Missouri- Columbia (School Psychology)
Select Publications and Presentations
Agarwal, G., Mahendra, V., & De Aguiar-Rocha, L. (2025, November 13). Reflections on remote supervision from international supervisors of new age behavior analysis [Conference session]. Conference held at Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal.
Feldman, M. (2025, November 13). Effects of applied behavior analysis parent education on families from Mexico, Morocco, India, and Armenia [Conference session]. N. Vardanyan (Chair) & G. Agarwal (Discussant). Conference held at Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal.
Agarwal, G. (2025, September 4–7). Supervision and technology in India [Conference presentation]. World Autism Summit, Hakodate, Japan.
Tanaka, S. (Moderator); Galay, M., Stikeleather, B., & Agarwal, G. (2025, September 4–7). Individualism and collectivism: Service delivery and cultural compatibility of Asian-style ABA [Panel discussion]. World Autism Summit, Hakodate, Japan.
Agarwal, G., Mudgal, D., & Shilpa, N.P. (May, 2021). Cross-Discipline Training Model for Speech-Language Pathology Students in India to Develop Function-Based Interventions. Accepted Symposium presentation at 47th Annual ABA Convention, Online.
Agarwal, G., Devasia, D., Shipa, N.P., & Vilahashini, M. (May 2021). Using Behavioral Skills Training and Video Modeling to Train Parents on the Use of Speech Therapy Procedures at Home: A Pilot Study. Poster accepted for 47th Annual ABA Convention, Online.
Agarwal, G., Gillis, J.M. & Iyer, S., May 2020). Adapting Evidence- based Parent Mediated Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in India. Accepted Symposium presentation at 46th Annual ABA Convention, Online.
Mathew, T. & Agarwal, G. (December 2019). Effectiveness of weekly parent observation and use of ABA strategies by parents of children with Autism. Poster presentation at 2nd Annual BCS Conference: Interdisciplinary Research, Treatment, and Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities., Bangalore India.
Agarwal, G., & Blesson, J. (September,2019). Using Telehealth and Consultation to Reduce Problem Behavior in a Speech Therapy Session: A Behavioural Consultation Model. Poster accepted for 10th International Conference in Stockholm, Sweden
Agarwal., G., Iyer, S., & D’Souza D. (September 2019). Parent-Mediated Early Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in India: Preliminary Outcomes. Poster accepted for 10th International Conference in Stockholm, Sweden
Hareesh, J., Agarwal, G., Iyer, S., & Gillis, J. (2019). Parent mediated early intervention for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A pilot Study. Paper presentation at International Autism Conference, Kovalam, Trivandrum, India
Agarwal, G., Shilpa, N.P., & Alfred, J. M., (2018). Interdisciplinary intervention for pediatric feeding disorders. Invited workshop at 1st BCS Conference, Bangalore, India.
Funk, D., Oblak, M., Kloes, K., Agarwal, G., & Perez, C. (2017). The effects of treatment package to reduce self-injurious behavior. Poster presented at Washington Association of Behavior Analyst, Bellevue Washington.
Funk, D., Agarwal, G., & Oblak, M. (2015). Parent implemented DRI and DRO in a natural setting. Poster presented at Washington Association of Behavior Analyst, Bellevue Washington.
Agarwal, G., Talpade, M., & Mitchell, M. (Accepted, 2014). Evaluation of the Role-Playing Teaching Strategy on Student Learning Outcomes. Paper accepted for presentation at the International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.
Davenport, M., & Agarwal, G. (2014). Increasing early intervention for Autism in minority children in metropolitan areas through Telemental health: An exploratory study. Poster presented at 17th Annual Atlanta University Center Psychology Research Day, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia.
Lawson, T., Caey, H., Payne, D., & Agarwal, G. (2014). Psychology and non-psychology undergraduate students' knowledge and attitude towards autism. Poster presented at 17th Annual Atlanta University Center Psychology Research Day, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia.