Laila E. N. Sayyah

Ball State University, Eastern Illinois University

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Dr. Laila E. N. Sayyah is a leading voice in the integration of technology with applied behavior analysis (ABA), with her work gaining particular urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research centers on developing and evaluating telehealth modalities to deliver effective ABA therapy, a field traditionally reliant on in-person, center-based sessions. Her most-cited paper, "Technology to Facilitate Telehealth in Applied Behavior Analysis" (2020), has garnered 23 citations, establishing a foundational framework for remote service delivery. This work directly addressed the critical need for continuity of care when face-to-face sessions were temporarily suspended, demonstrating how digital tools can maintain therapeutic integrity and client progress. Dr. Sayyah’s contributions are pivotal for expanding access to ABA services, particularly for underserved populations and in crisis situations. By systematically analyzing the technological infrastructure required for remote behavioral interventions, she has helped shape best practices that are now integral to modern ABA. Her scholarship not only responds to immediate public health challenges but also paves the way for a more flexible, resilient model of behavioral healthcare.