Dr. Kim Killu earned her B.S. in Psychology from Michigan State University, her M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University, and her Ph.D. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from The Ohio State University.  She has a limited license to practice as a psychologist in the State of Michigan and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Dr. Killu has worked with the full spectrum of disability categories in a variety of clinical, residential, vocational and educational settings.

Recent Publications: 

Killu, K. & Crundwell, R. M. A.  (2008).  Understanding and developing academic and behavioral interventions for students with bipolar disorder. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43(4).  (in press)

Killu, K. (2008). Developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans: Suggestions for school personnel. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43(3), 140-149. Reprinted in: Evers, R.G. (2009). Annual editions: Education 09/10. (36th ed.). Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill.

Crundwell, R.M.A., & Killu, K.  (2007).  Understanding and accommodating students with depression in the classroom.  Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(1), 48-54.

Killu, K., Weber, K. P., Derby, K. M., & Barretto, A. (2006). Behavior intervention planning and implementation of Positive Behavioral Support Plans: An examination of states’ adherence to standards for practice. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 8(4), 195-200.

Weber, K.P., Killu, K., Derby, K.M. & Barretto, A.  (2005).  The status of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA):  Adherence to standard practice in FBA methodology.  Psychology in the Schools, 42(7), 737-744.

• EDN 502/Social-Vocational Transitions
• EDN 520/Introduction to Emotional Impairments
• EDN 521/Psychiatric Practicum
• EDN 523/Strategies:  Emotional Impairments
• EDN 525/Eco-Behavioral Assessment
• EDN 526/Eco-Behavioral Assessment Practicum
• EDN 522/Emotional Impairments Internship
• EDC 517/Classroom Behavior Management
• PDED 505/Special Education Legislation & Litigation

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders
• Community inclusion and functional skills development
• Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Planning