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Kevin M. Ayres publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kevin M. Ayres sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 705+

This scientist: 111 publications — 27th percentile

27% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 705 publications or more.

Kevin M. Ayres D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kevin M. Ayres sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 37 D-Index — 21st percentile

21% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Overview

Kevin M. Ayres is affiliated with the University of Georgia in the United States. Their research primarily concentrates on the fields of psychology and neuroscience, with significant contributions to developmental and educational psychology as well as cognitive neuroscience. Additional subfields of interest include psychiatry and mental health, occupational therapy, and safety research.

The scientist has published extensively on topics related to behavioral and psychological studies, autism spectrum disorder research, and assistive technology in communication and mobility. Other research areas include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, disability education and employment, cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills, and family and disability support research.

Notable recent papers authored or coauthored by Kevin M. Ayres include:

  • "Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Speech Production for Individuals with ASD: A Systematic Review" (2021), published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
  • "The Evidence Base for Interventions for Individuals With ASD: A Call to Improve Practice Conceptualization and Synthesis" (2021), published in Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
  • "Applications of the Premack Principle: A Review of the Literature" (2022), published in Behavior Modification
  • "Estimating the Impact of Design Standards on the Rigor of a Subset of Single-Case Research" (2020), published in Journal of Disability Policy Studies
  • "Behavior Momentum Theory and Humans: A Review of the Literature" (2020), published in The Psychological Record

Kevin M. Ayres frequently collaborates with several researchers in their field. Key coauthors include:

  • Sara K. Snyder
  • Tyler-Curtis C. Elliott
  • Rachel R. Cagliani
  • Jennifer R. Ledford
  • Emily N. White

The scientist's work is published in a range of venues, with multiple publications in:

  • Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities
  • Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
  • Behavior Modification
  • Journal of Behavioral Education

Best Publications

  • The Use of Video Modeling via a Video iPod and a System of Least Prompts to Improve Transitional Behaviors for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the General Education Classroom

    David F Cihak;Cynthia Fahrenkrog;Kevin M. Ayres;Catherine Smith

  • Intervention and Instruction with Video for Students with Autism: A Review of the Literature.

    Kevin Michael Ayres;John Langone

  • I Can Identify Saturn but I Can't Brush My Teeth: What Happens When the Curricular Focus for Students with Severe Disabilities Shifts

    Kevin M. Ayres;K. Alisa Lowrey;Karen H. Douglas;Courtney Sievers

  • Video Self-Prompting and Mobile Technology to Increase Daily Living and Vocational Independence for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Sally Bereznak;Kevin M. Ayres;Linda C. Mechling;Jennifer L. Alexander

  • THE USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES TO ASSIST WITH LIFE SKILLS/INDEPENDENCE OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND/OR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

    Kevin Michael Ayres;Linda Mechling;Frank J. Sansosti

  • Embedded Video and Computer Based Instruction to Improve Social Skills for Students with Autism

    Amber Simpson;John Langone;Kevin M. Ayres

  • Observational and Incidental Learning by Children with Autism during Small Group Instruction

    Jennifer R. Ledford;David L. Gast;Deanna Luscre;Kevin M. Ayres

  • Effectiveness of Video Modeling to Teach "iPod" Use to Students with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities

    Diana L. Hammond;Abigail D. Whatley;Kevin M. Ayres;David L. Gast

  • Training Teachers in Evidence-Based Practice for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of the Literature

    Jennifer L. Alexander;Kevin M. Ayres;Katie A. Smith

  • Use of Self-Modeling Static-Picture Prompts via a Handheld Computer to Facilitate Self-Monitoring in the General Education Classroom

    David F. Cihak;Rachel Wright;Kevin M. Ayres

  • Computer-Based Instruction for Purchasing Skills

    Kevin M. Ayres;John Langone;Richard T. Boon;Audrey Norman

  • Dependent Measures and Measurement Systems

    Kevin Ayres;Jennifer R. Ledford

  • Acquisition and Generalization of Chained Tasks Taught with Computer Based Video Instruction to Children with Autism.

    Kevin M. Ayres;Amy Maguire;Desiree McClimon

  • Computer- and video-based instruction of food-preparation skills: acquisition, generalization, and maintenance.

    Kevin Ayres;David Cihak

  • Using an iPad Application to Promote Early Literacy Development in Young Children With Disabilities

    Zhen Chai;Cynthia O. Vail;Kevin M. Ayres

  • Acquisition and Generalization of Purchasing Skills Using a Video Enhanced Computer-Based Instructional Program:

    Kevin M. Ayres;John Langone

  • Dependent Measures and Measurement Procedures

    Kevin Ayres;David L. Gast

  • A Comparison of Video Modeling Perspectives for Students with Autism

    Kevin M. Ayres;John Langone

  • Using Picture Activity Schedule Books to Increase On-Schedule and On-Task Behaviors.

    Amy D. Spriggs;David L. Gast;Kevin M. Ayres

  • Using video modeling on an iPad to teach generalized matching on a sorting mail task to adolescents with autism

    Jennifer L. Alexander;Kevin M. Ayres;Katie A. Smith;Sally B. Shepley

  • Effects of Computer-Based Cognitive Mapping on Reading Comprehension for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders:

    Tracy L. Blankenship;Kevin M. Ayres;John Langone

Frequent Co-Authors

Linda C. Mechling
Linda C. Mechling University of North Carolina Wilmington
David L. Gast
David L. Gast University of Georgia
David F. Cihak
David F. Cihak University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Jennifer R. Ledford
Jennifer R. Ledford Vanderbilt University
Jennifer B. Ganz
Jennifer B. Ganz Texas A&M University

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