2026 Robert L. Koegel: Psychology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Psychology	90	958	836	604	516	198	29096

Research.com Recognitions

1997 - Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA)

Overview

Robert L. Koegel is affiliated with Stanford University in the United States and has a focused research profile in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. Their work primarily spans areas such as cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, developmental and educational psychology, and education.

Their main research topics include autism spectrum disorder research, behavioral and psychological studies, family and disability support research, child and adolescent psychosocial and emotional development, and child development with digital technology.

Robert L. Koegel has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications, with recent papers including:

"Use of a Videoconferencing Intervention and Systematic Hierarchy to Teach Daily Living Skills to Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2020) in Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
"Using a Question Bank Intervention to Improve Socially Initiated Questions in Adolescents and Adults With Autism" (2021) in Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research
"Using Self-Management and Visual Cues to Improve Responses to Nonverbal Social Cues in Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder" (2021) in Behavior Modification
"Improving Conversational Fluidity in Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder Using a Video-Feedback Intervention" (2020) in Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
"Improving Social Communication in Autistic Adolescents Through a Clinic-Home-School Collaboration" (2024) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Their frequent coauthors include Lynn Koegel, Katerina Ford, Mian Wang, Andrew Fedders, and Zak Koplen. Collaboration with Lynn Koegel is notably prominent.

Key publication venues for Robert L. Koegel's work are:

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions
Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research
Behavior Modification
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Robert L. Koegel was recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1997.

Best Publications

Positive Behavior Support: Evolution of an Applied Science

Edward G. Carr;Glen Dunlap;Robert H. Horner;Robert L. Koegel

1776
Citations
Some generalization and follow-up measures on autistic children in behavior therapy.

O. Ivar Lovaas;Robert Koegel;James Q. Simmons;Judith Stevens Long

1248
Citations
Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: Communication, Social, and Academic Development

Robert L. Koegel;Lynn Kern Koegel

836
Citations
A natural language teaching paradigm for nonverbal autistic children.

Robert L. Koegel;Mary C. O'Dell;Lynn Kern Koegel

781
Citations
Pivotal Response Intervention I: Overview of Approach

Lynn Kern Koegel;Robert L. Koegel;Joshua K. Harrower;Cynthia Marie Carter

770
Citations
Selective responding by autistic children to multiple sensory input.

O. Ivar Lovaas;Laura Schreibman;Robert Koegel;Richard Rehm

752
Citations
Stimulus overselectivity in autism: a review of research.

O I Lovaas;R L Koegel;L Schreibman

735
Citations
Toward a Technology of “Nonaversive” Behavioral Support:

Robert H. Horner;Glen Dunlap;Robert L. Koegel;Edward G. Carr

641
Citations
Positive Behavioral Support: Including People with Difficult Behavior in the Community.

Lynn Kern Koegel;Robert L. Koegel;Glen Dunlap

586
Citations
Improving social skills and disruptive behavior in children with autism through self-management.

Lynn Kern Koegel;Robert L. Koegel;Christine Hurley;William D. Frea

584
Citations
Consistent stress profiles in mothers of children with autism

Robert L. Koegel;Laura Schreibman;Lauren M. Loos;Hanne Dirlich-Wilhelm

578
Citations
Collateral effects of parent training on family interactions.

Robert L. Koegel;Alfredo Bimbela;Laura Schreibman

573
Citations
Teaching Children with Autism: Strategies for Initiating Positive Interactions and Improving Learning Opportunities.

Robert L. Koegel;Lynn Kern Koegel

562
Citations
Joint Attention and Children with Autism: A Review of the Literature.

Yvonne Bruinsma;Robert L. Koegel;Lynn Kern Koegel

517
Citations
THE INFLUENCE OF CHILD‐PREFERRED ACTIVITIES ON AUTISTIC CHILDREN'S SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Robert L. Koegel;Kathleen Dyer;Lynn K. Bell

451
Citations
Using Parent/Clinician Partnerships in Parent Education Programs for Children with Autism:

Lauren Brookman-Frazee;R.L. Koegel

441
Citations
Motivating autistic children through stimulus variation.

Glen Dunlap;Robert L. Koegel

429
Citations
TREATMENT OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN AUTISM THROUGH THE MODIFICATION OF PIVOTAL SOCIAL SKILLS

Robert L. Koegel;William D. Frea

420
Citations
Pivotal Areas in Intervention for Autism

Robert L. Koegel;Lynn Kern Koegel;Erin K. McNerney

401
Citations
The importance of early identification and intervention for children with or at risk for autism spectrum disorders.

Lynn Kern Koegel;Robert L. Koegel;Kristen Ashbaugh;Jessica Bradshaw

393
Citations
Increasing Spontaneous Play by Suppressing Self-Stimulation in Autistic Children.

Robert L. Koegel;Paula B. Firestone;Kenneth W. Kramme;Glen Dunlap

376
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Lynn Kern Koegel Stanford University

Laura Schreibman University of California, San Diego

Glen Dunlap University of South Florida

O. Ivar Lovaas University of California, Los Angeles

Robert H. Horner University of Oregon

Edward G. Carr Stony Brook University

Stephen Camarata Vanderbilt University

James W. Varni Texas A&M University

Russell Lang Texas State University

Isabel M. Smith Dalhousie University

External Links

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