James A. Mulick, PhD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for his tireless advocacy for evidence-based practices in the treatment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Mulick is a professor in the departments of pediatrics and psychology at The Ohio State University and at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. His widely cited research focuses on developmental and behavioral pediatrics, with an emphasis on the application of behavior analysis in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities. He is a vocal critic of pseudoscientific practices such as facilitated communication. As a member of the APA Council of Representatives, he regularly advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities defending their rights to effective treatment. A fellow of four Divisions, Div. 1 (Society for General Psychology), Div. 25 (Behavior Analysis), Div. 33 (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/Autism Spectrum Disorders) and Div. 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice), Mulick is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ohio Psychological Association, the John W. Jacobson Award for Critical Thinking from Div. 33, and the Karl F. Heiser APA Presidential Award for Advocacy.