Dr. Hank D. Schlinger Jr.
Specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
A professor, author, and leader in ABA, Dr. Schlinger has dedicated his life to advancing behavioral science. He has written extensively, taught globally, and remains a strong advocate for evidence-based behavioral practices.
Discover his work in ABA, psychology, music, and child development all rooted in a lifelong passion for understanding human behavior.


Meet Dr. Hank D. Schlinger Jr.
Dr. Hank D. Schlinger Jr. is a renowned expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). He earned his Ph.D. from Western Michigan University and completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral pharmacology.
At California State University, Los Angeles, he currently serves as a professor and formerly directed the M.S. Program in ABA from 2007 to 2014.
Dr. Schlinger has authored over 100 academic works, including the books Psychology: A Behavioral Overview and A Behavior-Analytic View of Child Development.
He also served as editor-in-chief for leading journals and is a trustee at the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
Books & Music
One More Invention 🎵
Dive into Dr. Schlinger’s musical side stream his latest album on Spotify.