Waisman Center
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Madeline C. Barger, MS, LMFT, BCBA, CST

Position title: Lead Behavior Analyst Teen and Young Adults program

Email: Madeline.barger@uwmf.wisc.edu

Madeline Barger, MS, LMFT, BCBA

Profile

Madeline Barger, MS, LMFT, BCBA, CST is a licensed behavior analyst, licensed marriage and family therapist, and an AASECT certified sex therapist. In the Growing Together program Barger provides focused behavioral treatment for teens and young adults.  Barger also provides leadership in program development for teens and adults based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), family systems, and evidence-based curriculum for adult sexual development.

Professional Certifications and Education

  • MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, Edgewood College
  • Wisconsin Licensed Behavior Analyst
  • Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Sexual Health Certificate Program, Sex Therapy Track, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Certified Sex Therapist with the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
  • Certificate in Internet Psychology
  • Certified provider The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)
  • ACE Approved CE Provider
  • Certified BACB Supervisor

Research Statement

Barger has an interest in further research on development and implementation of evidence based curricula for sexuality education.  

Selected Publications

  • Warner, S., Barger, M., & McCary, L. M. (2022). Individualized Sexuality Education for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 57(4), 359-370.

  • Barger, M.C. (2015). Dating across the spectrum. Autism Notebook. Oct/Nov

  • Barger, M. C. (2015). Plugged in: Parenting autism in the age of the internet. Autism Notebook. Jun/Jul: (10-11).