Courses Taught:

• SPED 2800: Strategies in Reading Instruction and Assessment of Reading
• SPED 3550: Reading in Special Education
• SPED 2880: Science and Social Studies for Students with and Without Disabilities

Education:

• Bachelors in Special Education and Elementary Education
• Masters in Young Children with Special Needs
• Doctorate of Education in Language Arts and Literacy

Research Interests:

Creating Environments and Cultures Conducive to Learning for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Current Projects:

Writing on a book for teachers and parents that focuses on working with children with autism spectrum disorders.

Representative Publications:

Exploring the Relationship Between Early Interventions and Reading Comprehension Skills in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Professional Affiliations:

IRA-International Reading Association
CEC-Council for Exceptional Children
NCTM-National Council for Teaching Mathematics