Expert Guidance
I am committed to providing the training, guidance, and hands-on special education support necessary for school districts to meet the diverse - and at times challenging - needs of their students. I am proud to have partnered with special and general education personnel who work with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, and emotional disturbance in school districts across Texas for over 15 years. Contact me to learn more!
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My Services
Publication

This highly practical book guides teachers and other practitioners in developing and implementing comprehensive social skills programs for individuals with classic autism. This program was developed specifically for students with classic features of autism, who tend to learn best by participating in activities they find interesting, engaging, and part of their daily lives. As a result, the social skills are embedded in motivating lessons in real-life social situations, involving such things as learning to do something nice for others, working on a classroom project, or waiting in a cafeteria line. To make this well-crafted functional social skills curriculum even more relevant, it includes a comprehensive, yet easy-to-use assessment tool tied to IEP development using evidence-based practices.
Education and Experience
University of Houston
Master of Education in Educational Psychology/Special Education
conferred August 1998
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts in English and History
conferred May 1993
Certifications
Texas Generic Special Education, grades PK-12
Texas Elementary Self-Contained, grades 1-8
IBCCES Certified Autism Specialist #CAS179744
Instructor, Texas Tech University
Teach "Moderate to Profound Disabilities" course to senior Special Education majors.
Private Consultant
Provide training and on-site technical assistance to special and general education personnel who work with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, emotional disturbance, and related disorders.
Assist teachers:
organize structured learning environments that are conducive to the educational, behavioral, and social growth of students
develop measurable and observable educational plans emphasizing a functional approach related to the general education curriculum
design behavior intervention plans and strategies that include an analysis of the function of the behavior and ideas for positive interventions
create and implement social skills activities that are age-appropriate and meaningful
Assist districts:
train and support teachers working with students with autism and other intellectual and behavioral disorders
provide information and support to parents and families
develop and implement In-Home, Community, and Parent Training programs
comply with the requirements outlined in the 2007 Commissioner’s Rules
Special Education Teacher
Self-Contained Class for Students with Autism and Related Disorders
Self-Contained Generic Special Education Class
Content Mastery
Special Projects
"The Importance of Teaching Social Skills in Natural Settings", Autism Notebook Magazine, Feb.-Mar. 2018 issue
Community-Based Social Skills Group Developer and Facilitator, 1995-present
In-Home, Community, and Parent Trainer, 1997-present
In-Home, Community, and Parent Training Needs Evaluator, 2003-2012
Autism Supplement Data Collection system, developed 2008
Site Supervisor, Special Education Practicum for student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Special Education/Low Incident Disabilities at Texas A&M University, February - June 2006
Private Tutor for Students with Special Needs, 1999-2002
Workshops/Speaking Engagements
World Autism Organization International Congress
School districts across Texas
Texas State Autism Conference
Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education
Region 17 Summer Autism Conference
Parent Support groups
Professional Memberships
Council for Exceptional Children
World Autism Organization