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National Professional Advisory Board Members
Our National Professional Advisory Board Members provide the base that CIP's modules and curriculum are built upon. By getting 360 degree feedback, CIP is able to stay current with the most up-to-date and effective information and treatments for young adults with Learning Differences looking to go to college or attain a career.
Stephen Shore, Ed.D.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Consulting
Diagnosed with "Atypical Development with strong autistic tendencies" Dr. Shore was viewed as "too sick" to be treated on an outpatient basis and recommended for institutionalization.
Nonverbal until four, and with much help from his parents, teachers, and others, Stephen completed his doctoral dissertation at Boston University focused on matching best practice to the needs of people on the autism spectrum. Click here to see an abstract of the dissertation. Recently, Dr. Shore has accepted a professorship at Adelphi University teaching courses in special education and autism.
Ami Klin, Ph.D.
Yale University School of Medicine
Dr. Klin is the Harris Associate Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, and Yale – New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of London, and completed post-doctoral fellowships in developmental psychopathology at the Yale Child Study Center.
Carol Gray
The Gray Center
President of the Gray Center, Carol initiated and developed the use of Social Stories with students with autistic spectrum disorders, and has written several articles, resources, and chapters on the subject. Carol co-authored the first article describing Social Stories, Social Stories: Improving Responses of Students with Autism with Accurate Social Information, published in Focus on Autistic Behavior in April of 1993. Shortly thereafter, Carol edited the first book of Social Stories, The Original Social Story Book (1993), followed by New Social Stories (1994), which is now under the title, The New Illustrated Social Story Book (revised 2000).
Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.
University of Kansas
Brenda is an associate professor at the University of Kansas, who writes and speaks internationally on Asperger Syndrome and autism. The author of numerous publications, Myles’ recent books include Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Issues: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World; Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (co-authored by Jack Southwick); Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success, co-authored by Diane Adreon (2001) published by Autism/Asperger Publishing Company, winner of the Autism Society of America Literary Achievement Award; This Is Asperger Syndrome with Elisa Gagnon; and Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Educators.
Diane Adreon, M.A.
University of Miami, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Diane is associate director of the University of Miami-Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. She has over 22 years of experience working with individuals with autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger’s Disorder, and also with their families. She received her M.A. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from Teacher’s College, Columbia University in New York.
Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.
Doctor of Education
Dr. Holliday Willey is a Doctor of Education, an internationally respected speaker on Asperger Syndrome, a writer and a researcher who specializes in the fields of psycholinguistics and learning style differences. She has worked as an elementary education teacher, a waitress and a retail sales clerk.
She also has Asperger Syndrome, just like one of her daughters. She is the author of Pretending to be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome and Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal (both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.) Liane is currently a visiting Professor of English.
Dean J.M. Mooney, Ph.D., NCSP
Maple Leaf Clinic
Dr. Mooney is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Doctorate and a Licensed School Psychologist in the state of Vermont. He has received National Certification in the United States as a School Psychologist and is also licensed to practice clinical psychology in Ontario, Canada - his birthplace. He is founder of Maple Leaf Clinical Services.
Jeff Bradstreet, MD, FAAFP
International Child Development Resource Center
Dr. Bradstreet received his medical degree from the University of South Florida, and his residency training at Wilford Hall US Air Force Medical Center, Brook Army Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and has been a Research Fellow of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the American Cancer Society and The Southeast OB/GYN Society. He has also conducted research for the US Air Force, and was given Outstanding Clinical Researcher Award by Sandoz.
Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Autism Spectrum Quarterly
ADDCON Center, LLC
Dr. Twachtman-Cullen is a communication disorders specialist and licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in autism, Asperger Syndrome, and related conditions. She holds a Master's Degree in speech-language pathology, a Sixth Year diploma in early childhood education, and a Ph.D. in special education.
Susan J. Moreno, MAABS
MAAP Services
Susan Moreno is the founder and president of Maap Services, Inc., and is the editor of The Maap , a quarterly newsletter for families of more advanced individuals within the autism spectrum of disorders. This publication has reached over 10,000 families in the united states and 43 other countries. Mrs. Moreno is the author of "High-functioning Individuals with Autism", a booklet which contains advice and information for parents and supportive professionals.
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, SLP
Center for Social Thinking
Michelle is a speech language pathologist and specialist for persons with social cognitive deficits. She is internationally recognized as an innovative therapist, energetic and enthusiastic workshop presenter and author based in San Jose, Ca. where she runs her private practice, The Center for Social Thinking.
Steven Gutstein, Ph.D.
The Connections Center
Prior to 1987, Dr. Gutstein was a nationally renowned developer of innovative clinical programs for children with high-risk conditions. In 1983, he received the largest grant ever awarded by the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, to develop a family-based intervention program for seriously suicidal adolescents. Dr. Gutstein earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Case Western Reserve University.
Peter F. Gerhardt, Ed.D.
Organization for Autism Research
Dr. Peter Gerhardt is President of the Organization for Autism Research. Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience working with adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in educational, employment, and community based settings. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the school-to-work-transition process and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior.
He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.
Cathy Pratt
Indiana Research Center for Autism
Dr. Cathy Pratt is the Director of the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community located at Indiana University. Dr. Pratt is on faculty at Indiana University, and presents internationally at conferences and workshops. Dr. Pratt serves on numerous Advisory Boards, including the Advisory Boards of Maap Services, Inc., and the Autism Society of Indiana. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Autism Society of America and is Co-Chair of the Conference Committee, and a Member of the Government Relations Committee.
Valerie Paradiz, Ph.D.
www.ValerieParadiz.com
Valerie Paradiz develops educational programs for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), including the pioneering ASPIE School, and has been featured in the New York Times, Redbook Magazine, and The Guardian. She is the developer of Integrated Self Advocacy ISA™ (AAPC), a curriculum and training series for educators and therapists who wish to support individuals with ASDs in achieving greater ability in self-advocacy.
Rick Lavoie, MA, M.Ed.
www.RickLavoie.com
Rick Lavoie served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs for 30 years. He holds three degrees in Special Education and holds two Honorary Doctorates in Education from the University of Massachusetts (2003) and Mitchell College (CT – 2007). He has served as a visiting lecturer at numerous universities including Syracuse, Harvard, Manhattanville College, University of Alabama, University of Melbourne and Georgetown.
