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Professional Advisory Board Members
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.
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.
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.
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...
Diane Adreon, Ed.D.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
