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1999-2001 Member of National Academy of Sciences Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism
1997-98 Member of Syllabus Design Team
Johns Hopkins University Division of Education
Designed syllabus and course descriptions for certificate program in teaching students with autism and pervasive developmental disorders.
1997-98 Autism Project Director and Augmentative Communication Specialist
Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education
1997-98 Consultant
Frederick County Maryland Public Schools, Program for Children with Autism
1995-1998 Faculty
The Johns Hopkins University Department of Special Education
Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology, Assistive Technology for Students with Low Incidence Handicaps and Autism
1996-1997 Consultant
Montgomery County Schools, Rockville, Maryland
Design and implementation of primary Augmentative Communication Program
1995 Consultant and tutor for families of private school children with learning disabilities, mental retardation and developmental disabilities, including facilitating home-school collaboration to implement accommodations and inclusion.
Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Intensity IV program for students with mental retardation
Director of Inclusive Arts Program
Cabin John Middle School
The Cabin John Handbell Ensemble
1992 Consultant
Montgomery County Schools and InterACT
Curriculum development and staff training- paraprofessional training model for augmentative communication systems;
1988-1993 Teacher
Montgomery County Schools
Designed/implemented behavior management, daily living skills. communication and inclusion programs) for youth and children with autism.
1986-1988 Graduate teaching and research assistant, instructor and field supervisor
University of Toledo Department of Special Education
1968-1972 Teacher
St.Jean High School,New York City, New York
Taught science, biology, and chemistry
1967-1968 Teacher
St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands, Teacher Volunteer Program, Catholic Diocese of Puerto Rico
Taught middle school science and social studies,


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