Learn strategies for supporting individuals on the autism spectrum experiencing school closures and changes in routine due to the 2020 outbreak.
This video has been updated – an earlier version had an issue with slide syncing – we have corrected the issue and apologize for any inconvenience.
About the speaker:
Angela Mouzakitis, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA teaches at St. John’s University as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology department. Her research includes working with behavior support plans for children with autism spectrum disorder. Additionally, she has published in the areas of treatment integrity of behavior support plans in public schools for teachers working with students with high-functioning autism. Currently her focus is on the development of appropriate transition and vocational programs for adolescents with moderate disabilities.
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