Terri Cooper-Swanson

Responsibilities

• Coordinator of the Autism Certificate
• Advise students completing the Autism Certificate
• Teach courses related to teacher preparation in special education

Courses Taught

• Autism Certificate:
  • SPED 812 Characteristics of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • SPED 814 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for School and Community
  • SPED 821 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Building Social Relationships
  • SPED 830 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Early Childhood
  • SPED 823 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Inclusive Classroom
  • SPED 827 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Understanding Sensory Processing Issues
  • SPED 829 Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Issues in Transitions
  • SPED 831 Family Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Family Engagement
• Masters of Science Degree in Special Education Teaching:
  • SPED 852: Characteristics of Students with Low Incidence Learning Needs
  • SPED 853: Teaching Students with Low Incidence Learning Needs
  • SPED 860: Practicum/Low Incidence Learning Needs
• Masters of Arts Degree in Teaching (Special Ed/Alternative Licensure)
  • SPED 744: Special Education Technology
• Education Specialists in Advanced Studies in Leadership (Special Education)
  • SPED 912: Characteristics of Students with ASD
  • SPED 914: Teaching Students with ASD: Research Strategies for School and Community
• Undergraduate
  • SPED 520: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Education

• PhD University of Kansas (emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders)
• MSED University of Kansas
• BS State University of New York at Fredonia

Research Interests

• Evidence-based practices for autism
• Teacher preparation and professional development

Other Information

• Distance Learning Coordinator, TASN-Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports
• Appointed Member, Kansas Governor’s Commission on Autism

Links

• ASD Toddler Initiative: http://asdtoddler.fpg.unc.edu
• Assistive Technology Internet Modules: atinternetmodules.org
• Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules: http://afirm.fpg.unc.edu
• Autism Internet Modules: autisminternetmodules.org
• Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: http://csesa.fpg.unc.edu
• Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training: http://www.kcart.ku.edu
• National Autism Center: https://nationalautismcenter.org/
• National Professional Development Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders: http://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu
• Pittsburg State University Autism Certificate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PSUAutism
• Pittsburg State University Autism Certificate Webpage: https://academics.pittstate.edu/academic-programs/teaching-and-leadership/autism-spectrum-disorders-certificate.html
• TASN-Autism and Tertiary Behavior Supports: http://ksdetasn.org/atbs