Simple Strategies That Work! Helpful Hints for Educators of Students with AS, High-functioning Autism and Related Disabilities

Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, is an associate professor, University of Kansas. She is an internationally recognized authority on autism. Dr. Myles has made over thousands of presentations all over the world, and has written more than 250 articles and books on autism spectrum disorder. In the latest survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world. Her awards include: Yes She Can Inc., Advocates for Adults with Autism Award (2016) ; University of Alabama/Glenwood Scholar (2015); National Parenting Publications Bronze Award (2014) and American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion (2013), among many others.

Diane Adreon, EdD, is the Associate Director of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. In addition, Diane has a private autism consulting practice and is also the author of the award-winning, Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence. Diane has presented nationally and internationally on high-functioning autism serves on the editorial boards of Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities and Intervention in School Clinic.

Dena Gitlitz, a woman with autism, is a writer, artist and speaker, who presents nationally on topics about autism. Her unique perspective addresses thought processes, sensory sensitivities, common challenges and support strategies. She serves on the professional advisory board of MAAP Services, Inc., and the Autism Society of the Palm Beaches.