Lauren Baczewski
UCLA
Autism spectrum disorder among young children and transition-aged youth; mental health comorbidities associated with autism, rare genetic disorders, parent and family well being.
Anabel Castillo
University of California, Merced
Beliefs about causes of learning and developmental disabilities; perceptions of developmental disabilities; spatial reasoning and dyslexia; dyslexia; twice-exceptionalities
Megan Ledoux
University of California, Riverside
autism spectrum disorder; training professionals in evidence based practice; parent training; classroom supports; classroom teacher preparation
Sarah Manchanda
UC Berkeley
Social exclusion and bullying based on disability and race; cultivating critical consciousness in teacher education; the use of narrative in reducing disability-based stigma
Jessica Miguel
University of California, San Diego
Autism spectrum disorder; parental advocacy; Mexican-heritage populations; language socialization; cultural capital; early intervention; special education; dual language immersion
Kyle Sterrett
University of California, Los Angeles
Conference Chair
Autism spectrum disorders; early intervention; school-based interventions; friendship; social communication development; language development; augmentative and alternative communication; measurement of clinical outcomes.
Taffeta Wood
University of California, Irvine
Council Chair
Research and evidence-based interventions for students of diverse needs; developmental trajectories of diverse learners; teacher mindsets and their relation to student outcomes; technology for teachers to support diverse learners.