Vita - Georgia State University
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EDUCATION<br />
Kelle M. Laushey, Ph.D., BCBA<br />
4201 St. Moritz Ct., Marietta GA 30062<br />
770-641-3041 (home) 770-597-9240 (cell)<br />
klaushey@yahoo.com<br />
<strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Ph.D. in Exceptional Students 2002<br />
Dissertation: Using a concept mastery routine to teach social skills to elementary children with high<br />
functioning autism in order to facilitate acceptance.<br />
<strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
M.Ed. Exceptional Students 1993<br />
<strong>University</strong> of <strong>Georgia</strong><br />
B.A. Special Education 1989<br />
HONORS<br />
Nominated for CEC award from Northwest Council CEC 1999<br />
Outstanding Special Education Teacher: <strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Nominated for teacher of the year at Murdock Elementary School<br />
TEACHING EXPERIENCE<br />
<strong>Georgia</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong>: Department of Special Education and Educational<br />
Psychology<br />
GSU Staff/ Instructor: Courses Taught<br />
EXC 7939: Practicum II: Early Childhood Special Education (2009/ presen t)<br />
1997<br />
1995 & 1996<br />
2008-Present
EXC 4671: Educational Partnerships and Practicum II (2009/ present)<br />
EXC 4020: Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (2009/ present)<br />
EXC 4010: Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (2008-present)<br />
EXC 3560: Observation and Assessment of Infants and Toddlers and Preschoolers (2009/ present)<br />
EXC 4520: Methods for Teaching Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (2009-2012)<br />
EXC 4530: Methods for Teaching PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Children with Disabilities (2010/ present)<br />
EXC: 4570: Individual and Classroom Management (2009/ present)<br />
EXC: 4590: Methods of Teaching Functional Life Skills to Students with Behavior and Learning Disabilities<br />
(2010/ present)<br />
Part-Time Instructor: Courses Taught 2006<br />
EXC 6560: Educational Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (2006)<br />
EXC 6580: Instructional Methods of Students with LD, BD & MI (2006)<br />
EXC 6671: Partnerships and Practicum II<br />
Clinical Instructor: Courses Taught 1999 -2002<br />
EXC 2010: Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Student with Disabilities (1998 -2001)<br />
EXC 7110: Characteristics of Students with LD, BD, & MI (2000)<br />
Co-Taught various BSE/ ECE courses with ECE professors<br />
Cobb County School System:<br />
Autism/ Applied Behavior Analysis Trainer (3 years)<br />
Tritt Elementary: Special Education Teacher (3 years)<br />
Autism Specialist (2 years)<br />
Murdock Elementary: Special Education Teacher (6 years)<br />
Labelle Elementary: Special Education Teacher (2 1/2 years)<br />
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
Program for Infant and Toddler Care Trained<br />
Board Certified Behavior Analyst<br />
Developed and teach staff development courses for <strong>Georgia</strong><br />
Educational and Training Agency<br />
2002-2008 & 1989-1999<br />
2010<br />
2007-Present<br />
2006-Present
Co-Developed and taught staff development course for Cobb County<br />
TEACCH Trained at the <strong>University</strong> of North Carolina - Chapel Hill<br />
Additional Experience:<br />
Guest Reviewer: Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities<br />
PUBLICATIONS<br />
Referred Journal Articles:<br />
2003-2008<br />
Laushey, K. M. (2008). Book Review: Weiss, M. J. Practical Solutions for Educating Young Children With<br />
High-Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 23,<br />
253-254.<br />
Laushey, K.M., & Heflin, L. J. (2000). Enhancing social skills of kindergarten children through the training of multiple peers<br />
as tutors. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 30 183-193.<br />
Laushey, L.M., Heflin, L.J., Shippen, M., Alberto, P.A., & Fredrick, L. (2009). Concept Mastery Routines to<br />
Teach Social Skills to Elementary Children with High Functioning Autism. Journal of Autism and<br />
Developmental Disorders, 39 1435–1448.<br />
PRESENTATIONS<br />
International and National:<br />
Laushey, K. M. (2002). Facilitating friendships between children with high functioning autism and children without<br />
disabilities. Paper presented at the National Autism Society of America Conference, Atlanta, GA.<br />
<strong>State</strong> and Regional:<br />
Laushey, K. M. and Edwards, N. (2011). Making Modifications for Children with Special Needs Across the Five<br />
Domains and Activity Settings in the Inclusive Environment. <strong>Georgia</strong> Association for Young Children,<br />
Suwannee, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2008). Using Visuals in the Preschool Classroom to Foster Behavior and Communication Skills of<br />
Young Children with Disabilities in the Inclusive Setting. <strong>Georgia</strong> Association for Young Children, Suwannee,<br />
GA.<br />
As part of my position with the Cobb County School District the following presentation topics were<br />
conducted for many central office personnel, special education supervisors, teachers, and paraprofessionals<br />
across Cobb County from 1997-1999 and from 2005-2008:<br />
1. Characteristics of Individuals with Autism<br />
2. Teaching Individuals with Autism through methods of Applied Behavior Analysis<br />
3. Using Visual Supports for Individuals with Autism<br />
4. Strategies for Teaching Social Skills to Individuals with Autism<br />
5. Supporting Individuals with Autism in the General Education Classroom<br />
Laushey, K. (2008). Autism Spectrum Disorders: Parent Training. Workshop for parents of individuals with<br />
autism. Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2008). Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans . Presentation to<br />
parents of the East Cobb Autism Support Group, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2008). Managing Behaviors in the Home. Presentation to parents of children with autism<br />
1992<br />
2009
attending schools in the Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. & Montgomery, R. (2007). Using Visuals to Assist children with Nighttime Routines in the Home .<br />
Presentation to parents of children with autism attending schools in the Cobb County School District,<br />
Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2007 & 2008). Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis for Paraprofessionals. Workshop for<br />
paraprofessionals in Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2006, 2007, & 2008). Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism. Workshop for all new special<br />
education pre-K, and special needs kindergarten teachers in the Cobb County School District.<br />
Carson, A. & Laushey, K. (2007). Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism. Presentation for parents and<br />
teachers in the Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. & Muething, K. (2007 & 2008). Using Principals of Applied Behavior Analysis to Change Aberrant<br />
Behavior. Workshop for new special education teachers teaching the applied behavior analysis classrooms in<br />
the Cobb County School District.<br />
Laushey, K. & Muething, K. (2007 & 2008). Getting Started with a Discrete Trial Teaching Program.<br />
Workshop for new special education teachers teaching in the applied behavior analysis classrooms in the<br />
Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. & Muething, K. (2007 & 2008). Natural Environment Teaching. Workshop for new special<br />
education teachers teaching the applied behavior analysis classrooms in the Cobb County School District,<br />
Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. & Muething, K. (2007 & 2008). Putting it all together. Workshop for new special education<br />
teachers teaching the applied behavior analysis classrooms in the Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. & Muething, K. (2007 & 2008). The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills - Revised.<br />
Workshop for new special education teachers teaching the applied behavior analysis classrooms in the Cobb<br />
County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. & Muething, K. (2006 & 2007). Using Structured Teaching to Instruct Children with Autism .<br />
Workshop for all new special needs Pre-K and special needs kindergarten teachers in the Cobb County<br />
School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2006, 2007 & 2008). Using Social Stories to Teaching Individuals with Autism Spectrum<br />
Disorder. Workshop for all new special needs Pre-K and special needs kindergarten teachers in the Cobb<br />
County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2006, 2007). Teaching Independent Work Systems to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders .<br />
Workshop for all new special needs Pre-K and special needs kindergarten teachers in the Cobb County<br />
School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (2005). Teaching and Taking Data. Workshop for special needs kindergarten teachers in the<br />
Cobb County School District, Marietta, GA.<br />
Laushey, K. (1997 & 1998). Strategies for Including Individuals with Autism in the General Education<br />
Classroom. Workshop for general education and special education teachers in the Cobb County School<br />
District.
MEMBERSHIPS<br />
Council for Exceptional Children 1989-Present<br />
National Association of Educators 2002-Present<br />
Autism Society of America 2000-Present<br />
National Association for the Education of Young Children 2008-Present<br />
<strong>Georgia</strong> Association for Young Children 2008-Present<br />
Association of Behavior Analysis International 2011-Present<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICE<br />
Served as a Sponsor for Pope Jr. Cheerleading Squad 2011- Present<br />
Speak on topics of Autism and Type 1 Diabetes to children in elementary school<br />
at Tritt Elementary School for Disabilities Awareness Week 2005- Present<br />
Service to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 2000-Present<br />
Service in KIDS Church at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church 2000-Present<br />
Consulted at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for starting a special needs Sunda y School class 2008<br />
Coached Upward Soccer 2001-2003<br />
Special Olympics: Began and Coached a Cheerleading Group 1990-1992
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