Maureen A. Conroy, Ph.D. is Co-Director of the Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies and a professor of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies in the Department of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. Dr. Conroy has extensive experience in conducting early intervention research with children who are at risk for or have social and behavioral disabilities, including children with autism spectrum disorders. She has served as PI on a number of federally funded research projects. Currently, she is co-PI on an Institute of Educational Sciences grant investigating the efficacy of BEST in CLASS, a classroom-based intervention model designed for use by early childhood teachers. Her research interests and expertise focus’ primarily on intervention research to prevent and ameliorate social, emotional, and behavioral challenges of young children with autism and social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Dr. Conroy has an extensive publication record in the field of autism, early intervention, and behavioral disorders with over 70 referred articles and chapters. Additionally, she is a regular presenter at international conferences on topics related to autism and behavioral disorders. Several additional accomplishments include (1) co-editor for the journal Behavioral Disorders, (2) awarded the B.O. Smith Research Professorship at the University of Florida; (2) associate editor for the Journal of Early Intervention and Topics in Early Childhood Special Education; (3) the School of Education, VCU Outstanding Research Award; and (4) standing panel member on the Standing Panel Member for the National Institute of Health, Child Psychopathology & Developmental Disabilities Study Section.
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