Lindsay Diamond

Lindsay Diamond is an Associate Professor of Special Education and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the Department of Educator Preparation in the College of Education and Human Development. Her work focuses on improving early childhood special education services, interdisciplinary training programs, and disability awareness initiatives for first responders.

Education:

• Ph.D., Early Childhood Special Education and Autism, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• M.Ed., Special Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Dr. Diamond’s research emphasizes access to quality early childhood education for children with autism, teacher training programs, and family support systems. Her recent publications highlight stress among early childhood educators, disability awareness training for law enforcement, and problem-solving interventions for young children with developmental disabilities.

Key Grants:

• Project Director, Nevada Collaborative (NVC): Interdisciplinary training for autism education (USDOE/OSEP funded)
• Co-PI, Project SELF: Special Education Leaders of the Future
• USDOE/OSEP Leadership Project Advisor, NvLEND: Neurodevelopmental disabilities training