Richard A. Price

Dr. Richard A. Price is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at Purdue University's College of Education. His work focuses on the transition from school to work for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing vocational assessments and self-determination.

• Ph.D. in Special Education (Transition to Work for Students with Significant Support Needs), University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne (2024)
• M.S. in Kinesiology (Cognitive and Motor Neuroscience), Michigan State University (2019)
• M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis (Autism), Michigan State University (2018)
• M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling, Michigan State University (2016)
• B.A. in Kinesiology (Adaptive Sport), Michigan State University (2014)

Dr. Price's research explores the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ identities, adaptive sports, ethics in applied behavior analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He investigates vocational assessments and services that enhance self-determination for students with significant support needs.

His publications span topics including caregiver perspectives on employment transitions, employer hiring practices for disabled individuals, early transition planning, online ethics in behavior analysis, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. Recent works emphasize inclusive policy reforms and community-based life skills training.

Dr. Price is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). He has taught courses in special education law, policy, and adaptive physical education, and served as a consultant and trainer in relational skills and neurodevelopmental disabilities.