Susan Larson

Susan Larson is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Special Education at Bethel University's Graduate School. She has been affiliated with the university since 2013, teaching courses on Autism, clinical supervision, and thesis advising. Her professional interests span Autism, Language Disorders, and Professional Writing. She holds an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (UW-Madison, 1987) and an M.A. in Counseling (Lakeland College, 2010).

• Education:
• M.S. Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987
• M.A. Counseling, Lakeland College, 2010

Her research focuses on Autism interventions and clinical supervision in educational settings. Her 1998 publication, Trapped in a Mine, highlights practical strategies for communication and intervention. She received the ASHA ACE Award in 2022 for completing 70 hours of continuing education in 36 months.

As a thesis advisor, she supports graduate students in Special Education. She actively participates in professional organizations like ASHA (since 1987) and the National Education Association (since 1996).