Carol Schall

Carol Schall, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education and holds roles as Co-Director of the VCU Autism Center for Excellence and Principal Investigator of the Virginia Autism Resource Center. She specializes in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interventions, transition services, and employment support for individuals with disabilities. Her work focuses on improving employment outcomes for youth and adults with ASD and developmental disabilities, particularly through internship programs and employer-based interventions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Education, Virginia Commonwealth University (2003)
• M.Ed. in School and Counseling Psychology, James Madison University (1987)
• B.S. in Special Education, Duquesne University (1982)

Research & Grants:

• Principal Investigator: Effect of a 9-Month Internship Intervention for Military Dependents with ASD (DoD grant, $1.2M, 2016–2020)
• Director: Virginia Autism Resource Center (ongoing since 1982)
• Director of Technical Assistance: VCU Autism Center for Excellence (since 2011)

Key Contributions: Dr. Schall's research emphasizes evidence-based practices for competitive integrated employment, including behavioral skills training, employer partnerships, and policy advocacy. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, focusing on transition planning, employment outcomes, and stakeholder perspectives in disability services.

Labs/Teams: Leads the VCU Autism Center for Excellence and collaborates with the Project SEARCH + ASD Supports initiative to support military-connected youth with disabilities.