Elise Settanni

Dr. Elise Settanni serves as an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University within the Special Education Program, bringing expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with extensive clinical, school, home, and community experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Special Education (anticipated 2024), Lehigh University
• M.Ed., Penn State University
• B.A., Penn State University

Research centers on Autism Spectrum Disorders with emphases on reducing autism stigma, creating inclusive school cultures, and developing neurodiversity-affirming interventions. Her work examines sibling-mediated approaches, early childhood engagement, achievement, and parent stress, contributing to journals including Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and School Mental Health. Current scholarship focuses on translating behavioral analysis into practical inclusion strategies for educational settings.