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Dr. Kathleen Cook serves as Associate Professor of Special Education and Program Director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S. ABA) at Augustana University's Sharon Lust School of Education, where she has held academic appointments since 2015. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctorate level (BCBA-D), she integrates clinical expertise with academic leadership in special education.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Special Education (2015), University of Georgia, emphasizing autism spectrum disorders and applied behavior analysis
- M.A. in Audiology (1982), Louisiana State University
- B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology (1981), Louisiana State University
Dr. Cook's research pioneers self-management intervention strategies for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, leveraging applied behavior analysis frameworks to foster independence. Her work bridges theoretical behavior analysis with practical educational applications, targeting life-skills development for neurodiverse populations. As M.S. ABA Program Director, she shapes curriculum standards for future behavior analysts while advancing evidence-based practices in special education.
No scientific awards or specific grant activities are documented in available materials. Her program leadership encompasses comprehensive oversight of the M.S. ABA curriculum, though individual student advisement details remain unspecified. The absence of laboratory or team descriptions suggests primary focus on academic program administration rather than lab-based research.
