معرفی
Dr. Katie Terry is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Malone University. With 30 years of professional experience, her career spans roles as a caseworker in child welfare, adoption worker, crisis intervention specialist, and child therapist. She specializes in fostering inclusion for individuals with autism within religious communities and advancing neurodiversity paradigms in social work.
Education:
- B.S. in Secondary Education (Social Studies), Kent State University
- MSW (Clinical Concentration), Fordham University
- DSW, University of St. Thomas
Research Interests: Katie’s work bridges social work practice with neurodiversity advocacy, particularly focusing on faith-based inclusion strategies. Her dissertation explored neurodiversity as a transformative framework for social work, while recent projects address accessibility for autistic individuals in Christian communities.
Publications & Presentations: Highlights include “A Wrinkle in the Fold”, a study on autism inclusion in churches, and a 2021 NACSW presentation on Christian social work’s role in creating “level paths” for autistic individuals.
Professional Affiliations:
- Council for Social Work Education (CSWE), 2018–2022
- North American Associate for Christians in Social Work, 2010–2021 and 2024–present
