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Laura J. Hall is a Professor in the Department of Special Education within the College of Education at San Diego State University (SDSU), where she serves as International Programs Coordinator and department liaison with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. Her career spans over 35 years with foundational work at Princeton Child Development Institute, academic appointments at Deakin University, and current leadership in autism education research and training.
Dr. Hall's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Developmental Disabilities Training Program, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988) with Clinical Minor in Family Therapy
- M.S. in Expressive Therapy from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA (1981)
- B.A. from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (1979)
Her research centers on practical implementation of evidence-based practices for autism spectrum disorders, with emphasis on educator-learner interactions across educational settings. She investigates social skills development, reading comprehension strategies, and peer-mediated interventions—particularly for adolescents—while addressing sustainability through community of practice models. Dr. Hall actively bridges global perspectives with local implementation, drawing from her international experience in Belgium and Australia.
Recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward secondary education applications, program quality assessment, and fidelity measurement beyond superficial compliance. Her work consistently connects foundational behavior analysis principles with classroom realities, showing increasing focus on systemic implementation challenges rather than isolated interventions.
Dr. Hall's scientific contributions lack specified awards in available records, but her impact is evident through sustained federal funding and program development.
She directs SDSU's federally supported Masters Program in Autism, mentoring M.A. candidates through research projects that address real-world challenges in ASD education. Her collaborative network includes department colleagues, community partners, parents, and program graduates who form an active implementation community. Current grants from the Office of Special Education Programs enable ongoing innovation in training and practice.
The Masters Program in Autism functions as Dr. Hall's primary research and training ecosystem, integrating coursework, field experiences, and community partnerships. This federally funded initiative creates a sustainable pipeline of specialists while generating implementation data that informs her scholarly work on evidence-based practice adoption and maintenance in diverse educational contexts.
