Robin H. Lock

Robin Lock is Professor of Special Education and former Associate Dean at Texas Tech University. Her research addresses postsecondary transitions for students with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders and youth in foster care systems. She co-founded the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research and leads community engagement initiatives.

Research examines:

• Transition services for young adults with disabilities
• Autism support frameworks
• Educational policy implementation
• Community-based intervention models

She has secured over $5M in external funding including the $25M East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood grant.