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Sarah Pastrana serves as an Assistant Professor of Teaching within the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. Her primary teaching responsibilities focus on the Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Behaviour Disorders concentrations, and she coordinates UBC's Verified Course Sequence approved by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board for aspiring Board Certified Behaviour Analysts.
Dr. Pastrana's research and professional interests emphasize evidence-based practices in Special Education, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. She champions ethical interventions that center disabled individuals' autonomy, challenge systemic ableism, and foster inclusive environments through interdisciplinary collaboration. Her work integrates advocacy for improved funding and services with compassionate training for future educators.
With over 20 years of frontline experience supporting autistic individuals and those with behaviour disorders across the lifespan, Dr. Pastrana has held leadership roles including President of the British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis. She regularly disseminates expertise at regional and international conferences while prioritizing the amplification of disabled voices in educational practice.
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Advising and Professional Impact: Dr. Pastrana shapes the next generation of special educators through her coordination of the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board's Verified Course Sequence. While individual advisees aren't listed, her mentorship philosophy stresses evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches that prepare students for ethical practice in schools and clinical settings. She actively promotes interdisciplinary partnerships to enhance service delivery for disabled communities.
