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Dr. Teresa Cardon

Senior Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Educational Psychology

Email: Teresa.Cardon@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Arizona State University, 2010
    Major: Speech and Hearing Science
    Dissertation: Promoting Imitation in Children with Autism: A Comparison of Reciprocal Imitation Training and Video Modeling

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Department Chair/Associate Professor, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. (2018 - 2023).
  • Director of the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism/Associate Professor, Utah Valley University. Utah Valley University. (2012 - 2018).
  • Assistant Professor, Washington State University. Washington State University. (2010 - 2012).
  • Faculty Research Associate, Arizona State University. Arizona State University. (2007 - 2010).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral, Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2015 - Present).
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence - Speech Language Pathologist, American Speech Language & Hearing Association. (2000 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (August 1, 2015 - Present).
  • American Speech Language and Hearing Association. (January 1, 2000 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Dyslexia: A Texas Education Administration Professional Learning Course - 2024, Texas Education Administration. United States of America. (2024).
  • Other (Symposium), Teaching Symposium on Foundational CSD Science Courses, American Speech Language & Hearing Association. United States of America. (2021).
  • Continuing Education Program, Professional Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders, Utah Valley University. United States of America. (2016).
  • Faculty Fellowship, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Faculty Development Institute, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). United States of America. (2021 - 2022).
  • Other (Leadership Forum), Senior Executive Leadership Forum, Utah Valley University. United States of America. (2014 - 2015).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDSP 3410 - Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Inclusive Education, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 4330 - ADV ED STRA EX LR, 5 courses.
  • EDSP 4340 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners, 1 course.
  • EDSP 4350 - Disability as Diversity: Inclusive Pedagogies and Practices for Children and Youth with Disabilities, 3 courses.
  • EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals, 1 course.
  • EDSP 5330 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners, 4 courses.
  • EDSP 5340 - Supporting High Functioning Students with Autism in General Education, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 5520 - Special Education Law, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 5710 - Special Education Programs and Practices, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 5730 - Educational Aspects of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 1 course.
  • EDSP 5740 - Learning Strategies for Promoting Proficiency in Reading and Language Arts for Exceptional Learners, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Alumni of the Year, Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders California State University Fullerton. (April 2, 2024).
  • Award for Continuing Education (ACE), American Speech Language Hearing Association. (May 2022).
  • Award for Continuing Education (ACE), American Speech Language Hearing Association. (August 2020).
  • Dean’s Award of Excellence College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Utah Valley University. (August 2015).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Santus, I., Cameron, M., Cardon, T. A Structured Interdisciplinary Assessment Framework for Autism, Treatment, and Intervention.
  • Cardon, T. (2023). Engaging in Conference Presentations to Support the Dissemination of Behavioral Researc. Disseminating Behavioral Research.

    • Journal Article

  • Cardon, T. (2024). Interprofessional collaboration: A guide for what’s working to support coordination of care. Seminars in Speech and Language. 45 (3) 169-170. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1787526
  • Lynch, g., James, S., Cardon, T. (2024). Sensitivity and specificity of pupillary light reflex measures for ASD using monocular pupillometry.
  • Cardon, T., Griffith, A., Koutsoftas, A., Jansz Reiken, C., Eaton, A. What's Working for practitioners: A mixed method analysis using the Collaborative Practice Assessment Tool. 45 (3) 213-227. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1787098
  • Cardon, T. (2023). Evaluating the impact of PWS Smart Start –A behavior analytic caregiver training program for Prader-Willi Syndrome. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. Online first (Online First) 1-13. Thousand Oaks, CA, Sage. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10983007231200535
  • Cardon, T. (2022). Autism in the media: Perceptions regarding portrayals of ASD on television. International Forum of Special Education and Child Development.
  • Westover, J., Andrade, M., Cardon, T. (2022). Autism in the workplace: Stakeholder perspectives. 17 (2) 17-41.
  • Cardon, T. (2020). Housing and autism spectrum disorder: Insights from individuals and families.
  • Cardon, T. (2020). Speech language pathologists & behavior analysts: A survey of video modeling use and perspectives. Seminars in Speech and Language.
  • Cardon, T. (2019). Video modeling using classroom peers as models to increase social communication skills in an integrated preschoo. Education and Treatment of Children.

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Cardon, T. (Author & Presenter), Texas Speech and Hearing Association, Interprofessional Collaboration: Perspective Taking & Cultural Reciprocity, Texas Speech and Hearing Assocation, United States of America. (2024).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Nico, J. (Author & Presenter), Gevarter, C. (Author & Presenter), Arenas, R. (Author), Cardon, T. (Author), 26th Annual International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities, Exploring SLP Perspectives on Social Communication Assessment and Intervention in ASD: A Systematic Review, Council for Exceptional Children, Clearwater, FL, United States of America. (2025).
  • Cardon, T. (Author & Presenter), SPED Induction, IEPs: Highlights, Reminders, and Getting Organized, United States of America. (2024).
  • Kelley, J. (Author & Presenter), Joyce, M. (Author & Presenter), Hsiao, Y. (Author), Barrio, B.L. (Author), Cardon, T. (Author), National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention, Representation of autism spectrum disorders in children’s and young adult realistic fiction from 2007 - 2023: Character portrayal and author’s background, United States of America. (2024).

    • Poster

  • Cardon, T. (Author & Presenter), Griffith, A. (Author), Koutsoftas, A. (Author), Jansz Reiken, C. (Author), American Speech Language and Hearing Association, What's Working for Practitioners: A Mixed Method Analysis of the Collaborative Practice Assessment Tool, United States of America. (2022).
  • Cardon, T. (Author & Presenter), Griffith, A. (Author), Koutsoftas, A. (Author), Jansz Reiken, C. (Author), Interprofessional Education Collaborative 2022 Virtual Poster Fair, What's Working for Practitioners: A Mixed Method Analysis of the Collaborative Practice Assessment Tool using the IPEC Competencies, Interprofessional Education Collaborative, United States of America. (2022).

Service

University Service

  • Chairperson, Masters Policy Committee. (2024 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Coordinator. (2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Undergraduate Policy Committee. (2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Professional Faculty Leadership Team. (October 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, IMPACT Coordinator. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Merit and Awards Committee, Lecturer-system/Non-tenure track. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Curriculum Revision Committee Member. (2024 - 2025).
  • Committee Member, Merit and Awards Committee. (2023 - 2024).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Council. (2022 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, National Faculty Council Executive Cabinet. (2022 - 2023).
  • Program Coordinator, Center for Interprofessional Collaboration. (2021 - 2023).
  • Chairperson, Faculty Equity Committee. (2021 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Institutional Educational Review Committee. (2021 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Curriculum Committee. (2020 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, Institutional Review Board. (2019 - 2021).
  • Committee Member, University Center & Institute Committee/Policy Review. (2017 - 2018).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, Texas Applied Behavior Analysis, Public Dissemination Committee. (2024 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Seminars in Speech and Hearing. (August 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Texas Speech and Hearing Association – Webinar Committee. (2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association SIG 10 (Higher Education) Coordinating Committee Member. (2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ASD Certification Board – American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. (2022 - Present).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. (January 1, 2022 - Present).
  • Mentor, STEP Mentor – American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. (2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, ASHA National Conference - Autism Topic Committee. (2019 - 2021).