Dr. Teresa Cardon
Adjunct Faculty
University of North Texas
Department of Educational Psychology
Email: Teresa.Cardon@unt.edu
Education
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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
- 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).
Academic - Post-Secondary
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
- 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
- EDSP 3410 - Intellectual Disability, Autism, and Inclusive Education, 3 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, 4 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.
University of North Texas
Awards and Honors
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Journal Article
Service
University Service
- Committee Member, Professional Faculty Leadership Team. (October 1, 2023 - Present).
- Committee Member, Merit and Awards Committee, Lecturer-system/Non-tenure track. (2023 - Present).
- 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
- Editorial Review Board Member, Seminars in Speech and Hearing. (August 1, 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).