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Dr. Teresa Cardon

Adjunct Faculty

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

  • 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, 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.

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

    Journal Article

  • 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.

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).