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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, 7 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, 5 courses.
  • EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 5330 - Classroom and Behavioral Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners, 6 courses.
  • EDSP 5340 - Supporting High Functioning Students with Autism in General Education, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 5520 - Special Education Law, 3 courses.
  • EDSP 5710 - Special Education Programs and Practices, 3 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, 2 courses.

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

  • Howerter, C.S., Cardon, T. (2025). AI in the Special Education Toolbox. Harnessing AI's Potential to Support Student Success and Teaching Excellence. 157-186. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1122-7.ch006
  • Santus, I., Cameron, M.J., Cardon, T. (2024). A Structured Interdisciplinary Assessment Framework for Autism, Treatment, and Intervention. Autism and Child Psychopathology Series. 187-203. Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-64499-3_11
  • Cardon, T. (2023). Engaging in Conference Presentations to Support the Dissemination of Behavioral Research. Disseminating Behavioral Research. 235-242. Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47343-2_14

    • Journal Article

  • Bedard, K.E., Griffith, A.K., Ulm, D., Strittman, M., Krukowski, K., Eaton, A., Rone, A., Cardon, T. (2025). Evaluating the Impact of PWS Smart-Start: A Behavior Analytic Caregiver Training Program for Prader-Willi Syndrome. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. 27 (1) 26-38. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/10983007231200535
  • Lynch, g., James, S., Cardon, T. (2024). Sensitivity and specificity of pupillary light reflex measures for ASD using monocular pupillometry.
  • Cardon, T. (2024). Interprofessional Collaboration: A Guide for What's Working to Support Coordination of Care. Seminars in Speech and Language. 45 (03) 169-170. Georg Thieme Verlag KG. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1787526
  • Cardon, T., Griffith, A.K., Koutsoftas, A.D., Rieken, C.J., Eaton, A. (2024). What Is Working for Practitioners: A Mixed Method Analysis Using the Collaborative Practice Assessment Tool. Seminars in Speech and Language. 45 (03) 213-227. Georg Thieme Verlag KG. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1787098
  • Cardon, T. (2022). Autism in the media: Perceptions regarding portrayals of ASD on television. International Forum of Special Education and Child Development.
  • Andrade, M.S., Westover, J.H., Cardon, T., Miller, R.M. (2022). Autism in the Workplace: Stakeholder Perspectives. Other. 17 (2) 17-41. Common Ground Research Networks. https://doi.org/10.18848/2324-7649/cgp/v17i02/17-41
  • 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., Wangsgard, N., Dobson, N. (2019). Video Modeling Using Classroom Peers as Models to Increase Social Communication Skills in Children with ASD in an Integrated Preschool. Education and Treatment of Children. 42 (4) 515-536. Project MUSE. https://doi.org/10.1353/etc.2019.0024
  • Barrio, B.L., Kelley, J., Cardon, T. (2019). Pre-service educators' understanding and perceptions of ASD before and after reading ASD narrative fiction. Other. 14 (1) Portland State University Library. https://doi.org/10.15760/nwjte.2019.14.1.5
  • Barrio, B.L., Kelley, J., Cardon, T. (2019). Pre-service educators' understanding and perceptions of ASD before and after reading ASD narrative fiction. Other. 14 (1) Portland State University Library. https://doi.org/10.15760/nwjte.2019.14.1.5
  • Cardon, T. (2013). Video modeling imitation training to support gestural imitation acquisition in young children with autism spectrum disorder. Other. 16 (4) 227-238. Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1179/2050572813y.0000000018
  • Cardon, T. (2013). Video modeling imitation training to support gestural imitation acquisition in young children with autism spectrum disorder. Other. 16 (4) 227-238. Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1179/2050572813y.0000000018
  • Cardon, T., Azuma, T. (2012). Visual attending preferences in children with autism spectrum disorders: A comparison between live and video presentation modes. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 6 (3) 1061-1067. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.01.007

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).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Cardon, T. (Moderator), Forbes, H. (Panelist), Muldoon, D. (Panelist), Prince, A. (Panelist), Ladd, A. (Panelist), Speech Pathology & Applied Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Interprofessional Applications and Collaborative Practice Across Professional Activities, SPABA SIG, online, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).

    • 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).