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PhD graduate Dani Pizzella wants to bring behavior analysis to parents and educators everywhere

Pizzella's dissertation compared the effectiveness of asynchronous remote training in behavior analysis to traditional, face-to-face training. ...

UMSL establishes new BCBA licensure program

Education practitioners wanting to gain licensure through a nationally approved Board Certified Behavior Analyst Program can do so at the University of Missouri–St. Louis....

Eye on UMSL: Thumbs-up

Ben Hunter flashes an enthusiastic thumbs-up after graduating from Project SEARCH last week at UMSL. Looking on is his fellow graduate Hannah Dietrich. Hunter and Dietrich were among seven graduates...

New UMSL partnership empowers individuals with disabilities

Patricia Kopetz is a crusader. She’s a relentless and tireless advocate for the empowerment of individuals with disabilities. For the past five years, Kopetz has thrown her energy behind her position...

Adventure Camp provides activities for children with autism

At summer camp this year, fifth-grader Joshua swam in the pool, played on the playground and raced around the gymnasium. Although these activities seem like those of any child at...

Book on autism wins design award

A book about autism that was designed by University Marketing and Communications at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been recognized for its cover and interior designs. “AWEtizm: A Hidden...

UMSL establishes Autism studies program

The University of Missouri–St. Louis has established the Certificate in Autism Studies program. The 18-credit-hour program is coupled with a master’s of special education program in the College of Education. The...

UMSL scholar named to St. Louis Arc board

Patricia Kopetz, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor in Education for Children with Disabilities in Connection with the Variety Club of Greater St. Louis at the University of Missouri–St. Louis,...