Edward Carr, Ph.D., Leading Professor, Department of Psychology
Edward Carr, Ph.D., Leading Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, was named to the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America (ASA), a national association with 120,000 members dedicated to educating the public about autism. The panel helps set national standards for autism research, as well as practice and policy regarding the care of individuals with autism.
Dr. Carr, internationally recognized for his research on autism treatment, is also known for being one of the co-developers of two strategies for dealing with autism used by researchers and practitioners worldwide. Called Functional Behavior Assessment and Positive Behavior Support, the strategies are recommended by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, legislation that specifies how all children with disabilities in the United States are to be educated.
Dr. Carr has authored more than a hundred articles on autism treatment and related behavioral disorders, trained many undergraduate and graduate students who have entered the autism field, and is engaged in community education outreach. He is also the author of a best-selling book, Communication-Based Intervention for Problem Behavior (1994).
“I am deeply appreciative of this recognition and honor,” says Dr. Carr. “As a panel member, I will be better able to realize my dream of ensuring the widespread dissemination of progressive practices to families, schools and providers of care so that people with autism can have a life of hope, dignity and purpose,” he explains.
The ASA Board of Directors appoints panel members, and Dr. Carr was unanimously elected by the board in September. According to the ASA, the panel includes some of the top names in the autism professional community spanning disciplines such as research, behavioral interventions and long-term residential care.
Founded in 1965, the ASA has a network of nearly 200 chapters nationwide. The grassroots organization unites professionals with parents of children with autism and other advocates to provide education and services for the autism community.
Dr. Carr has received numerous awards in the field, including the Applied Research Award for Outstanding Contributions to Applied Behavioral Research (American Psychological Association, 2001) and the Distinguished Research Award for Career Achievement (Association for Retarded Citizens, 1999). He was named in Who’s Who in America (2005) and Who’s Who in American Education (2004). Dr. Carr is also a Fellow, American Psychological Association and past president of the Association for Positive Behavior Support. He lives in Setauket with his wife, Ilene, and son, Aaron.
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