EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, Ph.D. 1982, Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education Emphasis on psychological aspects of developmental and behavioral disabilities

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI,  M.S. 1977, Social Work Emphasis on clinical behavior therapy

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN,  B.A. 1975, Psychology

COURSES
SchP 402 Applied Behavior Analysis
SchP 404 Historical and Contemporary Issues in School Psychology
SchP 406 Research Methods and Design
SchP 426 Advanced School and Family Interventions
SchP 429 Special Topics in SchP: Seminar in Low Incidence Disabilities
SchP 436 Special Practicum in SchP: Low Incidence Disabilities
SchP 442 Doctoral Practicum in School Psychology
SchP 443 Certification Internship
SchP 444 Doctoral Internship
EDUC 461 Single-subject Research Design
SchP 496 Doctoral Seminar in School Psychology

RESEARCH
Dr. Cole’s research involves the development and evaluation of positive behavioral strategies for challenging behavior in individuals with mental retardation, autism, and other pervasive developmental disorders in school and community settings.   A primary focus of her work is on teaching self-management to enhance independent functioning and positive behavior change in individuals with disabilities.  Other strategies include choice making, functional behavior assessment, and antecedent interventions.  A recent emphasis is on the use of self-management and other positive behavioral strategies to facilitate the successful  inclusion of children and adolescents with autism in general education settings.

VITA
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