She has over 20 years experience supporting adolescents and adults with ASD as a teacher, group home supervisor, administrator, and consultant. She was honored by TASH in 2005 with their Positive Approaches Award for exemplary support of people with disabilities through the use of positive behavior support. She has authored multiple articles and book chapters focusing on the needs of young adults with ASD, a new book due to be published by Paul H. Brookes in the fall of 2008 with the working title Growing up with Autism. Her research interests include transition from school to work and adult life, psychotropic medication management and monitoring for individuals with ASD, and training for parents and professionals serving individuals with ASD.