She has also worked as a special education teacher and a behavioral consultant for the Colorado Department of Education. Dr. Brewer started the Autism Task Force while at the Colorado Department of Education and continues to be an active member, training teams to work with students with autism around the state. Dr. Brewer's research interests and specializations are teacher quality and new teacher's dispositions; Effective school-based practices for working with students with autism; and Inclusive education practices for students with significant support needs. Some of Dr. Brewer's publications include: Strategies at Hand: Quick Strategies for Working with Students with Autism, The Role and Legal Responsibilities of the School nurse when working with students with Disabilities and Beyond Behavior Management: Transforming a Classroom from Chaos to Calm. More...