Barkley Memorial Center Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) Project
We are pleased to announce a new project dedicated to enhancing knowledge and service to children with autism spectrum disorders in the Lincoln community. The ASD Project will begin an early intervention component (EXCEED Project) in Fall, 2008. This project will include a partnership with the Ruth Staples Child Development Lab at UNL. Participating children will take part in an inclusive child development program with supplemental support and intervention from a special educator, a speech-language clinician and a board-certified behavior analyst. The ASD Project will also include social-communication groups for young children in partnership with local school districts and the development of a transdisciplinary, diagnostic clinic to serve Lincoln and surrounding communities.
Opportunities for masters and doctoral students to study in the area of severe disabilities and ASDs are available with stipends and tuition supports for qualified applicants.
Masters-level, graduate assistant positions in the area of Severe Disabilities/ASDs in the UNL Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders with opportunities to work directly in inclusive educational programs for young children with ASDs
Doctoral student assistantship positions in the area of Severe Disabilities/ASDs and Augmentative and Alternative Communication in the UNL Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders. Research and training opportunities in school and project-affiliated early intervention programs
Opportunities for early education professionals to work with children with ASDs and their families are also available.
Lecturer/Master Special Education Teacher: Full-time position developing, implementing and evaluating individualized programs for children with ASDs in collaboration with early intervention and school staff
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist: Part-time position providing consultative and direct communication services to children with ASDs in collaboration with early intervention and school staff
