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Richard Simpson Ed.D., Professor - (SPED)  • Special Education Website (SPED)
	Academic Degrees: Ed.D. , Special Education , University of Kansas , 1973 M.S. , Psychology , Fort Hays State University , 1969 B.A. , Baker University , Psychology , 1967 Specialization(s): Autism spectrum disorders and behavior disorders. Curriculum Vitae	Contact Information: 1122 W. Campus Rd. Joseph R. Pearson Hall, Room 524 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS  66045-3101 Phone:(785) 864-8447 E-mail: richsimp@ku.edu

Recent Work:

Awards/Honors

• University of Kansas, School of Education, Research Achievement Award (2006) 
• University of Kansas, School of Education, Outstanding Service Award (May, 2004)
• University of Kansas School of Education Outstanding Service Award (2003-2004)
• International Council for Exceptional Children, Research Award (2002)
• Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Outstanding Service Award (2002)

Book Chapters

• Simpson, R.L., & Otten, K. (in press). Structuring behavior management strategies and building competence. In D. B. Zager (Ed.), Autism: Identification, education and treatment (3rd edition), Mahwah, New Jersey: Erlbaum.
• Simpson, R. (2007). Effective and scientifically supported methods for students with pervasive developmental disorders. In J.A. Downing, Students with emotional and behavioral problems: Assessment, management and intervention strategies (p. 192). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall.
• de Boer, S.R. (2007). How to do discrete trial training. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-75). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Luce, S. & Smith, A. (2007). How to support children with problem behavior. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-50). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Ben-Arieh, J. (2007). How to use joint action routines. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-43). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Sigafoos, J., O'Reilly, M., & de la Cruz, B. (2007). How to use video modeling and video prompting. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-33). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Simpson, R.L., & Kauffman, J.M. (2007). Inclusão de alunos deficientes em salas de aula regulares. In J. Lopes & J. M. Kauffman (Eds.), Educação especial: Crónica de uma morte anunciada/denunciada (pp. 167-190). Braga, Portugal: Psiquilíbrios.
• Simpson, R.L. (2007). Issues, trends and scientifically-based practices for learners with Asperger disorder. In Association for Behavioral Analysis International presenter articles, Progress and challenges in the behavioral treatment of autism.  Kalamazoo, MI: Association for Behavioral Analysis International.
• Simpson, R.L., Myles, B.S., & Griswold, D.E. (2007). Management of students with autism. In R.L. Simpson & B.S. Myles (Eds.), Educating children and youth with autism: Strategies for effective practice. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
• Earles-Vollrath, T., Cook, K., & Ganz, J. (2006). How to develop and implement visual supports. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-60). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Ogletree, B., & Oren, T. (2006). How to use augmentative and alternative communication. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-47). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Ganz, J.B., Cook, K., & Earles-Vollrath, T. (2006). How to write and implement social scripts. In R. L. Simpson (series editor), PRO-ED series on autism spectrum disorders (pp. 1-33). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed Publishers.
• Simpson, R. (2006). Preface. In J. Downing (Ed.), Students with emotional and behavioral problems: Assessment, management and intervention strategies (pp. 1-4). Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
• Simpson, R.L., Hagiwara, T., & Cook, K.T. (2005) Children and youth with autism spectrum disorders: Assessment options and strategies. In M. Breen & C. Fiedler (Eds.) Behavioral approach to assessment of youth with emotional/behavioral disorders: A handbook for school based practitioners. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
• Simpson, R., Myles, B., & deBoer-Ott, J. (2005). Facilitated communication. In S.W. Lee (Ed.), Encyclopedia of school psychology (pp.201-204). Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
• Simpson, R. L., Myles, B. S., Simpson, J. A., & Gagnon, L. (2005). Inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings: Structuring for successful management. In P. Zionts (Ed.), Inclusion of children and youth with disabilities in general education settings: Keys for success. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
• Simpson, R., & Sasso, G. (2005). Punishment. In M. Hersen, G. Sugai & R. Horner (Eds.), Encyclopedia of behavior modification and cognitive therapy (volume 3) (pp. 1471-1475). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
• Simpson, R. (2004). Another look at critical issues in public education and their impact on students with disabilities: A response to Hardman and Mulder. In L.M. Bullock & R.A. Gable (Eds.), Quality personnel preparation in emotional/behavioral disorders (pp. 44-50). Denton, TX: University of North Texas, Institute for Behavioral and Learning Differences.
• Simpson, R. L., Hagiwara, T., & Cook, K. T. (2003). Children and youth with autism spectrum disorders: Assessment options and strategies. In M. Breen & C. Fiedler (Eds.), Behavioral approach to assessment of youth with emotional/behavioral disorders: A handbook for school-based practitioners (pp. 419-461). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Books

• Simpson, R.L., & Myles, B.S. (Eds.) (in press). Educating children and youth with autism. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
• Myles, B.S., & Simpson, R.L. (2007). Asperger Syndrome: A guide for educators and parents (Chinese translation). Taipei, Taiwan: Psychological Publishing Co.
• Fiedler, C., Simpson, R., & Clark, D.  (2007). Parents and families of children with disabilities: Effective school-based support services. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson-Merrill/Prentice Hall.
• Simpson, R. L., de Boer-Ott, S. R., Griswold, D. E., Myles, B. S., Byrd, S. E., Ganz, J. E., Cook, K. T., Otten, K. L., Ben-Arieh, J., Kline, S. A., & Adams, L. G. (2005). Autism spectrum disorders: Interventions and treatments for children and youth. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
• Simpson, R. L., de Boer-Ott, S., Griswold, D. E., Myles, B. S., Byrd, S. E., Ganz, J. B., Cook, K. T., Otten, K. L., Ben-Arieh, J., Kline, S. A., & Adams, L. G. (2004) Autism Spectrum Disorders: Interventions and treatments for children and youth. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
• Myles, B. S., & Simpson, R. L. (2003). Asperger Syndrome: A guide for educators and parents (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
• Myles, B.S., & Simpson, R.L. (2003). Students with Asperger Syndrome: A guide for educators and parents (second edition). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Journal Articles

• Simpson, R., & LaCava, P. (in press). Autism spectrum disorders. Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology.
• Ganz, J. B., Sigafoos, J., Simpson, R. L., & Cook, K.E. (in press). Generalization of a pictorial alternative communication system across trainers and distance. Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
• Kauffman, J.M., Mock, D.R., & Simpson, R.L. (in press). Problems related to underservice of students with emotional or behavioral disorders. Behavioral Disorders.
• Ganz, J., Simpson, R., & Corbin-Newsome, J. (in press). The Impact of the Picture Exchange Communication System on requesting and speech development in preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders and similar characteristics. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Simpson, R.L. (2007).  Effective practices and students with autism spectrum disorders. Impact, 19(3), 16-17.
• Lee, S-H., Simpson, R., & Shogren, K. (2007). Effects and implications of self-management for students with autism: A meta-analysis. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 22(1), 2-13.
• Simpson, R., McKee, M., Teeter, D., & Beytien, A. (2007). Evidence-Based Methods for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Stakeholder Issues and Perspectives. Exceptionality, 15(4), 203-218.
• Simpson, R. (2007). Introduction to the special issue: Effective practices for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Exceptionality, 15(4), 201-202.
• Simpson, R. (2006). Autism spectrum disorders effective practices. Spectrum, 31(4), 5-6.
• Simpson, R., & Harms, M. (2006). What every administrator needs to know about students with autism spectrum disorders. Conference proceedings: Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Administrators Conference. Overland Park, KS: Author.
• Simpson, R.L. (2005). Evidence-based practices and students with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20(3), 140-149.
• Ganz, J., & Simpson, R. (2004). Effects of communicative requesting and speech development of the Picture Exchange Communication System in children with characteristics of autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 34 (4), 395-409.
• Myles, B.S., Simpson, R. L., Carlson, J., Laurant, M., Gentry, A., Cook, K., & Earles-Vollrath, T. (2004). Examining the effects of the use of weighted vests for addressing behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 5 (1), 47-62.
• Simpson, R.L. (2004). Finding effective intervention and personnel preparation practices for students with autism spectrum disorders. Exceptional Children, 70 (2), 135-144.
• Simpson, R. (2004). Inclusion of students with behavior disorders in general education settings: Research and measurement issues. Behavioral Disorders, 30 (1), 34-46.
• Simpson, R., LaCava, P.G., & Graner, P.G. (2004). The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB): Challenges and Implications for Educators. Intervention in School and Clinic, 40 (2), 67-75.
• Simpson, R.L., de Boer-Ott, S., & Myles, B. (2003). Inclusion of learners with autism spectrum disorders in general education settings. Topics in Language Disorders, 23(2), 116-133.
• Simpson, R. L. (2003). Policy-related research issues and perspectives. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 18(3), 192-196.
• Simpson, R. L., Griswold, D. E., & Myles, B. S. (1999). Educators' assessment accommodation preferences for students with Autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 14(4) 212-219, 230.

Magazine/Newsletter Articles

• Simpson, R. (2007). Issues, trends and scientifically-based practices for learners with Asperger disorder. ABA Newsletter.

Other Resources

• Simpson, R., & Simpson, J. (2007).  Alternative education programs for children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Hall Family Foundation, Kansas City, MO.

Presentations

• Simpson, R. L. (2007, April). Autism spectrum disorders: Characteristics and intervention strategies. Presented at the Baton Rouge Professional Development in Autism Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, September). Behavior management and interventions for students with autism spectrum disorders. Presented at the Baton Rouge Professional Development in Autism Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, February). Children and youth with Asperger disorder: Effective methods and strategies. Keynote presentation at the Effective Education of Exceptional Children Conference, Midland School District, Midland, MI.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, February). Current trends in teh education of children and youth with EBD. Presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders 2007 Conference, Kansas City, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, February). Data-based assessment and management programming for students with special needs. Workshop presented at Center School District Professional Development Workshop, Kansas City, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, April). Educational programming for students with emotional/behavioral disorders in an era of accountability. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual International Convention, Louisville, KY.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, August). Effective educational practices for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Presented at Shawnee Mission School District Profession Development Conference, Overland Park, KS.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, February). Effective practices and strategies for children adn youth with Asperger Disorder. Presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders 2007 Conference, Kansas City, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, February). Effective practices for children and youth with Asperger disorder. Keynote presentation at the Regional Autism Conference for the Department of Education Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, Jacksonville, FL.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, August). Effective practices for educating students with autism and Asperger Syndrome. Presented at Shawnee Mission School District Profession Development Conference, Overland Park, KS.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, April). Effective practices for students with autism spectrum disorders. Presented at University of Michigan-Dearborn Autism Conference, Dearborn, MI.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, October). Evidence Based Strategies and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Keynote presentation at the South Carolina Autism Society of America Annual Conference, Columbia SC.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, April). Evidence-based interventions and strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders. Presented at The ARC of Illinois Annual Convention, Naperville, IL.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, January). Evidence-based practices and students with autism spectrum disorders: Issues and challenges. Workshop presented at the Connecticut SPecial Education Resource Center Disability Conference, Hartford, CT.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, June). Evidence-based practices for students with autism spectrum disorders. Keynote presentation at the Missouri State University Conference on Autism, Severe Developmental Disabilities, and Visual Impairments, Springfield, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, January). Functional behavioral assessment and management planning for students with disbilities. Workshop presented at Center School District Professional Development Workshop, Kansas City, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, February). Issues, trends and scientifically-based practices for children and youth with Asperger disorder. Keynote presentation at Autism: Progress and Challenges in the Behavioral Treatment of Autism International Conference, Boston, MA.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, June). Selecting and implementing effective programs and strategies for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. Presented at the Missouri State University Conference on Autism, Severe Developmental Disabilities, and Visual Impairments, Springfield, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, April). Strategies and interventions for children and youth with Asperger Disorder. Presented at The ARC of Illinois Annual Convention, Naperville, IL.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, September). Students with autism spectrum disorders: Learner characteristics and effective practices. Presented at the Baton Rouge Professional Development in Autism Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, March). The current state of autism intervention. Keynote presentation at the 2007 University of Missouri Autism Intervention Conference, Columbia, MO.
• Simpson, R. L. (2007, November). Working with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Educational Settings. Keynote presentation at the Spencer Fane Britt and Browne Educational Law Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Current Grants/Projects

• Simpson, R. L. (2005-2009).  Master's Degree Training Program for Personnel Preparing for Careers with Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Division of Personnel Preparation.  Funded. $1,000,000.
  This program addresses leadership shortages within E/BD and ASD education by combining general doctoral training in special education with specialty work in these areas. The grant develops teacher educators, researchers, and supervisors with consultation, personnel training, and research experiences in urban and suburban public schools within linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
• Simpson, R. L.  (2005-2009). Preparation of Leadership Personnel: Doctoral Training Program for Personnel Preparing for Careers with Children and Youth with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders and Autism-Related Disorders. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Division of Personnel Preparation.  $800,000.
  This program addresses leadership shortages within E/BD and ASD education by combining general doctoral training in special education with specialty work in these areas. The grant develops teacher educators, researchers, and supervisors with consultation, personnel training, and research experiences in urban and suburban public schools within linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
• Simpson, R.L. (2002-2008). Master's/Licensure Training Program for Personnel Preparing for Careers with Children and Youth with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders and Students At-Risk for Significant Negative Consequences Related to Violent and Aggressive Behaviors. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Division of Personnel Preparation.  $800,000.
  Addressing the consistent failures to provide adequate accommodations for our nation's E/BD and VAB students, this program helps to prepare masters-level personnel in the related fields. Students are provided with stipends to allow them to engage in part-time or full-time study in an innovative field-based program in a highly diverse community.