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Danielle Liso, PhD, BCBA-D, is an assistant professor of special education at Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Dr. Liso received her Masters Degree in Severe/Profound Disabilities, specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders, from Johns Hopkins University in 2000. She received her PhD in Early Childhood Special Education and her Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) from Vanderbilt University in 2005. Currently, Dr. Liso serves as the coordinator of the severe disabilities and autism programs at Johns Hopkins University, supporting Masters and Doctoral level students. Dr. Liso has been working in the field of special education for over 12 years and has worked as a classroom teacher, behavioral consultant, researcher, and trainer. She has focused her studies and professional development in the areas of autism and positive behavior support. She travels nationally and internationally providing training and support in developing programs for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Faculty CV

EDUCATION

Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
Ph.D. in Early Childhood Special Education 2002-2005

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD
Post-graduate Inclusion Coursework 2001-2002
M.S in Severe and Profound Disabilities 1998-2000

University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
B.A. in Literature/Minor: Psychology 1993-1997

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD
Professor of Special Education, September 2008-present

EQPT: Empowered Quality Parent Training Central Florida
Owner and Director, July 2007-August 2008

Capitol Autism Services/Advance Education Sacramento, CA
Director of Clinical Services, December 2006-June 2007

The Celeste Foundation/US DOE Grant Recipient Mount Dora, FL
Clinical Director: Early Intervention Autism Project, June 2005- November 2006

Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
Research Assistant and Behavioral Consultant, August 2002-May 2005

The Kennedy Krieger School Baltimore, MD
Special Educator, August 2001- July 2002

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Gainesville, FL
Support Specialist, August 2000-August 2001

The Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore, MD
Special Educator, August 1999-August 2000
Behavioral Aide, August 1998-August 1999

The Jericho School for Children with Autism Jacksonville, FL
Special Educator, January 1997-December 1997
Volunteer, August 1996-December 1996

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Leadership Training Grant Recipient 2002
• Johns Hopkins University Severe Disabilities Grant Recipient 1998
• UNF USA Today Scholarship Representative 1997
• UNF Rhodes Scholarship Applicant 1996-1997
• UNF Honors Program Student Executive Board Scholarship 1996
• Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Scholarship 1996
• UNF Leadership Scholarship 1995 and 1996

RECENT POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Liso, D.R. (2009). Positive Practices for Home and School: Two-day Intensive Training--Autism Action South Africa Training Series--Cape Town, South Africa

Liso, D.R. (2008). ABA and PBS: Merging two complementary approaches to achieve best practice for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders- MIND Institute Summer Institute, Sacramento, CA

Liso, D.R. (2008). The Power of Parent Training- MIND Institute Summer Institute, Sacramento, CA

Liso, D.R. (2008). The Power of Parent Training- Family Café Conference- Orlando, FL

Liso, D.R. (2008). Tackling Picky Eating- University of North Florida Special Needs Early Childhood Conference- Jacksonville, FL

Liso, D.R. (2008). Theory of Mind- Tools for Success Conference- Jacksonville, FL, 2008

Liso, D.R. (2008). Confidence through Competence Parent Training Curriculum- Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville, FL

Liso, D.R. (2007). Tips and Tools for Autism Spectrum Disorders- Marion County, Silver Springs, FL

Liso, D.R. (2007). Parent Empowerment- Northern California Behavior Association, Sacramento, CA

Liso, D.R. (2007). Confidence through Competence: Providing empowerment through parent training - Second International Autism Conference Mas Casadevall, Barcelona, Spain

Hine, J.F. & Liso, D.R. (2007). Using Interactive Video to Support Families of Young Children with Autism- Association for Behavior Analysis Autism Conference Poster, Boston, MA

Liso, D.R. & Hine, J.F. (2007). Investigating the Effectiveness of using Interactive Video Technology to Assist Parents of Children with Autism- Autism Society of America: Providence, RI

Hine, J.F., Liso, D.R., & Wilburn-Beckhom, K. (2006). Instructional Practices for the Classroom and the Home- Northwest Education Agency- Sioux City, IA

Liso, D.R., Hine, J.F., & Wilburn-Beckhom, K. (2006). Using Interactive Video Teleconferencing to Support Families of Young Children with Autism- Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Daytona Beach, FL

Liso, D.R. (2006). Using Interactive Video Teleconferencing to Support Families of Young Children with Autism- US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs Conference Poster, Washington DC

Liso, D.R. (2006). Using Interactive Video Teleconferencing to Support Families of Young Children with Autism- Autism Society of America, Nashville, TN

Liso, D.R. & Thwing, G. (2005). Investigating the Effectiveness of Using Interactive Video Technology to Assist Parents of Children with Autism- Florida Association for Behavior Analysis, Sarasota, FL

Liso, D.R. (2005). Investigating the Relationship Between Stereotypic Behavior and Learning- Association for Behavior Analysis Poster, Chicago, IL

PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, and COMMITTEES

• Advisory board member--Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (xMinds), Montgomery County, MD, 2009-present
• Grant reviewer: Johns Hopkins University School of Public Hehalth, February 2009
• Early Childhood Dual Certification Degree Committee, Johns Hopkins University College of Education, 2008-present
• Field Experience Committee, Johns Hopkins College of Education, 2008-present
• Clinical Consultant and Training- Autism Action, Cape Town, South Africa, 2008-present
• Clinical Consultant- INSIGHT Support Services, Sacramento, CA, 2008-present
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): Behavior Analysis Certification Board #1-05-2316
• Guest Editorial Reviewer: Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• Association for Applied Behavior Analysis
• Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA)
• Vanderbilt Association for Behavior Analysis (VABA), Executive Board Secretary 2004-2005
• Association for Positive Behavior Support
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• CEC Division of Early Childhood
• Internship in Positive Behavior Supports, University of South Florida, Summer 2003
  • Center for Evidence-based Practice
  • Center for the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
  • Positive Behavioral Supports
  • Positive Beginnings

PUBLICATIONS

Broughton, L.B.R. & Liso, D.R. (under review). A hybrid model for teachers of students with autism: Using face-to-face and online instruction.

Liso, D.R. (under review). The effects of choice-making on toy engagement in non-ambulatory and partially-ambulatory preschool students.

Liso, D.R. (under review). Choosing choice: Positively impacting child engagement, behavior, and learning through choice making.

Liso, D.R. (under review). Sensory-based interventions to treat stereotypic behavior.

Liso, D.R. (in progress). It’s the Autism, Isn’t It: A parents’ guide from surviving to thriving.

Liso, D.R. & Wolery, M. (in progress). Investigating the relationship between stereotypic behavior and learning.

May, M.E., Liso, D.R., & Wolery, M. (in press). Simulation for preparing graduate students to use single-subject experimental methods.

Favell, J.E., Liso, D.R., Baker, L., Hine, J.F., & Wilburn-Beckhom, K. (2007). Using interactive video to support families of young children with autism. Research paper funded by a grant to the Celeste Foundation from the U.S. Department of Education.

Dunlap, G. & Liso, D.R. (2003). Using choice and preference to promote improved behavior.
What Works Brief #15. Briefs funded by a grant to the Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning from the Child Care and Head Start Bureaus of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.