Licensed Psychologist and Associate Professor
Department of Special Education, University of Kansas

Brenda was the recipient of the 2004 Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award and the 2006 Princeton Fellowship Award. She has written numerous articles and books on Asperger Syndrome and autism including Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdowns (with Southwick) and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (with Adreon), the winner of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Work.

She is also well known for her work on Hidden Curriculum. Brenda has made over 500 presentations all over the world and has written more than 150 articles and books on
autism and Asperger Syndrome. She is also a member of the Geneva Centre for Autism’s Professional Advisory Council.