Autism Institute

Faculty Involvement

Prior to the establishment of the Autism Institute, faculty in the School of Education have:

• Pursued advanced studies and best practices in ASD
• Placed students as trainers with ASD families
• Hosted Parents of Autistic Children (POAC) workshops
• Assisted in placing Gwynedd-Mercy College education graduates as ASD teachers in local school districts
• Facilitated the Extended School Program at local schools for ASD students

Deborah Schadler, PhD, assistant professor and coordinator of undergraduate education at Gwynedd-Mercy College, is the facilitator of the Autism Institute. She has been a special educator for more than 35 years. Schadler completed the post-baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Autism from Penn State’s College of Education and has several years of practical experience working with autistic children.

For more information about programs offered by the Autism Institute, please contact Dr. Deborah Schadler at schadler.d@gmc.edu or 215-646-7300, ext. 160.