Carol M. Schall, Ph.D.
Carol Schall, Ph.D., Director, Virginia Autism Resource Center, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Post Office Box 842020, Richmond, Virginia 23284
Dr. Schall is Assistant Professor of Special Education and Disability Policy at Virginia
Commonwealth University. She has been learning from and supporting individuals
with autism for more than 25 years. Dr. Schall is involved in supporting individuals
across Virginia through her work as the director of the Virginia Autism Resource Center.
She is well versed in completing functional behavior assessments and using positive behavior
supports to develop comprehensive plans for individuals from a person-centered
approach. Dr. Schall is a nationally known speaker. In addition to her speaking engagements,
she provides consultations to schools, families, and community services providers
who support individuals with autism or related disorders. Dr. Schall’s research interests
include the use of psychotropic medication by individuals with autism spectrum
disorders and training for parents and professionals who work with individuals with
developmental disabilities. Dr. Schall is listed in the 2005 and 2006 editions of Who’s Who
in America and was honored by TASH with their Positive Approaches Award.