Amber M. Friesen, Ph.D.

Amber M. Friesen, Ph.D.

Amber Friesen, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Special Education program of the Department of Special Education and Communicative Disorders at San Francisco State University. Her research focuses on supporting young children at risk for or diagnosed with disabilities and their families. Dr. Friesen teaches graduate courses in early development, family partnerships, and preschool interventions. Before becoming a faculty member, Dr. Friesen worked as both a teacher and paraprofessional.