Robert L. Koegel, PhD
About the Author
Robert L. Koegel, PhD, is internationally known for his work in the area of autism, specializing in language intervention, family support, and school inclusion. He has published well over 150 articles and papers relating to the treatment of autism. He also has authored five books on the treatment of autism and on positive behavioral support. He has been the recipient of numerous multimillion-dollar research and training grants from the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Education, and the National Institute of Mental Health. Models of his procedures have been used in public schools and in parent education programs throughout California and the United States, as well as other countries. Dr. Koegel is Director of the Koegel Autism Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he is also Professor of Clinical Psychology and Professor of Special Education. He has trained many health care and special education leaders in the United States. His doctoral graduates have been employed at major universities, including Harvard University; The Johns Hopkins University; University of Maryland; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, San Diego; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Oregon; University of Utah; and Yale University.
