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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Jun 17

My Life’s Passion…..

I have dedicated my life to helping people with autism and their families. Why? Well, I may be partial or biased but I just love people…

My Life’s Passion…..

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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May 28

Behavior Analysis and Caring: Yes of Course it’s Important, it’s Everything!

I have been hearing so much about compassionate care lately. It seems to be a “new” trend in the field. I see presentations and keynotes…

Behavior Analysis and Caring: Yes of Course it’s Important, it’s Everything!

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Apr 23

Gifted on the Autism Spectrum: Seeing the Whole Child

When Giftedness and Autism Overlap

Gifted on the Autism Spectrum: Seeing the Whole Child

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Nov 4, 2025

AI and Special Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Tools

Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just powering self-driving cars or generating art — it’s also making its way into our classrooms. In…

AI and Special Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Tools

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Apr 25, 2024

Catatonia in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH

Catatonia in Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Nov 1, 2022

Why You Should Consider Changing Your Career to Supporting Individuals with Autism

This is the dream.

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Feb 19, 2022

Problem Behavior Triggered by Specific Words

Ideas for intervention

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Feb 19, 2022

Cognitive Flexibility in Students with ASD

Often, individuals with autism may be described using terms such as “rigid” or “rote.”

Cognitive Flexibility in Students with ASD

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Sep 26, 2021

Get organized in just one day

Lists for Life: A Step-by-Step Approach to an Organized Life

Get organized in just one day

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Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

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Jul 19, 2021

Adulting: Preparing Individuals with Autism

The transition from adolescence into adulthood does not always receive as much attention as is needed. Often, transition services are…

Adulting: Preparing Individuals with Autism

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA

Professor @HofstraU, Researcher, Author, Autism Specialist, Behavior Analyst, and Speaker https://www.marymcdonald.org

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