Joan Clark
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Joan Clark is a Speech/Language Pathologist who has spent her career in the public school sector. Her writing is inspired by her interest in her students, their unique personalities, and how they interact with each other. It reflects her belief: With proper guidance, kids can learn to accept those with differences and more importantly, gain insight from them. Joan works with students who have Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism in two capacities. First, she is a member of the Autistic Spectrum Disorders Assessment Team for her school district, providing consultation and participating in diagnostic evaluations. Second, she provides therapy for students with ASD on her regular school caseload and is a strong advocate within her buildings for them.

Joan received her bachelor’s degree from Penn State and her master’s degree from the University of Houston. She has worked in school settings in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Florida, Department of Defense Schools in the Philippines, Texas, and Illinois. She is married with two grown children, a dog and a cat, a wonderful extended family, and lots of friends.

Jackson Whole Wyoming

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