The CASD conducts research on effective assessment and intervention of persons with ASD.  Our research has appeared in premier scholarly outlets, including Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.

Tincani, M. & Crozier, S. (2007). Comparing brief and extended wait-time during small group instruction for children with challenging behavior. Journal of Behavioral Education, 16, 355-367. (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Crozier, S. & Tincani, M. (2007). Effects of social stories on prosocial behavior of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 37, 1803-1814. (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Tincani, M., Crozier, S., & Alazetta, L. (2006). The Picture Exchange Communication System: Effects on manding and speech for school-aged children with autism. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 41, 177-184. (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Crozier, S., & Sileo, N. M. (2005). Social Stories: A User-Friendly Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teaching Exceptional Children, 37(6), 26-31 (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Crozier, S., & Tincani, M. (2005). Using a modified social story to decrease disruptive behavior of a child with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 20, 150-157. (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Boutot, A., Guenther, T., & Crozier, S. (2005). Let's Play: Teaching Play Skills To Young Children With Autism. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 40(3), 285-292. (DOWNLOAD PDF)

We offer opportunities for graduate students to assist in the development and implementation of research studies through the UNLV Department of Special Education. Please contact us for more information.