About the TEACH Lab
The Teacher Education in Autism for Classroom Help (TEACH) Research Lab is led by Dr. Marie Kirkpatrick. The TEACH Lab helps teachers and staff in using ABA strategies in their classrooms to support the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of their students with autism. Currently, we are conducting research with special educators and educators who have autistic students in their classroom.

TEACH Lab Activities 

Summer camp for kids with autism and their sibilings where teachers learn about using behavior analytic practices. 
Monthly caregiver respite events for kids with autism and their siblings staffed by community teachers. 
Graduate program that helps teachers earn their BCBA to implement behavior analysis practices in the classroom. 

Get Involved!
Educators, parents, and/or autistic individuals interested in the research projects above can contact
​Dr. Marie Kirkpatrick at [email protected]

    Project Manager 

Haley Tapia, M.S.

Haley Tapia is a Special Research Associate in the Department of Educational Psychology at UTSA. She is originally from Ohio but has lived in San Antonio for over 5 years and obtained her Master of Science in Behavior Analysis from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Her research interests include increasing self-advocacy and self-determination skills in autistic populations.
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