Areas of Expertise:
- Single-subject research design
- Early literacy
- Inclusive practices
- Families
Education:
- PhD - University of New Orleans
Dissertation:
- Social Supports Among Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Autism: Comparisons between Mothers and Fathers with Autism: Comparisons between Mothers and Fath
Research Areas of Interest:
- Intervention research to improve outcomes for children and families
- Clarification and innovations in recommended practices in early childhood special education
Certifications and /or Licenses:
- MN teaching license - DD, EBD, ECSE, SLD
- MN Adminstrative license - Director of Special Education
Select Publications:
- DiCarlo, C. F., Deris, A. R., & Deris, T. P. (2021). mLearning verus paper & pencil practice for telling time: Impact for attention & accuracy. In press - Journal of Behavioral Education.
- DiCarlo, C. F., Ota. C., & Deris, A. (2021). An ecobehavioral analysis of social behavior across learning contexts in kindergarten. Early Childhood Education Journal, 49, 657-668. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-020-01103-y
- Deris, A. R., DiCarlo, C. F., Wagner, D., & Oborn, K. K. (2020). Using environmental modification and teacher mediation to increase literacy behaviors in inclusive settings. Infants and Young Children, 33(4), 283-299. https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000175
- DiCarlo, C. F., Baumgartner, J. J., Ota. C., Deris, A. R., & Brooksher, M. H. (2020). Recommended practice in whole-group instruction: Increasing child attention. Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 43(1), 13-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/00168890.2020.1848407
Select Professional Experience:
- Memberships - CEC, DEC, TED, AECI, NAECTE