Biography

Rachel Cagliani is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. Before completing her PhD, she was a public school teacher. Dr. Cagliani is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her research addresses the educational needs and life skills of individuals with severe autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Areas of Expertise

  • Adapted Curriculum
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Profound Autism
  • Intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Single-case research design

Interests

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • Toilet Training

Concentrations

Education

  •  Ph.D. in Adapted Curriculum, 2017
    University of Georgia
  •  M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education, 2013
    University of Georgia

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