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Jul. 17, 2024
Janie Contreras-Muñoz: Her Journey Through School Psychology and Beyond

Janie Contreras-Muñoz is filled with anticipation about the many opportunities that lie ahead. As she enters her final year as a doctoral candidate in the School Psychology program at Baylor University, she is deeply involved in research and training that impacts the lives of diverse families. Her work focuses on enhancing the social well-being of families dealing with various health conditions and developmental disabilities. She also serves as a Student Fellow with the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD).

Jul. 17, 2024
Language is the Key to Unlocking Success for Students in Schools

Dr. Tracey Jones is passionate about bilingual education and promoting linguistic diversity. With a career spanning more than 25 years, she cares deeply about creating inclusive educational environments for all students, including those with disabilities. Dr. Jones serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, where she specializes in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Bilingual Education. Her contributions to the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD) continue to be substantial. As a Faculty Affiliate, she helps lead the Center’s Spanish-language caregiver training series. 

Jul. 1, 2024
Sensory-friendly showing allows people with disabilities to go to see a movie

KXXV Ch. 25 covered our Sensory-Friendly Movie event at Cinemark Theaters on Saturday, June 29. 

Jun. 18, 2024
Advancing Applied Behavior Analysis: Research, Service, and Impact

Emily Exline, a researcher in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and a Student Fellow for the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities (BCDD), is making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. As a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Psychology specializing in ABA, she is committed to advancing early intervention research, enhancing evidence-based practices, and dispelling the negative stigma associated with ABA.