ABOUT IIDC
Catherine Davies is an Educational Consultant at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community located at Indiana University, Bloomington. Catherine was a Clinical Psychologist in the UK specializing in developmental disabilities. She has over 20 years experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities and was a special education teacher and school psychologist. Catherine obtained her Masters in Education and subsequently another in Psychology from the University of Wales going on to complete her professional training in Clinical Psychology with the British Psychological Society in 1998.
Since relocating to the US Catherine has worked as a Psychoeducational Therapist in the TEACCH program in North Carolina supporting people with autism spectrum disorders. She was also the Clinical Director of a college program for adults with Asperger Syndrome and had a private practice as an Autism and Structured Teaching Consultant.
Catherine’s areas of interest and expertise include training and consultation for teachers, other professionals and parents regarding using Structured Teaching and Visual Structure as well as work involving adolescents and adults with high functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Education
- University of Wales, Swansea | M.Sc. in Educational Psychology (Professional Writing) | 1993-1994
- University of Wales, Cardiff | M.Ed. in Psychology of Education | 1991-1993
- University of Wales, Cardiff | Post Graduate Certificate in Education | 1987-1988
- University of Wales, Cardiff | B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology | 1984-1987
Professional Experience
- Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Bloomington, IN | Educational Consultant | 2008-Present
- Indiana Resource Center for Autism, Bloomington, IN | Autism and Structured Teaching Consultant | 2006-2008
- College Internship Program | Clinical Director | 2006-2007
- Christopher and Associates Evaluation and Counseling Center | Mental Health Counselor | 2005-2006
- Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Psychoeducational Therapist | 2000-2005
- Harrow Psychological Health Services, England | Clinical Psychologist in Community Developmental Disability Team | 1996-1999
- Psychology & Assessment Service, Essex Education Authority, England | Educational Psychologist | 1994-1996
- Gwent Education Authority, Cwmbran, Wales | Classroom Teacher of Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilties | 1988-1993
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, IN Professional Licensing Agency | 2005
- Licensed Psychological Associate, NC Psychology Board | 2000
- Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) | 2000
- British Psychological Society, Leicester: Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology (Professional Training) | 1996-1998
- Chartered Psychologist (equivalent of Licensed Psychologist) | 1995
Presentations & Publications
- Davies, C. & Dubie, M., (2012). Intimate Relationships and Sexual Health: A Curriculum for Teaching Adolescents /Adults with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Social Challenges . Shawnee Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
- Davies, C., (2012). Structured Classrooms. In Volkmar, F. R. (Ed) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders eReference (online access). New York: Springer.
- Davies, C., (2012). Classroom Structure. In Volkmar, F. R. (Ed) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders eReference (online access). New York: Springer.
Areas of Expertise
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Relationship Issues for Individuals with ASD
- Structured Teaching