Vance L AustinVance Austin, PhD, has worked for over 40 years with children, adolescents, and young adults who have learning disabilities, various emotional and behavioral disorders, and autism, as a child-care counselor, program coordinator, and teacher. He has ben a college professor at five universities and colleges and is currently a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Special Education at Manhattanville College, in Purchase, NY. Dr. Austin has authored numerous articles and book chapters on topics related to working effectively with students who have learning and behavioral difficulties. He has presented his research on interventions for children with emotional and behavioral disorders at national and international conferences. Read More Read Less