Diplomas / DegreesEd.D. in Education, Boston University (2008)
M.A. in Music Education, Boston University (1992)
B.A. in Music Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1986)
B.A. in Accounting and Information Systems, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1986)
Recent CoursesDiagnosis And Intervention In Autism
Introduction To Autism Spectrum Disorders
Introduction To Special Education
Master'S Seminar In Special Education
S/T: Diagnosing And Treating Spectrum Disorders
S/T: Introduction To Autism Spectrum Disorders
S/T: Introduction To Autism Spectrum Disorders
Personal StatementHelping persons with autism and other conditions lead fulfilling and productive lives to their greatest potential.
Teaching Specializations / InterestsIntroduction to Autism
Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism
Comparing Different Approaches of Treating Children with Autism
Introduction to Special Education
Research InterestsAutism and Asperger Syndrome:
• Successful transition to adulthood
• Employment
• Comparative approaches for treating children with autism
• Socially-based inclusion methods
• Self-advocacy
• Teaching persons on the autism spectrum how to play musical instruments
• How autism is perceived and treated in other countries
BooksStephen Shore and Linda Rastelli. (2006). Understanding Autism for Dummies. New York: Wiley & Sons.
Stephen Shore (ed) and contributor. (2004). Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Stephen Shore. (2003). Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, 2nd. Ed. Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Exhibitions, Performances, Films(29 April 2010). Autism Sings. Canyon Club, Agora Hills, CA, Thousand Oaks filmmaker Keri Bowers and Joanne Lara of Autism Movement Therapy Inc. will present Autism Sings!, a musical performed by artists with autism to benefit children with special needs, from 7 to 10 p.m. Wed., May 5 at The Canyon club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills.
The house band for the evening will be Jack Mack & the Heart Attack. The concert will also feature Stephen Shore, a savant pianist, author and one of the worlds leading keynote speakers on autism; Wyatt Isaacs, actor and singer who appeared in the Academy Award-winning HBO documentary Autism the Musical, and Kyle Cousins, singer and songwriter of Everybody Wants To Be Heard, the Autism Speaks theme song.
Book ChaptersShowing first 5 of 9. View All S. Shore. (2008). Personal Perspectives. In K. Buron & P. Wolfberg (Eds.). Educating learners on the autism spectrum: translating theory into meaningful practice. (pp. 318-324). Shawnee Mission: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
S. Shore. (2008). Getting to know you: Success in ASD communication and social interaction. In R. Parish (Eds.). Embracing Autism: Connecting and Communicating with Children in the Autism Spectrum. (pp. 61-72). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Duffy, T., Opperman, R., Smith, M., & Shore, S. (2007). Rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In Rehabilitation Services Administration, United States Department of Education; The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (Eds.). 32nd Institute on Rehabilitation Issues: Supporting successful employment. (pp. ). Washington: The George Washington University Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education.
S. Shore. (2006). Navigating the sea of approaches for working with children on the autism spectrum. In K. Simmons (Eds.). The official autism 101 manual. (pp. 199-203). Sherwood Park: Autism Today.
S. Shore. (2005). Disclosure: Talking about all what makes us human. In D. Murray (Eds.). Coming out Asperger: Diagnosis, disclosure and self-confidence. (pp. 173-183). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Recent Refereed ArticlesStephen Shore. (2010, 6). Autism in Other Lands: Reaching for Greater Understanding from an Asperger's Point of View. The Autism File Global, 36, 94-97
Stephen Shore. (2010, 4). Learning to Play a Musical Instrument is for People with Autism Too!. On the Spectrum: Newsletter for Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism of NY, 5
S. Shore. (2009, 10). Social and academic inclusion through accommodations and modifications to the curriculum, part two. The autism file, 33
S. Shore. (2009, 3). Social and academic inclusion through accommodations and modifications to the curriculum, part one. The autism file, 30, 104-106
Invited Presentations and LecturesShowing first 5 of 111. View All Stephen Shore (20 November 2011). Maximizing Success with Autism: Using our Strengths to Achieve a Fulfilling & Productive Life. Boston, MA
Stephen Shore (11 November 2011). Managing Successful Transition to Higher Education and Employment for Adults on the Autism Spectrum Plenary. Elwyn, PA
Stephen Shore (28 October 2011). Obstacles into Opportunities: Turning away from Closed Doors and Opening up New Ones. Seattle, WA
Stephen Shore (01 October 2011). Life on and Slightly to the Right of the Autism Spectrum: An Inside View Towards Success Keynote. Santa Clara, CA
Stephen Shore (13 August 2011). Developing Effective Self-Advocacy Skills: A Three Step Approach Keynote. Austin, TX
Conference Presentations and PapersShowing first 5 of 6. View All Stephen Shore & Pavan Antony (02 December 2011). Tips and Tricks for Education Children with Autism and Other Needs: Dramatization. TASH No Excuses: Creating Opportunities in Challenging Times, Atlanta, GA
Stephen Shore (01 December 2011). Educating Children with Autism: Matching Best Practice to Needs Poster. TASH No Excuses: Creating Opportunities in Challenging Times, Atlanta, GA
Stephen Shore & Pavan Antony (16 November 2011). Comparing Approaches for Educating Children with Autism: Matching Best Practice to Needs. Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Disorders (OCALI), Columbus, OH
Stephen Shore (11 May 2011). Evaluating Promising Approaches for Children with Autism: Matching Best Practice with Needs Poster. International Society for Autism Research, San Diego, CA
Stephen Shore (09 July 2010). Including Children with Autism in the Music Curriculum: Playing Instruments and Beyond. Autism Society National Conference, Dallas, TX
Other Selected Scholarly / Artistic WorkAutism Sings!
Agoura Hills, CA
Music Performance fundraiser for Autism Movement Therapy
May 5, 2010
DVD (2009) "Living Along the Autism Spectrum: What it means to have Autism or Asperger Syndrome" Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Publications.
Honors and AccomplishmentsQuoted in ABCNEWS.com on implications of magic and joint attention for people with autism at
abcnews.go.com/Health/Autism/autism-diagnoses-tr...
Professional ActivitiesSERVICE
PROFESSION
Bailey's Team Education Series
Mansfield, MA
What it's Like to be Autistic
April 14, 2010
Tufts Medical Center: Floating Hospital for Children - Grand Rounds
Boston, MA
Autism and Sensory Issues: Implications for the Medical Profession
April 7, 2010
Massachusetts General Hospital – Department of Psychiatry
Life with Autism - Implications for Psychiatry
March 15, 2010
Math and Science Exploratory School MS447
Brooklyn, NY
Workshop for 6th and 7th graders on what it is like to have autism
March 12, 2010
National Institutes of Health - Review of Autism Research and Public Perspectives.
(National Institutes of Mental Health)
Bethesda, MD)
February, 4, 2010
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee – Scientific Workshop (National Institutes of Mental Health)
Bethesda, MD
September 30, 2009 to October 1, 2009
Co-chair with Tomas Insel a study panel to fine tune question 4 ‘Which treatments and interventions will help?’ from the 2009 Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research. Panel members: Drs. Robert Hendren, Eric Samstad, Edwin Cook, Bryan King, Joyce Chung, and Ms. Sharisa Kochmeister.
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (National Institutes of Mental Health)
Bethesda, MS
January 2008 to present
Quarterly meetings in Bethesda, MD or Washington, DC to advise NIMH on spending about $800 million of research funding granted by the Combating Autism Act.
Autism American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Review of Scientific Proposals for Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Washington, DC
June 19, 2009
Rank proposals in consideration by NIMH for funding.
Autism Society of America
Board of directors, Autism Society of America - National, Bethesda, MD.
2001 to 2004, 2005 to present,
Vice President, Autism Society of America – Massachusetts Chapter, Wellesley, MA
2007 to present
Board of directors, Autism Society of America – Massachusetts Chapter, Wellesley, MA
2001 to 2007
Asperger’s Association of New England
2006 to 2007, Board of directors as immediate past president, Asperger’s Association of New England, Watertown, MA
2001 to 2006, Board President, Asperger’s Association of New England, Watertown, MA
1999 to 2001, Board of directors, Asperger’s Association of New England, Watertown, MA
Board of directors, Chapel Haven School, New Haven, CT
2008 to present
Board of directors, Huckleberry Project Foundation Incorporated (HPFI), Oklahoma City, OK
2008 to present
Board of directors, Language and Cognitive Development Center, Newton, MA
2008 to present
Advisory board, Boston Higashi School, Randolph, MA
2007 to present
Board of directors, Autism Higher Education Foundation (AHEF), Brookline, MA
2007 to present
Board of directors, Autism Services Association, Wellesley, MA
2000 to present
Board of directors, Unlocking Autism, Baton Rouge, LA
1999 to present
Guest lecturer in Introduction to Philosophy of Education taught by Lyudmila Bryzzheva
May 21, 2009
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member Council for Exceptional Children – National, 2003-2005, 2008-present
Member Autism Society of America – National, 2001-present
Member Autism Society of America – Massachusetts Chapter, 2001-present
Member Asperger’s Association of New England, 2000-present
Licenses & CertificationsPublic School in Music, grades 5-12 – Professional level, Massachusetts
Public School in Business Management, grades 5-12 – Professional level, Massachusetts
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