The Who, What and How of Paraprofessionals: Using These Instructional Supports Effectively (continued)

About the Authors

Katie Bassity, M.Ed., is an autism consultant for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).

Donna Owens, M.A., is family services administrator at OCALI.

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