Dr. Don Cardinal
- Scholarly Works:
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Digital Commons
- Education:
- California State University, Fullerton, Bachelor of Arts
California State University, Fullerton, Master of Science
The Claremont Graduate University, Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Donald N. Cardinal is a professor of education in the Attallah College of Educational Studies. He served as dean of Chapman University's College of Educational Studies from 2002 to 2015. Don currently works in the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) and is TPI's founding director emeritus. He also serves as chairperson of the advisory board for the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, part of the School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine.
Before entering academia, pursuing the goal of a more inclusive society, Don worked alongside the most marginalized student populations in our society, frequently holding the labels of severe emotional disturbance, severe and profound mental retardation, autism, and severe behavior disorders. Above all, Don holds in highest regard the complex and interchanging relationship between student and teacher, centered on the presumption of competence. Don has authored and co-authored numerous articles, books, and book chapters in a variety of areas including evaluation, measurement of quality, teaching methods in special education, and collaboration.
Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications
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Cardinal D.N, Griffiths AJ, Maupin ZD, Fraumeni-McBride J. (2021). An investigation of increased rates of autism in U.S. public schools. Psychology in the Schools, 58, 124–140.
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Cosier, M, Gomez, A.S., Ricks-Oddie, J., McKee, Doty, M.C., Bonham, E., & Cardinal, D.N. (2021). Where Are Students With Autism and Intellectual Disability Learning? Placement Trends in California. Inclusion, 9(4).
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Sandoval-Gomez, A., Cosier, M., & Cardinal, D. (2020). Inclusion and the Right to Access to Regular Classes for Students with Disabilities. International Electronic Journal Of Elementary Education, 12(3), 233-234.
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Cosier, M., Sandoval-Gomez, A., Cardinal, D.N., & Brophy, S. (2020). Placement of Students with Extensive Support Needs in California School Districts: The State of Inclusion and Exclusion. International Electronic Journal Of Elementary Education, 12(3), 249-255.
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Özerk, K., & Cardinal, D. (2020). Prevalence of Autism/ASD Among Preschool and School-age Children in Norway. Contemporary School Psychologist, 24, 419–428.
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Griffiths, A.J., Giannantonio, C.M., Hurley-Hanson, A.E., & Cardinal, D. (2019). A look at autism in the workplace today: Needs and transitions. The Journal of Business Leadership.
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Griffiths, A.J., Giannantonio, C.M., Hurley-Hanson, A.E., & Cardinal, D. (2016). Getting down to business: Assessing the transition needs of young adults with autism. Journal of Business and Management.