Brenda Smith Myles

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Brenda Smith Myles (born 1957)[1] is an American author and researcher on the topic of the autism spectrum. As of 2021, she has written more than 300 articles and books on autism spectrum disorder.[2] She was once found to be the world's second most productive applied researcher in ASD, by the University of Texas.[3]

Early life and education[edit]

Myles graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Elementary Education/Special Education) from the State University of New York at Old Westbury in 1985.[3] The following year, she earned a Master of Science (Special Education, Learning Disabilities) from the University of Kansas. 1989 saw that university grant her a Ph. D in Special Education, Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities.[3] While studying, she gained practical experience working with children at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Career[edit]

After receiving her doctorate, she went joined the faculty of the Department of Special Education at her alma mater.[4] While here, she undertook many research projects about young people with autism.[5] She would eventually reach the rank of "Professor" here.[3]

In 1997, she became the editor of the journal Intervention in School and Clinic,[6] remaining so until 2005.

In 2002, she was awarded the Autism Society of America (ASA) Outstanding Literary Work of the Year, for her co-authored book Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success.[7][8] The ASA went on to award Myles their Wendy F. Miller Autism Professional of the Year Award in 2004.[9] She became a spokesperson[10] and Chief Program Officer[11] for the organisation.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) gave her their Burton Blatt Humanitarian Award in 2004.[9]

Myles became an American Occupational Therapy Association Scholar in 2007.[12]

She received the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP)[13] Divine Neurotypical Award in 2009.[12]

A 2011 survey of autism support professionals by Canadian organisation, Autism Ontario, found that 34% had been influenced by Myles when devising their support programs.[14]

In 2013, she became an American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion.[15]

Myles won a National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)[16] Bronze Award in 2014 for her co-authored book Sensory Issues and High-Functioning Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders.[17] That year the CEC awarded her the Burton Blatt award for a second time.[9]

Young women with autism employment organisation "Yes She Can Inc" awarded Myles an "Advocates for Adults with Autism Award" in 2016.[18]

She became the President of AAPC Publishing in 2017,[19] and has since ceased to be so.

Myles was also for a time a Scientific Council Board Member for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) in Washington, DC.[20]

Selected works[edit]

  • Asperger syndrome : a guide for educators and parents, 1998
  • Asperger syndrome and difficult moments : practical solutions for tantrums, rage, and meltdowns, 1999
  • Asperger syndrome and sensory issues : practical solutions for making sense of the world, 2000
  • Asperger syndrome and adolescence : practical solutions for school success, 2001
  • Simple strategies that work! : helpful hints for all educators of students with Asperger syndrome, high-functioning autism, and related disabilities, 2001
  • The hidden curriculum : practical solutions for understanding unstated rules in social situations, 2004
  • Children and youth with Asperger syndrome : strategies for success in inclusive settings, 2005

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Myles, Brenda Smith (28812579)". viaf.org. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ "What I Have Learned From Individuals on the Spectrum". Autism Awareness. 2021-01-27. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  3. ^ a b c d "About". website. Brenda Smith Myles. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  4. ^ "Brenda Smith Myles CV" (PDF). researchautism.org. 2016.
  5. ^ ASD Final report Military One Source
  6. ^ Myles, Brenda Smith (September 1997). "From the Editor". Intervention in School and Clinic. 33 (1): 3. doi:10.1177/105345129703300102. ISSN 1053-4512. S2CID 220929217.
  7. ^ "Shrub Oak International School Appoints Five World-Renowned Special Education Experts to Advisory Board". PRWeb. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  8. ^ Myles, Brenda Smith; Adreon, Diane (2001). Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success. Autism Asperger Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0-9672514-9-3.
  9. ^ a b c "Awards". Council for Exceptional Children - Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  10. ^ "Study: Early autism intervention in toddlers is effective - CNN.com". edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  11. ^ "The Miami Herald 12 Jul 2009, page 215". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  12. ^ a b "Awards". Brenda Smith Myles. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  13. ^ "GRASP". GRASP. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  14. ^ Social Matters Autism Ontario. 2019
  15. ^ "Dr. Brenda Myles Smith". Cork Autism 2020. Cork Autism 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  16. ^ "NAPPA Awards". NAPPA Awards. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  17. ^ Sensory Issues and High-Functioning Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders
  18. ^ "Yes She Can 2016 Advocates for Adults with Autism Awards". yesshecaninc.org. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  19. ^ "OAR Mourns Death of Keith Myles". OAR. 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  20. ^ "OAR". About Us » Scientific Council. 2016-03-17. Archived from the original on 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2023-01-07.

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