Sarah K Howorth
Sarah K. Howorth is an assistant professor of special education and program coordinator for the special education graduate programs in the School of Learning and Teaching, part of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. Her research interests include social skills and social coaching of individuals with autism, and the use of emerging technology such as virtual reality and augmented reality to support behavioral, academic, and transition skills instruction for individuals with disabilities. She also has expertise in the following areas: assistive technology, reading comprehension, positive behavior interventions and supports, and improving employment and transition outcomes for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. Sarah is a board-certified behavior analyst and has more than 20 years of experience in special education.