Catherine Faherty

Catherine Faherty

Catherine Faherty taught a variety of students with diverse learning styles before creating a model structured teaching classroom in1985 for students with ASD. From 1990 to 2012 she worked as an autism specialist with the internationally recognized TEACCH program as a parent consultant; child and adult therapist; consultant to school programs; trainer of teachers and therapists locally, nationally, and internationally; and creator of social groups for adults on the spectrum along with support/education groups for parents and family members. She has written manuals used in TEACCH trainings, co-developed a multitude of training models, and is the author of three books, one of which was recognized as an Autism Society of America's Outstanding Literary Work of the Year. Catherine is an authorized Social StoriesT instructor with Carol Gray. Her mentoring and consultation is sought after by therapists, teachers, and parents in the US and abroad. She speaks at conferences and provides trainings world-wide. Catherine is a devoted ally to autistic self-advocates.

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