Several PBS staff members were mentored by Dr. Edward Carr, including PBS Founders Dr. Magito McLaughlin and Dr. Anderson Ryan, Team Leaders Dr. Christopher Smith and Theresa Giacobbe-Grieco, and Staff Member John Innis. Emile Mulder, who is one of our newest Behavior Specialists, was a student of Dr. Carr at the time of his death.
Dr. Carr’s career spanned over 3 decades and reflected his intellect, creativity, compassion, and true desire to use his gifts to make a difference in the lives of people with autism and other special needs. Beginning with his early work following strict behavioral principles and methods, Ted continuously sought new directions to ensure that research connected to real lives. As his career and interests evolved, there was a progression from basic Skinnerian behavior techniques to Applied Behavior Analysis with the late Ivar Lovaas to more the comprehensive practices of Positive Behavior Support. A pioneer in the field, Ted was a co-founder of the Association for Positive Behavior Support, which is a professional network/community that is committed to developing and implementing best practices in the field of behavioral support.
We were among a fortunate few to have the honor of working closely with Ted. As a mentor, he challenged us to think independently, to use stringent methods in our research, and to approach every project with the intent of true applicability in the field. Ted was meticulous in everything he did, including his responsibilities as a mentor. He helped us navigate the waters of publication, presentations, and clinical application of evidence-based interventions. We emerged from his program with a wealth of information, ideas, and skills to move forward as researchers, academics, and as practitioners. Ted truly inspired us with his wit and humor, his open and honest feedback, his expectations for greatness from all of us, and his own enthusiasm for finding true solutions for real people.
Our work is dedicated to the work and memory of our mentor and friend, Ted Carr.
Dr. Carr’s career spanned over 3 decades and reflected his intellect, creativity, compassion, and true desire to use his gifts to make a difference in the lives of people with autism and other special needs. Beginning with his early work following strict behavioral principles and methods, Ted continuously sought new directions to ensure that research connected to real lives. As his career and interests evolved, there was a progression from basic Skinnerian behavior techniques to Applied Behavior Analysis with the late Ivar Lovaas to more the comprehensive practices of Positive Behavior Support. A pioneer in the field, Ted was a co-founder of the Association for Positive Behavior Support, which is a professional network/community that is committed to developing and implementing best practices in the field of behavioral support.
We were among a fortunate few to have the honor of working closely with Ted. As a mentor, he challenged us to think independently, to use stringent methods in our research, and to approach every project with the intent of true applicability in the field. Ted was meticulous in everything he did, including his responsibilities as a mentor. He helped us navigate the waters of publication, presentations, and clinical application of evidence-based interventions. We emerged from his program with a wealth of information, ideas, and skills to move forward as researchers, academics, and as practitioners. Ted truly inspired us with his wit and humor, his open and honest feedback, his expectations for greatness from all of us, and his own enthusiasm for finding true solutions for real people.
Our work is dedicated to the work and memory of our mentor and friend, Ted Carr.