Autism researcher, tech savvy and can guide your program or non profit (University City UTC)

EDUCATION Saybrook University, Pasadena California Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, 2020 Dissertation: Able Grounded Phenomenology (AGP): A theoretical framework for decolonizing unconscious bias and conscious sensationalism harmful to autistic savants (2020) California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco California M.
A.
Master of Arts, Transformative Leadership, magna cum laude, May 2016 State University of New York, College at Fredonia, Upstate New York Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Music Leadership In Society, magna cum laude, December 2013 Dean’s List Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY, New York Capital Region Associate in Science in Human Services, December 2012 (high honors) President’s List, Distinguished Alumni Engraved Brick PUBLICATIONS Kupferstein, H.
, Chau, V.
, & Watts, C.
A.
(2023).
Autistic Consumer Audit of UC Davis MIND Institute’s Mutant Angelman Mice and Their Translational Value Toward the Human Autistic Experience.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 00221678231188539.
Kantor, J.
, Kupferstein, H.
, Skogdal, S.
, Anderson, T.
, Olsen, E.
B.
, Skogdal, E.
, .
.
.
& Kantorová, L.
(2021).
Potential of music experiences for augmentative and alternative communication users and their effect on communication training: a scoping review protocol.
Journal of Exceptional People, (18), 52-60.
Kupferstein, H.
(2019).
Why caregivers discontinue applied behavior analysis (ABA) and choose communication-based autism interventions.
Advances in Autism, 6(1), 72-80.
Kupferstein, H.
(2018).
Evidence of increased PTSD symptoms in autistics exposed to applied behavior analysis.
Advances in Autism, 4(1), 19-29.
DOI: 10.
1108/AIA-08-2017-0016 Kupferstein, H.
, & Walsh, B.
J.
(2016).
Non-Verbal Paradigm for Assessing Individuals for Absolute Pitch.
World Futures, 72(7-8), 390-405.
“Perfect Pitch in the Key of Autism: A Guide for Educators, Parents and the Musically Gifted”, July 2016, Book co-authored with music therapist Susan Rancer, iUniverse.
com “Been There, Done That, Now Try This”, contributing author, Jessica Kingsley Publications, February 2014 JOB EXPERIENCE HennyK.
com Inc, Private Practice, December 2012-present - Neurodiversity specialist teaching remote piano lessons for nonspeaking, autistic, and special-needs students - Sensory and Educational Consultant, developing presentations and lectures on current research.
Doogri Institute, non for-profit, 2014-present - Research & Advocacy: Conducting research and professional training in the sensory, education, and disability sector, and teaching research methods (study design, IRB, NIH trials, Qualitative analysis) to autistic researchers.
- Community engagement and Leadership development of Peer Support mentorship program.
2016-2019 - Assistant Editor, International Journal of Transpersonal Studies (IJTS), Spring 2016 - Integral Teaching Fellow, California Institute of Integral Studies Bachelor Completion Program, Breakout sessions facilitator, syllabus construction, classroom management, Faculty meetings 2014 - Present - Onkelos.
org, Co-Founder and Executive Director Onkelos Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization providing support for underrepresented and disadvantaged people who would benefit from confidentially relocating for immersion in American culture through higher education.
Spring/Summer 2014 - Autism Specialist, Schenectady ARC.
Summer 2012 - Wildwood School Internship, Schenectady, NY - Engaged in employment, case management, music therapy, library, and IEP advocacy 2010 - Editorial Internship, International Center for Autism Research and Education Contributing author for website and newsletter.
1997-2009 - PodWeb, Computer Programmer HTML and CSS web development, Adobe Photoshop certification, e-Commerce, PayPal, WordPress, SEO 1997-1998 - Pro-Knit, Executive Assistant Established a unique product line, trade shows, and marketing to mom-and-pop shops for the embroidery and sports licensing industry 1996-1997 - Knit-Rite, Office Assistant Managed a network of 7 computers, designed a Microsoft Access Database program that generated UPC codes for piece-worker bundle tags, scanning bar codes for payroll, printing QuickBooks checks.
1995-1996 - Tomer Devorah, Assistant Teacher and Bus Monitor Assistant Teacher, Kindergarten, facilitating crafts instructions, and gathering supplies for the lead teacher, bus monitor Policy Analysis and Legislative Advocacy Autistic Communication Support – 5 year Outcome Report (2014-2019) for Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo Bill No.
A.
5141 Acces-VR policy reform to implement Communication Support 790x CRS Service for Autistic Consumers Bill No.
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5141 Introduced to NY State Assembly, Spring 2015 Angelo Santabarbara, 111th District Autism Action 2016 proposal resulting in the Autism Action NY legislative package ACCES-VR (A.
5141) communication support; Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Board (A.
8635; Autism Home Loan Program (A.
8696); A Communication & Technology Bill of Rights (A.
8708); Autism I.
D.
Card (A.
8389) SUNY Advocacy Day, New York State Legislature, Albany NY, March 6, 2012 Lobbying and testimony by four select students alongside the college president.