Julie Brown, M.A., Sp. Ed.
Instructor
Contact information: (775) 851-4792
Sarah Fleischmann Building: 201
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Building
jabrown@unr.edu
Background Information
1991 M.A., Special Education, University of South Dakota
1986 B.S., Elementary Education, Special Education, Black Hills State University
Areas of Specialization
Collaborative Consultation in Special Education (Autism)
Early Intervention and Education
Research Interests
The influence of child care environments on children’s language and literacy skills
Children’s temperament in child care
Distinguishing between temperament extremes and disabilities in young children
Increase in the diagnosis of autism in young children
Classes Taught
I am currently working with other Extension Faculty to assess the training needs of child care workers throughout the state of Nevada and develop classes to meet those needs.
Current Projects
Working together with other faculty members studying the influence of child care environments on infant’s and toddler’s language and literacy skills
Children’s temperament in child care
Emergency Preparedness in child care settings