Dr. Missy Oliver began her career at The New England Center for Children in Massachusetts and has been at NECC Abu Dhabi since 2011, where she currently serves as Head of Education. Her work focuses on preparing students with autism to transition into less restrictive educational environments, including general education settings, while promoting independence and inclusion. As an adjunct faculty member at Simmons University, she mentors teacher candidates and supports their development of practical teaching skills, evidence-based practices, and confidence as special educators.
Courses
- SPND 490 Introduction to Exceptionalities
- SPND 483/484 Seminar in Teaching
- SPND 481/482 Practical Applications in Teaching
Books & Peer-Reviewed Publications
Mead Jasperse, S. C., Kelly, M. P., Oliver, M. L., Couldrey, E., & Al Hammadi, M. (2026). Applied behavior analysis-based strategies for transitioning to inclusive education settings. In S. Halder, H.-T. Wang, & K. Dillenburger (Eds.), Applied behavior analysis-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder: Bridging theory and practice (pp. 157–177). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-2889-9_9
Oliver, M. (2019). Experiences of board certified behavior analysts in center-based autism education: A phenomenological study [Doctoral dissertation, Drexel University]. Drexel University Research Discovery. https://doi.org/10.17918/1gde-nx27]