ProfessorJeff Sigafoos

Jeff Sigafoos received his PhD in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota in 1990. Since then he has held academic appointments at the University of Queensland, University of Sydney, and The University of Texas at Austin. He currently holds a Professorship in the School of Education at Victoria University of Wellington. Professor Sigafoos has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, books describing the results of his research on educational and behavioural interventions for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. He currently serves on the editorial board of several scientific journals.

Current research

◾Using iPad technology to promote communication and social skills in children with autism spectrum disorders
◾Enhancing the communication skills of children with autism and intellectual disability
◾Augmentative and alternative communication intervention for children with developmental and physical disabilities