Biographical note

Carol Gray has over twenty years of experience educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Carol initiated the use of Social Stories in 1991 and has written numerous articles, chapters, and books on the subject. She is a sought-after speaker in the United States and abroad. Carol is the director of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding, a non-profit organization that serves people with ASD, and currently works privately with students, parents, and professionals in a variety of educational and vocational settings. Judy Stearns Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Counseling and Development. She has been an educator for 26 years--the first 7 as a secondary teacher, the next 16 as a counselor, and the last 3 as a junior high teacher. She often implements the methods and concepts of the No Fishing Allowed program with both general education and special needs students, including students with autism spectrum disorders, bipolar/anxiety disorders, emotional impairments, and learning disabilities. She has received district recognition for No Fishing Allowed as well as for her district's Recess Leadership program, which focuses on structuring recess environments in order to reduce violence and promote positive interactions.