Karina Barley - M.Ed.

Author of iPads for Autism Course Series.
Karina Barley is an internationally recognized educational consultant specializing in the needs of Autistic children and their families. She has over 25 years of expertise as an educator, private one-on-one consultant, course developer and educational technology specialist.
Karina is especially successful connecting with Autistic children and creating behavioral, sensory and educational strategies that help children reach their full potential. Her highly personable style, combined with extensive research, knowledge and firsthand experience of the needs of children with Autism, makes her extremely effective and innovative in tailoring individual solutions for families and their schools. Using new and existing approaches Karina integrates her pioneering work with iPad technology to create differentiated educational programs where in Autistic children can consistently experience success while learning.

In addition, Ms. Barley is an accomplished and engaging, sought after public speaker and teacher trainer. She has shared her significant insights and knowledge on such subjects as, Technology in Education, Technology and Autism, Autism Awareness, 21st Century Learning, Technology and Curriculum Development and other subjects in the United States, Australia and as a keynote guest speaker for international online conferences.

Her role as a Autism consultant is to assess and understand the unique needs of the child and family and the child's school; she is exceptionally skilled at assessing needs via observation and making a connection with the child, developing a personal relationship with child and gaining their trust, discern what sensory programs need to be implemented, as well as child's individual educational skill set. She pioneered and introduced the development of differentiated specific programs for children with Autism using iPad technology tailored to their specific behavioral and educational needs.

An Australian teacher with over 20 years experience, she began teaching when the early Commodore 64s were introduced into schools. She was fascinated by these early computers which sparked a quest for technological knowledge and she believes she has evolved alongside technology and education over the years.

Karina has taught in both mainstream and special education schools and it was her interest in Autism and how to provide better educational opportunities