Laura is a newcomer to WATI in 2007. She is the Autism Specialist at CESA 12 where she also provides program support services in the areas of Traumatic Brain Injury, Gifted and Talented and Assistive Technology. A special education teacher licensed in E/BD, Laura has 15 years of experience teaching students with autism and other disabilities in a variety of settings. She is a nationally certified therapeutic horseback riding instructor with a strong interest in animal assisted therapy.