Shannon Dieringer
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
Curriculum Vitae
About Shannon Dieringer
Dr. Shannon Titus Dieringer serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives in Teachers College at Ball State University. She holds faculty rank as a Professor of Special Education with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D) and is a certified adapted physical educator. Her primary research interests focus on physical activity and motor skill development in children with autism spectrum disorder, with particular attention to inclusive and evidence-based practices across educational and community settings.
Education
Ph.D. The Ohio State University Adapted Physical Education
MA The Ohio State University Adapted Physical Education
B.S. The Ohio State University Physical Education
Select Publications
Dieringer, S. T., Porretta, D. L., & Sainato, D. (2017). Music and on-task behaviors in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 34(3), 217-234.
Dieringer, S. T., Zoder‐Martell, K., Porretta, D. L., Bricker, A., & Kabazie, J. (2017). Increasing physical activity in children with autism through music, prompting, and modeling.. Psychology in the Schools, 54(4), 421-432.
Dieringer, S. T., Zoder-Martell, K., & Pistor, C. M. (2017). Gross motor needs for children ith autism spectrum disorder to enhance the educational experience. Perspectives in Early Childhood Psychology and Education, 1(2), 53-74.
Dieringer, S. T., & Judge, L. W. (2015). Inclusion in extracurricular sport: A how-to guide for implementation strategies. Physical Educator, 72(1), 87.
Dieringer, S. T., & Porretta, D. L. (2013). Using effective language regarding disability: the role of physical educators and coaches. Physical Educator, 70(2), 187.