About COMPASS
COMPASS (Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success) is an evidence-based program delivered by a trained consultant. COMPASS brings families, educators, and service providers together to support meaningful outcomes for autistic children, youth, and adults.
Our Mission
The Autism Services Research Group (ASRG) advances research and practice that improves the quality of life for autistic individuals across the lifespan by supporting the people who know and care about them every day.
We believe in collaboration, individualized support, and evidence that makes a difference.
What Makes COMPASS Unique?
COMPASS provides critical coaching support that is based on the progress the child is making. Coaching support helps everyone work toward the same goals, problem solve, and strengthens collaboration for better outcomes at school and at home. It also helps families and educators navigate important changes and transitions as students grow and move through different stages of life. COMPASS is:
Collaborative by Design
We bring together families, educators, and providers as equal partners.
Individualized & Strengths-Based
We build a full picture of each individual to create meaningful, functional goals.
Evidence-
Based
Our model is supported by randomized controlled trials and real-world outcomes.
Coaching-
Supported
We provide ongoing coaching and support to help teams turn plans into progress.
Lifespan
Focused
From early childhood through transition and adulthood, we're here for every step.
By The Numbers
4+
Randomized Controlled Trials
50+
Peer Reviewed Publications
Hundreds
Of Students, Families,
and Educators Serviced
30+
Years of Research and Impact
Our Research & Investigators Team
Our multi-disciplinary team has worked over the years with lead investigators and team members including researchers, clinicians, educators, and community partners who are committed to improving outcomes for autistic individuals and their support networks.
Dr. Lisa Ruble
Earl F. Smith Distinguished Professorof Special Education and Autism, Ball State University
Dr. John McGrew
Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Indiana University Purdue University
Dr. Michelle Pensec Salyers
Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Indiana University Purdue University
Dr. Lindsey Ogle
Assistant Professor of special Ed at Ball State University
Nancy Dalrymple
Autism Educational Consultant
Dr. Donna Murray
Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pediatrics & Executive Director
Dr. Michael Toland
Executive Director of the HERB Innovation Center at the University of Toledo
Dr. Grace Kuravackel
Clinical Director & Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Abigail Love
Research Fellow at Aspect Autism in Australia and an Adjunct Professor at Ball State University
Dr. Bundy
Professor of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. Yue Yu
Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the UC Davis MIND Institute, University of California Davis School of Medicine
Dr. Kristin Rispoli
Associate Professor, School Psychology Program, Michigan State University
Our Student Team
Ball State University masters students in Applied Behavioral Analysis and doctoral students from the School of Psychology and Counseling Psychology programs participate on our research team. We have student collaborators both nationally and internationally. Undergraduate students also have research opportunities. If you are a student who is interested in our work, we encourage you to contact us.
Qianhan Xiong
Masters Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Esther Nsiah
Masters Student
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PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
Explore books, manuals, and peer-reviewed research developed by the COMPASS team.
