Biography

Dr. Amy Accardo is a Professor in the Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education (WISE) Department at Rowan University and serves as a Principal Investigator of the New Jersey Learning Resource Center- South (LRC-S). Her scholarship and practice focus on barriers and pathways to inclusion for autistic young adults, with particular attention to mental health, belonging, neurodiversity, and inclusive pedagogy. She collaborates with students, educators, faculty, and staff to promote inclusive learning communities. 

Dr. Accardo has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presents her research nationally on autism and related topics including college access, literacy, teacher preparation, and mental health. She served as the founding director of the Rowan University Center for Neurodiversity and as the founder of the AERA Neurodiversity and Autism Research in Education Committee. She is also co-author of the book, College Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum: A Neurodiversity Perspective.

Dr. Accardo teaches graduate coursework in the M.S. in Special Education and Inclusive Practices and Ph.D. in Education programs and undergraduate coursework in the Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Post-Baccalaureate program.She holds a master’s degree from Drexel University and a doctoral degree in special education from Arcadia University. 

Outside of work, Dr. Accardo enjoys yoga, dance, trail running with her dogs, and traveling with her family.  

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