Julie Wilson, MA, is now the Autism Education Specialist at Southwest Regional Rehabilitation Center.  She is also the founder of Perspectives Social Learning, LLC. She is a lead instructor for group social instruction and she provides individual instruction and coaching to children and adults. Julie has a Masters of Education Degree from Michigan State University as well as a BS in Special Ed. and an Autism Endorsement.  In addition to her involvement with Perspectives Social Learning, LLC, she has been a Teacher Consultant for Students with Autism Spectrum disorders and has been educating students with special needs for the past 17 years.  Julie has worked directly with over 100 students on the spectrum. Julie’s educational awards include two local Excellences in Special Education Awards and a Sam’s Club Teacher of the Year Award.  Julie has attended multiple trainings and workshops on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and social skills as well as participating in a week-long intensive mentorship training With Michelle Garcia Winner at The Center for Social Thinking in San Jose, CA.  (http://www.socialthinking.com/)