Ms. Dowds has been a parent coach with the Social ABCs since its development in 2007. Erin holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies and is knowledgeable in very early intervention in autism spectrum disorders. Erin is an experienced trainer of Social ABCs parent coaches in both research and community contexts and is passionate about parent-mediated intervention in the early years of a child’s development. Ms. Dowds is a key member of Dr. Brian’s KBHN-supported Social ABCs evaluation research team.