Update: Dr. Carr's spouse, Illene Wasserman was also fatally injured in the accident. Our deepest sympathies to the couple's son, Aaron, who was preparing to enter college and follow in his parents' footsteps by majoring in Psychology.Son, colleagues recall StonyBrook prof killed in crash
BY JENNIFER BARRIOS | jennifer.barrios@newsday.com
11:23 PM EDT, June 22, 2009
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Dr. Edward G. Carr, L.Psy., BCBA, known as Ted to friends and colleagues, was killed Saturday in a head-on collision by a drunk driver. Dr. Carr's wife, Ilene Wasserman, who was also in the car, was reported to be in critical condition.
Dr. Carr had for decades been a Professor of Psychology at the State University of New York (SUNY) Stonybrook, and was the current Director of the university's Autism Research & Training Center.
His substantial research contributions were in the areas of functional communication, autism and positive behavioral support, and he served on the Editorial Boards of many journals and received many awards and recognitions for his work in improving conditions for those with disabilities.Recently Dr. Carr had been awarded appointment to the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America.
The fields of Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavioral Supports keenly feel the loss of Dr. Carr, and many extend their wishes for Dr. Wasserman's recovery and their condolences to Drs. Carr and Wasserman's family.
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11:23 PM EDT, June 22, 2009
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