Kori Bardige, MS.Ed.is an early childhood special education consultant. She began her career 20 years ago teaching preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related developmental disabilities. She has taught in both public and private schools in self-contained and inclusive classrooms. Since leaving the classroom, she became a trainer and coach; providing technical assistance to child care providers, directors, public school teachers and administrators. She is a frequent presenter at local and national conferences. Kori often collaborates with her mother, Betty, providing training and writing articles on the topic of language and literacy.