Dr. Martinez has been working in the field of autism for approximately 30 years; working with infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, teenage and adult populations. She has a B.S.in Special Education from CCNY, a Masters degree in Adolescent Autism, a Masters of Philosophy, and a Doctorate in Behavioral Disorders from Columbia University. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Rosa C. Martinez, Ph.D., BCBA
Dr. Martinez began teaching in the New York City Public School System (D75) in 1981. She is currently working at the Roy Campanella Brooklyn Occupational Training Center (P721K). She has taught Education courses at the College of Staten Island, Long Island University, Touro and Hunter College. She has lectured and presented at various conferences regarding Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis and has been instrumental in establishing ABA programs and schools for young children with PDD and Autism in New York City. Her memberships include The International Association for Behavior Analysis, the NYS Association for Behavior Analysis, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the Autism Society of America, and the National Autism Association NY Metro Chapter.
Dr. Martinez is President of Strokes of Genius, Inc. (a non-profit) organization that empowers individuals on the autism spectrum. She curates art exhibitions in the United States featuring the artwork of autistic savants. She has worked with world renowned artists Temple Grandin, Stephen Wiltshire, George Widener, Gregory Blackstock, Ping Lian Yeak and many others.
Below are just a few of the major achievements and publicity attained for the artists of Strokes of Genius through the collaborative efforts of Dr. Martinez:
Artist Inclusion in book publications:
Real Reading 3 (an educational text) - collaboration with publisher (Pearson Educational Publishing 2011) to include artist and savant profiles and educational information
Major Art Exhibitions:
Islands of Genius in collaboration with Dr. Darold Treffert
The United Nations in collaboration with Autism Speaks
The Salmagundi Historical Art Club in collaboration with Art for Healing
Carnegie Hall in collaboration with Dr. Cece McCarton
Radio Shows, Newspaper and Magazine Coverage:
ABC News, The New York Times, Teen Today, Autism Quarterly, Scroll Saw Magazine,
Feel free to contact Dr. Martinez via e-mail
