After completing her undergraduate studies, Morgan began working with autistic children. Her passion for implementing PRT lead her to complete her Master's Degree at UCSB where she excelled in all areas. She is a valuable part of the Koegel Autism team and truly cares about working with children. Below is a reflection on her time working with children affected by autism.

I have been fortunate enough to work for the Koegels for almost 5 years.  Working one-on-one with children with autism has entirely transformed my life.  My experiences as a clinician are incredibly rewarding as I am welcomed into the homes of families and given the opportunity to make a difference by providing them with professional advice, support, and love.  Every day I find myself feeling grateful that these kids have research-supported treatments that we use to explore and meet the challenge of finding new and creative ways of motivating each child.  Together with the child and their families, we witness daily milestones.  Rewards are tangible, like when I hear a child make their first intelligible verbal utterance, or when a parent tells me that I have helped them come out of a really dark place.  These children have such energetic spirits and continue to impress me in their own individual ways.  “I’m allergic to being angry,” or “Of course I know who my doctor is: Dr. Seuss,” or “Sometimes I have to be flexible when I really don’t want to, but I know I have to”, are just a few examples of delightful comments made by these little ones.  I am often asked if my work is hard.  In some ways it is hard, but the relationship between the child and me is mutually engaging and fun and the results so gratifying.