Richard Simpson is professor of special education at the University of Kansas (KU). Dr. Simpson's duties at KU have included roles of staff psychologist, teaching associate, assistant professor, project director, associate professor, professor, and chairperson for the Department of Special Education. He has directed numerous University of Kansas and University of Kansas Medical Center demonstration programs for students with autism and other disabilities. He has authored numerous books, articles, and assessment instruments on a variety of topics related to students with disabilities.