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John C. Wright is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of special education and STEM instruction, whose work has fundamentally advanced how we teach robotics and coding to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). His research focuses on developing and validating evidence-based interventions for learners with ASD who also exhibit challenging behaviors—a population often excluded from technology education. Wright’s major contributions include demonstrating that digital, block-based coding and robotics instruction can be effectively taught to high school students with ASD and severe problem behavior (40 citations), and that video prompting—an established practice for social and daily living skills—can be successfully extended to STEM domains like robotics for middle school students (20 citations). His 2019 studies collectively show that with appropriate supports, students with complex behavioral needs can engage meaningfully with computer science. With his most-cited works accumulating over 90 citations, Wright has helped reshape assumptions about who can learn to code, providing teachers with practical, replicable strategies for inclusive STEM classrooms. His work stands as a vital bridge between behavioral intervention and 21st-century skills education.