Lauri Harwood Nelson, PhD

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Lauri Harwood Nelson, PhD TITLE ADDRESS Assistant Professor, Dept of Communicative Disorders and Utah State University Dept of Communicative Disorders and 2620 Old Main Hill Logan, UT EDUCATION Degree Year Institution Department/Specialization B.S Utah State University Communicative Disorders M.S University of Utah Clinical Audiology Teaching License 2000 University of Utah Special / Endorsement 2000 University of Utah Hearing Impairment Endorsement Ph.D University of Utah Special / CURRENT APPOINTMENT 2008-present Assistant Professor Department of Communicative Disorders and Utah State University Logan Utah PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director, Sound Beginnings of Cache Valley Department of Communicative Disorders and Utah State University Logan UT Clinical Research Scientist Advanced Bionics Corporation Valencia CA Clinical Audiologist/Aural Habilitation Specialist Primary Children s Medical Center Salt Lake City UT Adjunct Faculty Sensory Impairment Consortium Department of Special University of Utah Salt Lake City UT Audiologist / Infant Hearing Screening Program Coordinator Lakeview Hospital Bountiful UT Itinerant Teacher Department of Davis County School District Farmington UT

2 Consultant for Students who are /Hard of Hearing Salt Lake City School District Salt Lake City UT Itinerant Teacher : Oral Program Utah Schools for and Blind Salt Lake City UT Clinical Audiologist Infant Hearing Screening Program Coordinator St. Mark s Hospital Salt Lake City UT Clinical Audiologist Lake Hills ENT Bountiful UT Clinical Audiologist Ron Gordon, M.D. Ogden UT Clinical Audiologist Dennis R. Elonka, M.D. Salt Lake City UT Professional Certification and Licensure Licensed Audiologist Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing Professional Educator License for the State of Utah Special K-12 Endorsement in Hearing Impairments Utah State Board of RESEARCH Book Chapter Nelson, L. H., Lenihan, S., & White, K. R. (in press, 2014). Preparation of teachers for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In P. T. Sindelar, E. D. McCray, M. Brownell, and B. Lignugaris/Kraft (Eds.) Handbook of Research on Special Teacher Preparation. Routledge. Peer Reviewed Publications (*USU Student Co-Authors) Nelson, L. H., *Wright, W., & Parker, E. W. (submitted). Embedding music into language and literacy instruction for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Young Exceptional Children (under review). *Powell, K., Nelson, L. H., Bloom, S. E., & Lignugaris/Kraft, B. (submitted). Development of basic concepts in early education programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing in listening and spoken language classrooms. Volta Review (under review).

3 Nelson, L. H. (submitted). education services in southern regions of Vietnam: A survey of teacher perceptions and recommendations. Journal of International Special Needs (under review). Nelson, L. H., *Poole, B., & Munoz, K. (2013). Preschool teachers perceptions and use of hearing assistance technology in educational settings. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 44, ; doi: / (2013/ ). Nelson, L. H., White, K., & *Grewe, J. (2012). Evidence for website claims about the benefits of teaching sign language to infants and toddlers with normal hearing. Infant Child Development, 21(5), ; doi: /icd Munoz, K., Nelson, L. H., *Goldgewicht, N., & O Dell, D. (2012). Early hearing detection and intervention: Diagnostic hearing assessment practices. American Journal of Audiology, 20(2), ; doi: / (2011/ ). *Larsen, R., Munoz, K., DesGeorges, J., Nelson, L. H., & Kennedy, S. (2012). Early hearing detection and intervention: Parent experiences with the diagnostic hearing assessment. American Journal of Audiology, 21(1), Nelson, L. H., Bradham, T. S., & Houston, K. T. (2011). The EHDI and early intervention connection. Volta Review, 111(2), Nelson, L. H., Houston, K. T., Hoffman, J., & Bradham, T. S. (2011). Interdisciplinary collaboration in EHDI programs. Volta Review, 111(2), Muñoz, K., Nelson, L. H., Bradham, T. S., Hoffman, J., & Houston, K. T. (2011). Integrating the medical home into the EHDI process. Volta Review, 111(2), Muñoz, K., Bradham, T. S., & Nelson, L. H. (2011). A Systematic analysis of audiological services in EHDI. Volta Review, 111(2), Hoffman, J., Muñoz, K., Bradham, T. S., & Nelson, L. H. (2011). Loss to follow-up: Issues and recommendations. Volta Review, 111(2), Non-Peer Reviewed Publications Audiology and Hearing Health Training Curriculum for Physicians in South Vietnam. In Collaboration with Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss Vietnam Audiology Technician and Teacher Training Curriculum. In Collaboration with Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss Audiology Personnel Training Curriculum: South Vietnam. In Collaboration with Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss Peer Reviewed Presentations (*USU Student Co-Presenters) *Price, M., *Huish, M., & Nelson, L. H. (2014). A Survey of Preschool and Kindergarten Teachers' Perspectives of Pragmatic Skills of Children who are DHH Aligned with Common Core Standards. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Jacksonville, FL. *Wright, W., Nelson, L. H., & Parker, E. W. (2014). Strategies for incorporating music into the literacy curriculum for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Jacksonville, FL.

4 *Slater, L. & Nelson, L. H. (2014). Literacy Strategies Using Picture Books Featuring Children with Hearing Technology. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Jacksonville, FL. Nelson, L. H., & White, K. (2014). Incidence of False Negative Otoacoustic Emissions. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Jacksonville, FL. Simonsmeier, V. & Nelson, L. (2014). Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders in children with hearing loss: How the DSM-5 can benefit children and families. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Jacksonville, FL. *Huish, M., *Price, M., & Nelson, L. H. (2014). Teacher perceptions of pragmatics development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Council for Exceptional Children National Conference. Philadelphia, PA. *Wright, W., Nelson, L. H., & Parker, E. W. (2014). Incorporating music into the literacy curriculum for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Council for Exceptional Children National Conference. Philadelphia, PA. *Beckert, T., Nelson, L. H., & Parker, E. (2014). Generalizing familiar language: Daily routine literacy kits for home-based therapy. Council for Exceptional Children National Conference. Philadelphia, PA. *Hayden, A., Nelson, L. H., & White, K. (2013). A comparison of humidity probe measurements of traditional and nontraditional moisture removal from hearing aids. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) National Conference. Chicago, IL. *Storey, K., Munoz, K., & Nelson, L. H. (2013). Accuracy of automated hearing assessment in the presence of background noise. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) National Conference. Chicago, IL. *Weiss, J., Nelson, L. H., & Parker, E. (2013). Supporting paraprofessionals in LSL classrooms. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Phoenix, AZ. Nelson, L. & *Hayden, A. (2012). Humidity Probe Measurements of Hearing Aid Moisture Removal Strategies. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) National Conference. Atlanta, GA. *Poole, B., Nelson, L., & Muñoz, K. (2011). Current Practices of FM Use in Preschool Children with Hearing Loss. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Atlanta, GA. Nelson, L. H. & Pitt, C. (2011). Cochlear Implant Benefit in a Child with Apparent Absence of an Auditory Nerve. 13th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children. Chicago, IL. Muñoz, K., *Larsen, R., & Nelson, L. (2011). Challenges In Obtaining An Infant Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation: The parent perspective. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Atlanta, GA. Nelson, L. H., *Poole, B., & Muñoz, K. (2010). Current practices in FM use for preschoolers with hearing loss. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) National Conference. Philadelphia, PA. Muñoz, K., & Nelson, L. H. (2010). Successes and challenges to providing timely infant diagnostic hearing assessments. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Chicago, IL. Muñoz, K., DesGeorges, J., Forsman, I., Kennedy, S., & Nelson, L. H. (2010). Parent experiences with the infant hearing testing process. Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Chicago, IL. Bradham, T., Hutsell-Guignard, G., Muñoz, K., Hoffman, J., Houston, K. T., & Nelson, L. H. (2010). Calling the SWOT team: We are ready for you! Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) National Conference. Chicago, IL.

5 Nelson, L. H., Houston, K. T., & Muñoz, K. (2009). Transdisciplinary services for children with cochlear implants: A model of graduate student training and professional implementation for excellence in service delivery. 12 th Symposium on Cochlear Implants. Seattle, WA. Nelson, L. H. & Houston, K. T. (2008). Transdisciplinary Graduate Training to Meet the Needs of Young Children with Hearing Loss. Association of College Educators of the and Hard of Hearing. New Orleans, LA. Nelson, L. & Johnston, S. (2004). Parent implemented intervention for increasing correct production of target phonemes in children with hearing impairments. Effective Practices Conference, University of Utah, Department of Special. Salt Lake City, UT. Nelson, L. & Johnston, S. (2003). Strategies for enhancing communication skills in children with cochlear implants in natural environments. Division for Early Childhood 19 th Annual International Conference. Washington, D.C. Nelson, L. & Johnston, S. (2002). Cochlear implants in the classroom. Division for Early Childhood 18 th Annual International Conference. San Diego, CA. Invited Presentations Nelson, L. (2013). Developing a Literacy Framework in Classrooms. RaFikis al and Vocational Training Program, Ngala School for the. Nakuru, Kenya. Nelson, L. (2012). Pediatric Audiological Diagnostic Test Battery. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Physician Training Program. Paediatric 1 Children s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Diseases of the Ear and Audiological Management. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Physician Training Program. Paediatric 1 Children s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Auditory Brainstem Response Testing and Objective Measures. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Physician Training Program. Paediatric 1 Children s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Pediatric Amplification: Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Physician Training Program. Paediatric 1 Children s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Aural Habilitation Protocols Following Placement of Hearing Technology. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Physician Training Program. Paediatric 1 Children s Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Audiology Diagnostic Protocols and JCIH Recommendations. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Audiology in the al Setting. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2012). Implementation of Auditory Learning within the Classroom and the Integration of Audiology. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Nha Trang, South Vietnam.

6 Nelson, L. (2011). Audiology: Carpe Diem. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Introduction to Cochlear Implants. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Hearing Aids: Components, Management, Troubleshooting. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Diagnostic Audiology: Auditory Brainstem Response Testing. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Diagnostic Audiology: Evoked Potentials and Otoacoustic Emissions. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Behavioral Audiometric Testing and Conditioned Play Audiometry. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Audiology for Parents. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Auditory Development and Perception. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Newborn and Early Childhood Hearing Screening. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Anatomy and Physiology of the Hearing Mechanism. Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss, Vietnam Audiology and Teacher Training Program. Thuan An Center, South Vietnam. Nelson, L. (2011). Cochlear Implants: Practices and Recommendations. Davis County School District Teacher Training Workshop Series. Farmington, UT. Nelson, L. (2011). Audiology, Speech Acoustics, and Collaboration Opportunities Among Professionals. Davis County School District Teacher Training Workshop Series. Farmington, UT. Nelson, L. (2011). Cochlear Implants: Assessment and Management. Davis County School District Teacher Training Workshop Series. Farmington, UT. Nelson, L. (2011). Evidence-Based Practices for Literacy Development in Children who are or Hard of Hearing. Davis County School District Teacher Training Workshop Series. Farmington, UT. Nelson, L. (2010). Multiple Disabilities and Children with Hearing Loss. Davis County School District Teacher Training Workshop Series. Farmington, UT. Nelson, L. & Houston, T. (2010). al & Habilitation Issues for Children with Hearing Loss. URLEND Video-Conference Workshop. Logan, UT. Nelson, L. & Houston, T. (2009). al & Habilitation Issues for Children with Hearing Loss. URLEND Video-Conference Workshop. Logan, UT. Nelson, L. (2005). Cochlear implants: Candidacy, programming, and troubleshooting. Annual Utah Conference for Audiologists. Utah State Department of Health.

7 Nelson, L. (2004). Cochlear implants and aural habilitation. Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Continuing. Utah State Office of. Nelson, L. (2003). Cochlear implants: Candidacy, mapping, and aural habilitation. Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Continuing. Davis County School District. Nelson, L. (2001). Auditory processing disorders. Speech/Language Pathology Continuing Presentation. Davis County School District. Nelson, L. (2001). Otoacoustic emissions what are they and how do they work? National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM), Quarterly Screeners Conference. Ogden, Utah. Nelson, L. (1993, 1997). Early Identification of Infant Hearing Loss. Inservice and Technical Training. Lakeview Hospital and St. Mark s Hospital Nursing Staff. Nelson, L. (1993, 1997). Medical Necessity of Early Identification of Infant Hearing Loss. Lakeview Hospital and St. Mark s Hospital Physician Staff. External Funding Nelson, L. (2013). Personnel Preparation for Teachers of Preschool Children Who Are or Hard of Hearing. Utah State Office of. $86,056. (Funded) Nelson, L., & White, K. (2012). Personnel Preparation for Early Childhood Educators. Office of Special Programs, US Department of. $1,247,502. (Funded) Nelson, L., & Callow-Heusser, C. (2012). Personnel Preparation for Teachers of Preschool Children Who Are or Hard of Hearing. Utah State Office of. $92,692. (Funded) Nelson, L., & White K. (2012). Otoacoustic Emissions: An Evaluation of False Negative Response Rate. National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management. $10,000. (Funded) Nelson, L., Golos, D., White, K., & King, F. (2011). Personnel Preparation for Early Childhood Educators. Office of Special Programs, US Department of. (Not funded) White, K., & Nelson, L. (2010). Ongoing funding for educational and clinical staff at Sound Beginnings. Utah State Schools for the and Blind. $500,000/year indefinitely beginning July (Funded) Nelson, L., White, K., & King, F. (2010). Personnel preparation for early childhood deaf educators. Office of Special Programs, US Department of. (Not funded) White, K., Munoz, K., & Nelson, L. (2010). Equipment for pediatric audiology facility. Daniels Foundation. $70,000. (Funded) Nelson, L. (1999). Grant awarded for research and development in cochlear implants. Cochlear Corporation, Inc. $12,000 plus expenses paid for conference attendance for continuing education. (Funded) Nelson, L. & Robins, K. (1999). Award granted by the University of Utah for Distance Development Technology Assisted Curriculum Center. $2500. (Funded) Reviewer for Professional Journals 2011 American Journal of Audiology. Addressing Qualified Personnel Shortages for Children who are or Hard of Hearing with an Interdisciplinary Service-Learning Program.

8 2011 Early Childhood Research Quarterly. The development of the MBCDI-narratives (Danish) to assess expressive and narrative abilities in children from age 3-6 years. TEACHING al Leadership Present Director, Listening and Spoken Language Graduate Training Program The Listening and Spoken Language program is a transdisciplinary approach to graduate student training with a campus-based practicum site (Sound Beginnings) to promote increased collaboration and understanding of services provided within and across the disciplines of speech/language pathology, audiology and listening and spoken language deaf education programs Present Director, or Hard of Hearing Endorsement Training Program The Listening and Spoken Language or Hard of Hearing Endorsement program is for currently licensed teachers or speech-language pathologists who are non-degree-seeking professionals, but who would like additional training in serving children who are DHH in the classroom setting. Students in the Endorsement program take graduate level classes in listening and spoken language development, and participate in guided hands-on practicum experiences Director, Sound Beginnings of Cache Valley Sound Beginnings is an early intervention and preschool program located on the USU campus. The focus of this program is for children with hearing loss to receive intensive early intervention services that emphasize the development of spoken language. Sound Beginnings serves children from birth through age 6 through a variety of program options that are designed to increase auditory awareness and speech/language development. Courses Taught ComD 6320 Language and Literacy in Children who are DHH (3 credit hours) This graduate level course examines literacy development in young children who are DHH, including the definition, characteristics, and theoretical aspects of emergent literacy; and their application at home and at school to facilitate the development of literacy skills. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Summer 2009; Summer 2011; Summer 2012; Summer ComD 6580 Family-Centered Practices for Children with Hearing Loss (3 credit hours) Graduate level course that explores issues, theories, models, research and practices related to family and professional relationships in early intervention. Students develop an awareness and sensitivity to the social, relational, educational, and professional issues faced by parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The importance of partnering with families, establishing effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that families are supported as decision-makers and cultural competence is discussed. Students gain an understanding of the federal, state, and local laws that govern the delivery of services to students with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Fall 2008; Fall 2009; Summer 2011; Spring 2012; Spring 2013.

9 ComD 6730 Multiple Disabilities and Syndromes (3 credit hours) Graduate level course that examines the medical, genetic, physical, cognitive, and social characteristics of various syndromes and disability types, and the associated impact on children with hearing loss who have additional disabilities. The educational needs and learning styles of children with hearing loss who have additional disabilities will be explored, in addition to the implications of medical screenings, early identification of syndromes and/or disabilities, and early intervention programs and strategies. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Spring 2009; Spring 2012; Spring ComD 6900 Preschool Curriculum: Language and Cognition (3 credit hours) This class focuses on theories, current research, and practical strategies for facilitating cognitive development in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students learn that cognition is the foundation for language acquisition and critical thinking skill development. Children need to explore and problem solve using everyday activities to learn to think and then apply that knowledge to language. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Fall 2012; Fall ComD 6900 Technologies in the Classroom (1 credit hour). This workshop provides theoretical and practical information for using hearing technology in the classroom. The class focuses on utilization of current technology and evidence-based recommendations for using various types of technology, such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices. Students participate in a hands-on workshop for practical experiences in device components and troubleshooting. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Fall 2012; Fall ComD 6700 LSL Practicum: (1-3 credit hours) The Practicum rotations in the Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) program provide deaf education graduate students with hands-on practicum experiences in early intervention and preschool services for children who are DHH and who are developing listening and spoken language skills. These experiences begin the first semester of each student s graduate training program, and includes placement opportunities in 1) family-centered home-based visits for children ages 0-36 months (either in-home or via tele-intervention), 2) parent-child toddler group for children ages months, 3) preschool classroom-based services (with possible kindergarten transition experiences), 4) individual or small group pull-out/push-in therapy, 5) audiology clinic rotation, and 6) cochlear implant rotation. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Fall 2009; Spring 2010; Summer 2010; Fall 2010; Spring 2011; Summer 2011; Fall 2011; Spring 2012; Summer 2012; Fall 2012; Spring 2013; Summer 2013; Fall ComD 5610 Introduction to (3 credit hours) (co-teach) This class provides an overview of the history of educating children who are deaf and hard of hearing and provides an introduction to parent choices in communication methodology, including listening and spoken language and bilingual-bicultural education. Students discuss the various philosophical views for teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as educational placement options and teaching techniques. Students also review the anatomy of the ear and principles of hearing. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Fall 2011; Fall 2012; Fall ComD 5070 Speech Science (3 credit hours) (co-teach) This course is designed for upper division undergraduate speech-language pathology and audiology majors. The focus is on providing a conceptual framework from which to view normal and disordered speech perception and production. This course identifies and explores the clinical measurement of perception and production characteristics of the respiratory, laryngeal, articulatory, resonatory, and auditory system events. This course provides the foundation of normal perception and production characteristics and measurement values that are the point of comparison when dealing with disordered function across populations and the lifespan, including demonstration of instrumental measurement. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Fall 2011; Fall 2012; Fall 2013.

10 ComD 5330 Aural Rehabilitation Undergraduate course to discuss the ramifications of hearing loss in children and adults, and to discuss rehabilitative audiological techniques and programs. Topics include the impact of hearing loss and providing family-centered, culturally appropriate services, understanding amplification technology, interdisciplinary collaboration, aural (re)habilitation across the lifespan, and strategies for service delivery. Utah State University, Department of Communicative Disorders and. Spring 2012; Spring Speech Acoustics for Teachers of Children who are D/HH (Sp Ed 6960) (3 credit hours) Graduate level course that examines the anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism. Emphasis is placed on the speech processes of respiration, phonation, resonation, and the central nervous system as related to expressive and receptive speech and language acquisition. Also discussed are syndromes and conditions that can impact speech and language as well as understanding the implications of auditory processing disorder. University of Utah, Department of Special. Summer 2002; Summer 2003; Summer 2004; Summer 2005; Summer Human Exceptionalities (Sp Ed 3010 / 5010) (3 credit hours) Undergraduate and graduate level course designed to introduce and familiarize students with individuals who have learning, behavioral, sensory, and physical differences. Learning and social characteristics of individuals with disabilities are examined as well as family and cultural implications. Additionally, students examine legal issues and public policies regarding individuals with disabilities. University of Utah, Department of Special. Spring 2003; Fall 2003; Spring Functional Communication (Sp Ed 5030 / 6030) (3 credit hours) Undergraduate and graduate level course designed to examine theoretical and applied foundations of communication development and intervention for students with disabilities. Procedures for the infusion of augmentative and alternative communication systems into home, school, and community settings are highlighted. University of Utah, Department of Special. Fall Student Mentoring Current Students Student name Discipline Committee Chair Mark Noyce Whitney Wright Tara Beckert Lichelle Slater Annie Huish Mi kel Wilson Projected Graduation Date Thesis or Project Yes Fall 2013 Instructional Strategies for Implementing Utah s Early Childhood Core Standards Yes Spring 2014 Instructional Strategies using Music in Preschool Classrooms of Children who are DHH Yes Spring 2014 Generalizing Familiar Language: Daily Routine Literacy Kits for Home-Based Services Yes Spring 2014 Children s Picture Books Depicting Characters who use Assistive Hearing Technology Yes Spring 2014 Pragmatic Skills of Children who are DHH: The Mainstream Kindergarten Teacher s Perspective Yes Spring 2014 The Pragmatic Language Development of Children who are DHH in LSL Preschool Programs Angela Hayden Audiology Yes Spring 2015 A Comparison of Humidity Probe Measurements of Traditional and Nontraditional Moisture Removal from Hearing Aids Karen Storey Audiology No Spring 2015 Accuracy of Automated Hearing Assessment in the Presence of Background Noise Alexandra Carlton Yes Spring 2015 Impact of Focused Mathematics Instruction in Preschool Children who are or Hard of Hearing using Listening and Spoken Language Alycen Waldron Yes Spring 2015 Language-Rich Snack Activities for Children

11 Michelle Brown Lindsey Herde Sydney Fryer Ariel Hendrix Lauren Smith Laura Hess Shannon Peters with Disabilities in Early Childhood Settings Yes Spring 2015 Evaluation of child preferences for adult narrator or child narrator on Reading for All Learners ipad app. Yes Spring 2015 Academic and Social Self-Report of CI Recipients in Grades K-12 Yes Spring 2015 Generalizing Familiar Language in Toddlers who are DHH: Literacy Supports and Strategies for Home-Based Services Yes Spring 2015 Parent and Teacher Perceptions of Self- Advocacy Skills of Preschoolers who are or Hard of Hearing who Transition into Mainstream Kindergarten Placements. Yes Spring 2015 The Impact on Vocabulary Development in Children who are DHH when Music in Integrated into the Early Childhood Curriculum Yes Spring 2015 Impact of Focused Mathematics Instruction in Preschool Children who are or Hard of Hearing using Listening and Spoken Language Yes Spring 2015 Parent Implementation of Early Childhood Literacy Strategies as Measured by LENA. Student Mentoring Former Students Master s Students Audiology Doctoral Students SLP Master s Students *Kate Powell Liz Hankins Marge Edwards *Diana Bain Mallory Larsen Kim Dutro Allen *LeAnn Wankier *Bridgett Poole Nora Lee Jones *Jill Weiss Becky Larsen Sarah Cordingley Karianne Barwick *Chair of student graduate committee Multimedia Open-Access Course for Professional Development Lead author in developing four Online Training Modules for general and special educators, entitled Hearing Technology and Spoken Language Strategies for Serving Young Children with Hearing Loss in General. These modules provided educational professionals with additional knowledge in serving children who are DHH in the general education classroom setting. Modules developed were: 1) Hearing Technologies: Understanding, using, and troubleshooting hearing technology (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices). 2) Language and Literacy: Implementing evidence-based strategies for promoting speech, language, and literacy development using an LSL approach. 3) Listening and Learning: Enhancing listening skills development and auditory learning strategies in the preschool classroom setting. 4) Collaborating with LSL Professionals: Increasing interdisciplinary collaboration among professionals who serve pre-school children who are DHH and who use LSL for communication and academic development.

12 Modules included recorded powerpoint lectures, several video attachments, including segments depicting experiences and recommendations of children and parents, video demonstrations of LSL teaching strategies, a teacher in-service training specific to having a child who is DHH in the general education classroom, a video demonstration of a hearing aid listening check, and others. The modules also included teacher handouts, articles, other written references, as well as an online quiz at the end of each module. The modules were approved as a continuing education option available to all educators through the Utah State Office of OnTrack Professional Learning Center. Participants who completed all four modules earned either (1) USOE Professional Development Credit or (14) Re-licensure points. SERVICE 2013 Teacher training program / humanitarian service Ngala School for the. Nakuru, Kenya Chaired or co-chaired search committees for speech language pathologist, teachers, and tenuretrack faculty positions in Communicative Disorders and and Sound Beginnings staff AGBell Board Member, Utah Chapter Teacher and physician training program / humanitarian service Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Council for Teacher, serving as the representative for Department of Communicative Disorders and. This group meets monthly to discuss teacher education and licensing requirements. Awards and Recognition 2010 Nominated by Department Head in Communicative Disorders and for the Utah State University Diversity Award Voted by faculty as the Outstanding Graduate in the Communicative Disorders and Department at Utah State University.