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CURRICULUM VITA NAME Susan Stowe Johnston, Ph.D., SLP

TITLE Professor Department of Special Education University of Utah ADDRESS 1721 Campus Center Dr., SAEC 2293 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (801) 581-5187 EDUCATION Degree Year Institution Field B.A. 1988 University of Kansas Speech and Hearing Science M.A. 1992 University of Minnesota Speech Language Pathology Ph.D. 1995 University of Minnesota Speech Language Pathology EMPLOYMENT

2010-Present Professor, Department of Special Education, University of

Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 2009-2014 Director of International Initiatives, College of Education,

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 2004-2009 Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, College

of Education, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 2004-Present Associate Professor, Department of Special Education,

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 1997–2004 Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education,

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 1995-1997 Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education,

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

1/96 – 8/97 Speech-Language Pathology Consultant, Families and Early Childhood Special Education Programs in Southeast Michigan

9/94 – 9/95 Research Fellow and Coordinator of Outreach and

Dissemination, Institute on Community Integration, the Minnesota University Affiliated Program, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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9/94 – 9/95 Practicum Supervisor of graduate students in practicum

experiences related to early language disorders and augmentative and alternative communication

9/93 – 9/94 Speech-Language Pathologist, Birth to 3 Connections Early

Childhood Education, Madison, Wisconsin 6/92 – 6/93 Research Assistant, Model inservice project: Proactive

approaches to managing challenging behavior in early childhood, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

9/91 – 6/92 Technical Assistance Provider and Consultant, St. Paul

Public Schools Early Education, St. Paul, Minnesota 1990-1993 Research Assistant, Preparation of leadership personnel:

Preparation of doctoral and post-doctoral speech language pathologists and special educators in alternative mobility and augmentative communication systems, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

3/91 – 9/91 Research Assistant, Bureau of Child Research /

Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies, University of Kansas, Parsons, Kansas

1989-1991 Literacy tutor of children who are nonverbal and physically

impaired, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1988-1990 Research Assistant, Department of Communication

Disorders, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Council for Exceptional Children-Division of Early Childhood (CEC-DEC) International Society for Augmentative & Alternative Communication (ISAAC) United States Chapter of the International Society for Augmentative &

Alternative Communication (USSAAC)

AWARDS OR HONORS

Johnston, S. (May, 2013). College of Education Faculty Teaching Award. Award granted by the University of Utah, College of Education. ($1000).

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Johnston, S. (January, 2012). Technology Assisted Curriculum Grant. Award granted by the University of Utah, ($5000).

Johnston, S. & Burrow-Sanchez, Jennifer. (January, 2012). Study Abroad

Development Grant. Award granted by the University of Utah, ($3000). Johnston, S. (April, 2009). Technology Assisted Curriculum Grant. Award

granted by the University of Utah, ($5000). Johnston, S. & Kanarowski, E. (January, 2009). Study Abroad Development

Grant. Award granted by the University of Utah, ($3000). Johnston, S. (May, 2001). College of Education Faculty Teaching Award.

Award granted by the University of Utah, College of Education. ($1000). Sebastian, J., Tulbert, B., & Johnston, S. (June, 1998). West Weber Study.

Research Award granted by The J. George Jones, Jr. & Velma Rife Jones Endowment to the Graduate School of Education. ($5000).

SCHOLARSHIP Peer Reviewed Books:

Johnston, S., Reichle, J., Feeley, K., & Jones, E. (2012). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies for Individuals with Severe Disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals:

Kanarowski, E., & Johnston, S. (2014). Influences of a Short Term International

Field Experience on Preservice Teachers' Perceptions and Cultural Competency. The New Educational Review. 38(4), 200-210

Johnston, S., & Thompson, R. (in press). Teaching Play and Social Interaction

Skills Through the Use of Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies: A national survey. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP).

Davenport, L., & Johnston, S. (2015). Using most-to-least prompting and

contingent consequences to teach numeracy in early childhood classrooms. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. 34(4), 250-261. First published 2014.

McDonnell, A.P., Hawken, L.S, Johnston, S.S., Kidder, J.E., Lynes, M.J., &

McDonnell, J.J. (2014). Emergent literacy practices and support for

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children with disabilities: A national survey. Education and Treatment of Children, 37(3), 495-530.

Thompson, R. & Johnston, S. (2013). Use of Social Stories to improve self-

regulation in children with autism spectrum disorder. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics.33(3), 271-284.

Cosbey, J., Johnston, S.S., & Dunn, L. & Bauman, M. (2012). Playground

behaviors of children with and without sensory processing disorders. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health. 32(2), 39-47. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20110930-01

Cosbey, J., Johnston, S.S., & Dunn, L. (2010). Sensory processing disorders and

social participation. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64(3), 462-473.

Johnston, S., Buchanan, S. & Davenport, L. (2009). Comparison of fixed and

gradual array when teaching sound-letter correspondence to two children with autism who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 25(2), 136-144.

Johnston, S., Davenport, L., Kanarowski, E., Rhodehouse, S., & McDonnell, A.,

(2009). Teaching sound letter correspondence and consonant-vowel-consonant combinations to young children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 25(2), 123-135

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., & Hawken, L. (2008). Enhancing outcomes in

early literacy for young children with disabilities: Strategies for success. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43, 210-217.

Hawken, L. & Johnston, S. (2007). Preventing severe problem behavior in

young children: The behavior education program. Journal of Early and Intensive Intervention (JEIBI), 4, 599-613.

Nelson, C., McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Crompton, A. & Nelson, A. (2007).

Keys to Play: A strategy to increase the social interactions of young children with autism and their typically developing peers. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 42(2), 165-181.

Johnston, S. (2006). Considering response efficiency in the selection and use of

AAC systems. Speech Language Pathology – Applied Behavior Analysis, 1(3), 193-206.

Evans Cosbey, J. & Johnston, S. (2006). Increasing the social interactions of

children with severe multiple disabilities in inclusive classrooms.

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Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 31(2), 144-156.

Hawken, L., Johnston, S., & McDonnelll, A. (2005). Emerging literacy views

and practices: Results from a national survey of head start early childhood teachers. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 25(4), 232-242.

Johnston, S. & Evans, J. (2005). Considering response efficiency as a strategy to

prevent assistive technology abandonment. Journal of Special Education Technology, 20(3), 45-50.

Johnston, S., Reichle, J., & Evans, J. (2004) Supporting augmentative and

alternative communication use by beginning communicators with severe disabilities. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology. 13(1), 20-30.

Nelson, L. & Johnston, S. Cochlear implants in the classroom (2003). Young

Exceptional Children. 7(1), 2-10.

Johnston, S. (2003). Getting the most from single-switch technology: A primer. Journal of Special Education Technology. 18(2), 47-50.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Magnavito, A. (2003). Implementing

augmentative and alternative communication intervention in inclusive preschool settings. Journal of Early Intervention, 25(4), 263-280.

Johnston, S., Nelson, C., Evans, J. & Palazollo, K. (2003). The use of visual

supports in teaching young children with autism spectrum disorders to initiate interactions. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19(2), 86-103.

Redmond, S. & Johnston, S. (2002). Evaluating the morphological competence

of children with severe speech and physical impairments. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research. 44(6), 1362-1375.

Johnston, S. & O’Neill, R. (2001). Searching for effectiveness and efficiency in

conducting functional assessments: A review and proposed process for teachers and other practitioners. Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 16(4), 205-214.

Johnston, S., Tulbert, B., & Sebastian, J., Devries, K., Gompert, A. (2000).

Vocabulary development: A collaborative effort for teaching content vocabulary. Intervention in School and Clinic. 35(5), 311-315.

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Reichle, J., Peterson, K., Johnston, S. (2000). Examining preschooler’s performance in linear and row-column scanning techniques. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 16 (1), 27-36.

Reichle, J. & Johnston, S. (1999). Teaching the conditional use of

communicative requests to two school-age children with severe developmental disabilities. Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools. 30(4), 324-334.

Davis, C., Reichle, J., Johnston, S., & Southard, K. (1998). Teaching children

with severe disabilities to utilize nonobligatory conversational opportunities: An application of high-probability requests. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps. 23(1), 57-68.

Brady, N., McLean, J., McLean, L., & Johnston, S. (1995). Initiation and repair

of intentional communication acts by adults with severe to profound cognitive disabilities. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research. 38(6), 1334-1348.

Johnston, S., & Reichle, J. (1993). Designing and implementing interventions to

decrease challenging behaviors. Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools. 24(4), 225-235.

Reichle, J., & Johnston, S. (1993). Replacing challenging behavior: The role of

communication intervention. Topics in Language Disorders. 13, 61-76.

Reichle, J., Feeley, K., & Johnston, S. (1993). Communication intervention for persons with severe and profound disabilities: An overview. Clinics in Communication Disorders. 7-30. Stoneham, MA: Andover.

Doss, S., Locke, P., Johnston, S., Reichle, J., Sigafoos., J., Charpentier, P., &

Foster, D., (1992). An initial comparison of the efficiency of a variety of augmentative and alternative communication systems for ordering meals in fast food restaurants. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 256-265. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Articles/Book Chapters Currently Submitted for Review/Under Revision:

Kanarowski, E., & Johnston, S. (under review for publication). The influence of

bibliotherapy on children’s attitudes towards peers who use augmentative and alternative communication. Social Work Research.

Schuman, J., O’Neill, R., Johnston, S., & Philips, W. (under revision). A

comparison of primary and secondary languages within functional communication training for preschoolers with disabilities who are English Language Learners.

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McDonnell, A. P., Crockett, M. A., Hawken, L.S., MacLeod, K.S., Paul, K.,

Johnston, S.S., & Nelson, C. (under revision). Teaching emergent literacy skills through embedded instruction in Head Start learning centers.

Chapters in Books/Monographs/Commentaries/CD Rom: Johnston, S. (in press). Teaching Communication Skills. In F. Brown, M. Snell,

and J. McDonnell (Eds.). Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities (8th Ed).

Johnston, S. & Thompson, R. (2012). Initial investigation using an iPod-based

speech-generating device shows promise for increasing functional communication skills for individuals with severe and multiple disabilities [Commentary]. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 6(2), 88-92. Abstract of Van der Meer, L., Kagohara, Achmadi, D., Green, V.A., Herrington, C., Sigafoos, J., O’Reilly, M., Lancioni, G., Lang, R., & Rispoli, M. (2011). Teaching functional use of iPod-based speech generating device to individuals with developmental disabilities. Journal of Special Education Technology 26, 1-11.

Johnston, S. (2011). Multiple baseline and multiple probe designs. In R.

O’Neill, J. McDonnell, W. Jenson (Eds.). Single case research design: Applications in educational and community settings.

Johnston, S, & Hawken, L. (2010). Adapting the BEP for preschool settings. In

D. Crone, R. Horner, & L. Hawken (Eds.) Responding to Problem Behavior in Schools: The Behavior Education Program.(2nd Ed., pp. 150-161). NY: Guilford.

Johnston, S. (2009). Preschoolers with disabilities increase their peer-directed

requesting skills and word diversity through a social communication intervention [Commentary]. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 3(2), 102-106. Abstract of Stanton-Chapman, T.L., Denning, C.B., & Jamison, K.R. (2008). Exploring the effects of a social communication intervention for improving requests and word diversity in preschoolers with disabilities. Psychology in the Schools, 45(7), 644-664.

Johnston, S. (2007). Joint attention intervention shows promising positive

outcomes for young children with autism [Commentary]. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 1 (4), 188-190. Abstract of Jones, E., Carr, E. G., & Feeley, K. (2006). Multiple effects of joint attention intervention for children with autism. Behavior Modification, 30, 782-834.

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Johnston, S. (2006). Teaching early communication skills. In S. Sandall, Giacomini, Smith, & Hemmeter (Eds.) DEC Recommended Practices Toolkits-Interactive Tools to Improve Practices for Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families [Compact Disc].

Reichle, J., Johnson, L., Feeley, K., Johnston, S., & Carney, E. (2005).

Communicative alternatives to challenging behavior for preschoolers: Teaching rejecting. An interactive CD Rom Tutorial. Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota.

Reichle, J., Johnson, L., Feeley, K., Johnston, S., & Carney, E. (2005).

Communicative alternatives to challenging behavior for preschoolers: Teaching requesting a break. An interactive CD Rom Tutorial. Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota.

Reichle, J., Johnson, L., Feeley, K., Johnston, S., & Carney, E. (2005).

Communicative alternatives to challenging behavior for preschoolers: Teaching requesting assistance. An interactive CD Rom Tutorial. Center for Early Education and Development, University of Minnesota.

Johnston, S. (2002). Assistive Technology. In J. McDonnell, M. Hardman, & A.

McDonnell (Eds.) An Introduction to Persons with Severe Disabilities. (2nd ed., pp. 138-159). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Reichle, J., McEvoy, M., Davis, C., Rogers, E., Feeley, K., Johnston, S., &

Wolff, K. (1996). Coordinating preservice and in-service training of early interventionists to serve preschoolers who engage in challenging behavior. In Keogel, L., Keogel, R., and Dunlap, G. (Eds). Positive behavioral support: Including people with difficult behavior in the community. (pp. 227-264). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Reichle, J., Halle, J., & Johnston, S. (1992). Developing an initial communicative

repertoire: Applications and issues for person’s with severe disabilities. In A. Kaiser and D.Gray (Eds.). Enhancing children’s communication: Research foundations for intervention. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Reichle, J., Mirenda, P., Locke, P., Piche, L., & Johnston, S. (1992). Beginning

augmentative communication systems. In S. Warren and J. Reichle (Eds.).Causes and Effects in Communication and Language Intervention. (pp.131-156). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

National Research and Training Grants

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Add leadership grant…ask about authors…$1,226,399 McDonnell, J., O'Neill, R., Johnston, S., Hardman, M., & McDonnell A.

(funded). The University of Utah Leadership Training Project. 2008 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

Nelson, C., Johnston, S., & McDonnell, A. (approved, not funded). Planning for

SUCCESS: Supporting Utah’s children through collaborative efforts and successful strategies. 2001 Model Demonstration Project application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., & Nelson, C. (approved, not funded). The CENTER

Project: Creative Environmental Arrangement and Naturalistic Teaching Strategies to Enhance Outcomes and Realize Potentials of Preschool Children with Developmental Delays. 2001 Model Demonstration Project application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., & Nelson, C. (approved, not funded). Partnerships

for SUCCESS: Supporting Utah’s children through collaborative efforts and successful strategies. 1998 Model Demonstration Project application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.

Johnston, S. (approved, not funded). Expanding augmented input: Teaching

preschool-aged children with disabilities to use augmentative communication with their caregivers and peers. 1997 Initial Career Award application submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.

Peer Reviewed Presentations at International and National Conferences:

Johnston, S. (2014). Supporting Social Interactions in Preschool Settings

through Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Orlando, FL.

Thompson, R., & Johnston, S. (2014). Teaching Play Through Assistive

Technology and Instructional Strategies: A National Survey. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. St. Louis, MO.

Nelson, C., Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Jaraman, G., & Paul, K (2014).

Increasing Play Initiations in Inclusive Preschool Classrooms: Keys to Play. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. St. Louis, MO.

Nelson, C., Paul, K., Johnston, S., Kidder, J., & Hyte, H. (2014). Increasing Play

Complexity in Children with Autism Through Music and Movement. Poster

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presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. St. Louis, MO.

Davenport, L. & Johnston, S. (2013). Teaching Numeracy Skills in Early

Childhood Classrooms: Embedding Learning Opportunities and Using a Most-To-Least Prompting Strategy. Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference. Merida, Mexico.

Johnston, S. & Dyal, V. (2013). Positive Behavioral Supports in Inclusive Middle

School Classrooms. Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Conference. Merida, Mexico.

McDonnell, A., Nelson, C., Johnston, S., & Paul, K. (2013). Family-professional

partnerships: Developing shared storybook reading routines for young children with low incidence and multiple disabilities. Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disability. Kona, HI.

Johnston, S., Finke, E., & McDonnell, A. (2012). Service ProviderPerspectives

on AAC User Participation in Early Literacy Activities. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

Thompson, R., & Johnston, S. (2012). Social Stories as a Tool to Help

Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Utilize Self-Regulation Strategies to Promote Increased Functional Behaviors. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

Kanarowski, B., & Johnston, S. (2010). Bibliotherapy to Influence Typically

Developing Children’s Attitudes toward Peers Who Use AAC. Poster presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Barcelona, Spain.

Johnston, S. & Kanarowski, B. (2010). Providing Young Children Who Use AAC

with Multiple Strategies for Escaping/Avoiding Activities. Poster presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Barcelona, Spain.

Johnston, S., Fink, E., & Kanarowski, B. (2010). USAAC Member Perspectives

on AAC User Participation in Academic and Social Literacy Activities. Poster presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Barcelona, Spain.

Johnston, S. (2009). More than “NO”: Providing young children who use AAC

with strategies for escaping/avoiding activities. Poster presentation at the

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DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Albuquerque, NM.

Kanarowski, E. & Johnston, S. (2009). Bibliotherapy to influence typically

developing children’s attitudes towards peers with disabilities. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Albuquerque, NM.

Philips, W. & Johnston, S. (2009). Visual supports for teaching children with

disabilities who are English language learners. Poster presentation at the CEC International Conference. Seattle, WA.

Schumann, J. & Johnston, S. (2008). Espanol or English: Augmentative and

Alternative Communication Use Among English Language Learners (ELL) with Communication Delays. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Minneapolis, MN.

Phillips, W. & Johnston, S. (2008). Effective Strategies for Teaching Children

Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication to Initiate Social Interactions. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Minneapolis, MN.

Davenport, L., & Johnston, S. (2008). Promoting Positive Outcomes in the

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Minneapolis, MN.

Johnston, S. (2007). Teaching Sound Letter Correspondence to Individuals with

Autism who Use AAC. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Boston, MA.

Davenport, L., & Johnston, S. (2007). Numeracy in Early Childhood

Classrooms. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Niagra Falls, Canada.

Johnston, S. & Sandall, S. (2006). Effective Use of Augmentative and Alternative

Communication with Young Children. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Little Rock, AK.

McDonnell, A., Crockett, M. & Johnston, S. (2006). Teaching Emerging

Literacy Skills Through Embedded Instruction in Head Start Learning

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Centers. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Little Rock, AK.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C., Evans-Cosbey, J. (2006). Enhancing

Sound-Letter Correspondence and Early Phonetic Spelling Skills in Young Children who use AAC. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

McDonnell, A., Crockett, M. Johnston, S. & Nelson, C. (2006). Teaching

Emerging Literacy Literacy Skills Through Embedded Instruction in Head Start Learning Centers. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

Johnston, S. & Reichle, J. (2005). Demonstrating the Efficiency of AAC to

Users and Communication Partners. Presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). San Diego, CA.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., & Nelson, C. (2005). Enhancing the conventional

literacy skills of young children who use AAC. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Portland, OR.

McDonnell, A., Hawken, L., Johnston, S., & Nelson, C. (2005). Emerging

literacy views and practices of Head Start teachers. Poster presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Portland, OR.

Johnston, S. (2004). Teaching emergent literacy skills to preschool aged

children who use AAC. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Philadelphia, PA.

Johnston, S., Nelson, C., McDonnell, A., (2004). Teaching emergent literacy

skills to preschool-aged children with severe speech and physical impairments (SSPI). 9th International Division on Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

Nelson, C., Johnston, S., & McDonnell, A. (2004). Keys to play: A strategy to

increase the social interactions of young children with autism and their typically developing peers. 9th International Division on Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S. & Hawken, L. (2004). Emerging literacy views and

practices of Head Start teachers. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

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Evans, J. & Johnston, S. (2004). Increasing social interactions of young children

with severe disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

Nelson, C., McDonnell, A., & Johnston, S. (2004). Keys to Play: A strategy to

increase the social interactions of young children with autism and their typically developing peers. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

Johnston, S. (2003, November). Teaching Preschool-Age Children with Autism

to Initiate Interactions Using AAC. Presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Chicago, Ill.

Johnston, S. (2003, November). Implementing AAC Interventions in Inclusive

Preschool Classrooms. Poster presentation at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Chicago, Ill.

Nelson, L., & Johnston, S. (2003, October). Strategies for Enhancing

Communication Skills in Children with Cochlear Implants in Natural Environments. Presentation at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Washington, DC.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C., & Malmskog, S. (2003, October).

Strategies for Increasing Participation and Peer Interaction in Inclusive Preschool Learning Centers. Poster Session at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Washington, DC.

Johnston, S., Nelson, C., McDonnell, A. (2002, December). Visual strategies for

supporting children with disabilities in preschool classrooms. Poster Session at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. San Diego, CA.

Nelson, L., & Johnston, S. (2002, December). Cochlear implants in the

classroom: What do I need to know? Poster Session at the DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. San Diego, CA.

McDonnell, A., Day, J., Johnston, S. (2002, December). Recommended

Practices for Facilitating Emerging Literacy in Preschool Children with Developmental Delays. DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. San Diego, CA.

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Johnston, S. (2002, August). Implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Inclusive Preschool Classrooms. Poster Session at the 10th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC), Odense, Denmark.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C., Magnavito, A. (2002, April) Effective

use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Inclusive Preschool Classrooms. International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New York City, NY.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C. (2002, April). Strategies for Increasing

Appropriate Participation in Preschool Learning Activities in Inclusive Classrooms. International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, New York City, NY.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C., & Magnavito, A. (2002, February).

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Intervention in Inclusive Developmentally Appropriate Preschool Classrooms. Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C., & Magnavito, A. (2001, December).

Visual Strategies for Enhancing Participation of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Preschools. DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Boston, MA.

Tulbert, B., Sebastian, J., & Johnston, S. (2001, May). Including Students with

Disabilities in General Education Settings: Lessons from the Classroom. International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Kansas City, MO.

Nelson, C, & Johnston, S. (2000, December). Getting to Know You: Child

Guided Strategies for Understanding Children with Severe Disabilities. DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Alburquerque, NM.

Johnston, S. & Davis, C. (2000, December). Using Augmentative and

Alternative Communication to Replace Challenging Behavior. DEC International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Alburquerque, NM.

Johnston, S., & Feeley, K. (2000, August). Addressing Generalization in AAC

Interventions. International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Washington, D.C.

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Nelson, C., Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., & Compton, R. (1999, December). Family Friends: A University-Community Partnership in Family-Centered Personnel Preparation. International Division of Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs, Washington, D.C.

Johnston, S., & Redmond, S. (1999, November). Grammaticality Judgements of

Children with Severe Speech and Physical Impairments. Poster Session at the Annual Conference of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). San Francisco, CA.

Johnston, S., Nelson, C. & Malmskog, S. (1999, February). Setting the Stage for

Success: Arranging Preschool Environments to Prevent Challenging Behaviors. 15th Annual Pacific Rim Conference, Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Malmskog, S., Johnston, S. & Nelson, C. (1999, February). Research to

Practice: Teacher-Mediated Facilitation of Engagement for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Preschools. 15th Annual Pacific Rim Conference, Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Tulbert, B., Sebastian, J. & Johnston, S. (1999, February). Instructional and

Cultural Components that support the Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Lessons for One School’s Success. 15th Annual Pacific Rim Conference, Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Malmskog, S. (1999, February).

Setting the Stage for Success: Arranging Preschool Environments to Prevent Challenging Behaviors. 6th Annual International Conference on Mental Retardation & Other Developmental Disabilities, Maui, Hawai’i.

McDonnell, A., Malmskog, S., Johnston, S. & Nelson, C. (1999, February).

Research to Practice: Teacher-Mediated Facilitation of Engagement for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Preschools. 6th Annual International Conference on Mental Retardation & Other Developmental Disabilities, Maui, Hawai’i.

Johnston, S. & Davis, C. (1998, April). Enhancing the Communicative

Effectiveness of Students who Use AAC. International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Minneapolis, MN.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C., & Hoerner, A. (1997, November). A

Collaborative Process for Developing a Culturally Competent Early Childhood Special Education Preservice Program. Conference of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Savannah, GA.

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Davis, C., Johnston, S., & O’Neill, R. (1997, April). Proactive Approaches to Supporting Students with Behavior Disorders. International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. & Davis, C. (1996, December). Why! Why! Why! Approaches to

Assessing the Social Function of Problem Behaviors. International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Phoenix, AZ.

Davis, C. & Johnston, S. (1996, December). Before the Behavior Occurs:

Proactive Interventions to Provide Support for Children with Problem Behaviors and Their Families. International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Phoenix, AZ.

Johnston, S. (1996, April). Technology as a Tool for Language Development.

USA-SINO Teacher Education Consortium. Washington, DC. Johnston, S. (1995, November). Combining Functional Assessment and

Proactive Interventions to Provide Effective Programs for Children with Problem Behaviors. International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs. Ontario, Florida.

Reichle, J., & Johnston, S. (1993, November). Approaches to Replacing Socially

Unacceptable Behavior with Functional Communication Skills. Short Course at the annual conference of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Los Angeles, CA.

Snyder-McClean, L., Brady, N., & Johnston, S. (1992, November). The

Communicative Repair Strategies Employed by Individuals Using Nonsymbolic Communication. Poster Session at the Annual Conference of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). San Antonio, TX.

Reichle, J., & Johnston, S. (1992, August). Evaluating the Efficacy of AAC

Interventions. Research Symposium at the 1992 conference of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Philadelphia, PA.

UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION

Courses Taught: Going Global in the College of Education – Peru

Undergraduate/Graduate course comprised of an online component as well as a 10 day study abroad component. The course provides students/current teachers with an international frame of reference regarding cultural competency and professional responsiveness, thus prompting insight and

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critical thought regarding their work with students and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Going Global in the College of Education – Morocco Undergraduate/Graduate course comprised of an online component as well as a 10 day study abroad component. The course provides students/current teachers with an international frame of reference regarding cultural competency and professional responsiveness, thus prompting insight and critical thought regarding their work with students and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Co-Taught with Jennifer Burrow Sanchez.

Functional Communication and Language Development

Graduate level course that examines 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.

Communication and Social Development and Intervention in Early Childhood

Graduate level course designed to provide an examination of (a) typical communication and social development in early childhood, and (b) a variety of validated intervention strategies that can be used to enhance the communicative and social competence of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who have developmental delays or disabilities. The course emphasizes teaming with other professionals, parents, and caregivers, integrating social interventions with goals from other curricular areas, and implementing effective interventions in a variety of natural environments.

Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays in Natural Environments Graduate level course designed to examine a variety of strategies for organizing and managing various early childhood environments to maximize children’s well being and learning. Home, family day-care, and infant, toddler, and preschool group care and/or classroom programs will be analyzed as potential contexts for intervention.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Instructional Strategies: Graduate level course focusing on assessment and intervention considerations in augmentative and alternative communication. Includes emphasis on aided, unaided, electronic, and gestural communication techniques.

Electronic Communication Aids: Graduate level course focusing on features

available in electronic communication aids as well as strategies for programming and troubleshooting communication aids.

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University Teaching Seminar Doctoral level course to provide knowledge and skills that will facilitate growth as teachers in colleges and universities.

University Teaching Internship Doctoral level internship focusing on pedagogical issues related to teaching in higher education.

Independent Reading: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Graduate level course focusing on assessment and intervention

considerations in augmentative and alternative communication. Includes emphasis on aided, unaided, electronic, and gestural communication techniques.

Independent Reading: Examination of Developmentally Appropriate Practice in

Early Childhood Special Education. Graduate level course focusing on examining the use of Developmentally

Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Special Education classrooms. District-Agency Administration Doctoral level experience focusing on issue related to district-agency

administration.

Exemplary Programs Doctoral level experience focusing on recommended practices and

exemplary programs. Special Topics/Early Research I – II Doctoral level experience related to emphasis area. Independent Reading Doctoral level experience related to synthesis and application of literature

related to emphasis area. Intern II: Distance Education Doctoral level internship focusing on pedagogical issues related to

distance education.

Adaptive Technology in Special Education Undergraduate level course designed to assist students in identifying and implementing adaptive and assistive technology in the special education curriculum. The areas of interest include adapted microcomputers, voice output, switching devices, alternative input methods, and other adaptive and assistive devices.

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Colloquium in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate level course that is the second of a two-course sequence examining current research dealing with theoretical and therapeutic implications in the various pathologies of speech and language. Opportunity of individual investigations and study provided.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Graduate level course focusing on assessment and intervention

considerations in augmentative and alternative communication. Includes emphasis on aided, unaided, electronic, and gestural communication techniques.

Directed Observation Undergraduate level course focusing on the observation and evaluation of

the methods and materials used in treating speech and hearing disorders. Opportunity for supervised clinical practice.

Applied Phonetics Undergraduate level course introducing the physiological and acoustic

characteristics of speech. Classification and production of English speech sounds. Phonemic transcription, including some analysis of deviant speech. Lab experiences weekly.

Language Development in Special Populations Undergraduate course focusing on understanding the dynamics of

language development and usage from birth through the school years. Examination of assessment and intervention strategies for young children with language delays.

Experiments in Speech-Language Pathology

Graduate level course that is the first of a two-course sequence stressing clinical research in the area of human communication development and disorders. Course focuses on both single subject and group design. Course culminates in a formal proposal. The research is completed and the results formally presented in the second course in the sequence.

Consulting and Interviewing in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate level course providing instruction and experiences managing

interviewing, consulting, and educational activities for families of persons with speech and hearing disabilities and/or clients with disabilities.

Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate level course providing instruction and experiences in the

diagnostic procedures and routines used in the evaluation of speech and language disorders. Emphasis on familiarization with available evaluative tools and practical experience in conducting actual diagnostic sessions;

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client interview, interpretation of test results, relating information to parents, and report writing.

Seminar: Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology Graduate level course emphasizing current issues, professional ethics,

organization, and administration of speech-language pathology programs in all settings. Includes state and national laws governing professional practices in speech-language pathology, professional growth and development, employment practices and procedures.

Stuttering Undergraduate level course focusing on the causation, symptoms, and

remediation procedures of stuttering; specific therapy procedures in the clinic, the school, and the home.

Language Development and Intervention: Early Stages Co-instructor of a graduate level course focusing on the development of

language from birth through the school years. Assessment and Intervention Strategies for individuals with language delays or disorders.

Proactive Approaches to Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children Graduate level course focusing on positive treatment alternatives for

individuals who engage in challenging behavior. Addresses (a) identifying the function of the behavior, (b) functional assessment of challenging behavior, and (c) proactive intervention strategies.

Guest Presentations in University Courses:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Utah, Department

of Communication Disorders November, 1998 May, 1998 Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Individuals with Severe

Disabilities, University of Utah, Department of Special Education July, 1999

Scholarship, Teaching, and Service at a Research I University: Perspectives from a Non-Tenured Assistant Professor, University of Utah, Department of Special Education September, 1998

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Communication Disorders and Students with Disabilities, University of Utah, Department of Special Education

March, 2000 November, 1998 May, 1998 March, 1998 February, 1998 November, 1997

Speech and Language Disorders in Special Education, Eastern Michigan

University, Department of Special Education, 1995, 1996. Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Students with Physical

Disabilities, Eastern Michigan University, Department of Special Education, 1996.

Early Language Assessment and Intervention, University of Minnesota,

Department of Educational Psychology, 1995. Team Approach to Service Delivery in Early Childhood Education, University of

Wisconsin, Department of Special Education, 1994.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE University Committee Appointments:

Member, Graduate Council, 2012-present. Member, Search Committee for Study Abroad Program Director, 2011.

Member, Higher Education Teaching Specialist Advisory Council, 2009-2013. Member, Leadership Minor Advisory Board, University of Utah, 2011-2013. Member, International Exchange Commission, University of Utah, 2008-present. Member, Leadership Development Program for Faculty and Department Directors, University of Utah, 2008-2009. Member, Department of Special Education Library Representative, University of Utah, 2008-present. Member, Undergraduate Advising Committee. University of Utah, 2007-2009. Member, Univ. of Utah / Salt Lake Community College Diversity Partnership subcommittee on transfer and retention, University of Utah, 2007-2008.

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Member, Asia Center Advisory Board, University of Utah, 2007- 2012. Member, Internal Review Committee for the Graduate Council Review of the Department of Family and Consumer Studies. 2007. Convener, University Advisory Committee on Teacher Education (UACTE). 2004 – 2007. Member, Curriculum Review Board/Special Fee Review Committee, University of Utah, 2004-2009. Member, College of Engineering Academic Appeals and Student Conduct Committee (outside representative), University of Utah, 2002-2005.

Member, Committee for a Technologically Enhanced Curriculum, University of Utah, 2002-2005. Member, General Institutional Review Board for Research with Human Subjects. University of Utah, 1998-2001. Independent Reviewer, University Research Committee. University of Utah, April, 2000.

College Committee Appointments: Member, Honors Advisory Board, 2014-present. Member, Educational Psychology RPT Committee for Review of Tenured Faculty, 2015-2016.

Member, UITE Diversity Advisory Board, 2014-2015. Chair, College Council Executive Committee, 2012-2013. Subcommittee Chair, Student Research Fair Committee, College Council Excecutive Committee, 2014-present. Member, College Council Executive Committee, 2012-present. Member, College Retention Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2009-2012. Member, Educational Psychology RPT Committee for Review of Tenured Faculty, 2011. Member, College of Education Action Plan Committee on Development, 2010

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Chair, College of Education Curriculum Committee, 2010-2011, 2012-2013. Member, College of Education Curriculum Committee, 2009-2010, 2011-2012. Member, College of Education Grant Review Committee, 2009-2012. Moderator, 2008 Martin Luther King Celebration Distinguished Scholar Panel: How Research Promotes Access. January 2008. Member, Chinese Bridge Delegation for American and Korean Schools, Beijing, China, 2007. Member, Search Committee for College of Education Dean, 2006-2007.

Member, Search Committee for Teaching and Learning Department Chair, 2005-2006. Member, College Retention Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2004-2007.

Member, College Leadership Team (CLT). 2004- 2009.

Ex-Oficio member, College of Education Curriculum Committee. 2004- 2009. Ex-Oficio member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2004-2007.

Ex-Ofiicio member, College of Education Awards Committee, 2004-2009.

Institutional Representative for University of Utah’s College of Education, American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE), 2004-2008.

Announcer, College of Education Convocation, 2002, 2003, 2007 Member, College Praxis Validation Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 2001-2003. Chair, Graduate School of Education Scholarship Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 1998-2000.

Member, Graduate School of Education Teaching Award Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 1999-2001. Chair, Graduate School of Education Teaching Award Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 2001-2002.

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Member, Department of Educational Studies Scholarship Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 1997-2000.

Member, Graduate School of Education Scholarship Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 1997-1998. Member, Graduate School of Education Research Award Committee. University of Utah, College of Education, 1999.

Member, College of Education Personnel Committee. Eastern Michigan University, College of Education, 1996-1997.

Department Committee Appointments: Interim Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Special Education. University of Utah, Department of Special Education, Spring 2000, Fall 2012, Fall 2014, Spring 2015. Chair, Department of Special Education Admissions Committee. University of Utah, Department of Special Education. 2004-2005, 2009-2014.

Member, Department of Special Education Admissions Committee. University of Utah, Department of Special Education. 2014-2015. Chair, Department of Special Education Retention, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) Committee, 2008-2009, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2015-2016. Member, Department of Special Education Retention, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) Committee, Department of Special Education, 1997-present.

Member, Search Committee for tenure track position in Early Childhood Special Education / Severe Disabilities. University of Utah, Department of Special Education, 2007-2008.

Member, Search Committee for 3 tenure track positions in mild/moderate program. University of Utah, Department of Special Education, 2001-2002. Member, Qualifying Exam Review Committee. University of Utah, Department of Special Education, Spring, 1999; Spring 2001, Summer 2002, Summer 2006, Fall 2009, Spring 2011, Summer 2013, Summer 2015.

Member, RPT Document Revision Committee. University of Utah, Department of Special Education, Summer 2000. Member, Student Advising, Information, and Recruitment Committee. University of Utah, Department of Special Education, 1997-2003.

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Participated in the development and implementation of an advisory group on cultural competence for University of Utah Early Childhood Special Education Preservice Program, Autumn 1997.

Chair, Technology Committee. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Special Education, 1996-1997. Member, Graduate Committee. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Special Education, 1996-1997. Member, Personnel Committee. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Special Education, 1996-1997. Member, Technology Committee. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Special Education, 1995-1996.

Member, Retreat Committee. Eastern Michigan University, Department of Special Education, 1995-1997. Member, Committee to raise the awareness of Institute on Community Integration employees on issues related to cultural competence. University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, 1994-1995. Member, Committee to develop supervisor evaluation form in Speech-Language Pathology / Audiology, University of Minnesota, Department of Communication Disorders, 1988-1989.

Member, Assistive Technology committee, Minnesota Department of Education, 1990-1991.

National/International Service Activities: Member, DECIDE (DEC’s Consortium for Innovation in Doctoral Education),

International Division for Early Childhood, 2014-present. Member, Research Committee, International Division for Early Childhood

(DEC). 2000-present.

Rewiewer, Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2011-present.

Reviewer, Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools (LSHSS), 2011-

present.

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Consulting Editor, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), 2007- present.

Editorial Board Member, Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and

Intervention, 2006-present.

Editorial Board Member, Journal of Speech Language Pathology – Applied Behavior Analysis (J-SLP-ABA), 2006-2014.

Editorial Consultant, American Journal of Speech Language Pathology (AJSLP),

1998-2014. External Assessor, Standard Research Grants of the Social Science Human

Research Council, Ottowa, Ontario, 2010

Reviewer, Research Fellowships for the Therapy Professions / Health Research Board. Dublin, Ireland. 2006

Invited Associate Editor, American Journal of Speech Language Pathology

(AJSLP), 2006.

Reviewer, Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD, Formerly JASH), 2002-2006.

Editorial Consultant, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research

(JSLHR). 2002-2012.

Legislative Councilor, represent Utah at the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) on the Legislative Council Meeting in Washington DC, 2002-2007.

Lobbyist, represent Utah at the ASHA Capitol Hill Visits with Congressional

Members, Spring 2002, 2003. Guest Reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children (ETC), 1999, 2004.

Member, 2002 ASHA Convention Program Committee, Spring 2002. Session Moderator, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative

Communication (ISAAC) Conference. 2000. Reviewer, Teacher Education and Special Education (TESE). 1999. Reviewer, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative

Communication (ISAAC) Conference. 2000, 2001.

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Reviewer, International Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Conference. 1999, 2001, 2002, 2006

Reviewer, International Council for Exception Children (CEC) Conference.

1999, 2001. Other Professional Service Activities: Add ECTAS mentor service, 2015-present. Reviewer, RFPs for Early Intervention Services in Alpine School District, Sate of

Utah Baby Watch Early Intervention Services, 2015. Consultant, House of Hope Pre-k program, Salt Lake City UT, 2014-present. Faculty Mentor, Undergraduate Research Opportunty (UROP), University of

Utah, 2013-2014.

Member, Utah State Office of Education International Interest Committee, 2007-present.

Reviewer, Impact Study for ETS Praxis II: Subject Assessment and Speciality

Area Tests (Education of Exceptional Students: Core Content Knowledge – 0353, Education of Exceptional Students: Mild to Moderate Disabilities – 0542). October, 2007.

Member of Board, University/Neighborhood Partners, 2004-2006. Member, United for Kids, 2005-2006.

Member, Search Committee, Director Position for Zion Lutheran Church

Preschool, Spring 2002.

Member, Utah Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Executive Board, 1999-2002. Newsletter Editor, Utah Division of Early Childhood (DEC), 1999-2002. Member, Utah State Education Advisory Panel (USEAP, Formerly USBEACH).

1998 – 2004. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Articles: State or Regional Journals and Newsletters

Johnston, S. & Kanarowski, E. (2010). See Yourself at Macchu Picchu This Summer, The Park Record, 1/9-1/12, C4.

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Johnston, S. (2007). Legislative Council Report. Utah Speech Language

Hearing Association Newsletter, 47(2), p.4-6. Johnston, S. (2006). Legislative Council Report. Utah Speech Language

Hearing Association Newsletter, 46(3), p.4. Johnston, S. (2006). 20 Ways to maximize the use of single switch technology

with students with severe disabilites. The Utah Special Educator, 27(2), 44-47.

Johnston, S. (2005). Legislative Council Update. Utah Speech Language

Hearing Association Newsletter, 67(3), p.3 Johnston, S. (2004). Legislative Council Report. Utah Speech Language

Hearing Association Newsletter, 66(3), p.12. Johnston, S. (2003). Legislative Council Report. Utah Speech Language

Hearing Association Newsletter, 66(1), p. 8. McDonnell, A., & Johnston, S. (1999). Frequently asked questions: I’ve been

thinking about going back to school and I was wondering…..Utah Division of Early Childhood Newsletter, 2-3.

Peer Reviewed Presentations at Regional and State Conferences

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C., Paul, K., Wiggens, J., Winston, C., &

Davis, P. (2010, October). I’ve Been Thinking About Going Back to School and I Wonder If….Utah’s Early Childhood Special Education Conference. Provo, UT.

Johnston, S. (2007, February). Enhancing the Participation of Children with

Disabilities in Inclusive Preschool Classrooms Through the Use of AAC. Utah Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Ogden, UT.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Day, J., Winston, C. (2006, October). I’ve Been

Thinking About Going Back to School and I Wonder If….Utah’s Early Childhood Special Education Conference. Provo, UT.

Sebastian, J. & Johnston, S. (1998, November). On the Cutting Edge: One

School’s Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities in Regular Education Classrooms. Inclusion Conference, Snowbird, UT.

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Johnston, S., & Tulbert, B. (1998, March). Are We Preparing Them for the Real World: Inquiring Minds Want to Know. Utah Association of Teacher Educators Annual Conference on Teacher Education. Logan, UT.

Johnston, S. (1997, March). Strategies for Increasing AAC Users’ Participation

in Communicative Interactions. Annual Conference of the Michigan Speech Language and Hearing Association. Kalamazoo, MI.

Johnston, S. (1996, March). Replacing Challenging Behaviors with Functional

Communication Skills. Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association. Traverse City, MI.

Johnston, S. (1996, February). Assessment and Intervention Considerations for

Children who Engage in Challenging Behaviors. Eastern Michigan University Administrator’s Conference and Research Symposium. Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Johnston, S., & Swanson, J. (1993, May). Designing and Implementing

Interventions to Decrease Challenging Behaviors Emitted by Preschool Aged Children. Annual conference of the Minnesota Paraprofessional Association. St. Cloud, MN.

Johnston, S., & Feeley, K. (1993, February). Developing Interactive Skills Using

Communication Technology. Annual conference of the Minnesota Chapter of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (MSHA). Minneapolis, MN.

Johnston, S., & Feeley, K. (1992, September). Designing, Implementing, and

Troubleshooting Beginning Communication Interventions. Annual Conference of the Wisconsin Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

Johnston, S. (1990, April). Examining the Efficiency of AAC Systems when

Ordering Meals at Fast Food Restaurants. Student Forum at the annual convention of the Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA). St. Cloud, MN.

Invited Presentations

Johnston, S. (2014, October). Going Global in the College of Education – Peru.

Poster presentation at the Global Expo. Learning Abroad, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (2014, October). Public Policy for Utah’s Youngest Children: Our

States Most Important Infrastructure. Panel Presenter, Hinckley Institute, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT.

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Dyal, V. & Johnston, S. (2014, February). Positive Behavioral Supports in Inclusive Middle School Classrooms. Weilenmann School of Discovery, Park City, UT.

Wright, C., Diener, M., Wright, S., & Johnston, S. (2013, October). Tapping into

Tech Talent: Using Technology to Facilitate Creative, Social, and Computer Skills in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dept. of Psychology, University of Utah. Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (2013, September). Readers in the Community make leaders around

the world. Panel Presenter, Annual Read-a-Thon Kick Off Event, Trailside Elementary, Park City, UT.

Johnston, S. (2009, February). More than just “NO”: Providing AAC users with

multiple strategies for escaping and avoiding activities. Utah Assistive Technology and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference. Provo, UT.

Johnston, S. & Ennis, K. (2005, March). Lunch and Learn: Exploring Solutions

for the Professions. Round Table presentation on ASHA Legislative Council Issues. Intermountain Area Speech and Hearing (IMASH) Convention, Ogden, UT.

Johnston, S. (2005, February). Supporting the Development of Early Literacy

Skills for AAC users in Inclusive Preschool Classrooms. Utah Augmentative Communication Conference. Layton, UT.

Johnston, S. (2000, November). Techniques and Technology for the Beginning

Communicator. Inclusion Conference. Snowbird, UT. Johnston, S. (2000, January). What Do I Do Now? (Proactive Intervention

Strategies to Provide Support for Children who Engage in Challenging Behaviors). Region 1 Preschool and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C., Davis, P., Robins, K. (2000, January).

I’ve Been Thinking About Going Back to School and I Wonder If…. Region 1 Preschool and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (1999, January). Why is this happening? (Strategies for Assessing

the Social Function of Challenging Behaviors). Region 1 Preschool and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (1999, January). What Do I Do Now? (Proactive Intervention

Strategies to Provide Support for Children who Engage in Challenging

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Behaviors). Region 1 Preschool and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C., Davis, P., Robins, K. (1999, January).

I’ve Been Thinking About Going Back to School and I Wonder If…. Region 1 Preschool and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (1998, March). There Has Got to be Another Way: Communicative

Replacements for Challenging Behavior. Utah’s Early Intervention and Preschool Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. & McDonnell, A. (1998, March). Arranging Preschool

Environments to Prevent Challenging Behaviors. 23rd Annual Utah Inter-Institutional Early Childhood Conference. Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (March, 1997). VOCA’s as Communicative Replacements to

Challenging Behaviors. ADAMLAB’s annual conference on issues related to Voice Output Communication Aides (VOCA’s). Wayne County, MI.

Unpaid Technical Assistance

Member, Literature Selection Committee for Treasure Mountain Junior High

School, Park City School District, 2013-present. Mentor, College Preparation for “Latinos in Action” at Park City High School,

2012-present. Faculty Representative, YouthLinc Service Learning Project to Nakuru, Kenya.

2004. Consultant, Facilitating Communication in Early Childhood Education

Classrooms, Salt Lake City, UT 2004-2006. Consultant, Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms in Salt Lake School

District, Salt Lake City, UT. 2003. Consultant, Early Childhood Special Education Classroom at the Child Behavior

Therapy Unit (CBTU). Salt Lake City, UT. 2002. Consultant, Two Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms in Murray

School District, Murray, UT. 2000-2001. Consultant, Early Childhood Special Education Classroom in Salt Lake School

District, Salt Lake City, UT. 2000-2001.

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Consultant, Two Early Childhood Special Education Classrooms in Granite

School District, Salt Lake City, UT. 1998-1999. Consultant, Preschool aged child with severe speech and physical impairments.

Hanksville, UT. 1998-1999. Member, Committee to develop activities to enhance the communicative abilities

of children in St. Paul Early Education classrooms, 1991-1992. Member, ABLENET Committee on product development, 1991-1995.

Inservice Training or Workshops

Johnston, S. (2000). Solving the Mystery of the Challenging Behavior. Murray

Early Childhood Center. Murray, UT. Johnston, S. (1997). Inservice on facing the challenges of challenging behaviors

in young children with special needs. Washtenaw County ISD, Ann Arbor, MI.

Johnston, S. (1994). Inservice on functional assessment and proactive

approaches to managing challenging behaviors in young children. Community Preschool Inclusion Project, Chaska, MN.

Johnston, S. (1994). Inservice on proactive strategies for managing challenging

behavior in young children. Harmony House Day Care, Madison, WI. Johnston, S. (1994). Inservice on managing challenging behavior in young

children. Birth to 3 Connections, Madison, WI. Reichle, J. & Johnston, S. (1991). Inservice on the relationship between

communicative ability and challenging behaviors. St. Paul Early Education, St. Paul, MN.

Johnston, S. (1991). Inservice on augmentative and alternative communication

and how it relates to challenging behavior. Oregon Training Grant, Brooklyn Park, MN.

Reichle, J., & Johnston, S. (1991). Inservice on implementing beginning

augmentative or alternative communication systems. Dakota, Inc., St. Paul, MN.

Johnston, S. (1990). Inservice on low technology augmentative and alternative

communication. Mercy Medical Center, Coon Rapids, MN.

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CONSULTING (PAID) Johnston, S. (2012-2014). Seminar Series for International Students: Strategies for

Success, University of Utah, School of Business.

Johnston, S. (2009, February). If you only have a hammer, everything looks like a nail”: Expanding your toolbox to support the teachers and the communication partners of AAC users. Keynote presentation at the Utah Augmentative Communication Conference. Provo, UT.

Johnston, S. (January, 2007). Four Course Sessions on Augmentative and

Alternative Communication, University of Utah, Department of Communication Disorders

Johnston, S. (January, 2006). Four Course Sessions on Augmentative and

Alternative Communication, University of Utah, Department of Communication Disorders

Johnston, S. (2005, February). Response Efficiency in AAC: A Puzzling Affair.

Keynote presentation at the Utah Augmentative Communication Conference. Layton, UT.

Johnston, S. (January, 2005). Four Course Sessions on Augmentative and

Alternative Communication, University of Utah, Department of Communication Disorders

Johnston, S. (Aug. 2004-Present). Providing speech language intervention to

child with Down Syndrome. Salt Lake City, UT Johnston, S. (Aug. 2003-2006). Providing speech language intervention to child

with Cerebral Palsy. Salt Lake City, UT Johnston, S. (November, 2003). Textbook Proposal Review. Merrill-Prentice

Hall Publishing. Johnston, S. (August, 2003). Textbook Review. Merrill-Prentice Hall Publishing. Johnston, S. (August 2003 to Present). Providing Speech-Language Therapy to

child who uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (March, 2003) Textbook Review. Delmar Publishing Co. Johnston, S. (June, 2002). Textbook Proposal Review. Delmar Publishing Co. Johnston, S. (March, 2002). Textbook Review. Delmar Publishing Co.

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Johnston, S. (April, 2001). Book Chapter Review. Allyn & Bacon Publishing Co.

Johnston, S. (April, 2001). Textbook Proposal Review. Delmar Publishing Co. Johnston, S. (January, 2001). Textbook Proposal Review. Delmar Publishing Co. Johnston, S. (January, 2001). Textbook Review. Allyn & Bacon Publishing Co. Johnston, S. (2000). Consultation for Bellevue School District for Child with

Autism. Bellevue, WA

Johnston, S. (2000). Tech*Knowledge Instructional Module Review. Education Through Technology Program, PBS Adult Learning Service.

Johnston, S. (1998). Managing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood

Classrooms. Inservice for Granite Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education Program. Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (1998). Proactive Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors in

Young Children. Inservice for the BEST Preschool Project, Salt Lake City, UT.

Johnston, S. (1997). HELP!!! Proactive Approaches for Addressing Challenging

Behaviors in Young Children. Inservice for the Montgomery County School District, Montgomery, PA.

Johnston, S. (1997). Consultation with Grand Rapids School District for Child

with needs in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Grand Rapids, MI.

Johnston, S. (1997). Facing the Challenges of Challenging Behaviors in Young

Children with Special Needs. Workshop for the Washtenaw County ISD, Ann Arbor, MI.

Johnston, S. (1997). Building Blocks for Communication. Workshop for the

Ypsilanti Elementary School Faculty, Ypsilanti, MI. Johnston, S. (1994). Proactive Approaches to Managing Challenging Behaviors

in Young Children. Workshop for the Delaware Early Childhood Center, Dover, Delaware.