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Kristie Asaro-Saddler – December 2016

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KRISTIE ASARO-SADDLER

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

ED 228

[email protected]

(518) 442-5057

EDUCATION

2008 Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology – Special Education concentration

University at Albany, Albany, NY

Dissertation: The effects of planning instruction and self-regulation training on

the writing performance of young writers with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Mentor: Dr. Bruce Saddler

2003 Master of Science in Education, Special Education

Saint John’s University, Jamaica, NY

Graduate Distinction of Academic Excellence

2001 Bachelor of Arts (Summa cum laude), Child Study - Honors Program

Saint Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY

Honors Thesis: The effects of multilingualism on the cognitive, linguistic and

social development of preschool-aged children

Mentor: Dr. Susan Straut Collard

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE

New York State Permanent Teaching Certification - Special Education (Birth-21 years)

EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2010-present Assistant Professor

Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology

Division of Special Education

University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY

2008-2010 Visiting Assistant Professor




2006-2008 Instructor





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ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

2005-2008 Research Fellow


University at Albany, State University of New York

Albany, NY

2002-2004 Special Education Teacher

Volunteers of America - Staten Island Early Learning Center

Staten Island, NY

2001-2002 Special Education Teacher

Special Kids Intervention Program (SKIP) and

Toddler and Infant Program for Special Education (TIPSE)

Howard Beach, NY

HONORS AND AWARDS

Asaro-Saddler, K. Excellence in Teaching Award. School of Education, University at Albany.

Spring 2016.

Asaro-Saddler, K. Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Leave Program Award. New York State/United

University Professions. Fall 2014.

Asaro-Saddler, K. Individual Development Award of the New York State/United

University Professional Development Committee. January 2011.

PUBLICATIONS (* indicates student co-author)

Peer Reviewed Articles

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Muir-Knox, H., & *Meredith, H. (in press) The effects of a summary

writing strategy on the literacy skills of adolescents with disabilities. Exceptionality.

Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., Moeyaert, M., & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2016). The effects of a

summarizing strategy on the written summaries of children with emotional and

behavioral disorders. Remedial and Special Education. DOI:

10.1177/0741932516669051

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016). Writing instruction and self-regulation for students with Autism

Spectrum Disorders: A systematic review of the literature. Topics in Language

Disorders, 36 266-283. (Invited).


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Asaro-Saddler, K., *Arcidiacono, M. & *Morris Deyoe, M. (2016). Instructional practice for

students with autism spectrum and related disorders: Exploring the teaching of writing in

two self-contained classrooms. Reading and Writing Quarterly. DOI:

10.1080/10573569.2016.1145561

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016). Evidence-based practices and writing instruction for children

with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Preventing School Failure, 60, 79-85.

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Muir-Knox, H., *Meredith, H., *Akhmedjanova, D. (2015). Using

technology to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the writing process.

Insights on Learning Disabilities, 12, 103-119.

Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Thomas, J. (2015). C-CARD: A strategy to improve

revising behaviors. Insights on Learning Disabilities, 12, 147-161.

*Cuccio-Slichko, J., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). Technology-aided instruction and

intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in literacy: A guide for

teachers. Exceptional Individuals, 37, 8-12.

Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K. Behforooz, B., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. (2014). A national survey

of revising practices in the primary classroom. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary

Journal, 12, 129-149.

Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Bak, N. (2014). Persuasive writing and self-regulation training: Pairing

writers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Special Education, 48, 92-105.

Asaro-Saddler, K., Saddler, B., & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2014). The effect of explicit instruction

on the writing ability of a young student with Noonan Syndrome. International Journal

of Special Education, 29, 134-144.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014). Self-regulated strategy development: Effects on writers with Autism

Spectrum Disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities,

49, 78-91.

*Bak, N. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Self-Regulated Strategy Development for students with

emotional behavioral disorders. Beyond Behavior, 22, 46-53.

Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Response to Intervention in writing: A suggested

framework for screening, intervention, and progress monitoring. Reading and Writing

Quarterly, 29, 1, 20-43.

Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Bak, N. (2012). Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to

write persuasive essays. Topics in Language Disorders, 32, 361-378. (Invited).

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2011) How prepared are New York’s teachers to work with students

with Autism Spectrum Disorders? Exceptional Individuals, 35, 8-12.


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Asaro-Saddler, K. & Saddler, B. (2010). Planning instruction and self-regulation training:

Effects on writers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Exceptional Children, 77, 107-124.

Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010). Writing better sentences: Sentence

combining instruction in the classroom. Preventing School Failure, 54(3), 159-163.

Asaro-Saddler, K, & Saddler, B. (2009). Effects of planning instruction on a young writer with

Asperger syndrome. Intervention in School and Clinic, (44)5, 268-275.

Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2008). Beyond noun-verb: The use of sentence combining to improve

sentence writing ability. Insights on Learning Disabilities 5(2), 41-50.

Saddler, B., Behforooz, B., & Asaro, K. (2008). The effects of sentence combining instruction

on the writing of fourth grade students with writing difficulties. Journal of Special

Education, 42, 79-90.

Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Behforooz, B. (2008). The effects of peer assisted sentence combining

practice on four writers with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary

Journal, 6(1), 17-31.

Asaro, K., Saddler, B., & May, D. (2008). Recreation and leisure opportunities for people with

disabilities. Exceptional Individuals, 32(2), 8-11.

Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2007). Increasing story quality through planning and revising: Effects

on young writers with learning disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 30, 223-234.

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007). Thinking about writing: Metacognitive writing strategy

instruction. Exceptional Individuals, 31(3), 18-21.

Pattison, M. J., Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007). Special education teacher beliefs, plans and

decisions about computer-based instruction. Exceptional Individuals, 31(3), 10-14.

Non-Peer Reviewed Articles

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016). Teaching writing through evidence-based practices. The Autism

Notebook Magazine, October/November, 10-11. (Invited)

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). Writing instruction for students with disabilities: Introduction to the

special issue. Insight on Learning Disabilities, 12, 99-101.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). An analysis of trends in publication. Exceptional Individuals, 37, 7.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). Using evidence-based practices to help children with Autism

Spectrum Disorders improve their writing skills. Autism Spectrum News, 8, 4, 30.


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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Improving the written expression of children with Autism Spectrum

Disorders. Autism Spectrum News, 5, 1, 40.

Asaro, K. (2009, May). Strategies for Successful Learning. Learning Disabilities Worldwide

online magazine. www.ldworldwide.org.

Book Chapters

Asaro-Saddler, K. (Fall, 2016). Writing instruction for students with Complex Support Needs.

In S. R. Copeland & E. B. Keefe (Eds.), Effective Literacy Instruction for Learners with

Complex Support Needs.Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company. (Invited).

Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Akhmedjanova, D. (2015). The use of mobile phone technology to

support people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In Z. Yan (Ed.), Encyclopedia of

Mobile Phone Behavior (Volumes 1, 2, & 3). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

*Deyoe, M., Newman, D., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014). Moving from Professional

Development to Real Time Use: How are we changing students? In J. Keengwe, G.

Onchwari, & D. Hucks, (Eds.), Literacy Enrichment and Technology Integration in Pre-

Service Teacher Education (pp. 160-182). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.

Reid, R., Mason, L., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Self-regulation strategies for students

with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.), Interventions for

Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 257-282) New York: Springer. (Invited).

Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012). Response to Intervention in writing: Suggested

screening, intervention, and progress monitoring. In J. Bakken (Ed.), Response to

Intervention in the Core Content Areas: A practical approach. (pp. 167-186). Texas:

Prufrock Press. (Invited).

Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010). Effective writing practices. In R. Boone (Ed.), Best

Practices for the inclusive classroom: An evidence-based guide for teachers (pp. 187-

204). Texas: Prufrock Press. (Invited).

Conference Proceedings

Newman, D., Gozza Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Gamello, A. (2005). The impact of legislation on

special education teachers' use of technology: A comparison of teachers prepared under

three mandates. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information

Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 3942-3945).

Chesapeake, VA: AACE.


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Newman, D., Mountain, L., Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Spaulding, D. (2004). Interactive

Electronic Portfolios: Documenting Educators’ Professional Development. In G.

Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,

Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 1396-1401). Chesapeake, VA:

AACE.

WORKS IN PROGRESS

Manuscripts submitted for publication

*Cuccio-Slichko, J., & Asaro-Sadler, K. Technology-based graphic organizer v. paper graphic

organizer: A comparison study of writing outcomes in two inclusion classrooms.

Computers & Education.

Manuscripts in Preparation

Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., Moeyaert, M., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. Strategy instruction to

teach summary writing to students with learning disabilities. To be submitted to

Exceptional Children.

Wilcox, K., *Kurto, H., & Asaro-Saddler, K. Accessibility of the Common Core for Students

with Disabilities: Findings from a Multiple-Case Study of Odds-beating Middle Schools.

To be submitted to American Educational Research Journal.

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Morris Deyoe, M., & *Akhmedjanova, D. Using peer writing structures

and strategy instruction to teach persuasive writing to students with Autism Spectrum

Disorder. To be submitted to Autism.

Asaro-Saddler, K., Saddler, B., *McLaughlin, J., & *Bogin, D., *Akhmedjanova, D. Self

monitoring of attention versus self monitoring of performance: Improving spelling

outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To be submitted to Journal of

Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. Solo Suite® technology to teach writing: A case

study of a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Research in Progress

Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Coles, J. Using First Author® software to improve the writing of young

students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Grunke, M., Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., & Moeyaert, M. Teaching struggling writers how

to plan a story through peer-tutoring.


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Mavropoulou, S., Slaughter, V., & Asaro-Saddler, K. Developing social understanding and

literacy within the Australian curriculum for the support of students with autism in

regional primary schools.

*Woofenden, E., & Asaro-Saddler, K. The effect of sentence combining instruction on the

sentence structure of a student with autism.

*Bordoff, S., & Asaro-Saddler, K. Using Social Stories to improve classroom behavior for

children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

*Kurto, H. & Asaro-Saddler, K. Perceptions of inclusion of students with ASD in middle

school classrooms.

Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Arcidiacono, M. Teaching children with Autism Spectrum and related

disorders early writing using a modified Enriched Writers’ Workshop.

GRANT FUNDING

Federal

Role: Co Investigator (Bruce Saddler, Principal Investigator)

Project: Integrating Doing What Works Modules: Course revision within a teacher training

program at the University at Albany.

Source: Doing What Works (DWW), Office of Planning, Evaluation & Policy Development

(OPEPD) at the U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.

Time Period: January 2011- August 2011

Total Funding: $49,760.

Foundations and Other External Sponsors

Role: Co-Investigator (Sofia Mavropoulou, Principal Investigator)

Project: Developing social understanding and literacy within the Australian curriculum for the

support of students with autism in regional primary schools

Source: National Research Award by the Australian Association of Special Education

Time Period: 2016-2017

Total Funding: $10,000

Role: Principal Investigator

Project: Writing instruction for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A study of

self-regulation and strategy use

Source: Organization for Autism Research

Time Period: January 2010-June 2011



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University at Albany


Project: Using peer support to improve the writing of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Source: Early Career Faculty Award – School of Education and Department of Educational and

Counseling Psychology

Time Period: September 2013-September 2014



Project: Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Knowledge and use of best practice

Source: Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP)

Time Period: March 2009-March 2011

Total Funding: $750

Role: Co Investigator (Bruce Saddler, Principal Investigator)

Project: Expanding Diversity in Special Education Degree Programs Initiative

Source: Faculty Grant Program from the School of Education

Time Period: October 2006-May, 2007


Proposals in Preparation Role: Principal Investigator

Project: Using First Author® software to improve the writing of students with autism and other

developmental disabilities

Source: United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services,

Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities: Stepping-up

Technology Implementation, Washington, DC.

Proposals Not Funded


Project: The Effects of Self-Regulation Training, Strategy Instruction, and Peer Support on the

Writing and Socialization of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Source: Special Education Research Grants, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of

Education, Washington, DC.

Time Period: September, 2011

Total Funding: $580,000 (not funded)


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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

International Symposia

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, July).Writing instruction for students with learning and attentional

difficulties. Symposium to be facilitated at the International Conference on Writing

Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on Learning

and Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Organizer)

International Conference Presentations

Asaro-Saddler, K., & Saddler, B. (2016, July). Teaching summary writing skills

to high school writers with disabilities. Paper presented at the International Conference

on Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on

Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, July). A National survey of revising practices in the

primary classroom. Paper presented at the International Conference on Writing Research,

Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on Learning and

Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, July). Effects of a summarizing strategy on written

summaries of children with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the International

Conference on Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for

Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015, June). Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in

Inclusive writing classrooms. Paper presented at the Third Annual International

Conference and Symposium on Inclusive Education. Springfield, MA.

Asaro-Saddler, K., & Saddler, B. (2014, August). Using self-regulation and strategy instruction

with peer support to teach persuasive writing to children with Autism Spectrum

Disorders (ASD). Paper presented at the International Conference on Writing Research,

Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on Learning and

Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, August). The effects of a writing intervention on the

sentence writing ability of a young writer with Noonan Syndrome. Paper presented at the

International Conference on Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European

Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam,

Netherlands.

Asaro-Saddler, K., & Saddler, B. (2014, August). Early writing instruction for children with

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Paper presented at the International Conference on

Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on

Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam, Netherlands.


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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, October). Helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder transition

to literate writers. Presentation given at the 2nd Joint Conference between the

Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany &

Specialty area of Educational, Developmental, and Counseling Psychology, & Research

group on Psychosocial Transitions, College of Psychology and Education, Universidade

de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.

National Conference Presentations

Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Akhmedjanova, D. (2015, April). Mobile technology for

children with ASD in social, language, and academic domains. Poster presented at the

annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA.

Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., *Ellis-Robinson, T., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. (2015, April).

Improving the ability to write summaries via cognitive strategy instruction. Paper

presented at the annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego,

CA.

Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2015, April). Improving sentence

writing ability through sentence-combining practice. Paper presented at the annual

conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA.

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Morris Deyoe, M., & Saddler, B. (2014, April). Using peer support to help

children with Autism Spectrum Disorder improve their writing. Poster presented at the

annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. Philadelphia, PA.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013, July). Writing instruction for children with high-functioning Autism

Spectrum Disorder. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Autism Society of

America, Pittsburgh, PA.

Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2013, April). Teaching a Young Child

with Noonan’s Syndrome sentence writing skills. Paper presented at the annual meeting

of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.

Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Bak, N. (2012, April). Knowledge and use of best practice: Teaching

children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the

Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.

Saddler, B., *Ellis-Robinson, T., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, April). Effective methods to teach

summary writing. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional

Children, Denver, CO.

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Bak, N., & Saddler, B. (2011, April). Teaching persuasive writing to

children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.


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Asaro-Saddler, K. & Staulters, M. (2011, April). Training teachers of children with Autism

Spectrum Disorders: A review of the literature. Poster presented at the annual meeting of

the Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.

Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2011, April). Writing instruction that improves reading.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, National

Harbor, MD. (Invited)

Asaro-Saddler, K. & Saddler, B. (2011, February). Writing and children with Autism Spectrum

Disorders. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Research

Conference (PCRC). Coronado, CA.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, October). Writing and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Self-

regulated strategy development. Presentation given to the annual meeting of the Ohio

Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI). Columbus, OH.

Asaro-Saddler, K. & Saddler, B. (2010, April). Writing characteristics of children with Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for

Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, April). Improving sentence writing ability through

sentence-combining practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for

Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.

Asaro, K., & Saddler, B. (2009, April). Improving the writing skills of children with Autism

Spectrum Disorder. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional

Children, Seattle, WA.

Asaro, K. (2008, November). Stopping the cycle: Reducing behaviors that interfere with

learning. Invited presentation given to the 17th annual meeting of the World Congress on

Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Burlington, MA (Invited)

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2008, November). Improving the revising process: A meta-analysis of

revising research. Presentation given at the 17th Annual World Congress on Learning

Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Worldwide on, Burlington, MA.

Saddler, B., Asaro, K., Schoenfeld, D., & Staulters, M. (2008, April). Revising interventions.

Presentation given to the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children,

Boston, MA.

Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2008, February). Effects of sentence combining practice. Writing

Research Across Borders international writing conference. University of California,

Santa Barbara, CA.


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Asaro, K., & Saddler, B. (2007, November). Extending a self-regulation and planning strategy

effective with children with learning disabilities to a child with Asperger Syndrome.

Paper presented at the 16th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Learning

Disabilities Worldwide on Learning Disabilities, Marlborough , MA .

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007, November). The effects of sentence combining instruction and

revision practice on young writers in inclusive settings. Paper presented at the 16th

Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Worldwide on

Learning Disabilities, Marlborough , MA.

Asaro, K. & Saddler, B., (2007, April). The effects of a self-regulated planning strategy on a

young writer with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented to the annual meeting of

the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville , KY.

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007, April). The effects of peer-assisted sentence combining on

young writers with and without disabilities in inclusive settings. Presentation given to the

annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY.

Staulters, M., & Asaro, K. (2007, March). Universal designs: Reducing barriers to

mathematical word problems. Presentation given to the 34th Annual Conference on

Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities. New York, NY.

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007, February). The effects of peer-assisted sentence combining

instruction on young writers with Learning Disabilities. Presentation given to the

Learning Disabilities Association of America Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA

Cohen, M., Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Newman, D. (2006, November). The effect of legislative

mandates on use of technology by special education teachers. Presentation given to the

annual meeting of the Teacher Education/Technology and Media Division, Council for

Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2006, October). Peer-assisted learning strategies: Improving students’

sentence combining skills. Presentation given to the annual meeting of the World

Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, MA

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2006, October). Improving story writing and revising ability through

sentence combining practice. Presentation given to the annual meeting of the World

Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, MA

Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Staulters, M. (2006, April). Effects of writing strategy instruction on

third graders in inclusive classrooms. Poster presented to the annual meeting of the

Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.

May, D. C., Staulters, M., Saddler, B., Cohen, M., Asaro, K, & Gleason, C. (2006, April)

Integrating universal design into teaching, research, and supervision. Paper presented to

the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.


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Asaro, K., Cohen, M.G., Emerson-Hoss, K., & Gleason, C. (2006, April). Portrayals of

differently-abled characters in young children’s literature. Paper presented to the annual

meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Kaleidoscope Graduate Association,

Salt Lake City, UT

Newman, D., Saddler, B. Cohen, M., & Asaro, K. (2006, March). The effect of legislative

mandates on the use of technology by special education teachers. Paper presented to the

annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education,

Orlando, FL.

May, D.C., Saddler, B., Staulters, M. Domaracki, J., Lee, V., Cohen, M., & Asaro, K. (2005,

November). Training preservice teachers’ thinking about instruction: Instilling research-

based practices in teacher education. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the

TED/TAM Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Portland, ME.

Newman, D., Gozza Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Gamello, A. (2005, March). The Impact of

legislation on special education teachers' use of technology: A comparison of teachers

prepared under three mandates. Society for Information Technology and Teacher

Education International Conference (SITE), Phoenix, AZ.

Newman, D., Mountain, L., Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Spaulding, D. (2004). Interactive electronic

portfolios: Documenting educators’ professional development. Paper presented World

Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education

(ELEARN), Washington, D.C.

State and Regional Conference Presentations

Asaro-Saddler, K., & Kurto, H. (2016, April). Paraprofessionals in the classroom: Strategies for

paraprofessionals and teachers in special education. Presentation given at the Capital

Area School Development Association (CASDA). Rensselaer, NY. (Invited).

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Muir-Knox, H., *Akhmedjanova, D., & *Meredith, H. (2015, November).

Using technology to improve writing in adolescents with autism and developmental

disorders. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for

Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Asaro-Saddler, K., *Arcidiacono, M., & Morris Deyoe, M. (2015, November). Writing

instruction for students with autism and developmental disorders. Presentation given at

the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga

Springs, N.Y.

Rafferty, L., Asaro-Saddler, K., Wong, M., & Akhmedjanova, D. (2015, November). An

analysis of trends in publication: Exceptional Individuals. Poster presented at the annual

meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.


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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015, August). Using peer support to help children with autism spectrum

disorder improve their writing. Presentation given at the first annual School of Education

Day, University at Albany, Albany, NY.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, October). Collaborative writing for children with ASD: Using

strategy instruction with peer support. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the

New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Syracuse, NY.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, October). Publishing in Exceptional Individuals, Journal of the New

York State Council for Exceptional Children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of

the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Syracuse, NY.

Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014 October). The effects of a summarization

strategy on struggling writers’ written summaries. Presentation given at the annual

meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Syracuse, NY.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013, October). Writing instruction: Strategies and interventions for

individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Presentation given at the

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Albany's 12th Annual Autism

Conference, Albany, NY (Invited).

Asaro-Saddler, K. & Bak, N. (2012, November). Strategies to improve the writing skills of

children with high-functioning autism. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the

New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, October). Teaching writing to children with Autism Spectrum

Disorders: Self-regulated strategy development. Presentation given at the annual meeting

of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2006, November). Developing self-regulated writers: Effects of

planning instruction and peer-assistance on writing and revising behaviors. Presentation

given at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children,

Albany, NY

May, D.C., Asaro, K., & Cohen, M.G. (2006, May). Universal Design for Learning is an

inclusive, not a special education, practice. Paper presented to the annual conference on

Inclusive Schools and Communities, Rye Brook, NY.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, April). Welcome and introduction. Presentation given at the Autism

Speaks U Walk for Autism Awareness. Albany, NY (Invited).


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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, October). Autism diagnosis and interventions. Presentation given at

the meeting of Autism Speaks U – SUNY Albany Student Group, University at Albany,

Albany, NY. (Invited)

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, March). Writing instruction for children with high-functioning autism

spectrum disorders. Presentation given at the Brown Bag Research Series, Department of

Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY. (Invited).

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, November). Autism: Causes and Best Practice. Presentation given at

the meeting of Autism Speaks U – SUNY Albany Student Group, University at Albany,

Albany, NY. (Invited)

Asaro-Saddler, K. & Bak, N. (2012, May). Helping students with ASD improve their writing.

Workshop for Arongen Elementary School staff. (Invited).

Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, April). I have something to say: Writing to publish in

scholarly journals. Brown Bag Presentation. Department of Educational and Counseling

Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY. (Invited).

May, D., Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2011, November) Be careful what you wish

for: Grant writing brown bag presentation. Department of Educational and Counseling


Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, November). Sentence combining instruction: A

research based method to teach sentence construction skills. Workshop for The Reading

Institute, Williamstown, MA.

Asaro-Saddler, K. (2009, December). Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach:

Strategies for story writing and persuasive writing. Training for Special Education

teachers at Forest Park Elementary School.

Asaro, K. (2009, February). Building your vita: How to make the most of your time in graduate

school. Brown Bag Speaker Series, Office of Graduate Studies, University at Albany,

Albany, NY. (Invited).

Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2008, October). Cognitive strategy instruction: Strategies for

improving writing ability. Workshop for the International Dyslexia Society, Maine State

Chapter, Auburn, Maine.

Asaro, K. (2008, October). Building your vita: How to make the most of your time in graduate

school. Brown Bag Research Series, Department of Educational and Counseling


Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Schoenfeld, D. (2007, September). The state of revising intervention

research: A meta-analysis in progress. Brown Bag Research Series, Department of

Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY.


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Saddler, B., Asaro, K., Staulters, M., & Schoenfeld, D. (2007, May). A meta-analysis of revising

behaviors in children’s writing. Presentation given to the Fifth Annual Educational

Psychology and Methodology Poster Session, University at Albany, Albany NY.

Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Quinn, K. (2007, March). Special education masters training and

entry into the special education teaching profession. Presentation given to undergraduate

students in education, St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY

Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2007, Jan). Interventions for reluctant writers. Paraprofessional in-

service, Howard Goff Middle School, East Greenbush, NY.

Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2007, Jan). Writing instruction for students with disabilities. Teacher

in-service, Rensselaer Middle/High School, Rensselaer, NY.

Asaro, K. (2006, August). Family stress. Presentation given to parents at the Sibling Project of

the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East Greenbush, NY.

Asaro, K. (2006, August). Sibling hostility and acceptance. Presentation given to parents at the

Sibling Project of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East Greenbush, NY.

Asaro, K. (2006, July). Sibling knowledge, communication and attention needs. Presentation

given to parents at the Sibling Project of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.

East Greenbush, NY.

Asaro, K. & Berical, E. (2006 July). Sibling embarrassment and support. Presentation given to

parents at the Sibling Project of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East

Greenbush, NY.

Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2006, June). Peer-assisted writing strategies, self-regulated writing

strategies, and paired writing: Effects on third grade writers in an inclusive setting.

Presentation given to the Second Annual Summer Literacy Institute for Elementary and

Secondary Instruction, University at Albany, Albany, NY.

Asaro, K. (2006, May). Sibling knowledge, Communication and attention needs. Sibling Project

of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East Greenbush, NY.

Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2006, May). Research in the art of talking writtenly. Presentation given

to the annual Questar/BOCES Area Superintendent Meeting, Albany, NY.

Asaro, K. & Saddler, B. (2006, May). The effects of planning instruction and self-regulation

training on the writing performance of a young writer with an autism spectrum disorder.

Presentation given to the Fifth Annual Educational Psychology and Methodology Poster

Session, University at Albany, Albany NY.

Asaro, K. (2005, February). Applied Behavior Analysis. Guest presentation in ESPE 487/587,

University at Albany, Albany, NY


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TEACHING

Courses Offered

EPSY 797 – Educational Psychology Research Apprenticeship

ESPE 887 – Institute: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders

ESPE 369 - Special Education for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

ESPE 560 - Introduction to Human Exceptionality

ESPE 562 - Characteristics of & Methods for Teaching Exceptional Secondary Students in

Inclusive Settings

ESPE 564 - Participation in and Study of English Language Arts and Social Studies

ESPE 565 - Participation in and Study of Math, Science and Technology Programs

ESPE 580 - Practicum: Teaching Students with Disabilities

ESPE 650 - Instructional Environments and Practices for Students with Disabilities

ESPE 654 – Teaching Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities

ESPE 680 - Internship and Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities

Courses under development

ESPE 463 – Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dissertations and Comprehensive Exams

Doctoral Dissertation Committees

Meredith, H. (in progress). Facebook vs. Blackboard: A comparative study of educational

technologies and student outcomes. (Member).

Zhou, Y. (in progress). The big fish little pond effect in gifted college students in China.

(Member).

Slichko, J. (2015). An examination of the effects of the iPad with a computer-based graphic

organizer app on the persuasive writing of fourth grade students with and without

disabilities (Chair).


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Ellis-Robinson, T (2015). The effect of poetry as a write to learn activity on social studies

content acquisition, writing proficiency and engagement for students with disabilities.

(Member).

Ellis Cahill, J. (2015). Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and evidence-based

interventions: General education teachers' knowledge, training, and perspectives.

(Member).

Morris Deyoe, M. (2015). The relationship of disability status on attendance, behavior, and

achievement indicators for students receiving intensive school based counseling.

(Member).

Rodd, J. (2013). The relationship between self-determination, achievement goal orientation, and

satisfaction: Working with adult lifelong learners. (Member).

Schadler, C. (2012). Teaching students with autism self-determination skills through the use of

Self-Regulated Strategy Development. Arcadia University. (Member).

Comprehensive Examination Committees

Knox, H. (in progress). The use of positive behavior support for students with Autism Spectrum

Disorder in employment settings. (Member).

Gardner-Bixler, A. (2015). Family education curriculum may increase families’ perceived ability

to advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (Member).

Slichko, Julie. (2014). An examination of the intervention of teacher modeling, graphic

organizers, and voice recognition on writing for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

(Chair).

Ellis-Robinson, T. (2013). The effect of word prediction software and self-regulated strategy on

spelling and composition in adolescent writers in the resource room. (Member).

Morris Deyoe, M. (2013). Writing effectively: Using technology for deaf and hard of hearing

students. (Member).

Rodd, J. (2011). Overcoming barriers to life-long learning: The impact of mental motivation and

achievement motivation on persistence. (Member).


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SERVICE


Chair, Academic Standards Committee, 2016-present

Member, Academic Standards Committee, Fall 2012-Fall 2015

Member, Faculty Council, Fall 2009

Division of Special Education Member, Admissions Committee, 2005 – present

Member, Recruitment Committee, 2015-present

Administrator, Division Social Media, 2015-present

Member, Interview Day Committee, 2014-2015

Member, Search Committee – Special Education Tenure Track Faculty, 2013-2014

Member, Search Committee – Special Education Professional Faculty, 2012-2013

Chair, Interview Rubric Committee, 2011

Division of Educational Psychology

Faculty Co-Advisor, Educational Psychology and Methodology RGSO, Spring 2014-present

Member, Comprehensive Exam committee, 2013-present

School of Education Member, UAlbany Campus Teacher Education Network (CTEN), 2012-present

Member, Search Committee - Reading Department, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Member, Search Committee - Assistant Dean of Professional Studies, Fall 2011

Member, Search Committee - Reading Department, Summer 2011

Volunteer, School of Education Alumni Weekend – University at Albany, 2007

University:

Faculty Advisor, Kappa Delta Pi, 2012-present

Faculty Advisor, Autism Speaks U, 2010-present

Speaker, UAlbany Community Day - Meet UAlbany Faculty, 2009

Professional Service

National Committees

Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Research (DR) – Membership

Committee, 2012-present

Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities

(DADD) – Membership Committee, 2011-2013

State Committees

Board member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children, 2013-present

Member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children: Publications committee, 2013-

present

Member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children: Vendors/Sponsors committee, 2015

Member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children: Proposal Review committee, 2015


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Editorial Activities

Co-Editor, Exceptional Individuals, 2013-present

Guest Editor, Insights into Learning Disabilities (Special Issue), 2015

Editorial Board Membership, Reading and Writing Quarterly, 2013- present

Editorial Board Membership, Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 2011- present

Reviewer, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012-present

Reviewer, Research in Developmental Disorders, 2012-present

Reviewer, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2012-present

Guest Reviewer, Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016

Guest Reviewer, Journal of Writing Research, 2016

Guest Reviewer, Insights into Learning Disabilities, 2016

Guest Reviewer, Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2015

Guest Reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children, 2015, 2013

Guest Reviewer, Learning and Instruction, 2014 and 2013

Guest reviewer, Exceptionality, 2013 and 2012

Guest reviewer, Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2011 and 2008

Other Review Activity

Conference Proposal Reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children Convention, 2011-present

Conference Proposal Reviewer, New York State Council for Exceptional Children, 2015

Grant reviewer, Israel Science Foundation, 2011

International Dissertation Report Reviewer – Trinidad Garcia Fernandez. University of Oviedo,

Asturias, Spain, 2015

Reviewer, National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence-

Based Practice Workgroup, 2012

Advisory Committees

Advisory Council Member, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, 2009-present

Community Service

Volunteer, Autism Society of America Greater Capital Region Awareness Fair, 2013

Volunteer, Clifton Park Little League World Series, Summer 2011

Volunteer, Community Day - Eagle Point Elementary School, NY, 2011

Member, Autism Speaks Capital Region Community Outreach, 2009-2011

Coordinator, Autism Speaks Capital Region First Annual Walk for Autism – Resource Fair,

2009

Member, Autism Speaks Capital Region First Annual Walk for Autism Walk Committee, 2009

Volunteer, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-Albany) Awards Gala, 2006

Volunteer, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-Albany) Halloween Party, 2005

Volunteer, Albany Autism Society of America Walk for Autism, 2005


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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children, 2008-

present.

Division for Research, Council for Exceptional Children, 2008-present.

Council for Exceptional Children – National, 2004-present.

Council for Exceptional Children – New York State Chapter, 2004-present.

Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, 2004-present.

Autism Society of America – National, 2002-present.

Autism Speaks, 2009-2011.

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