Publications
*denotes student author
Kammes, R.*, Lachmar, M.*, Douglas, S. N., & Schultheiss, H.* (in press). “Life altering”: A
qualitative analysis of social media birth stories from mothers of children with down
syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities.
Douglas, S. N., Shi, Y.*, Das, S.*, & Biswas, S. (in press). Validation of wearable sensor
technology to measure social proximity of young children with autism spectrum
disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.
D'Agostino, S.*, & Douglas, S. N. (in press). Preparation Experiences of Pre-Service Inclusive
Preschool Teachers: A Qualitative Metasynthesis. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher
Education.
Douglas, S. N., Meadan, H., & Schultheiss, H.* (in press). A meta-synthesis of caregivers’
experiences transitioning from early intervention to early childhood special education.
Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-021-01165-6
Sun, T.*, Bowles, R., Gerde, H. K., & Douglas, S. N. (in press). Supporting AAC use for
functional communication of preschoolers with complex communication needs.
Young Exceptional Children.
Douglas, S. N., Bowles, R., & Kammes, R.* (in press). Elementary principals’ views on the
policies and practices of paraeducators in special education. Journal of the American Academy
of Special Education Professionals.
Douglas, S. N., Bowles, R., & Kammes, R.* (in press). Paraeducators: An important member of
the educational team for students with disabilities. Journal of the American Academy of
Special Education Professionals.
Douglas, S. N., Taylor, J. T., Dexter, D. D., & McNaughton, D. B. (2021). Application
of an online peer review tool for preservice teachers. Contemporary Issues in Technology
and Teacher Education - General. 21(2), 556-579.
D'Agostino, S.*, & Douglas, S. N. (2021). Early childhood educators' perceptions of
inclusion for children with autism spectrum disorder. Early Childhood Education
Journal, 49, 725-737. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-020-01108-7
Douglas, S. N., Biggs, E., Meadan, H., & Bagawan, A.* (2021). The effects of telepractice to
support family members in modeling a speech generating device in the home. American
Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30 (3), 1157-1169. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00230
Douglas, S. N., & Uitto, D. (2021). A collaborative approach to paraeducator training. Beyond
Behavior. 30(1), 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074295621997177
Douglas, S.N., Uitto, D., & D'Agostino, S.* (2021). Where is the paraeducator content in
introductory special education textbooks?. Journal of the American Academy of Special
Education Professionals.
Kammes, R.*, Douglas, S. N., Maas, M., & Black, R. (2020). Parental support for sexuality
education and expression among adults with an intellectual disability. Sexuality and
Disability, 38(4), 669-686. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11195-020-09659-8
Frantz, R., Douglas, S. N., Meadan, H., Sands, M., Bhana, N., & D'Agostino, S.* (2020).
Exploring the professional development needs of early childhood paraeducators and
supervising teachers. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0271121420921237
Sobeck, E., Douglas, S. N., Chopra, R., & Morano, S. (2020). Paraeducator supervision in
pre-service teacher preparation programs: Results of a national survey. Psychology in the
Schools, 58(4), 669-685. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22383
Douglas, S. N., West, P.*, & Kammes, R.* (2020). The training experiences of AAC
practitioners in one Midwestern state. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups,
5, 219-230.
D’Agostino, S.*, Douglas, S. N., Horton, E. (2020). Inclusive preschool practitioners’
attainment of naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention using telehealth training.
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50, 864-880.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04319-z
West, P.*, Van Riper, M., Wyatt, G., Lehto, R., Douglas, S. N., & Robbins, L. (2020).
Adaptation to technology use in families of children with complex communication
needs: An integrative review and family theory application. Journal of Family
Nursing, 26(2), 153-178. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840720915536
Inbar-Furst, H., Douglas, S. N., & Meadan, H. (2020). Promoting caregiver coaching
practices: Reflection and feedback. Early Childhood Education Journal, 48(1), 21-27.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00980-2
Yates, P., Chopra, R., Sobeck, E., Douglas, S. N., Walker, V., Morano, S., & Schulze, R.
(2020). Working with paraeducators: Tools and strategies for instructional planning,
performance feedback, and evaluation. Intervention in School and Clinic, 56(1), 1-8.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451220910740
Walker, V. L., Douglas, K. H., Douglas, S. N., & D’Agostino, S.* (2020). Paraprofessional-
implemented systematic instruction for students with disabilities: A systematic literature
review. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 55(3), 303-317.
Gerde, H. K., Skibbe, L. E., Goetsch, M. E.*, & Douglas, S. N. (2019). Head Start teachers’
beliefs and practices for letter and sound knowledge. National Head Start Association
Dialogue. 22(2), 1-21.
D’Agostino, S.*, Douglas, S. N., & Duenas, A.* (2019). Practitioner implemented naturalistic
developmental behavioral interventions in early childhood: A systematic review of social
validity prevalence and practice. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 39(3),
170-182. https://doi.org/10.1177/0271121419854803
Douglas, S. N., Meadan, H., & Kammes, R.* (2019). Early interventionists’ caregiver coaching:
A mixed methods approach exploring experiences and practices. Topics in Early
Childhood Special Education. 40(2), 84-96. https://doi.org/10.1177/0271121419829899
Gerde, H. K., Skibbe, L. E., Wright, T. S., & Douglas, S. N. (2019). Evaluation of Head
Start curricula for standards-based writing instruction. Early Childhood Education
Journal, 47, 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-018-0906-x
Douglas, S. N., & Gerde, H. K. (2019). A strategy to support the communication of students
with autism spectrum disorders. Intervention in School and Clinic. 55(1), 32-38.
https://doi.org/10.1177/1053451219833021
Douglas, S. N., Uitto, D. J., Reinfelds, C. L., & D’Agostino, S.* (2019). A systematic review
of paraprofessional training materials. Journal of Special Education. 52(4), 195-207.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0022466918771707
Brophy-Herb, H. E., Bockneck, E., Choi, H. H.*, Senehi, N.*, & Douglas, S. (2019) Terrific
Twos: Promoting Toddlers’ Competencies in the Context of Important Relationships. In
A. Sheffield Morris & A. C. Williamson (Eds.), Building early social and emotional
relationships with infants and toddlers: Integrating research and practice. New York,
NY: Oxford University Press.
Meadan, H., Douglas, S. N., Kammes, R.*, & Schraml-Block, K.* (2018). "I'm a different
coach with every family": Early interventionists beliefs and practices. Infants and Young
Children. 31(3), 200-214. https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000118
Douglas, S. N., Kammes, R.*, Nordquist, E.*, & D’Agostino, S.* (2018). A pilot study to teach
siblings to support children with complex communication needs. Communication
Disorders Quarterly, 39(2), 346-355. https://doi.org/10.1177/1525740117703366
Douglas, S. N., Kammes, R.*, & Nordquist, E.* (2018). Online communication
training for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Communication
Disorders Quarterly, 39(3), 415-425. https://doi.org/10.1177/1525740117727491
Douglas, S. N., Nordquist, E.*, Kammes, R.*, & Gerde, H. (2017). Online parent
communication training for young children with complex communication needs.
Infants and Young Children, 30 (4), 288-303. https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000101
Shi, Y.*, Das, S.*, Douglas, S. N., & Biswas, S. (2017). An experimental wearable loT for data-
driven management of autism. In 2017 9th International Conference on Communication
Systems and Networks (COMSNETS). IEEE. (peer reviewed, published preceding)
https://www.doi.org/10.1109/COMSNETS.2017.7945435
Douglas, S. N., Chapin, S.*, & Nolan, J. (2016). Special education teachers’ experiences
supporting and supervising paraeducators: Implications for special and general education
settings. Teacher Education and Special Education, 39 (1), 60-74.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0888406415616443
Listed in the Top 10 Special Education Articles for 2017
Douglas, S. N., McNaughton, D. B., & Light, J. C. (2014). Online training for paraeducators
to support the communication of young children. Journal of Early Intervention, 35 (3),
223-242. https://doi.org/10.1177/1053815114526782
Featured for COVID-19 special open access 2020
Douglas, S. N., Light, J. C., & McNaughton, D. B. (2013). Teaching paraeducators to
support the communication of young children with complex communication needs.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 33 (2), 91-101.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0271121412467074
Douglas, S. N. (2012). Teaching paraeducators to support the communication of individuals who
use augmentative and alternative communication: A literature review. Current Issues in
Education, 15(1). http://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/906
Select Recent Presentations
Douglas, S. N., Bagawan, A., West, P., & Elms, R. (January, 2021). A qualitative meta-synthesis
to understand the experiences of siblings for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Poster presentation at the 2021 Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Conference. (hybrid)
Douglas, S. N., Jensen, E., & West, P. (January, 2021). A qualitative meta-synthesis of the
medical experiences of caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Poster
presentation at the 2021 Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Conference.
(hybrid)
Douglas, S. N. (April, 2020). Use of Technology in Research. Invited speaker in virtual graduate
seminar at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Douglas, S. N. (April, 2020). Coaching Parents via Telehealth: Applications for Supporting
Children with Communication Challenges. Invited presentation at the AGSOCI Virtual
Conference.
D’Agostino, S., & Douglas, S. N. (March, 2020). Coaching practices in early childhood
settings: supporting parents and practitioners. Invited presentation at the Annual
Conference of the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children. Grand Rapids, MI.
Douglas, S. N., & Meadan, H. (February, 2020). Family transition experiences from early
intervention to early childhood special education: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Poster
presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego,
CA.
Oldenstadt, R. F., Douglas, S. N. (February, 2020). Exploring professional development needs of
early childhood paraeducators and teachers. Poster presented at the Conference on
Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.
Sobeck, E., Chopra, R., Douglas, S. N., Morano, S. (February, 2020). Are teachers prepared to
supervise paraeducators? Results of a national survey. Presentation at the Council for
Exceptional Children Conference, Portland, OR.
Douglas, S. N., Bowles, R., & Plavnick, J. (January, 2020). Development of online training
materials for paraeducator/teacher teams to support the communication of young
children who use AAC. Poster presented at the Institute for Education Sciences Principal
Investigators Meeting, Washington, DC.
Douglas, S. N. (November, 2019). Becoming a successful coach: Rationale, implementation, and
refinement. Invited pre-conference workshop presentation at the Early On Conference,
Acme, MI.
Douglas, S. N. (November, 2019). Perfect partner: Supporting beginning communicators using
augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Invited presentation at the Early On
Conference, Acme, MI.
Douglas, S. N. (November, 2019). Creating Inclusive Environments for Youth. Invited
presentation at the Michigan YMCA Leaders Conference, Lansing, MI.
Douglas, S. N. (2019, March). POWR to the partner: Augmentative and alternative
communication skills for communication partners. Invited presentation at the Michigan
Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Conference, East Lansing, MI.
Douglas, S. N., Walker, V., Snodgrass, M., & Chung, Y. (2019, January). Promoting
communicative competence among individuals who use AAC: A survey of AAC experts.
Poster presented at the Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference, Maui, HI.
Douglas, S. N., West, P., Kammes, R., & Schultheiss, H. (2019, January). The training
experiences of AAC professionals. Poster presented at the Division for Autism and
Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference, Maui, HI.
Douglas, S. N., Kammes, R., Schultheiss, H., Biswas, S., Shi, Y., & Das, S. (2019,
January). Sensor technology to measure social interactions of children with autism
spectrum disorders. Poster presented at the Division for Autism and Developmental
Disabilities Annual Conference, Maui, HI.
Douglas, S. N., Kammes, R., D’Agostino, S., Frantz, R. (2019, January). Paraeducators:
What we know and where we should go. Presentation at the Division for Autism and
Developmental Disabilities Annual Conference, Maui, HI.
Kammes, R., Lachmar, E. M., Douglas, S. N., & Schultheiss, H. (2018, November). The
transition to parenthood: Down syndrome, mood disorders and social media. Poster
presented at TASH Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
Kammes, R., Douglas, S. N., & West, P. (2018, November). The training experiences of AAC
professionals. Poster presented at TASH Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
*Won award for best research poster award TASH 2018 conference
Douglas, S. N., West, P., Kammes, R., & Schultheiss, H. (2018, November). Voices from the
Field: Results from an AAC Practitioner Focus Group. Presentation at #talkingAAC
Conference, East Lansing, MI.
Douglas, S. N., Walker, V., Snodgrass, M., & Chung, Y. C. (2018, November). AAC Decision-
making: Learning from Experts in the Field. Presentation at #talkingAAC Conference,
East Lansing, MI.
Frantz, R., Douglas, S. N., Meadan, H., Sands, M., D’Agostino, S., Hacker, R., & Adams, N.
(2018, October). Their Words: The Professional Development Needs of Paraeducators
and Their Supervising Teachers. Poster Presentation at the Division for Early Childhood
Conference, Orlando, Florida.
D’Agostino, S., & Douglas, S. N. (2018, October). Preschool Inclusion of Children with Autism:
Perceptions of Preservice Teachers, In-service Teachers, and Administrators. Poster
Presentation at the Division for Early Childhood Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Douglas, S. N., Snodgrass, M. R., Walker, V., & Chung, Y. (2018, July). Decision-Making to
Promote Communicative Competence Among Individuals Who Use AAC: A Survey of
AAC Experts. Poster Presentation at the International Society for Augmentative and
Alternative Communication, Gold Coast, Australia.
Douglas, S. N., West, P., Kammes, R. (2018, July). Wisdom from the Field: The Training
Experiences of AAC Practitioners. Poster Presentation at the International Society for
Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Gold Coast, Australia.
Douglas, S. N. (2018, May). Partner Training for AAC Implementation. Invited Facilitator
#KeepTalkingAAC. Charlotte, MI.
Sobeck, E., Chopra, R., Douglas, S. N., Morano, S., & Uitto, D. (2018, April). To What Degree
are Institutions of Higher Education Preparing Pre-service Teachers to Supervise and
Manage Paraeducators? Creation of a National Survey. Paper accepted for presentation
at the National Conference on the Training and Employment of Paraeducators. Seattle,
WA.
Douglas, S. N. (2018, April). Paraeducator Practices in One State: Implications for Policy.
Paper accepted for presentation at the National Conference on the Training and
Employment of Paraeducators. Seattle, WA.
Douglas, S. N. (2018, April). Paraeducator Training Curricula – Current Strengths and
Challenges with Available Materials. Paper accepted for presentation at the National
Conference on the Training and Employment of Paraeducators. Seattle, WA.
Douglas, S. N., Meadan, H., & Kammes, R. (2018, March). Mixing methods: Early
interventionists’ experiences and perceptions coaching caregivers. Conference on
Research Innovations in Early Intervention. San Diego, CA.
Douglas, S. N., Uitto, D., Reinfelds, C., & D’Agostino, S. (2018, February). A comprehensive
review of paraeducator training materials. Pacific Coast Research Conference. San
Diego, CA.
Douglas, S. N., Bowles, R, & Kammes, R. (2018, February). A statewide survey of
administrators, teachers, and paraeducators: Paraeducator supports for students with
disabilities. Pacific Coast Research Conference. San Diego, CA.
Walker, V. L., Douglas, K. H., Douglas, S. N., D’Agostino, S., & Kammes, R. (2017,
December). A literature review of studies involving paraprofessional-implemented
systematic instruction. TASH Conference. Atlanta, GA.
*Won award for best research poster award TASH 2017 conference
Douglas, S. N., Meadan, H., & Kammes, R. (2017, November). Caregiver coaching experiences
of early interventionists in Michigan. Early On Conference. Kalamazoo, MI.
Douglas, S. N. (2017, November). Communication partner skills: Supporting beginning
communicators who use AAC. #talkingAAC Conference. East Lansing, MI.
Douglas, S. N. (2017, September). Validation of wearable sensor technology as a tool to
measure social interaction for young children with autism. Invited presentation at the
quarterly MSU RAIND meeting. East Lansing, MI.
Douglas, S. N. (2017, January). Teaching siblings to support the communication of young
children with disabilities. Poster presented at the Division for Autism and Developmental
Disabilities Conferences. Clearwater Beach, FL.
Douglas, S.N., Kammes, R., Nordquist, E., & D’Agostino, S. (2016, October). Training
Communication Partners to Support Children with Complex Communication Needs:
Lessons Learned. Division on Early Childhood Conference, Louisville, KY.
Douglas, S. N., Norquist, E., & Kammes, R. (2016, August). Interactive online training to
parents to support the communication of children with complex communication needs.
Paper presented at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication, Toronto, Canada.
Douglas, S. N., Kammes, R., & Nordquist, E. (2016, January). Interactive Online
Communication Training for Parents of Young Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. Poster presented at the Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Conference. Honolulu, HI.
Douglas, S. N. (2015, December). Interactive Online Communication Training for Parents of
Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Invited speaker Michigan State
University Research in Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Brownbag Series.
Douglas, S. N. (2015, November). Teaching Communication Partners to Support Young
Children with Complex Communication Needs. Invited speaker Michigan State
University Human Development Initiative Speaker Series.
Douglas, S. N. (2015, September). Communication Partner Training for Partners of Young
Children with Complex Communication Needs. Invited speaker Michigan State
University Communication Sciences and Disorders Colloquium.