David McNaughton

David McNaughton

Professor of Education
dbm2@psu.edu

Education

• Ph. D. (1995) Penn State University

• M.S. (1991) Penn State University

• B. Ed. (1984) University of Windsor

• B.A. (1983) University of Western Ontario

Research Interests

David McNaughton teaches coursework in augmentative communication and assistive technology, and collaboration skills for working with parents and educational team members. His research interests include reading instruction for individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication, and supports to employment for individuals with severe disabilities.

Recent Publications

Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2013). Literacy interventions for individuals with complex communication needs. In D. Beukelman & P. Mirenda (Eds.) Augmentative and Alternative Communication. p.309-351. Baltimore, MD: Brookes

Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2012). The changing face of augmentative and alternative communication: Past, present, and future challenges. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 28, 197-204.

Douglas, S. N., Light, J. C., & McNaughton, D. B. (2012). Teaching paraeducators to support the communication of young children with complex communication needs. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education.

Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2012). Supporting the communication, language, and literacy development of children with complex communication needs: State of the science and future research. Assistive Technology, 24, 34-44.

McNaughton, D., Bryen, D., Blackstone, S., Williams, M. & Kennedy, P. (2012). Young adults with complex communication needs: Research and development in AAC for a "Diverse" population. Assistive Technology, 24, 45 -53

McNaughton, D., Balandin, S., Kennedy, P., & Sandmel, T. (2010). Health transitions for youth with complex communication needs: The importance of health literacy and communication strategies. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 3, 311–318.

Drager, K., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2010). Effects of AAC interventions on communication and language for young children with complex communication needs. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 3, 303–310.

McNaughton, D., & Arnold, A. (2010). Supporting positive employment outcomes for individuals who use AAC. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19, 51-59.

McNaughton, D.B. & Beukelman, D.R. (Eds.). (2010). Transition strategies for adolescents and young adults who use AAC. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing

McNaughton, D. & Kennedy, P. (2010). Introduction: Key Components of Successful Transitions. In D. McNaughton & D. Beukelman (Eds.). Transition Strategies for Adolescents and Young Adults Who Use AAC, (p.3-15). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.

McNaughton, D., Rackensperger, T., Wehmeyer, M., & Wright, S. (2010). Self-Determination and Young Adults Who Use AAC. In D. McNaughton & D. Beukelman (Eds.). Transition Strategies for Adolescents and Young Adults Who Use AAC. (p. 17-32). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.

McNaughton, D., & Arnold, A., Sennot, S. & Serpentine-Clark, E. (2010). Employment and Individuals Who Use AAC. In D. McNaughton & D. Beukelman (Eds.). Transition Strategies for Adolescents and Young Adults Who Use AAC. (p. 111-132). Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.

McNaughton, D. & Vostal, B. (2010). Using Active Listening to improve collaboration with parents: The LAFF don't CRY Strategy. Intervention in School and Clinic, 45, 251-256.

Hughes, C., Schumaker,, J.B., McNaughton, D.B., Deshler, D.D., & Nolan, S.M. (2010). The EDIT strategy.  Lawrence, Kansas: The University of Kansas

Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2009). Accessible Literacy Learning (ALL): Evidence-based reading instruction for learners with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other disabilities. Pittsburgh, PA: Meyer-Johnson

Finke, E. H., Finke, E. H., McNaughton, D. B., & Drager, K. D. (2009). “All children can and should have the opportunity to learn”: General education teachers' perspectives on including children with autism spectrum disorder who require AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 25, 110–122.

Higginbotham, D. J., Beukelman, D., Blackstone, S., Bryen, D., Caves, K., Deruyter, F., et al. (2009). AAC technology transfer: An AAC-RERC report. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 25, 68–76.

Light, J. & McNaughton, D. (2009). Addressing the literacy demands of the curriculum for conventional and more advanced readers and writers who require AAC. In G. Soto & C. Zangari (Eds.). Augmentative and alternative communication in the schools (p. 217-246). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

Light, J., McNaughton, D., Weyer, M., & Karg, L. (2008). Evidence-based literacy instruction for individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication: a case study of a student with multiple disabilities. Seminars in Speech and Language. 29, 110-122.

McNaughton, D., Hamlin, D., McCarthy, J., Head-Reeves, D., & Schreiner, M. (2008). Learning to listen: Teaching an active listening strategy to preservice education professionals. Topics for Early Childhood Special Education, 27, 223.

Dattilo, J., Estrella, G., Estrella, L.J., Light, J., McNaughton, D., & Seabury, M. (2008). “I have chosen to live life abundantly.” Perceptions of Leisure by Adults who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1, 16-28.

McNaughton D., Rackensperger, T., Benedek-Wood, E., & Krezman, C. Williams, M., & Light, J.  (2008). “A Child Needs to be Given a Chance to Succeed”: Parents of Individuals who use AAC Describe the Benefits and Challenges of Learning AAC Technologies. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 27, 43-55.

Williams, M. B., Krezman, C., & McNaughton, D. (2008). “Reach for the Stars”: Five Principles for the Next 25 Years of AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24, 194–206.
McCarthy, J., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2007).  The Effects of Internet-Based Instruction on the Social Problem Solving of Young Adults Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 26, 100-112.

Light, J., McNaughton, D., Krezman, D., Williams, M., Gulens, M., Galskoy, A., & Umpleby, M. (2007). The AAC Mentor Project: Web-based instruction in sociorelational skills and collaborative problem solving for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 26, 56-75.

McNaughton, D., & Bryen, D. (2007). AAC technologies to enhance participation and access to meaningful societal roles for adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities who require AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 23, 217-229.

McNaughton, D., Symons, G.,  Light, J., & Parsons, A. (2006). "My dream was to pay taxes": The self-employment experiences of individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 25, 181 - 196.

Kent-Walsh, J. & McNaughton, D. (2005). Communication Partner Instruction in AAC: Present Practices and Future Directions. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 195-204.

Rackensperger, T., McNaughton D., Krezman, C. Williams, M. & D’Silva, K.(2005). “When I first got I wanted to throw it over a cliff: The challenges and benefits of learning technology as described by individuals who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21, 165-186.

Fallon, K.A., Light, J., McNaughton, D., Drager, K., & Hammer, C. (2004). The Effects of Direct Instruction on the Single-Word Reading Skills of Children Who Require Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Journal of Speech Language Hearing Research, 47, 1424-1439.

Millar, D.C., Light, J., & McNaughton, D. (2004) The Effect of Direct Instruction and Writer’s Workshop on the Early Writing Skills of Children Who Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 20, 164-178.

McNaughton, D., Light, J., & Gulla, S. (2003). Opening up a "Whole new world": Employer and co-worker perspectives on working with individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 19, 235-253.

McNaughton, D., Light, J., & Arnold, K.B. (2002). "Getting your 'wheel' in the door": The successful full-time employment experiences of individuals with cerebral palsy who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 18, 59-76.

McNaughton, D., Light, J., & Groszyk, L. (2001). "Don't give up": The employment experiences of adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who use augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 17, 179-195.

Web Materials

Assistive Technology for Educators

Current Grant Activity

Co-Investigator-- Rehabilitation Engineering Research Consortium in Augmentative and Alternative Communication, National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research, U.S. Department of Education, October, 2009- October, 2013.