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

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Assistive Technology, Employment, Literacy

About

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

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.

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.

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, November, 2003-November, 2008.

Co-Investigator-- Partnerships in AAC: A Masters Level Training Program for Special Education Teachers and Speech Language Pathologists To Improve Services and Results for Children From Diverse Backgrounds Who Require Augmentative and Alternative Communication, U.S. Department of Education, August, 2003 - July, 2008.