Special and Counselor Education |
Graduate School of Education |
Scholarship |
Dissertation
The Behavior of Physically Handicapped Severely and Profoundly Retarded Adults and Their Caregivers in Two Residential Environments, 1990, Dr. Kathleen Hoover-Dempsey Books Coyne, P. & Fullerton, A. (2004) Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recreation. Sagamore: Champagne, ILL. Brannan, S. , Fullerton, A, Arick, J., Robb, G. & Bender, M. (2003). Including youth with disabilities in outdoor programs: Best practices, outcomes, and resources. Sagamore: Champaign,IL. Fullerton, A.; Coyne, P. Stratton, J., & Gray, C. (1996). Higher functioning students with autism: A teacher's guide. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Chapters Arick, J. , Krug, D. A., Loos, L. Falco, R. & Fullerton, A. (in presss). School based programs. Submitted for inclusion in: Autism Handbook, 3rd Edition, NY: Wiley Fullerton, A. (1998). Putting feet on my dreams: Involving students with autism in self-exploration and learning. In M. Wehmeyer & D. Sands, Eds. Making it happen: Student involvement in educational planning, decision-making and instruction. Madison WI:Paul Brooks. Articles Fullerton, A. Brannan, S. & Arick, J. (2003). Qualitative outcomes for youth who participate in inclusive programs: A multi-case analysis across 14 camps and outdoor schools. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium Proceedings. Bradford Woods, Indiana University. Arick, J. Brannan, S. & Fullerton, A. (2003). Effective practices and participant outcomes of inclusive camps and outdoor schools. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium Proceedings. Bradford Woods, Indiana University. Fullerton, A. Hulbert, T., Pierson, P., Waldorf, J., and Calhoun, A. (2002). Creation vacation brings low income families to camp. Camping Magazine. 75(3), 43-46.. Brannan, S., Arick, A. & Fullerton, A. (2000). The national camp evaluation project: The effects of residential camping on the affective and recreation skill performance of campers with disabilities. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium Proceedings. Bradford Woods, Indiana University. Fullerton, A., Brannan, S. & Arick, J. (2000). The impact of camp programs on children with disabilities: Opportunities for developing independence. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium Proceedings. Bradford Woods, Indiana University. Brannan, S., Arick, A., Fullerton, A., Harris (2000). Inclusive outdoor programs benefit youth. Camping Magazine, 73(4), 26-29. Fullerton, A. & Coyne, P. (1999). Developing skills and concepts for self-determination in young adults with autism. Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. 14(1), 42-52. Fullerton, A.& Brannan, S. (1999). Case studies reveal camper growth. Camping Magazine, 72 (1), 22-26. Brannan, S., Arick, A. & Fullerton, A. (1997). The national camp evaluation project: A national study of the effects of specialized camps. Camping Magazine, 70 (1), 28-31.. Brannan, S., Arick, A. Fullerton, A. & Harris, J. (1997). Inclusionary practices: A nationwide survey of mainstream camps serving all youth. Camping Magazine, 70 (1), 32-34. Fullerton, A. (1995). Promoting self-determination for adolescents and young adults with autism. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 5, 337-346. Dy, E., Strain, P.S., Fullerton, A. & Stowitschek, J. (1981). Training institutionalized, elderly mentally retarded persons as intervention agents for socially isolate peers. Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 1, 199-215. Non-Refereed Publications
Fullerton, A. (1994). Putting feet on my dreams: A curriculum in self-determination for higher functioning young adults with autism. Self-Determination Curriculum Project. Portland State University, Portland, OR. (available from author). Fullerton, A., Marler, S. & Brannan, S. (1993). Toward greater inclusion: Adapting outdoor education and recreation programs for persons with severe disabilities, a leadership packet. Partnerships in outdoor recreation project. Portland State University, Portland, OR. Fullerton, A. (1991). Development of the Oregon Individual Assessment Instrument: Determining levels of need among Oregon's consumers with developmental disabilities. Monograph, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Resources, Salem, OR. Fullerton, A., Brannan, S., Havens, M. & Edwards, J. (1991). A staff training model to promote integrated outdoor recreation for adults with severe disabilities. Partnerships in outdoor recreation project. Portland State University, Portland, OR. Fullerton, A. (1981). Results of a survey of early intervention programs in Tennessee: What is needed? Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Nashville, TN. Fullerton, A. (1980). A pre-vocational curriculum for dual-diagnosed MH/DD clients. Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Nashville, TN. Presentations at Professional Meetings Invited presentation at M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California Medical School, Davis, CA., July, 2003. "Promoting Self-Determination for Young Adults with Autism" Presentation (with Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman) at Council for Exceptional Children, New York, NY, April, 2002. “Adults Who Experience Disability Review Special Educator Preparation.” Presentation (with Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman), Council for Exceptional Children, New York, NY, April, 2002. “Promoting Self-Determination for Teachers and Administrators” Presentation at Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium, Bradford Woods, IN, January, 2002. “Qualitative outcomes for youth who participate in inclusive programs: A multi-case analysis across 14 camps and outdoor schools.” Presentation at Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium, Bradford Woods, IN, January, 2002. “Effective practices and participant outcomes of inclusive camps and outdoor schools.” Presentation (with Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman) at Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, St. Petersberg, FL, November, 2001. “Adults Who Experience Disability Review Special Educator Preparation.” Presentation (with Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman) at Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children, St. Petersberg, FL, November, 2001. “Promoting Self-Determination in Initial Preparation and In-service Programming” Presentation (with Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman) at Division of Career Development & Transition, Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO, October, 2001. “Adults Who Experience Disability Review Special Educator Preparation.” Presentation (with Sharon Field and Alan Hoffman) at Division of Career Development & Transition, Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO, October, 2001. “Promoting Self-Determination in Initial Preparation and In-service Programming” Presentation at Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, B.C., April 2000. “Facilitating the Participation of Adolescents with Autism in Transition Planning” Presentation (with Phyllis Edmundson, Nancy Benson, Jackie Temple) at Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, B.C., April 2000. “Being both: The professional identity and practices of teachers prepared as inclusive educators”. Presentation at Bradford Woods Research Conference on Outdoor Education, Bradford Wood, IL, January, 2000 “National Inclusive Camp Practices Project: Final Results” Presentation at American Camping Association National Conference, Albuquerque, NM, Feb. 2000. “The National Inclusive Camp Practices Project. Best Practicies and Outcomes in Inclusive Camps ” Poster session presentation (with Nancy Benson) at American Educational Research Association, in San Diego, CA, April, 1998. “Being both: The professional identity and practices of teachers prepared as ‘inclusive educators’, A descriptive study of a dual elementary and special education graduate licensure program.” Presenter at Autism Society of Oregon conference, in Portland, OR, January, 1998. “Self-determination for young adults with autism”. Presenter (with Steve Isaacson and Beth Dohrn) at Teacher Education Division, Council for Exceptional Children conference in Savannah, GA, November, 1997. “Distance education delivery of special education courses.” Presenter as part of panel in a Showcase Presentation, Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Indianapolis, IN, April 1995. "In our voice: Students with disabilities describe their experience in self-determination programs." Presenter at the Annual Meeting and Conference of the Autism Society of America. Greensboro, NC, July, 1995. "Putting feet on my dreams": A program in self-determination for higher functioning young adults with autism." Keynote speaker at the U.S. Department of Education OSERS Project Director's Meeting, Washington D.C., April, 1994. "Self-Folios for higher functioning young adults with autism". (with Georgie Thomas) Keynote address at the annual Coalition in Oregon of Parents & Educators (COPE) Wagonwheel Conference, Bend, OR, April 1994. "Self-determination for persons with autism". Presenter at the Oregon Association for Vocational and Special Needs Professionals (OAVSNP) Conference in Lincoln City, OR; April, 1994. "A Curriculum in Self-Determination for High Functioning Young Adults with Autism." Presenter at the Region 10 Rehabilitation Conference, November, 1992, Portland, OR. "A Staff Training Model in Outdoor Recreation for Persons with Severe Disabilities." Presenter at the Autism Conference, Portland, OR, November, 1992. "Self-determination of high school students with autism." Workshops and Training Sessions Invited workshop for parents and members of the Oregon Family Support Network, June, 2003 in Eugene, OR. “How the fun stuff builds skills: Ideas for parents of children with special behavior needs”. Invited workshop for teachers at Oregon Vocational Special Needs Professionals conference, February, 2003. “ Understanding and supporting secondary students with Asperger’s Disorder” Invited workshop for teachers at Oregon Vocational Special Needs Professionals conference, February, 2003. “ Promoting self-determination as part of transition planning” Invited workshop at the “Celebrating Schools for Everyone Conference” Multnomah Education Service District Outreach Center for Inclusive Education, May 2000. “ Inclusive camping and recreation programs: Benefits for all children.” Workshop for North Clackamas District’s middle and secondary special educators, December, 1996. “Using Self-Determination Curricula: Putting Feet On My Dreams”. Oregon EDNET session for Statewide Transition Project, November, 1996, with Meg Dooley, Teacher, Transition Classroom, Corvallis, OR. “Self-Determination Curricula” Conducted six workshops throughout Oregon for teachers, families, and persons with autism. Albany, OR; January, 1995 Portland, OR; January 1995 Salem, OR; February, 1995 Medford, OR; February, 1995 Bend, OR; March, 1995 Baker City, OR; May, 1995 "Self-Determination for Higher Functioning Persons with Autism" Invited training session for Children's Home Society, Vancouver, WA; May 1993. "Mental health issues and counseling for persons with developmental disabilities." Conducted three training and three evaluation workshops with teachers field-testing the curricula, "Putting feet on my dreams" in high schools. Portland, OR. Team 1: February, 1993 & June, 1993 Team 2: September, 1993 & January, 1994. Team 3: December, 1994 & May 1995 Conducted eight training workshops for group home staff, teachers, and persons with severe disabilities in outdoor recreation. A total of 24 community agencies and 300 persons participated. Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, Rhododendron, OR. Group 1: March, 1991 & April, 1991 Group 2: October, 1991 & November, 1991 Group 3: April, 1992 & May, 1992 Group 4: September, 1992 & October, 1992 Ruth A. Falco Faculty Scholarship Survey 1999-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Department Special and Counselor Education -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rank Associate Professor, Emerita -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Refereed Journals -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arick, J., Young, H., Falco, R., Loos, L., & Krug, D. (2003). Designing an outcome study to monitor the progress of students with autism spectrum disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 18, 74-86. Blasco, P.M., Falco, R., & Munson, L. (manuscript reviewed and in revision) Project SELF: Infusing the concept of self-determination in a teacher preparation program. Journal of Early Intervention. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Book chapters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arick, J.R., Krug, D.A., Loos, L., Falco, R., & Fullerton, A. (2005). School-based programs. Chapter 34. In F. Volkmar, R. Paul, A. Klin, & D.J. Cohen, (Eds.), Handbook of autism and pervasive developmental disorders. 3rd Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monographs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falco, R., Blasco, P., & Munson, L.J. (2002). Participatory action research: A strategy for building parent- professional partnerships. In Building on family strengths: Research and services in support of children and their families, 2002 conference proceedings. Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, Portland State University. Falco, R., Blasco, P., Munson, L.J., Gliebe, W., & Norgart, D. (2001). Families and professionals collaborating to promote self- determination for young children. In J. King (Ed.), Building on family strengths: Research and services in support of children and their families,2001 conference proceedings. Portland, OR: Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, Portland State University. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arick, J., Loos, L., Falco, R., & Krug, D. (2003.) The STAR program: strategies for teaching based on autism research. Austin, TX: PRO-ED. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Invited Papers or Articles (non-refereed) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falco, R. (2001). Child outcomes in one urban and one rural early intervention/early childhood special education program in Oregon: Final project report. Salem, OR: Oregon Department of Education. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falco, R., & Munson, L.J. (2000). Project SELF: Preparing early childhood special educators to support early learning of foundations for self- determination. Poster presented at the International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Vancouver, BC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falco, R., Brawner-Jones, N., Cicirello, N., Grindol, G., & Moreno, R. (2003). Interdisciplinary collaboration to support self-determination and inclusion for students with significant disabilities. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Seattle, WA. Falco, R. (2002). Collaborative professional education project (CPEP): Interdisciplinary personnel preparation to support self- determination and inclusion for students with low-incidence disabilities. Poster presentation, National Project Directors' Conference, United States Office of Special Education Programs. Falco, R., Blasco, P., & Munson, L. (2001). Participatory action research to support self-determination for children, families, and professionals. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, Boston, MA. Falco, R., Brawner-Jones, N., Cicirello, N., Munson, L., Hanson, P., Gildersleeve-Neuman, C., Martinez, A., & OHarra, M. (2004). Families and interdisciplinary service providers supporting self-determination for children with multiple disabilities through participatory action research projects. Paper presented at the National Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR. Falco, R., & Munson, L. (1999). Project SELF: Preparing early childhood special educators to support early learning of foundations for self-determination. Paper presented at the Teacher Education and Special Education Division of CEC, Palm Springs, CA. Falco, R., Cicirello, C., & Moreno, R. (2004). Participatory action research: A strategy for building parent- professional partnerships to support self-determination and inclusion for students with significant disabilities. Paper presented at the National Conference of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Reno, NV. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional/State -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Falco, R., Munson, L.J., & Blasco, P. (2000). Supporting early foundations for self-determination. Paper presented at the Oregon Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, Eugene, OR. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional/State -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Co-Chair, Personnel Development Committee of the State Interagency Coordination Council for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, 1999-2005. Member Oregon State Interagency Coordination Council for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, appointed by the governor,1999-2005. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Ann Fullerton
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Department Chair, Professor |