Special Education

Graduate School of Education

Scholarship

Dissertation

Parent-Infant Interaction during Play and Feeding for Infants Who Are Typically Developing        and Infants Who Have a Feeding Problem and a Developmental Delay, December, 1996, Samuel L. Odom, Ph.D.

 

Refereed Publications and Other Creative Achievements

Chapters

Odom, S.L., Schertz, H., Munson, L.J., & Brown, W. (2004). Assessing social competence. In M. McLean, D. Bailey, & M. Wolery (Eds.). Assessing infants and preschoolers with special needs, 3^rd Edition. Columbus, OH: Merrill.

 

Odom, S.L., & Munson, L.J. (1996). Assessing the social performance of infants and young children with disabilities. In M.E. McLean, D.B. Bailey, & M.R. Wolery (Eds.),

             Assessing infants and preschoolers with disabilities. Columbus, OH: Merrill.

 

Peer-reviewed articles

Blasco, P., Falco, R., & Munson, L. (Accepted). Project SELF: Preparing early interventionists to facilitate self-determination. Journal of Early Intervention.

 

Munson, L.J., & Hunt, N. (2005) A teacher grieves too: What can we do for ourselves and our colleagues when a child dies?. Teaching Exceptional Children., 37. 48-51

 

Falco, R., Blasco, P., & Munson, L.J. (2004). Participatory action research: A strategy to develop parent-professional partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration. In Building onfamily strengths: Research and services in support of children and their families. 2002 conference proceedings. Portland, OR: Portland State University Research and Training

Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health.

 

Munson, L.J., Winton, P., & Catlett, C. (2003). Working with parents with cognitive limitations: Resources within reason. Young Exceptional Child. 6, 29.

 

Munson, L.J., Winton, P., & Catlett, C. (2002). Dealing with loss: Resources within reason. Young Exceptional Child. 5, 28.

 

Falco, R., Blasco, P., Munson, L.J., Gliebe, W., & Norgart, D. (2002). Families and professionals collaborating to promote self-determination for young children. In Building on family strengths 2001 Conference Proceedings. Portland, OR: Portland StateUniversity, Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental

 Health.

 

Munson, L. J. & Odom, S.L. (1997). Rating scales that measure parent-infant interaction. Newsletter of the Australian Early Intervention Association (NSW Chapter) Inc. 5(1)

13-24. (Reprinted)

 

Munson, L. J. & Odom, S.L. (1996). Rating scales that measure parent-infant interaction. Topics    in Early Childhood Special Education, 16(1), 1-25.

 

Yoder, P.J. & Munson, L.J. (1995). The social correlates of coordinated attention. First Language, 15, 219-230.

 

Yoder, P.J., Davies, B., Bishop, K., & Munson, L.J. (1994). The effect of adult continuing wh-      questions on conversational participation in children with developmental disabilities.    Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 37, 193-204.

 

Non-Refereed Publications and Other Creative Achievements

Articles

Munson, L.J. (2004). Oregon DEC calls for members. OR EI/ECSE Express. 3(4), 3.

 

Munson, L.J. (Spring, 2004). Abstract: Parent-infant interaction during feeding and playing for

infants who are typically developing and for infants who have a feeding problem and a developmental delay. Portland State University Graduate School of Education Research Highlights.

 

Munson, L.J. (Submitted). Vacation success: The rules with the “grands”.

 

Munson, L.J. (2000, Spring). Providing service to the Portland State University community through a service-learning course. PSU Faculty Focus, 8(1), 5.

 

Munson, L.J. (1998, Spring). Disabilities in the monitoring review process. ROX HS NEWS, 3.

 

Munson, L.J. (1998, Spring). What’s now in Head Start? Riding the Winds of Change:       Newsletter from the Oregon Subdivision of the Division of Early Childhood, 2.

 

Munson, L.J. (1998, Winter). Welcome to the Quality Center for Disability Services. ROX HS NEWS, 5.

 

Munson, L.J., (1997, August). Revised performance standards and behavioral screening. ROX HS NEWS, 3(4), 5.

 

Munson, L.J., Bauman, J., Brophy, J. & Fink, G. (1997). Analysis of behavioral components of developmental screening tools. Region X Head Start Quality Center for Disability Services, Early Childhood Training Center, Portland State University.

 

Presentations at Professional Meetings

Munson, L.J. (2003, September). Working with parents who have a child with a special need from a

strengths-based perspective. Inservice presented at Helen Gordon Childcare Center,

Portland, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (2003, April). Infant-caregiver interaction scale. Workshop presented at Research

Group, University of Oregon, Early Intervention, Eugene, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (2003, April). Strategies for working with parents with cognitive limitations.

Paper presented at Therapy in Educational Settings Conference, Eugene, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (2002, October). Supporting parents when they have cognitive limitations/developmental disabilities. Paper presented at TEAM Rehab VIII Regional Conference, Eugene, OR.

 

Munson, L.J., Brazzo, B., & Aho, J. (2002, October). Services in Oregon for parents with cognitive limitations/developmental disabilities. Paper presented at TEAM Rehab VIII Regional Conference, Eugene, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (2002, April). Ages and stages questionnaires. Workshop presented at Albina Early Head Start, Portland, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (2001, November). Caregiver-infant interaction: Identifying and facilitating behaviors during daily activities. Paper presented at Early Years, Critical Years Conference, Boise, ID.

 

Munson, L.J. (2001, October). Supported parenting: A workshop for working with parents who have cognitive delays. Inservice presented at Umpqua Community College for Southern Oregon Supported Parenting Task Force.

 

Munson, L.J. (2000, August). Facilitating caregiver-infant interaction. Paper presented at Region X Early Head Start Conference, Seattle, WA.         

 

Munson, L.J. (2000, May). Working with parents who have a developmental disability. Paper presented at Oregon Commission on Children and Families Home Visiting Conference, Corvallis, OR.

 

Munson, L.J., McAuliffe, N, Shillingburg, N., & Gillis, L. (February, 2000) Implementation of relationship-focused services. Inservice presentation at Portland Early Intervention    Program, Portland, OR.

 

Munson, L.J., Foltz, M., & Bauman, J. (1999, January). What is screening in Early Head Start? How to define, select, and use appropriate screening methods. Presented at 1999 Head Start Institute for Programs Serving Pregnant Women, Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families, Washington, DC.

 

Munson, L.J. (1997, September). Collaboration between Head Start and Early Childhood Special Education. Annual meeting of Family Head Start and Willamette Educational School District, Salem, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (1997, August). Taking care of the caregiver: Impact of Loss. Workshop presented at the Summer Institute X, Early Intervention Projects of the Rural Institute on Disabilities,University of Montana, Missoula, MT.

 

Munson, L.J., & Brophy, J. (1997, August). Including children with disabilities in Head Start classrooms. Papers presented at 1997 Alaska AIPB Head Start Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Fairbanks, AK.

 

Munson, L.J. (1997, March). Supporting parents of children with disabilities. Paper presented at Oregon Head Start Training Consortium, Camp Kuralti, Oregon.

 

Munson, L.J. (1992, May). What issues do families face in caring for an infant who is chronically ill? Workshop presentation Pediatric Nursing Specialists, Nashville, TN.

 

Munson, L.J. (1992, January). Developmental screening. Workshop presentation Pediatric Nursing Specialists, Nashville, TN.

 

Munson, L.J. (1991, November). How do infants and toddlers develop communication skills? Workshop presentation Pediatric Nursing Specialists, Nashville, TN.

 

Munson, L.J. (1991, September). Developmental needs: Feeding skills in children with BPD. Workshop presentation Home Care of the High-Tech Infant, Vanderbilt University   Medical Center, Center for Nursing Continuing Education, Nashville, TN.

 

Peer-reviewed Presentations

Falco, R., Brawner-Jones, N., Gildersleeve-Newman, C., Cicirello, N., Munson, L., Hanson, P.,Martinez, A., & O’Hara, M. (2004, May). Families and interdisciplinary service providers supporting self-determination for children with multiple disabilities through

participatory action research projects. Paper presented at the 11^th Annual Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

 

Palmer, S., Turbiville, V., Munson, L., & Blasco, P. (2003, April). Supporting self-determination  in young children and their families. Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.

 

Munson, L.J., Willis, S., Foulger, A., & Cooper, J. (2003, April). Teachers who have experienced the death of student: Experiences and resources. Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Seattle, WA.

 

Munson, L.J. (2002, December). Development of the infant-caregiver interaction scale (ICIS 3).      Poster presentation at 18^th Annual Division of Early Childhood Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

Blasco, P., Munson, L.J., Palmer, S., & Turbiville, V. (2002, December). Self-determination: What does it mean for young children and their families? Paper presented at 18^th Annual Division of Early Childhood Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

Falco, R., Blasco, P., & Munson, L.J. (2002, May). Participatory action research: A strategy to develop parent-professional partnerships. Paper presented at 9^th Annual Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

 

Brawner-Jones, N, Munson, L.J., & Gilmer, D. (2002, May). Daughters and sons of the heart: Navigating the multi-generational impact of mental illness. Paper presented at 9^th Annual Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

 

Blasco, P., Falco, R., & Munson. (2002, February). Participatory action research to support self-    determination. Poster presentation at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.

 

Falco, R., Blasco, P., & Munson, L.J., (2001, December). Participatory action research to support self-determination for children, families, and professionals. Paper presented at 17^th Annual Division of Early Childhood International Conference, Boston, MA.

 

Foltz, M. & Munson, L.J. (2001, August). Supporting colleagues when a child dies. Paper presented at Region X Early Head Start Conference, Seattle, WA.

 

Falco, R., Blasco, P., & Munson, L.J. (2001, May). Families and professionals collaborating to       promote self-determination in young children. Paper presented at 8^th Annual Building on Family Strengths Conference, Portland, OR.

 

Munson, L.J., Falco, R., & Blasco, P. (2000, December). Developing self-determination in young    children with disabilities and their families. Poster presented at 16^th Annual Division of Early Childhood International Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

 

Falco, R., Munson, L.J., & Hartwell, J. (2000, April). Project SELF:  Supporting early learning of foundations of self-determination. Poster presented at Council for Exceptional    Children Annual Convention, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

 

Munson, L.J., Falco, R., & Blasco, P. (2000, February ). Strategies to encourage self-determination in young children with significant and multiple disabilities and their families. Paper presented at 8^th Annual Oregon Division of Early Childhood Conference,      Eugene, OR.

 

Moore, P., Sharpe, T., & Munson, L.J. (2000, February). Working with parents who are mentally     retarded/developmentally disabled. Paper presented at 8^th Annual Oregon Division of Early Childhood Conference, Eugene, OR.

 

Falco, R., & Munson, L.J. (1999, December). Project SELF: Preparing educators to support early learning of foundations for self-determination. Poster presented at 15^th Annual Division for Early Childhood International Conference, Washington, DC.

 

Schwartz, I., Boulware, G., McBride, B., & Munson, L.J. (1999, December). Parent perceptions      of early intervention: Impact on parent-child relationships and family life. Paper presented at 15^th Annual Division for Early Childhood International Conference, Washington, DC.

 

Falco, R., & Munson, L.J. (1999, November). Project SELF: Barriers and facilitators to a multi-     state multi-agency personnel preparation project. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children, Palm Springs, CA.

 

Munson, L.J., & Fink, G. (1999, October). Supporting parents of children with disabilities: Parental and professional perspectives. Paper presented at Oregon Association of Education of Young Children Conference, Tualatin, OR.

 

Munson, L.J. (1999, August). Working with families. Inservice presentation at Early Head Start Family Center of Portland, Portland, OR.

 

Munson, L.J., & Bauman, J. (1999, March). What is screening in Head Start? How to define, evaluate, and select appropriate screening methods for children birth-five. Paper presented at Region X Head Start Association Conference, Portland, OR.

 

Foltz, M., & Munson, L.J. (1999, March). Selecting an assessment tool for program planning in Early Head Start. Paper presented at Region X Head Start Association Conference, Portland, OR.

 

Munson, L.J., & Bauman, J. (1998, May). Developmental screening: How to define, evaluate, and select appropriate screening methods. Paper presented at Washington Infant and      Early Childhood Conference, Bellevue, WA.

 

Fink, G. & Munson, L.J. (1998, May). Supporting parents of children with disabilities: Parental and professional perspectives. Paper presented at Washington Infant and Early Childhood   Conference, Bellevue, WA.

 

Munson, L.J., & Bauman, J. (1998, April). What is screening in Head Start? Paper presented at the 25^th Annual National Head Start Association Training Conference, Seattle, WA.

 

Bauman, J., & Munson, L.J. (1998, January) What is screening in Early Head Start? How to define, select, and use appropriate screening methods. Paper presented at 1998 Head Start Institute for Programs Serving Pregnant Women, Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families, Washington, D.C.

 

Munson, L.J., Self, S.T., & Favazza, P. (1997, November). Supporting parents, colleagues, and children when a young child dies. Paper presented at International Division of Early Childhood Conference, New Orleans, LA.

 

Munson, L.J. (1997, February). Early language development and literacy. Paper presented at Region X Head Start Association Conference, Seattle, WA.

 

Munson, L.J., & Odom, S.L. (1996, December). Parent-infant interaction during feeding and play for children who are typically developing and for children who have a feeding problem and a developmental delay. Poster session presented at International Division of             Early Childhood Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

 

Greer, K., Munson, L.J., Self, S.T., & Favazza, P.C. (1995, February). When a young child dies: Providing support for family, staff, and peers. Paper presented at Third Annual    Collaborative Conference on Young Children with Special Needs, Nashville, TN.

 

Munson, L.J., Odom, S.L., & Yoder, P.J. (1994, December). Five Behavioral Constructs of Parent-Infant Interaction: Inclusion in 17 Rating Scales. Poster session presented at Ninth National Training Institute of National Center for Clinical Infant Programs, Dallas, TX.

 

Munson, L.J., & Odom, S.L. (1994, October). An examination of the reliability of the infant-caregiver interaction scale (ICIS). Poster session presented at International Division of Early Childhood Conference, St. Louis, MO.

 

Munson, L.J., Self, S.T., & Greer, K. (1994, August). Death of a young child: Providing    support for family and staff. Paper presented at Fifth Annual Southeastern Regional DEC/Head Start Conference, Lexington, KY.

 

Self, S.T. & Munson, L.J. (1993, October). How can I enhance the development of the whole child? Paper presented at 39th Annual Tennessee Association for the Education of    Young Children Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.

 

Self, S.T., Miller, B., Munson, L.J., & Odom, S.L. (1993, February). Collaboration with    families and professionals serving infants who are medically complex: How are we working together? Paper presented at Tennessee Early Intervention Network for Children with Handicaps Super Conference, Nashville, TN.

 

Munson, L.J., Self, S.T., Miller, B., & Odom, S.L. (1992, December). Components of effective collaborative home-based early intervention with infants who are medically complex.   Poster session presented at the International Division of Early Childhood Conference, Washington, DC.

 

Miller, B., Munson, L.J., & Self, S.T. (1992, November). What do babies tell us without words? Learning through social interactions. Paper presented at Tennessee Association of Young Children Conference, Nashville, TN.

 

Yoder, P.J. & Munson, L.J. (1992, June). The effect of topic continuing comments on the    conversation of young children with disabilities.  Paper presented at the Symposium on Research and Child Language Disorders, Madison, WI.

 

 Leslie J. Munson, Ph.D

Special Education