Jennifer R. Ledford, Ph.D., BCBA-D Curriculum Vita

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1 March, Jennifer R. Ledford, Ph.D., BCBA-D Curriculum Vita Current Appointment & Contact Information Current Assistant Professor, Special Education Appointment Member, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Peabody College of Vanderbilt University Contact Information Peabody Box 228 Department of Special Education Nashville, TN Jennifer.ledford@vanderbilt.edu Physical address: 416E One Magnolia Circle Education and Certification BCBA-D Behavior Analyst Certification Board January 2013 # Ph.D. December 2012 M.Ed. May 2006 B.A. May 2003 Vanderbilt University, Department of Special Education Early Childhood Special Education, Behavior Analysis University of Georgia, Special Education and Communication Sciences Special Education, Adapted Curriculum Emory University Psychology (with highest honors) Areas of Specialization My research interests include improving understanding and use of single case design methodology and observational measurement, increasing the value and use of evidence-based instructional practices in early childhood contexts, and increasing physical activity for young children. Professional Experience Jan 2014-Present Assistant Professor, Special Education, Vanderbilt University Jan 2014-Present Member, Vanderbilt University Kennedy Center Jan 2013-Dec 2013 Assistant Professor, Special Education, University of Georgia Aug 2009-Dec 2012 Research Assistant, Special Education, Vanderbilt University Aug 2006-Jun 2009 Preschool Special Education Teacher, Gwinnett County Public Schools Aug 2005-Jun 2006 Special Education Paraprofessional, Gwinnett County Public Schools Aug 2004-Jun 2005 Graduate Assistant, Special Education, University of Georgia Aug 2002-Jul 2004 Teacher, Walden Early Childhood Programs, Emory University 1

2 March, Publications Books 1. Ledford, J. R., Lane, J. D., & Barton, E. E. (under contract). Instructional Methods for Early Childhood Classrooms. Mahawh, NJ: Routledge. 2. Ledford, J. R., & Gast, D. L. (Eds.) (2018). Single case research: Applications in special education and behavioral sciences. 3 rd ed. Mahawh, NJ: Routledge. 3. Gast, D., & Ledford, J. R. (Eds.). (2014). Single case research. Applications in special education and behavioral sciences. 2 nd edition. Mahawh, NJ: Routledge. Chapters Does not include chapters written in books listed above 1. Ledford, J. R., & Severini, K. (in press). Using basic single case designs. In Robert Pennington (Ed.) Applied Behavior Analysis. Lenexa, KS: AAPC Press 2. Wolery, M., & Ledford, J. R. (2013). Monitoring child progress. In M. E. McLean, M. L. Hemmeter, & P. Snyder (Eds.) Essential elements for assessing infants and preschoolers with special needs. Boston, MA: Pearson. 3. Gast, D. L. & Ledford, J. R. (2010). Multiple baseline and multiple probe designs. In D. L. Gast (Ed.) Single subject research in behavioral sciences (pp ). Mahawh, NJ: Routledge. 4. Gast, D. L. & Ledford, J. R. (2010) Variations of multiple baseline designs and combination designs. In D. L. Gast (Ed.) Single subject research in behavioral sciences (pp ). Mahawh, NJ: Routledge. 2

3 March, Peer Reviewed Articles *denotes co-author was student when study was conducted 1. Ledford, J. R., *Whiteside, E., & *Severini, K. (in press). A systematic review of interventions for feeding-related behaviors for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2. *Sweeney, E., Barton, E. E., & Ledford, J. R. (in press). Using progressive time delay to increase levels of peer imitation during sculpting play. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 3. *Zimmerman, K. N., Ledford, J. R., & *Severini, K. E. (in press). Brief report: The effects of a weighted blanket on engagement for a student with ASD. Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. 4. Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., *Severini, K. E., & *Zimmerman, K. N. (in press). A primer on single case designs: Contemporary use and analysis. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. 5. *Zimmerman, K. N., Ledford, J. R., *Severini, K. E., Pustejovsky, J. E., Barton, E. E., & Lloyd, B. P. (2018). Single-Case Synthesis Tools I: Comparing tools to evaluate SCD quality and rigor. Research in Developmental Disabilities. doi: /j.ridd *Zimmerman, K. N., Pustejovsky, J. E., Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., *Severini, K. E., & Lloyd, B. P. (2018). Single-Case Synthesis Tools II: Comparing Quantitative Outcome Measures. Research in Developmental Disabilities. doi: /j.ridd *Severini, K. E., Ledford, J. R., & Robertson, R. (2018). Systematic review of problem behavior interventions: Outcomes, demographics, and settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: /s Ledford, J. R., *Zimmerman, K. N., *Harbin, E. R., & *Ward, S. R. (2018). Improving the use of evidence-based instructional practices by paraprofessionals. Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. Advance online publication / *Chazin, K. T., Barton, E. E., Ledford, J. R., & *Pokorski, E. (2018). Implementation and intervention practices to facilitate communication in a child with complex communication needs. Journal of Early Intervention, 40, *Chazin, K. T., Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., & *Osborne, K. O. (2018). The effects of antecedent exercise on engagement during large group activities for young children. Remedial and Special Education, 39, Barton, E. E., Ledford, J. R., *Zimmerman, K. N., *Rigor, M., & *Morales, V. (2018). Improving the engagement and diversity of block play in young children. 3

4 March, Education and Treatment of Children, 41, Ledford, J. R., Lane, J. D., & *Severini, K. E. (2018). Systematic use of visual analysis for assessing outcomes. Brain Impairment, 19, Barton, E. E., & Ledford, J. R. (2018). The effects of reinforcement on peer imitation in a small group play context. Journal of Early Intervention, 40, Yoder, P. J., Ledford, J. R., *Harbison, A., & Tapp, J. (2018). Partial-interval estimation of count. Journal of Early Intervention, 40, Ledford, J. R. (2018). No randomization? No problem. Experimental control and random assignment in single case research. American Journal of Evaluation, 39, Ledford, J.R., King, S., *Harbin, E. R., & *Zimmerman, K. (2018). Social skills interventions for individuals with ASD: What works, for whom, and under what conditions? Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities, 33, *Alexander, J. L., Ayres, K. M., *Shepley, S. B., *Smith, K. A., & Ledford, J. R. (2017). Comparison of probe procedures in the assessment of chained tasks. Psychological Record, 67, Ledford, J. R., *Zimmerman, K. N., Chazin, K. T., Patel, N. M., Morales, V. A., & Bennett, B. P. (2017). Coaching paraprofessionals to promote engagement and social interactions during small group activities for young children with ASD and their peers. Journal of Behavioral Education, 26, Ledford, J. R., *Chazin, K. T., *Harbin, E. R., & *Ward, S. R. (2017). Massed trials versus trials embedded into game play: Child outcomes and preference. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 37, *Zimmerman, K. N., & Ledford, J. R. (2017). Beyond ASD: Evidence for the effectiveness of social narratives. Journal of Early Intervention, 39, *Zimmerman, K. N., Ledford, J. R., & Barton, E. E. (2017). Using visual activity schedules for young children with challenging behavior. Journal of Early Intervention, 39, Lane, J. D., Gast, D. L., Ledford, J. R., & Shepley, C. (2017). Increasing social behaviors in young children with social-communication delays in a group arrangement in preschool. Education and Treatment of Children, 40, Lane, J. D., Ledford, J. R., & Gast, D. L. (2017). Current standards in single case design and applications in occupational therapy. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71, *Pokorski, E., Barton, E. E., & Ledford, J. R. (2017). A review of the use of group contingencies in preschool settings. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 36, 4

5 March, *Lane, J. D., Ledford, J. R., Shepley, C., *Mataras, T., Ayres, K. M., & Davis, A. B. (2016). A brief coaching intervention for teaching naturalistic strategies to parents. Journal of Early Intervention, 38, Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., Hardy, J. K., *Elam, K., *Seabolt, J., *Shanks, M., & Hemmeter, M. L., Kaiser, A. (2016). What equivocal data from single case comparison studies reveal about evidence based practices in early childhood special education. Journal of Early Intervention, 38, Lambert, J. M., *Copeland, B. A., *Karp, E. L., *Finley, C. I., Houchins-Juarez, N., & Ledford, J. R. (2016). Employing behavior analytic procedures to teach an adolescent with autism to play basketball. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 9, Barton, E. E., Ledford, J. R., Lane, J. D., *Decker, J., *Germansky, S. E., Hemmeter, M. L., & Kaiser, A. K. (2016). The iterative use of single case research to advance the science of EI/ECSE. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 36, *Smith, K. A., Ayres, K. A., *Alexander, J., Ledford, J. R., Shepley, C., & *Shepley, S. B. (2016). Initiation and generalization of self-instructional skills in adolescents with autism and intellectual disability. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 46, Ledford, J. R., *Lane, J. D., Shepley, C., & *Kroll, S. (2016). Using teacherimplemented playground interventions to increase engagement, social behaviors, and physical activity for young children with autism. Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities, 31, *Urlacher, S., Wolery, M., & Ledford, J. R. (2016). Peer modeling of commenting during small group instruction. Journal of Early Intervention, 38, *Lane, J. D., & Ledford, J. R. (2016). A review of interventions designed to increase sharing behaviors in children with social delays or deficits. Journal of Behavioral Education, 25, Ledford, J. R., *Hall, E., *Conder, E., & Lane, J. D. (2016). Research for young children with autism spectrum disorders: Evidence of social and ecological validity. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 34, *Adamo, E. K., *Wu, J., Wolery, M., Hemmeter, M. L., Ledford, J. R., & Barton, E. (2015). Using video modeling to increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for young children with Down syndrome. Journal of Early Intervention, 37, McKeown, D., Kimball, K., & Ledford, J. R. (2015). Effects of asynchronous audio feedback on the story revision practices of students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Education and Treatment of Children, 38,

6 March, *Lane, J. D., Gast, D. L., Shepley, C., & Ledford, J. R. (2015). Including social opportunities during small group instruction with preschool children with socialcommunication delays. Journal of Early Intervention, 37, Ledford, J. R., Ayres, K. A., *Lane, J. D., & *Lam, M. F. (2015). Accuracy of interval-based measurement systems in single case research. Journal of Special Education, 49, Ledford, J. R., & Wehby, J. E. (2015). Teaching children with autism in small groups with students who are at-risk for academic problems: Effects on academic and social behaviors. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45, Ledford, J. R. & Wolery, M. (2015). Observational learning of academic and social information during small group instruction. Exceptional Children, 81, *Lane, J. D., & Ledford, J. R. (2014). Using interval-based systems to measure behavior in early childhood special education and early intervention. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 34, Ledford, J. R. & Gast, D. L. (2014). Measuring procedural fidelity in behavioral research. Neurospyschological Rehabilitation, 24, Ledford, J. R., & Wolery, M. (2013). Procedural fidelity: An analysis of measurement and reporting practices. Journal of Early Intervention, 35, Ledford, J. R., & Wolery, M. (2013). Effects of Plotting a Second Observer's Data on A-B-A-B Graphs When Observer Disagreement is Present. Journal of Behavioral Education, 22, Ledford, J. R., & Wolery, M. (2013). Peer modeling of academic and social behaviors during small group instruction. Exceptional Children, 79, Ledford, J. R., Lane, J. D., Elam, K. L., & Wolery, M. (2012). Using response prompting procedures during small group direct instruction: Outcomes and procedural variations. American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 117, Ledford, J. R., Artman, K., Wolery, M., & Wehby, J. (2012). The effects of graphing a second observer s data on judgments of functional relations for A-B-A-B graphs. Journal of Behavioral Education, 21, doi: /s Wolery, M., Dunlap, G., & Ledford, J. R. (2011). Single-case experimental methods: Suggestions for reporting. Journal of Early Intervention, 33, Ledford, J. R., & Wolery, M. (2011). Teaching imitation to children with disabilities: A review of the literature. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 30, Lewis, E. A., Ledford, J. R., Elam, K., Wolery, M., & Gast, D. L. (2010). Using small 6

7 March, group instruction to teach young children with autism spectrum disorders in early childhood classes. Young Exceptional Children Monograph No. 12. Early Intervention Services for Children with Autism. 50. Ledford, J. R., Gast, D. L., Luscre, D., & Ayres, K. (2008). Observational and incidental learning by children with autism during small group instruction. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 38, Ledford, J. R., & Gast, D. L. (2006) Feeding problems in children with autism spectrum disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 21, Under Review *denotes co-author was student when study was conducted 1. *Pokorski, E., Barton, E. E., & Ledford, J. R. (2018). Assessing the differential effects of known and mystery rewards in a preschool-based group contingency. 2. Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., *Severini, K. E., *Zimmerman, K. N., & *Pokorski, E. (under review). Visual display of graphic data in single case design studies: Systematic review and expert preference analysis. 3. *Osborne, K., Ledford, J. R., *Martin, J., & *Thorne, K. (under review). Component analysis of stay, play, talk interventions with and without self-monitored group contingencies and recorded reminders. 4. Ledford, J. R., *Zimmerman, K. N., *Severini, K. S., Gast, H. A., & Osborne, K. (under review). Evaluation of the non-contingent provision of fidget toys during group activities. 5. Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., *Rigor, M., *Stankiewicz, K., *Chazin, K. T., *Harbin, E. R., & Taylor, A. G. (under review). Functional analysis and treatment of pica on a preschool playground. 6. Ledford, J. R., Gagnon, K., Lord, A., Turner, V. R., & Zimmerman, K. N. (under review). A systematic review of instructional comparisons in single case research. 7

8 March, Conference Presentations *denotes student authorship **denotes invited presentation National and International 1. **Ledford, J. R. (June, 2019). Single case research design: Utility in practice and research. Invited lecture at the International Society on Early Intervention Conference. 2. Ledford, J. R., *Severini, K. E., Brown, J. B., Davis, A., & *Chazin, K. (October, 2018). Emphasizing preferences and priorities of children and families. Panel submitted for presentation at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Orlando, FL. 3. **Ledford, J. R. (March, 2018). Discussant: Student methodology poster session. Conference for Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 4. Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., & *Zimmerman, K. N. (March, 2018). Synthesis of single case studies: Overarching Issues and Conclusions in Systematic Reviews of Early Childhood Research. Panel presentation at the Conference for Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 5. *Zimmerman, K. N., Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., & Pustejovsky, J. (March, 2018). Investigating the effectiveness of social stories and visual supports interventions for children at-risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Poster presented at the Conference for Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 6. *Pokorski, E., Barton, E. E., & Ledford, J. R. (March, 2018). Assessing the differential effects of known and mystery rewards in a preschool-based group contingency. Poster presented at the Conference for Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 7. *Kretzer, J., Hemmeter, M. L., & Ledford, J. R. (March, 2018). Effects of socio-dramatic play materials to increase preschoolers engagement in non-preferred classroom centers. Poster presented at the Conference for Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 8. *Zimmerman, K. N., & Ledford, J. R. (October, 2017). Using a weighted blanket to improve engagement during kindergarten circle time. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Portland, OR. 9. Kretzer, J., Hemmeter, M. L., & Ledford, J. R. (October, 2017). Effects of socio-dramatic materials to increase preschooler engagement in non-preferred classroom centers. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Portland, OR. 10. *Chazin, K. T., Barton, E. E., Ledford, J. R., Pokorski, E. A. (May, 2017). Behavioral skills training for early childhood professionals: Implementation fidelity of a multi- 8

9 March, component behavior support plan. In Kevin M. Ayres (Chair), Teachers benefit from teaching, too: Training early childhood educators to implement evidence-based practices. Symposium at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 43 rd Annual Convention, Denver, CO. 11. Zimmerman, K. N., Osborne, K., & Ledford, J. R. (March, 2017). Single case design assessments of interventions in early childhood settings: Taking advantage of adaptability without sacrificing experimental control. Paper presented at Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN. 12. Severini, K. E., Ledford, J. R., Martin, J., Leahy, S. L., Jones, S. (March, 2017). Improving food acceptance for children with ASD in early childhood settings. Poster presented at Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN. 13. Patel, N., Ledford, J. R., Leahy, S. L., & Morales, V. (March, 2017). Child preference for and learning during small group and one-to-one instruction. Poster presented at Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN. 14. Morales, V., Ledford, J. R., & Martin, J. (March, 2017). Changing child choice for tangible versus social rewards. Poster presented at Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN. 15. Zimmerman, K. N., Ledford, J. R., & Barton, E. E. (February, 2017). Using visual schedules with young children with persistent challenging behavior. Poster presented at the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO. 16. Ledford, J. R., *Zimmerman, K. N., *Harbin, E. R., & *Ward, Sarah R. (October, 2016). Coaching paraprofessionals to provide systematic instruction for children with ASD. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Louisville, KY. 17. *Pokorski, E., Ledford, J. R., & Barton, E. E. (October, 2016). The use of group contingencies in preschool settings: A literature review. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Louisville, KY. 18. **Ledford, J. R. (September, 2016). The utility of case research designs. Paper presented at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Building Strong Evidence Conference, Washington DC. 19. *Bartelmay, D., *Rigor, M., Barton, E.E., Ledford, J. R., *Chazin, K.T., *Stankiecz, K., & *Sweeney, E. (May, 2016). The use of trial-based functional analyses in an early childhood setting. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 42 nd Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. 20. *Chazin, K.T., Ledford, J. R., *Osborne, K., *Reynolds, S., & *Patel, N. (May, 2016). The effects of antecedent exercise on subsequent on-task and challenging behavior in young children. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 9

10 March, nd Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. 21. *Harbin, E., & Ledford, J. R. (May, 2016). Using shaping and peer modeling to reduce food selectivity in young children. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 42 nd Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. 22. *Johnson, B., Ledford, J. R., Hemmeter, M.L., & *Harbin, E. (May, 2016). Structural analysis to inform a preschool classroom intervention: effects on stereotypy and engagement. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 42 nd Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. 23. Ledford, J. R. (May, 2016). Discussant. Refining instructional procedures for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Symposium presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International 42 nd Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. 24. Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. E., & *Zimmerman, K. N. (February, 2016). Conducting Research on Research: Suggestions for Improving Single Case Design Studies. Paper presented at the Pacific Coast Research Conference, San Diego, CA. 25. Ledford, J. R., Lane, J. D., *Zimmerman, K. N., & Shepley, C. (February, 2016). Bigger, Better, & More Complex: To What Extent Do Newer Overlap-Based Metrics Adequately Describe Single Case Data? Poster presented at Pacific Coast Research Conference, San Diego, CA. 26. Ledford, J. R., & Lane, J. D. (October, 2015). Peer play and physical activity for children with and without ASD. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Atlanta, GA. 27. Lane, J. D., & Ledford, J. R. (October, 2015). Promoting social interactions by teaching children to share items. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Atlanta, GA. 28. *Zimmerman, K. N., & Ledford, J. R. (October, 2015). Exploring social narratives beyond autism: A review of literature. Poster presented at the Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Atlanta, GA. 29. Ledford, J. R. (May, 2015). The effects of interval-based measurement on the estimation of effect sizes in single case research. In J. B. Ganz, Chair, Issues in and Application of Meta-Analyses and Syntheses of Single-Case Experimental Research in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference. San Antonio, TX. 30. Ledford, J. R. (May, 2015). Chair, Characterizing and Improving Physical Activity Behaviors of Individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference. San Antonio, TX. 31. McKeown, D., *Kimball, K., & Ledford, J. (February, 2015). Effect of asynchronous 10

11 March, feedback on revision behavior of 6 th graders with E/BD. Poster presented at Pacific Coast Research Conference. Coronado, CA. 32. Lane, J. D., Ledford, J. R., Ayres, K. A., & Davis, A. (January, 2015). A rapid coaching intervention for teaching naturalistic strategies to parents of young children with autism spectrum disorder. Poster presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 33. Lane, J. D., Shepley, C., & Ledford, J. R. (January, 2015). Including feasible behavioral interventions for social-communication behaviors in early childhood special education classrooms. Poster presented at Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 34. *Kimball, K., McKeown, D., & Ledford, J. R. (October, 2014). Using ipad teacher feedback to improve writing revisions for students with E/BD in a residential facility. Paper presented at Teacher Educators for Children with Behaviors Disorders. Tempe, AZ. 35. McKeown, D., *Kimball, K., & Ledford, J. R. (October, 2014). Utilizing ipads for asynchronous feedback to increase revising behavior in student narrative writing. Interactive paper presented at Teacher Education Division of Council for Exceptional Children. Indianapolis, IN. 36. Ledford, J. R. (February, 2014). Integrated small group instruction targeting social and academic outcomes. Poster presented at Pacific Coast Research Conference, San Diego, CA. 37. Ledford, J. R. (February, 2014). Using interval-based measurement systems. Poster presented at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 38. **Ledford, J. R. (September, 2013). Writing for external funding: Things you should know and lessons learned. Invited panel presentation. Council for Exceptional Children: Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Conference, Chicago, IL. 39. Ledford, J. R., & Wolery, M. (February, 2012). Observational learning in small groups. Poster presented at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 40. Ledford, J. R. (February, 2011). Observational learning of social behaviors during direct instruction by young children with disabilities. Poster presented at Applied Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference, Washington, DC. 41. Ledford, J. R., Wolery, M., Artman, K., & Wehby, J. (February, 2010). Graphing data from a second observer on single subject graphs: Effects on analysis. Poster presented at Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. 42. Ledford, J. R. (February, 2008). Observational and incidental learning by children with autism during small group instruction. Poster presented at Applied Behavior Analysis 11

12 March, International Autism Conference, Atlanta, GA. State and Local 1. Ledford, J. R., & *Zimmerman, K. N. (November, 2017). Autism Myth Busters I: Fidgets and Weighted Blankets. Poster presented at Vanderbilt Surprising Connects in Autism and Innovation. 2. Ledford, J. R., *Zimmerman, K. N., *Severini, K. E., Gast, A. H., *Osborne, K., & Harbin, E. R. (October, 2017). A comparison of fidget toys and token interventions for children with ASD in a group context. Paper presented at the 20 th annual meeting of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN. 3. *Zimmerman, K N., & *Ledford, J. R. (October, 2017). Antecedent interventions: Investigating social stories and visual supports interventions for children at-risk for emotional and behavioral disorders. Paper presented at the 20 th annual meeting of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN. 4. *Pokorski, E. A., Barton, E. E., Ledford, J. R., *Johnson, E., Taylor, A. L., & Winter, H. K. (October, 2017). A comparison of antecedent activities for increasing engagement during a small group activity in a child with ASD. Paper presented at the 20 th annual meeting of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN. 5. *Karp, E., Lambert, J.L., *Copeland, B.A., *Finley, C.I., Houchins-Juarez, N.J., & Ledford, J.R. (October, 2014). Teaching a child with autism to play basketball using discrete trial training and response chaining. In Jennifer R. Ledford, Chair, Behavior Analytic Approaches to Skill Deficits and Problem Behavior. Symposium presented at the 17 th annual Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis Conference, Nashville, TN. 6. Ledford, J. R. (October, 2016). Discussant. To Eat or Not to Eat: The Application of Behavior Analysis to Increase Adaptive Mealtime Behaviors. Symposium presented at the 19 th annual meeting of the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN. 7. *Chazin, K. T., Ledford, J. R., & *Reynolds, S. E., (2015, October). The effects of antecedent exercise on subsequent on-task and challenging behavior. In Jennifer R. Ledford (Chair), Targeting behaviors with the potential to improve long-term quality of life using ABA principles. Symposium conducted at the Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis 18 th Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. 8. *Chazin, K.T., Ledford, J. R., & *Reynolds, S. E., (June, 2015). The effects of antecedent exercise on subsequent on-task and challenging behavior in young children. Paper session presented at Tennessee Association for Behavior Analysis Middle Tennessee Regional Meeting, Nashville, TN. Websites, Workshops, Webinars, & Podcasts 12

13 March, Website Ledford, J.R. Evidence based instructional practices. Website. Workshops Ledford, J. R. (July, 2015). Use of interval-based systems. Mini-Conference on Single Case Research Design. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Ledford, J. R. (July, 2015). Single case synthesis and the SCARF framework. Mini- Conference on Single Case Research Design. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. Ledford, J. R. (May, 2014). Discrete trial training techniques for young children with autism spectrum disorders. University of Louisville. Louisville, KY. Webinar Ledford, J. R. (June, 2015). Outdoor behavior of young children with and without disabilities in early childhood environments. Webinar for Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Podcast Ledford, J. R. (June, 2016). What equivocal data from single case comparison studies reveal about evidence-based practices in early childhood special education. Podcast for the Journal of Early Intervention. 13

14 March, Grants Federally Funded 1. Barton, E. E. (PI), Ledford, J. R., Lambert, J. L., & Harris, V. (Co-PIs). EPIC: Early Childhood and Psychology Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Improve Services for Children with High-Intensity Needs. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, $1,000, Wehby, J. (PI), Lloyd, B. P., Ledford, J. R., Barton, E. (Co-PIs) Training Certified Behavior Analysts with Advanced Knowledge in Special Education. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, $1,000, Kaiser, A. (PI), Barton, E. E., & Ledford, J. R. (Co-PIs) Preparing Early Childhood Special Educators with an Autism Specialization. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, $1,000, Ledford, J. R. (PI), Ayres, K., Gast, D. L., & Wehby, J (Mentors) Using Peer Models in the Context of Small-Group Direct Instruction to Teach Social and Academic Skills to Children with Autism. U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Educational Sciences, $366,000. Internally Funded 1. Ledford, J. R. (2015). Improving block play of children with and without disabilities in small group arrangements. Peabody College Small Grant Program. $10, Ledford, J. R. (2014). Characterizing children s physical activity on playgrounds. Peabody College Small Grant Program. $10, Ledford, J. R. (2013). Improving physical activity for young children with autism on school playgrounds. University of Georgia College of Education Early Career Faculty Grant Program. $5,

15 March, Service Editorial and Reviewing Ad Hoc Member Statistics and Modeling Panel, Institute of Education Sciences (2017) Associate Editor Topics in Early Childhood Special Education (2016-present) Editorial Board Behavior Therapy (2018 present) American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2015-present) Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disabilities (2013-present) Journal of Early Intervention (2013-present) Topics in Early Childhood Special Education ( ) Guest Reviewer (since 2012) Autism, Autism Research, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Behavior Analysis in Practice, Behavior Modification, Behavior Research Methods, Behavior Therapy, Behavioral Disorders, Child Development, Education and Treatment of Children, Educational Psychology Review, Exceptional Children, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Journal of Behavioral Education, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Psychological Methods, Remedial and Special Education, Research on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, Teaching Exceptional Children, Young Exceptional Children University Lecture Committee Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Vanderbilt University (2016) Admissions and Recruitment Committee Department of Special Education, Peabody College (2015-present) Search Committee, Position in Applied Behavior Analysis Department of Special Education, Peabody College ( ) Executive Committee Department of Special Education, Peabody College (2017-present) Other Work Group Leader User Guide for Single Case Design. Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children ( ). Resulting white paper available at: 15

16 March, Teaching & Advising Vanderbilt University (2014-present) Courses Taught 1. SPED 8810, Introduction to Single Subject Research Methodology 2. SPEDE 7400, Instruction and Learning in Early Childhood Special Education 3. SPED 8820, Advanced Procedures in Single Subject Research Methodology 4. SPED 7953, Extended Student Teaching in Early Childhood Graduate Student Advisees In progress doctoral: 1 Graduated doctoral: 1 In progress master: 6 Graduated master: 10 Doctoral Committee Member Michael Sandbank (2015) Kimberly Davidson (2017), Mary Crnobori (2017) Katie Zimmerman (chair, 2018), Emily Quinn (2018), Kelli Sanderson (2018) Other Faculty mentor, Undergraduate Honor s Program, Katelyn Thorne Project Title: Preference for and efficiency of instructional procedures for a young child with autism. Winner, Vanderbilt Undergraduate Research Fair, University of Georgia (2013) Courses Taught 1. SPED 7260, Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 2. SPED 7610, Current Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders 3. SPED 4010/6010, Introduction to Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Doctoral Committee Member Justin Lane (2014) Katie Smith (2014) 16