Carnahan, C. 1 Christina R. Carnahan Assistant Professor University of Cincinnati 2226 Bruns Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 513-678-8116 Education Doctor of Education University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Dissertation: Teaching Students with Autism and Significant Cognitive Disabilities in Small Group Settings Masters in Education Emphasis: special education and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education K - 8 Bachelor of Science, Special Education K - 12 Emphasis: education of students with moderate to intensive disabilities University of Dayton, Summa cum Laude, Dayton, Ohio 2004 2000 University Experiences Professional Experiences Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati 2007 present Coordinator, Special Education Master s Program, University of 2009 2012 Cincinnati Adjunct Professor, University of Cincinnati 2004 2007 Graduate Assistant, University of Cincinnati 2005 2007 University Courses Taught Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Theory to Practice Current Trends in Special Education (doctoral seminar) Curriculum Planning for Students with Moderate to Intense Disabilities Foundations of Special Education Instructional Strategies, Moderate to Intense Principles of Collaboration/Partnerships and Collaboration Individual Diversity, Middle School Principles of Classroom and Behavior Management Classroom and Clinical Teaching Experiences The Kelly O Leary Center, Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center Educational programming for students with autism Summer, Intervention Specialist, Social Communication Lead Teacher 2003 2005
Carnahan, C. 2 Forest Hills School District, Cincinnati, Ohio Interventions Specialist, Nagel Middle School Forest Hills School District, Cincinnati, Ohio Intervention Specialist, Liberty Junior School Lakota Local Schools, Liberty Township, Ohio 2001 2003 2000 2001 Publications Books Carnahan, C., & Williamson, P. (2010). Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., *Snyder, K., *Li, Xiaohe, & *Bowman, J. (2010). Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Instructor Manual. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Journal Articles Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., Swoboda, C., & Birri, N. (Under review). Increasing science text comprehension through expository text instruction. Exceptional Children. Carnahan, C. Basham, J., *Christman, J., & *Hollingshead, A. (2012). Overcoming challenges: Going mobile with your own video models. Teaching Exceptional Children, 45(2), 50-59. Carnahan, C., & Williamson, C. (2013). Teaching compare-contrast text structure to students with ASDs: Does it help reading comprehension of science text? Exceptional Children, 79(3), 347-363. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., *Hollingshead, A., & Israel, M. (2012). Using technology to support balanced literacy for students with significant disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 45(1), 20-29. Israel, M., Carnahan, C., *Snyder, K. & Williamson, P. (accepted). Supporting new teachers of students with significant disabilities through virtual coaching: A proposed model. Remedial and Special Education. Williamson, P., Carnahan, C., & *Jacobs, J. (2012). Reading comprehension profiles of high functioning students on the spectrum: A grounded theory. Exceptional Children Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & *Christman, J. (2011). Linking literacy and cognition for students on the spectrum. Teaching Exceptional Children. 43(6), 54-62. Carnahan, C., Hume, K., *Harte, H., *Schumacher-Dyke, K., & *Borders, C. (2010). Structured Work Systems to Support Meaningful Engagement in Preschool Settings for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Young Exceptional Children. Downloaded from www.yec.sagepub.com January 24, 2010. Carnahan, C. Basham, J., & Musti-Rao, S. (2009). Interactive books: A low-technology solution for increasing engagement for students with autism and significant learning needs. Exceptionality: A Special Education Journal, 17(2), 76 87. Carnahan, C., Hume, K., *Clarke, L., & *Borders, C. (2009). Using structured work to promote independence and engagement for students with autism spectrum disorders. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(4), 6 14.
Carnahan, C. 3 Carnahan, C. Musti-Rao, S., & Bailey, J. (2009). Increasing academic engagement and literacy learning for students with autism. Education and Treatment of Children, 32(1), 37 61. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & Haydon, T. (2009). Matching literacy profiles with instruction for students on the spectrum: Making reading instruction meaningful. Beyond Behavior, 19(1), 10-16. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., *Clarke, L., Sorenson-Burnworth, R. (2009). Systematic approach to supervising classroom staff: A guide for teachers. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(5), 34-43. University of Cincinnati Research Team (2008). Postcards to Paulo. Journal of Thought. Carnahan, C. (). Engaging children with autism and their teachers. Teaching Exceptional Children, 39(2), 44 50. *Hollingshead, A., Carnahan, C., Israel, M., *Snyder, K. (Under review). Defining engagement for students with severe disabilities. Williamson, P., & Carnahan, C. (under revision). Reading instruction for students on the spectrum: A balanced approach. Hollingshead, A., Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & Swoboda, C. (In preparation). What s the difference? Evaluating ipads and traditional books to promote engagement and learning. Lowrey, A., Carnahan, C., Israel, M., Snyder, K. (In preparation). Universal Design for Learning and students with severe disabilities. Williamson, P., Israel, M., *Snyder, K., *Hollingshead, A., *Li, X., Carnahan, C., & *Dillhoff, K. (In preparation). Reading preparation for special education teachers: What do states require? Book Chapters Ashbaker, B., *Snyder, K., Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2010). Paraprofessionals providing quality literacy support for students with autism spectrum disorders. In C. Carnahan and P. Williamson (Eds.), Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Carnahan, C. (2007). Sam: An elementary case study. In S. Henry & B. Smith-Myles (Eds.), Comprehensive Autism Planning Systems (CAPS) for individuals with asperger syndrome, autism, and related disabilities: Integrating best practices throughout the student s day. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Carnahan, C. & *Borders, C. (2011). Language and communication in autism. In A. Boutot & B. Myles (Eds.). Autism Education and Practice. Pearson Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2010). A conceptual framework for literacy instruction: Meeting the needs of all learners on the autism spectrum. In C. Carnahan & P. Williamson (Eds.), Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2010). Autism, cognition, and reading. In C. Carnahan and P. Williamson (Eds.), Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company.
Carnahan, C. 4 Israel, M. & Carnahan, C. (Under review). Virtual coaching to support teachers of students with autism spectrum disorders. In Myles, B. & Smith, S. (Eds). Unnamed. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Morrow, L. & Carnahan, C. (2010). Exemplary and balanced literacy instruction. In C. Carnahan and P. Williamson (Eds.), Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. *Wolfe, J. Williamson, P., & Carnahan, C. (2010). Writing instruction. In C. Carnahan and P. Williamson (Eds.), Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Williamson, P. & Carnahan, C. (2010). Reading fluency in ASD. In C. Carnahan and P. Williamson (Eds.), Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawn Mission, Kansas: Autism Asperger Publishing Company. Encyclopedia Entries *Snyder, K., Hume, K., & Carnahan, C. (in press). 504 Plan. In Volkmar, F. (Ed) Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders. New York: NY: Springer Publishing. Non-refereed Publications Carnahan, C. & Kroeger, S.D. (2005). Photovoice: Engaging children with autism and their teachers. Action Research SIG Newsletter 5(4), 2-3. Presentations Refereed Presentations Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (November, 2012). Assessing emergent literacy for students with ASD and significant disabilities. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence National Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & Moomaw, S. (November, 2012). Teaching math to students with ASD: The importance of early numeracy. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence National Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Carnahan, C., Moomaw, S., & Williamson, P. (April, 2012). Math instruction for students with ASD: Linking learner needs to instruction. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Denver, CO. *Snyder, K.A. & Carnahan, C., (April, 2012). Identifying supports for students with ASD and similar needs: A classroom checklist. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Denver, CO. Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2011, November). Academic reading comprehension instruction for learners with ASD. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & *Hollingshead, A. (2011, November). Technology to support literacy for students with ASD and other severe disabilities. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Williamson, P., *Li, Xioahe., Carnahan, C., & *Tan, C. (2011, November). Examining the nature of reading instruction for learners with autism. Presentation to the Division of Teacher Education of the Council of Exceptional Children,
Carnahan, C. 5 Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & *Hollingshead, A. (2011, April). Using technology to support a balanced literacy approach for students with significant disabilities. Presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, National Harbor, Maryland. Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2011, April). Using personal connections stories to support reading comprehension for text bound comprehenders with autism spectrum disorders. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, National Harbor, Maryland. Carnahan, C., Basham, J., & *Christman, J. (2010, November). Beyond video modeling: The evidence is in, but what s next? Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence 2010 Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Carnahan, C. & Lowry, A. (2010, November). Supporting teachers of students with ASD through innovative professional development. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence 2010 Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2010, November). Reading comprehension in ASD: Linking intervention to characteristics. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence 2010 Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & *Hollingshead, A. (2010, November). Balanced literacy and technology for students with significant disabilities. Presentation at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Conference, Columbus, Ohio. Israel, M., Carnahan, C., Smith, S., *Snyder, K (2010, November). Enhancing special educators professional capacity through internet-mediated solutions. Presentation to the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children 2010 National Conference, St. Louis, MO. Williamson, P., Carnahan, C., & *Dillhoff, K. (2010, November). Reading preparation for special education teachers: What do states require? Presentation to the Teacher Education Division for the Council for Exceptional Children 2010 National Conference St. Louis, MO. Carnahan, C. & Troup, K. (2010, April). Let s read: Using structured work systems to support literacy instruction. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Nashville, Tennessee. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P. & *Snyder, K. (2010, April). Understanding reading profiles in Autism and Interventions that Support Comprehension. Presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Nashville, Tennessee. Carnahan, C. & Williamson, P. (2009, November). Field-based classes for Preservice Teachers: Working with Students with Complex Learning Needs. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. Carnahan, C.,*Wolfe, J., & Israel, M. (2009, November). University-school collaborative professional development to improve education for students with ASD. Presentation to the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina. Carnahan, C., Basham, J., & Lowrey, A. (2009, April). Scientifically based practices: Locating, implementing, and ongoing progress monitoring. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Seattle, Washington. Hume, K., Carnahan, C., & *Borders, C. (2009, April). I ll do it myself! : Using work systems to promote independence for students with autism. Presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Seattle, Washington.
Carnahan, C. 6 Williamson, P. & Carnahan, C., *Jacobs, J. (2009, April). Increasing comprehension for students with autism: From research to practice. Presentation to the Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Seattle, Washington. Williamson, P., Carnahan, C., & Troup, K. (2008, November). Field based courses for preservice special educators. Presentation to the Division of Teacher Education of the Council of Exceptional Children, Dallas, Texas. Carnahan, C. & *Borders, C. (2008, November). Teachers as applied researchers: Implementing effective interventions. Paper presented to the Division of Teacher Education, Council for Exceptional Children, Dallas, Texas. Carnahan, C., Basham, J., & Lowrey, K.A. (2008, April). Becoming a Critical Consumer of Scientifically-Based Practices: Practical Strategies for Classroom Teachers. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Boston, MA. Carnahan, C., *Clarke, L., & Brown, M. (2008, May). Promoting independence for students with developmental disabilities in general education classrooms using work systems. Paper presented at the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. Carnahan, C., Hume, K.A., & *Borders, C. (2008, May). Practical guidelines for developing work systems: What does the literature say? Paper presented at the Association for Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, Chicago, Illinois. Lowrey, K.A., Basham, J., & Carnahan, C. (2007, November). Presentation at the Teacher Education Division Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Smith, S. & Carnahan, C. (2007, July). Evidence-based literacy interventions: Strategies for those serving students with autism spectrum disorders. Presentation to the Autism Society of America Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. Carnahan, C. & Musti-Rao, S. (2007, April). Increasing academic engagement and literacy learning for students with autism during reading groups. Paper presented the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Louisville, Kentucky. Carnahan, C., Musti-Rao, S., Schumaker-Dyke, K, & Hawkins, R. (2007, May). Teaching children with autism to follow verbal directions: The effects of a treatment package. Paper presented at the Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, San Diego California. Carnahan, C. (, May). Photovoice: Increasing academic engagement and literacy learning for students with autism. Paper presented at the Qualitative Inquiry Conference: Champaign, Illinois, 2005. Carnahan, C. & Kroger, S. (2005, April). Photovoice: Engaging children with autism and their teachers. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association Conference, Montreal, Canada. Carnahan, C., Snyder, K, and Lowrey, A. (submitted, November, 2012). Evidence-based practices for students with autism: A collaborative classroom observation tool. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., & *Hollingshead, A. (submitted, November, 2012). Video self-reflection: A tool for preparing teachers of students with severe disabilities. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan. *Hollingshead, A., Carnahan, C., Williamson, P., *Tan, C., & Swoboda, C. (submitted, April, 2013). What s the difference? Evaluating ipads and traditional books to
Carnahan, C. 7 promote engagement and learning. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children conference, San Antonio, Texas. Invited Presentations Williamson, P. & Carnahan, C. (June, 2012). Quality Literacy Instruction for Learners with ASD. 2012 Summer Institute, OH. Williamson, P. & Carnahan, C. (June, 2012). Reading Instruction for Students with ASD. Pittsburgh University, Pittsburgh, Kansas. Carnahan, C., & Williamson, P. (April, 2012). Supporting Reading Comprehension for Individuals with ASD. 2012 START Conference, Grand Valley State University, Autism Education Center, Grand Rapids, MI. Carnahan, C., & Williamson, P. (October, 2011). Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities. Imagine the Possibilities. Ohio State Support Teams Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and Ocali. Elyria and Rootstown, OH. Williamson, P., & Carnahan, C. (October, 2011). Academic interventions for higher functioning students with autism. Strategies and Techniques for Effective Practice: Educating Children with Autism. Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network. Kearney, NE. Carnahan, C. (2011, June). Evidence Based Instruction: Using Systematic Prompting to Support Learners with ASD. The LASARD Summer Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana. Carnahan, C., & Williamson, P. (June, 2011). Quality Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities. Ohio State Support Team Region 5. Boardman, OH. Carnahan, C., & Williamson, P. (June, 2011). From Dick and Jane to Dumbledore and Beyond: Literacy and Students on the Autism Spectrum. 13 th Annual Minnesota Autism Symposium for Educators. St. Joseph, MN. Williamson, P. & Carnahan, C. (2011, February). Quality literacy instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. CARD workshop, Orlando, Florida. Carnahan, C. (December, 2012). Literacy for students with significant disabilities. Oakland County Schools Educational Support Center, Oakland County, Michigan. Carnahan, C. (December, 2009). Quality literacy instruction for students with significant disabilities (key note address). The Louisiana State Department of Education Low Incidence Literacy Conference, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Grants Carnahan, C. (2010). ($15,000). Preparing Teachers to Serve Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Impact Autism Williamson, P., & Carnahan, C. (2009). ($8,000). How students with ASD make meaning from text: A grounded theory. Research Fellowship from the Office of Research s University Research Council at the University of Cincinnati. Carnahan, C. & Musti-Rao, S. (). ($600). Interactive Books for Students with ASD. Mentoring Grant from CECH. Carnahan, C., Bullock, J., & Ryan, B. (2005). ($50,000). Supporting Students with ASD. Grant from the Ohio Department of Education. Service Activities
Carnahan, C. 8 National Service Asperger Autism Publishing Company (Text book reviews) 2011 2012 Invited Reviewer, Pearson (Online Learning Modules) 2010 2011 Autism Internet Modules (authored/co-authored three modules) 2009 2010 Asperger Autism Publishing Company (summer reading program material 2009 development) Political Action Liaison, Teacher Education Division, CEC 2007 present Knowledge Utilization Committee, Division of Research, CEC 2008 2009 Critical Issues Committee, Division of Developmental Disabilities, CEC 2008 2009 Invited Reviewer, Action Research 2008 Invited Reviewer, Preventing School Failure 2008 State Level Service Activities Autism Society of Ohio, Member, Board of Directors 2008 2009 Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence, Member, Reading Project 2008 and Autism Internet Module Project Local Service Activities Autism Society of Cincinnati (Education Corner Newsletter Author) 2005 2008 Regional Autism Advisory Committee, Executive Board Member, 2005 2011 Training Committee Autism Society of Cincinnati (Fundraising Committee) 2004 2009 YMCA of Cincinnati, Supported the development of exercise 2004 2005 programming for children with autism Forest Hills School District, Autism Task Force 2001 2005 University Service The Kelly O Leary Center, Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center (Demonstration Classroom Consultation and Professional Development) 2010 present University Libraries Round Tables 2009 College and Program Service PhD Council 2012 Search committee chair for special education tenure faculty and School of 2011 2012 Education Director Master s in Special Education, Program Coordinator 2009 2012 Research and Development Board, CECH, Member/Chair 2010 2012 Merit Pay Grievance Committee 2011 Develop the Autism Certificate Program 2011 RPT committee 2009-2011 Search committee member, CECH, Graduate Program Director 2010 Local Presentations and In-Service Activities Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence Based 2011, 2012 Practices and Effective Instruction (PD for various school districts across the region) Structured Work Systems Across the School Day 2010
Carnahan, C. 9 Regional Autism Advisory Council Summer Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio Increasing Engagement for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Regional Autism Advisory Council Summer Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio Reading Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Regional Autism Advisory Council Summer Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio Life Long Learning for Individuals with ASD Regional Autism Advisory Council Summer Institute, Cincinnati. Ohio Reading Comprehension for Students with ASD Regional Autism Advisory Council Summer Institute, Cincinnati. Ohio Writing meaningful goals and objectives for students with autism spectrum disorders The Kelly O Leary Center Annual Conference Effective Learning Environments for Students with Autism Clermont County Educational Service Center, Cincinnati, Ohio Educating Students with Autism: Strategies for Success West Clermont Local Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio Linking functional academics and content standards for Sudents with Autism The Kelly O Leary Center Annual Conference Functional Academics and Content Standards University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Characteristics and Interventions in Autism: An Overview Regional Autism Advisory Council, Southwest Ohio Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Learning Needs University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Understanding and Promoting Positive Behavior Talking Time Learning Center, Indianapolis, Indiana A Behavioral Approach to Staff Training for Home and School Settings The Kelly O Leary Center Annual Conference New to the Diagnosis of Autism: Educational Interventions The Kelly O Leary Center, CCHMC, Cincinnati, Ohio Working Together: Intervention Specialists and Educational Assistants Regional Autism Advisory Committee, Southwest Ohio Structured Teaching in General Education and Resource Classroom Three Module Training Approach to Develop School Based Intervention Teams Forest Hills School District, Cincinnati, Ohio Structured Teaching: Classroom Interventions for Children with Autism University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio An Opportunity to Network and Grow: Home-School Collaboration Southwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center Cincinnati, Ohio Differentiated Instruction University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio 2009, 2010 2009, 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007, 2005, 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 Consultation Warren County Educational Service Center, Social Communication 2005 -
Carnahan, C. 10 Program Middletown City Schools, Programming for students with ASD and other complex learning needs Regional Autism Advisory Council, In-classroom support and in-service activities for programs serving children with intensive disabilities in the Southwest Ohio area present - 2011 Professional Affiliations The Council for Exceptional Children The Autism Society of America, Cincinnati Chapter American Education Research Association Honors and Awards Cincy Business Magazine, Educator of the Year 2011 Texty Award, College Textbook for Quality Literacy Instruction for 2011 Studens with Autism Spectrum Disorders Joseph Zins Outstanding Doctoral Student Award 2007 University of Cincinnati Autism Society of Cincinnati, Teacher of the Year 2004 Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award 2002 Southwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award, Nominee 2001 Southwest Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center In the Spirit of Inclusion Award, Lakota Local School District 2001 West Chester, Ohio The Raymond and Beulah Horn Award of Excellence for Teaching 2000 University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio