ANDREW M. COLOMBO-DOUGOVITO 1613 Brandywine Dr. 22901 810.338.2558 amcd@virginia.edu www.colombodougovito.com EDUCATION Doctorate of Philosophy May 2017 Kinesiology, focus in Adapted Physical Education University of Virginia Dissertation: A mixed methods analysis of the effects of a fundamental motor skill intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder https://doi.org/10.18130/v3hw66 Honors: Linda K. Bunker Scholarship (2016; University of Virginia) APE/A Graduate Student of the Year (2017; SHAPE America) Mary Catherine Ellwein Award (2017; University of Virginia) Master s of Arts August 2011 Special (Adapted) Physical Education Western Michigan University Thesis: Comparison of physical fitness performance between elementary-age students with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Honors: Golden Key International Honor Society (2010) Bachelor s of Science May 2009 Physical Education; minors: Health & History University of Michigan - Ann Arbor CURRENT POSITIONS Assistant Professor Dept. of Kinesiology, University of North Texas Consultant Kristen Farmer Autism Clinic, University of North Texas August 2017 - Present Denton, TX July 2017 - Present Denton, TX University Supervisor January 2014 - May 2017 Dept. of Kinesiology, University of Virginia Observed undergraduate-level general physical education student teachers in field placements Assessed teaching through systematic observation; providing data driven feedback to students Observed graduate-level adapted physical education students teachers teaching small groups and one-on-one. Graduate Researcher August 2013 - May 2017 Adapted Physical Education Dept., University of Virginia Input data and analyzed self-efficacy survey from pre-service physical education students Developed on-going understanding of key concepts within physical education pedagogy Built an understanding of quantitative, SPSS and R Studio, and qualitative, TAMS Analyzer and NVivo, software packages for analyzing and understand different types of data
AMCD CV 2 RESEARCH Research Interests I am focused on understanding the motor abilities and development characteristics of children with developmental disabilities currently, focusing on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how the development of motor skills affects social skills, adaptive behaviors, and lifetime physical activity. Through this research, I strive to build intervention and teaching strategies to better improve the development process of motor skills within this population across the lifespan. Additionally, I am interested in the improvement of current and future physical educators ability to include and build skills with children with disabilities. Current Research Utilizing a dynamic systems approach to build functional motor skills in children with ASD. Developing protocols for modifying standardized motor assessments for children with ASD. Understanding the effect of motor skills on adaptive behavior and social skills of children with ASD utilizing national datasets. Publications Exploring parent s perceived barriers to physical activity with their child with ASD. Blagrave, A. J., & Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (Under review). Barriers to Physical Activity in the Community in Families with Children who have Autism Spectrum Disorders. Submitted to Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Healy, S., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Judge, J., Kwon, E., Strehli, I., & Block, M. (in press/2018). A practical guide to the development of an online course in adapted physical education. PALAESTRA, X(x), n.p.-n.p. Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., & Reeve, R. E. (2017). Analyzing how autism severity affects motor and social skills: An exploration using the SFARI base dataset. Perceptual and Motor Skill, 124(2), 413-424. Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2017). Exploring the effect of gender and disability on gross motor performance in kindergarten children. The Physical Educator, 74, 183-197. Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2016). The roll of dynamic systems theory in motor development research: How does theory inform practice and what are the implications for autism spectrum disorder? International Journal on Disability and Human Development, epub ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2016-0015 Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., & Block, M. (2016). Make task constraints work for you: Teaching object control skills to students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 87(1), 32-37. Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2015). Try to do the best you can : How pre-service APE specialists experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Special Education, 30(3), 160-176. Chen, W., Zhu, W., Mason, S., Hammond-Bennett, A., & Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2015). Effectiveness of quality physical education in improving students manipulative skill competency. Journal of Sport and Health Science, epub ahead of print. Wilson, W. J., & Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2015). Inclusive and effective adapted physical education: Meeting the needs of each student. Strategies, 28(4), 50-52.
AMCD CV 3 Colombo-Dougovito, A. M. (2015). Successful intervention strategies for autism spectrum disorder and their use for the development of motor skills in physical education. PALAESTRA, 29(2), 34-41. Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2013). Comparison of physical fitness performance between elementary-age students with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The Physical Educator, 70(3), 262-280. Book Chapters Kelly, L. E., Block, M., & Colombo-Dougovito, A. (In Press). Physical education. In Kauffman, J. M., Hallahan, D. P., & Pullen, P. C. (Eds.), Handbook of Special Education (2nd ed.), Presentations - International Blagrave, A. J., & Colombo-Dougovito, A. Facilitators and barriers to physical activity in the community in families with children who have autism spectrum disorder. At the International Meeting for Autism Research. San Francisco, CA. May, 2017. Colombo-Dougovito, A., & Block, M. E. Parent perceptions of the physical ability of children with ASD: An excerpt from a mixed methods dissertation of a FMS intervention. At the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) annual conference. Alberta, Canada. September, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A., & Kelly, L. E. When we assess, do they understand? A pilot study to make assessments more accessible for children with ASD. At the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) annual conference. Alberta, Canada. September, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A., & Reeve, R. Analyzing How Autism Severity Affects Motor and Social Skills: An Exploration Using the SFARI Base Dataset At the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), Baltimore, MD. May, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A. Preservice adapted physical education teacher challenges when teaching motor skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. At the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) annual conference. Ann Arbor, MI. October, 2014. Colombo-Dougovito, A. Effect of gender and disability on gross motor performance in kindergarten children. At the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) annual conference. Ann Arbor, MI. October, 2014. Presentations - National Colombo-Dougovito, A. Task modifications to improve motor performance in children with ASD. At SHAPE America annual national convention, Boston, MA. March, 2017. Colombo-Dougovito, A. M., Kelly, L. E., & Block, M. E. The effect of task modifications on fundamental motor skills of children with ASD: Preliminary results of a pilot study. At the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) annual meeting. Tyson s Corner, VA. August, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A., Alexander, M., Douglas, M., Healy, S., & O Neil, K. Practical Strategies to Successfully Assess Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At SHAPE America annual national convention, Minneapolis, MN. April, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A. & Kelly, L. Developing Modifications for Assessment in Children with ASD: Preliminary Results. At SHAPE America annual national convention, Minneapolis, MN. April, 2016.
AMCD CV 4 Colombo-Dougovito, A., & Block, M. Making task constraints work for you: Teaching motor skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. At SHAPE America - Southern District annual convention, Williamsburg, VA. February, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A. Utilizing a dynamic systems approach to building functional motor skills in children with ASD. At the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) annual meeting. Tyson s Corner, VA. July, 2015. Healy, S., & Colombo-Dougovito, A. Evaluating fidelity in online professional development for physical educators. At SHAPE America annual national conference. Seattle, WA. March, 2015. Colombo-Dougovito, A. Developing a protocol for use of the Test of Gross Motor Development, TGMD-2, with children with autism spectrum disorder. At the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) annual conference, Tysons Corner, VA. June, 2014. Colombo-Dougovito, A. Comparison of Fitness Performance between Children with and without ADHD. At AAHPERD National Convention Poster Session, Charlotte, NC. April, 2013. Presentations - State & Local Colombo-Dougovito, A. Designing Purposeful Task Modification to Improve the Success of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in P.E. At VAHPERD annual conference, Midlothian, VA. November, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A. The roll of dynamic systems theory in motor development research: How does theory inform practice and what are the implications for autism spectrum disorder? At Curry Research Conference,. February, 2016. Colombo-Dougovito, A., Healy, S., Wilson, J., & Jackson, T. Building a protocol for utilizing the TGMD-3 with children with autism spectrum disorder: Preliminary results. At Curry Research Conference,. March, 2015. Colombo-Dougovito, A. & Healy, S. Utilizing evidence-based practices to teach motor skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). At VAHPERD annual conference, Virginia Beach, VA. November, 2014. Colombo-Dougovito, A. Evidence-Based Autism Intervention Strategies and Their Potential To Develop Motor Skills. At Curry Research Conference,. February, 2014. Jackson, T., Healy, S., Hwan Koh, Y., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Judge, J, and Wang, B. Comparing Selected International K-12 Physical Education Programs. At Curry Research Conference,. February, 2014. Colombo-Dougovito, A., & Healy, S. Theory to Practice: Inclusive Practices for Physical Education Teachers. At University of Virginia Curry Cup,. October, 2013. Research Support (Funded) Golden Key International Honor Society - 2014 Research Grant March 2015 Small grant ($1,000) for research training for ADOS-2 training. Curry IDEA Dissertation Grant July 2015 University of Virginia Curry School of Ed. program for Dissertation support ($972.50) Research Support (Pending/In Preparation) SHAPE America Research Grant Program - Graduate Grant Dec. 2016 National grant program ($2500)
AMCD CV 5 Research Laboratory Experience Research Collaborator & Graduate Volunteer August 2016 - January 2017 Motivation Intervention Design Lab, University of Virginia Under the supervision of Dr. Chris Hulleman Assistant Researcher July 2012 - January 2013 Curriculum & Instruction Lab, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Under the supervision of Dr. Weiyun Chen
AMCD CV 6 TEACHING Instructional Summary During my doctoral studies, I have taken every opportunity to stay connected to the classroom through a graduate teaching assistantship and by being invited into the classroom. In the recent semester, I was able to teach an undergraduate-level seminar on teaching pedagogy for University of Virginia students interested in teaching a course on their own. Teaching Interests Primary: Secondary: Motor Development, Adapted Physical Education/Activity, Autism/ASD Physical Education Pedagogy, Elementary & Secondary Teaching Methods, Measurement and Assessment in Physical Activity Collegiate Teaching Experience Instructor of Record (UVA) Fall 2016/Sp. 2017 CavEd Seminar (Teaching Pedegogy) Secondary Instructor (UVA) Fall 2015 Physical Education for Children with Autism (Online) Graduate Teaching Assistant Practicum in Kinesiology Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities Assessment in Kinesiology Motor Development Secondary Teaching Methods Elementary Teaching Methods Introduction to Kinesiology Sp. 2016/Fall 2016 Fall 2015 Fall 2015 Spring 2015/2016 Spring 2015 Fall 2014 Fall 2013/Sp. 2014 Invited Lectures Content Teaching Academy at James Madison University June 2016 Lecture on Working with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder AutismSpeaks Club at University of Virginia Feb. 2015 Led training seminar on Working with Individuals on the Spectrum Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities at University of Virginia Nov. 2015 Taught undergraduate classes on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Learning Disabilities Seminar in APE at University of Virginia Oct. 2015 Led Graduate seminar on Dynamic Systems and Task Constraints Assessment in Kinesiology at University of Virginia Oct. 2015 Taught Graduate classes on Regression & Data Collection Motor Development at University of Virginia March 2015 Taught undergraduate classes on Locomotor Skills & Manipulative Skills Elementary Teaching Methods at University of Virginia Nov. 2014 Taught undergraduate classes on Behavior Management Strategies & Youth Fitness Introduction to Kinesiology at University of Virginia March 2014 Taught undergraduate classes on Research Introduction & Data Collection
AMCD CV 7 Survey in Autism Spectrum Disorder at University of Virginia March 2014 Taught undergraduate classes and led class discussion on Evidence-Based Practice & Teaching Children with ASD Selected Non-CollegiateTeaching Experience Lead Facilitator April 2014 - Present Poplar Ridge Challenge Course, University of Virginia Used experiential outdoor learning to assist a variety of groups, ranging from college students to university faculty/staff to active military, learn to work better as a team, develop communication skills, and push past personal boundaries. Elementary/MS PE Teacher & WSI August 2012 - June 2013 Honey Creek Community School Ann Arbor, MI Taught progressive K - 8 th Grade physical education and aquatic lessons based on Michigan Grade Level Content Standards and NASPE Standards Elementary PE Teacher August 2011 - May 2012 Alsup Elementary IB World School Commerce City, CO Created lessons and daily objectives based on Colorado and national standards for physical education, as well as created skill and unit assessments based on those standards Elementary PE Teacher September 2009 - July 2011 Lapeer Community Schools Lapeer, MI Taught and assessed basic locomotor movement and manipulative skills, which were aligned with the National Association for Physical Education and Sport standards and the Michigan GLEC standards Professional Development Tomorrow s Professor Today July 2014 - July 2016 University of Virginia, Center for Teaching Excellence Developed course (e.g. syllabus, course outline) through 6-week seminar Attended professional development seminars aimed at further understanding the profession (e.g. grant building) Worked with mentor to foster a better understand of expectations of profession
AMCD CV 8 SERVICE Leadership Member-at-large - National Consortium of PE for Individuals with Disabilties 2017-2019 Student Rep - North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity 2016-2018 Professional Organization Service Member - Annual Convention Program Committee, SHAPE America 2017-2019 Reviewer - Proposal abstracts, SHAPE America 2014-2016 University Service Affiliate Mentor - Summer Undergraduate Research Program 2016 Chair, Proposal Sub-Committee, Curry Research Council 2014-2016 Moderator, Curry Research Conference 2014 Professional Membership SHAPE America, formerly AAHPERD 2009 - Present National Consortium of PE for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) 2014 - Present National Association for Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA) 2014 - Present International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) 2014 - Present Virginia Association for Health, Phys Ed, Recreation, and Dance (VAHPERD) 2015-2017 Reviewer Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 2014 - Present PALAESTRA 2014 - Present