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KRISTIE ASARO-SADDLER
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
ED 228
(518) 442-5057
EDUCATION
2008 Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Psychology – Special Education concentration
University at Albany, Albany, NY
Dissertation: The effects of planning instruction and self-regulation training on
the writing performance of young writers with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Mentor: Dr. Bruce Saddler
2003 Master of Science in Education, Special Education
Saint John’s University, Jamaica, NY
Graduate Distinction of Academic Excellence
2001 Bachelor of Arts (Summa cum laude), Child Study - Honors Program
Saint Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY
Honors Thesis: The effects of multilingualism on the cognitive, linguistic and
social development of preschool-aged children
Mentor: Dr. Susan Straut Collard
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE
New York State Permanent Teaching Certification - Special Education (Birth-21 years)
EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2010-present Assistant Professor
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Division of Special Education
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
2008-2010 Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Division of Special Education
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
2006-2008 Instructor
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Division of Special Education
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
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ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2005-2008 Research Fellow
Division of Special Education
University at Albany, State University of New York
Albany, NY
2002-2004 Special Education Teacher
Volunteers of America - Staten Island Early Learning Center
Staten Island, NY
2001-2002 Special Education Teacher
Special Kids Intervention Program (SKIP) and
Toddler and Infant Program for Special Education (TIPSE)
Howard Beach, NY
HONORS AND AWARDS
Asaro-Saddler, K. Excellence in Teaching Award. School of Education, University at Albany.
Spring 2016.
Asaro-Saddler, K. Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Leave Program Award. New York State/United
University Professions. Fall 2014.
Asaro-Saddler, K. Individual Development Award of the New York State/United
University Professional Development Committee. January 2011.
PUBLICATIONS (* indicates student co-author)
Peer Reviewed Articles
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Muir-Knox, H., & *Meredith, H. (in press) The effects of a summary
writing strategy on the literacy skills of adolescents with disabilities. Exceptionality.
Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., Moeyaert, M., & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2016). The effects of a
summarizing strategy on the written summaries of children with emotional and
behavioral disorders. Remedial and Special Education. DOI:
10.1177/0741932516669051
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016). Writing instruction and self-regulation for students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders: A systematic review of the literature. Topics in Language
Disorders, 36 266-283. (Invited).
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Asaro-Saddler, K., *Arcidiacono, M. & *Morris Deyoe, M. (2016). Instructional practice for
students with autism spectrum and related disorders: Exploring the teaching of writing in
two self-contained classrooms. Reading and Writing Quarterly. DOI:
10.1080/10573569.2016.1145561
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016). Evidence-based practices and writing instruction for children
with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Preventing School Failure, 60, 79-85.
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Muir-Knox, H., *Meredith, H., *Akhmedjanova, D. (2015). Using
technology to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the writing process.
Insights on Learning Disabilities, 12, 103-119.
Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Thomas, J. (2015). C-CARD: A strategy to improve
revising behaviors. Insights on Learning Disabilities, 12, 147-161.
*Cuccio-Slichko, J., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). Technology-aided instruction and
intervention for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in literacy: A guide for
teachers. Exceptional Individuals, 37, 8-12.
Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K. Behforooz, B., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. (2014). A national survey
of revising practices in the primary classroom. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary
Journal, 12, 129-149.
Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Bak, N. (2014). Persuasive writing and self-regulation training: Pairing
writers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Special Education, 48, 92-105.
Asaro-Saddler, K., Saddler, B., & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2014). The effect of explicit instruction
on the writing ability of a young student with Noonan Syndrome. International Journal
of Special Education, 29, 134-144.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014). Self-regulated strategy development: Effects on writers with Autism
Spectrum Disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities,
49, 78-91.
*Bak, N. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Self-Regulated Strategy Development for students with
emotional behavioral disorders. Beyond Behavior, 22, 46-53.
Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Response to Intervention in writing: A suggested
framework for screening, intervention, and progress monitoring. Reading and Writing
Quarterly, 29, 1, 20-43.
Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Bak, N. (2012). Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to
write persuasive essays. Topics in Language Disorders, 32, 361-378. (Invited).
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2011) How prepared are New York’s teachers to work with students
with Autism Spectrum Disorders? Exceptional Individuals, 35, 8-12.
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Asaro-Saddler, K. & Saddler, B. (2010). Planning instruction and self-regulation training:
Effects on writers with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Exceptional Children, 77, 107-124.
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010). Writing better sentences: Sentence
combining instruction in the classroom. Preventing School Failure, 54(3), 159-163.
Asaro-Saddler, K, & Saddler, B. (2009). Effects of planning instruction on a young writer with
Asperger syndrome. Intervention in School and Clinic, (44)5, 268-275.
Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2008). Beyond noun-verb: The use of sentence combining to improve
sentence writing ability. Insights on Learning Disabilities 5(2), 41-50.
Saddler, B., Behforooz, B., & Asaro, K. (2008). The effects of sentence combining instruction
on the writing of fourth grade students with writing difficulties. Journal of Special
Education, 42, 79-90.
Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Behforooz, B. (2008). The effects of peer assisted sentence combining
practice on four writers with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary
Journal, 6(1), 17-31.
Asaro, K., Saddler, B., & May, D. (2008). Recreation and leisure opportunities for people with
disabilities. Exceptional Individuals, 32(2), 8-11.
Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2007). Increasing story quality through planning and revising: Effects
on young writers with learning disabilities. Learning Disability Quarterly, 30, 223-234.
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007). Thinking about writing: Metacognitive writing strategy
instruction. Exceptional Individuals, 31(3), 18-21.
Pattison, M. J., Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007). Special education teacher beliefs, plans and
decisions about computer-based instruction. Exceptional Individuals, 31(3), 10-14.
Non-Peer Reviewed Articles
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016). Teaching writing through evidence-based practices. The Autism
Notebook Magazine, October/November, 10-11. (Invited)
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). Writing instruction for students with disabilities: Introduction to the
special issue. Insight on Learning Disabilities, 12, 99-101.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). An analysis of trends in publication. Exceptional Individuals, 37, 7.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015). Using evidence-based practices to help children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders improve their writing skills. Autism Spectrum News, 8, 4, 30.
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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Improving the written expression of children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. Autism Spectrum News, 5, 1, 40.
Asaro, K. (2009, May). Strategies for Successful Learning. Learning Disabilities Worldwide
online magazine. www.ldworldwide.org.
Book Chapters
Asaro-Saddler, K. (Fall, 2016). Writing instruction for students with Complex Support Needs.
In S. R. Copeland & E. B. Keefe (Eds.), Effective Literacy Instruction for Learners with
Complex Support Needs.Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company. (Invited).
Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Akhmedjanova, D. (2015). The use of mobile phone technology to
support people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In Z. Yan (Ed.), Encyclopedia of
Mobile Phone Behavior (Volumes 1, 2, & 3). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
*Deyoe, M., Newman, D., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014). Moving from Professional
Development to Real Time Use: How are we changing students? In J. Keengwe, G.
Onchwari, & D. Hucks, (Eds.), Literacy Enrichment and Technology Integration in Pre-
Service Teacher Education (pp. 160-182). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Reid, R., Mason, L., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013). Self-regulation strategies for students
with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In S. Goldstein & J. Naglieri (Eds.), Interventions for
Autism Spectrum Disorders (pp. 257-282) New York: Springer. (Invited).
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012). Response to Intervention in writing: Suggested
screening, intervention, and progress monitoring. In J. Bakken (Ed.), Response to
Intervention in the Core Content Areas: A practical approach. (pp. 167-186). Texas:
Prufrock Press. (Invited).
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010). Effective writing practices. In R. Boone (Ed.), Best
Practices for the inclusive classroom: An evidence-based guide for teachers (pp. 187-
204). Texas: Prufrock Press. (Invited).
Conference Proceedings
Newman, D., Gozza Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Gamello, A. (2005). The impact of legislation on
special education teachers' use of technology: A comparison of teachers prepared under
three mandates. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2005 (pp. 3942-3945).
Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Newman, D., Mountain, L., Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Spaulding, D. (2004). Interactive
Electronic Portfolios: Documenting Educators’ Professional Development. In G.
Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate,
Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 1396-1401). Chesapeake, VA:
AACE.
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Manuscripts submitted for publication
*Cuccio-Slichko, J., & Asaro-Sadler, K. Technology-based graphic organizer v. paper graphic
organizer: A comparison study of writing outcomes in two inclusion classrooms.
Computers & Education.
Manuscripts in Preparation
Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., Moeyaert, M., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. Strategy instruction to
teach summary writing to students with learning disabilities. To be submitted to
Exceptional Children.
Wilcox, K., *Kurto, H., & Asaro-Saddler, K. Accessibility of the Common Core for Students
with Disabilities: Findings from a Multiple-Case Study of Odds-beating Middle Schools.
To be submitted to American Educational Research Journal.
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Morris Deyoe, M., & *Akhmedjanova, D. Using peer writing structures
and strategy instruction to teach persuasive writing to students with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. To be submitted to Autism.
Asaro-Saddler, K., Saddler, B., *McLaughlin, J., & *Bogin, D., *Akhmedjanova, D. Self
monitoring of attention versus self monitoring of performance: Improving spelling
outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. To be submitted to Journal of
Autism and Developmental Disorders.
Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. Solo Suite® technology to teach writing: A case
study of a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Research in Progress
Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Coles, J. Using First Author® software to improve the writing of young
students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Grunke, M., Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., & Moeyaert, M. Teaching struggling writers how
to plan a story through peer-tutoring.
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Mavropoulou, S., Slaughter, V., & Asaro-Saddler, K. Developing social understanding and
literacy within the Australian curriculum for the support of students with autism in
regional primary schools.
*Woofenden, E., & Asaro-Saddler, K. The effect of sentence combining instruction on the
sentence structure of a student with autism.
*Bordoff, S., & Asaro-Saddler, K. Using Social Stories to improve classroom behavior for
children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
*Kurto, H. & Asaro-Saddler, K. Perceptions of inclusion of students with ASD in middle
school classrooms.
Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Arcidiacono, M. Teaching children with Autism Spectrum and related
disorders early writing using a modified Enriched Writers’ Workshop.
GRANT FUNDING
Federal
Role: Co Investigator (Bruce Saddler, Principal Investigator)
Project: Integrating Doing What Works Modules: Course revision within a teacher training
program at the University at Albany.
Source: Doing What Works (DWW), Office of Planning, Evaluation & Policy Development
(OPEPD) at the U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC.
Time Period: January 2011- August 2011
Total Funding: $49,760.
Foundations and Other External Sponsors
Role: Co-Investigator (Sofia Mavropoulou, Principal Investigator)
Project: Developing social understanding and literacy within the Australian curriculum for the
support of students with autism in regional primary schools
Source: National Research Award by the Australian Association of Special Education
Time Period: 2016-2017
Total Funding: $10,000
Role: Principal Investigator
Project: Writing instruction for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A study of
self-regulation and strategy use
Source: Organization for Autism Research
Time Period: January 2010-June 2011
Total Funding: $28,374
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University at Albany
Role: Principal Investigator
Project: Using peer support to improve the writing of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Source: Early Career Faculty Award – School of Education and Department of Educational and
Counseling Psychology
Time Period: September 2013-September 2014
Total Funding: $5,209
Role: Principal Investigator
Project: Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Knowledge and use of best practice
Source: Faculty Research Awards Program (FRAP)
Time Period: March 2009-March 2011
Total Funding: $750
Role: Co Investigator (Bruce Saddler, Principal Investigator)
Project: Expanding Diversity in Special Education Degree Programs Initiative
Source: Faculty Grant Program from the School of Education
Time Period: October 2006-May, 2007
Total Funding: $2,745
Proposals in Preparation Role: Principal Investigator
Project: Using First Author® software to improve the writing of students with autism and other
developmental disabilities
Source: United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services,
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities: Stepping-up
Technology Implementation, Washington, DC.
Proposals Not Funded
Role: Principal Investigator
Project: The Effects of Self-Regulation Training, Strategy Instruction, and Peer Support on the
Writing and Socialization of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Source: Special Education Research Grants, Institute of Education Sciences, Department of
Education, Washington, DC.
Time Period: September, 2011
Total Funding: $580,000 (not funded)
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
International Symposia
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, July).Writing instruction for students with learning and attentional
difficulties. Symposium to be facilitated at the International Conference on Writing
Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on Learning
and Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Organizer)
International Conference Presentations
Asaro-Saddler, K., & Saddler, B. (2016, July). Teaching summary writing skills
to high school writers with disabilities. Paper presented at the International Conference
on Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on
Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, July). A National survey of revising practices in the
primary classroom. Paper presented at the International Conference on Writing Research,
Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on Learning and
Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, July). Effects of a summarizing strategy on written
summaries of children with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the International
Conference on Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for
Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015, June). Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in
Inclusive writing classrooms. Paper presented at the Third Annual International
Conference and Symposium on Inclusive Education. Springfield, MA.
Asaro-Saddler, K., & Saddler, B. (2014, August). Using self-regulation and strategy instruction
with peer support to teach persuasive writing to children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD). Paper presented at the International Conference on Writing Research,
Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on Learning and
Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, August). The effects of a writing intervention on the
sentence writing ability of a young writer with Noonan Syndrome. Paper presented at the
International Conference on Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European
Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam,
Netherlands.
Asaro-Saddler, K., & Saddler, B. (2014, August). Early writing instruction for children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Paper presented at the International Conference on
Writing Research, Special Interest Group of the European Association for Research on
Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, October). Helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder transition
to literate writers. Presentation given at the 2nd Joint Conference between the
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany &
Specialty area of Educational, Developmental, and Counseling Psychology, & Research
group on Psychosocial Transitions, College of Psychology and Education, Universidade
de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
National Conference Presentations
Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Akhmedjanova, D. (2015, April). Mobile technology for
children with ASD in social, language, and academic domains. Poster presented at the
annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA.
Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., *Ellis-Robinson, T., & *Cuccio-Slichko, J. (2015, April).
Improving the ability to write summaries via cognitive strategy instruction. Paper
presented at the annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego,
CA.
Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2015, April). Improving sentence
writing ability through sentence-combining practice. Paper presented at the annual
conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. San Diego, CA.
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Morris Deyoe, M., & Saddler, B. (2014, April). Using peer support to help
children with Autism Spectrum Disorder improve their writing. Poster presented at the
annual conference of the Council for Exceptional Children. Philadelphia, PA.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013, July). Writing instruction for children with high-functioning Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Autism Society of
America, Pittsburgh, PA.
Saddler, B., Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Ellis-Robinson, T. (2013, April). Teaching a Young Child
with Noonan’s Syndrome sentence writing skills. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.
Asaro-Saddler, K., & *Bak, N. (2012, April). Knowledge and use of best practice: Teaching
children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Council for Exceptional Children, Denver, CO.
Saddler, B., *Ellis-Robinson, T., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, April). Effective methods to teach
summary writing. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional
Children, Denver, CO.
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Bak, N., & Saddler, B. (2011, April). Teaching persuasive writing to
children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.
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Asaro-Saddler, K. & Staulters, M. (2011, April). Training teachers of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorders: A review of the literature. Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the Council for Exceptional Children, National Harbor, MD.
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2011, April). Writing instruction that improves reading.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, National
Harbor, MD. (Invited)
Asaro-Saddler, K. & Saddler, B. (2011, February). Writing and children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Research
Conference (PCRC). Coronado, CA.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, October). Writing and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Self-
regulated strategy development. Presentation given to the annual meeting of the Ohio
Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI). Columbus, OH.
Asaro-Saddler, K. & Saddler, B. (2010, April). Writing characteristics of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council for
Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, April). Improving sentence writing ability through
sentence-combining practice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for
Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN.
Asaro, K., & Saddler, B. (2009, April). Improving the writing skills of children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional
Children, Seattle, WA.
Asaro, K. (2008, November). Stopping the cycle: Reducing behaviors that interfere with
learning. Invited presentation given to the 17th annual meeting of the World Congress on
Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Burlington, MA (Invited)
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2008, November). Improving the revising process: A meta-analysis of
revising research. Presentation given at the 17th Annual World Congress on Learning
Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Worldwide on, Burlington, MA.
Saddler, B., Asaro, K., Schoenfeld, D., & Staulters, M. (2008, April). Revising interventions.
Presentation given to the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children,
Boston, MA.
Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2008, February). Effects of sentence combining practice. Writing
Research Across Borders international writing conference. University of California,
Santa Barbara, CA.
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Asaro, K., & Saddler, B. (2007, November). Extending a self-regulation and planning strategy
effective with children with learning disabilities to a child with Asperger Syndrome.
Paper presented at the 16th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Learning
Disabilities Worldwide on Learning Disabilities, Marlborough , MA .
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007, November). The effects of sentence combining instruction and
revision practice on young writers in inclusive settings. Paper presented at the 16th
Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Worldwide on
Learning Disabilities, Marlborough , MA.
Asaro, K. & Saddler, B., (2007, April). The effects of a self-regulated planning strategy on a
young writer with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Poster presented to the annual meeting of
the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville , KY.
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007, April). The effects of peer-assisted sentence combining on
young writers with and without disabilities in inclusive settings. Presentation given to the
annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Louisville, KY.
Staulters, M., & Asaro, K. (2007, March). Universal designs: Reducing barriers to
mathematical word problems. Presentation given to the 34th Annual Conference on
Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities. New York, NY.
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2007, February). The effects of peer-assisted sentence combining
instruction on young writers with Learning Disabilities. Presentation given to the
Learning Disabilities Association of America Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
Cohen, M., Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Newman, D. (2006, November). The effect of legislative
mandates on use of technology by special education teachers. Presentation given to the
annual meeting of the Teacher Education/Technology and Media Division, Council for
Exceptional Children, San Diego, CA
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2006, October). Peer-assisted learning strategies: Improving students’
sentence combining skills. Presentation given to the annual meeting of the World
Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, MA
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2006, October). Improving story writing and revising ability through
sentence combining practice. Presentation given to the annual meeting of the World
Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, MA
Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Staulters, M. (2006, April). Effects of writing strategy instruction on
third graders in inclusive classrooms. Poster presented to the annual meeting of the
Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.
May, D. C., Staulters, M., Saddler, B., Cohen, M., Asaro, K, & Gleason, C. (2006, April)
Integrating universal design into teaching, research, and supervision. Paper presented to
the annual meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children, Salt Lake City, UT.
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Asaro, K., Cohen, M.G., Emerson-Hoss, K., & Gleason, C. (2006, April). Portrayals of
differently-abled characters in young children’s literature. Paper presented to the annual
meeting of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Kaleidoscope Graduate Association,
Salt Lake City, UT
Newman, D., Saddler, B. Cohen, M., & Asaro, K. (2006, March). The effect of legislative
mandates on the use of technology by special education teachers. Paper presented to the
annual meeting of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education,
Orlando, FL.
May, D.C., Saddler, B., Staulters, M. Domaracki, J., Lee, V., Cohen, M., & Asaro, K. (2005,
November). Training preservice teachers’ thinking about instruction: Instilling research-
based practices in teacher education. Paper presented to the annual meeting of the
TED/TAM Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Portland, ME.
Newman, D., Gozza Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Gamello, A. (2005, March). The Impact of
legislation on special education teachers' use of technology: A comparison of teachers
prepared under three mandates. Society for Information Technology and Teacher
Education International Conference (SITE), Phoenix, AZ.
Newman, D., Mountain, L., Cohen, M., Asaro, K. & Spaulding, D. (2004). Interactive electronic
portfolios: Documenting educators’ professional development. Paper presented World
Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
(ELEARN), Washington, D.C.
State and Regional Conference Presentations
Asaro-Saddler, K., & Kurto, H. (2016, April). Paraprofessionals in the classroom: Strategies for
paraprofessionals and teachers in special education. Presentation given at the Capital
Area School Development Association (CASDA). Rensselaer, NY. (Invited).
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Muir-Knox, H., *Akhmedjanova, D., & *Meredith, H. (2015, November).
Using technology to improve writing in adolescents with autism and developmental
disorders. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for
Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Asaro-Saddler, K., *Arcidiacono, M., & Morris Deyoe, M. (2015, November). Writing
instruction for students with autism and developmental disorders. Presentation given at
the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga
Springs, N.Y.
Rafferty, L., Asaro-Saddler, K., Wong, M., & Akhmedjanova, D. (2015, November). An
analysis of trends in publication: Exceptional Individuals. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2015, August). Using peer support to help children with autism spectrum
disorder improve their writing. Presentation given at the first annual School of Education
Day, University at Albany, Albany, NY.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, October). Collaborative writing for children with ASD: Using
strategy instruction with peer support. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the
New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Syracuse, NY.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, October). Publishing in Exceptional Individuals, Journal of the New
York State Council for Exceptional Children. Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Syracuse, NY.
Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014 October). The effects of a summarization
strategy on struggling writers’ written summaries. Presentation given at the annual
meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Syracuse, NY.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2013, October). Writing instruction: Strategies and interventions for
individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Presentation given at the
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) Albany's 12th Annual Autism
Conference, Albany, NY (Invited).
Asaro-Saddler, K. & Bak, N. (2012, November). Strategies to improve the writing skills of
children with high-functioning autism. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the
New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, October). Teaching writing to children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders: Self-regulated strategy development. Presentation given at the annual meeting
of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Saddler, B., & Asaro, K. (2006, November). Developing self-regulated writers: Effects of
planning instruction and peer-assistance on writing and revising behaviors. Presentation
given at the annual meeting of the New York State Council for Exceptional Children,
Albany, NY
May, D.C., Asaro, K., & Cohen, M.G. (2006, May). Universal Design for Learning is an
inclusive, not a special education, practice. Paper presented to the annual conference on
Inclusive Schools and Communities, Rye Brook, NY.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2016, April). Welcome and introduction. Presentation given at the Autism
Speaks U Walk for Autism Awareness. Albany, NY (Invited).
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Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, October). Autism diagnosis and interventions. Presentation given at
the meeting of Autism Speaks U – SUNY Albany Student Group, University at Albany,
Albany, NY. (Invited)
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2014, March). Writing instruction for children with high-functioning autism
spectrum disorders. Presentation given at the Brown Bag Research Series, Department of
Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY. (Invited).
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, November). Autism: Causes and Best Practice. Presentation given at
the meeting of Autism Speaks U – SUNY Albany Student Group, University at Albany,
Albany, NY. (Invited)
Asaro-Saddler, K. & Bak, N. (2012, May). Helping students with ASD improve their writing.
Workshop for Arongen Elementary School staff. (Invited).
Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2012, April). I have something to say: Writing to publish in
scholarly journals. Brown Bag Presentation. Department of Educational and Counseling
Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY. (Invited).
May, D., Saddler, B., & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2011, November) Be careful what you wish
for: Grant writing brown bag presentation. Department of Educational and Counseling
Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY. (Invited).
Saddler, B. & Asaro-Saddler, K. (2010, November). Sentence combining instruction: A
research based method to teach sentence construction skills. Workshop for The Reading
Institute, Williamstown, MA.
Asaro-Saddler, K. (2009, December). Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach:
Strategies for story writing and persuasive writing. Training for Special Education
teachers at Forest Park Elementary School.
Asaro, K. (2009, February). Building your vita: How to make the most of your time in graduate
school. Brown Bag Speaker Series, Office of Graduate Studies, University at Albany,
Albany, NY. (Invited).
Saddler, B. & Asaro, K. (2008, October). Cognitive strategy instruction: Strategies for
improving writing ability. Workshop for the International Dyslexia Society, Maine State
Chapter, Auburn, Maine.
Asaro, K. (2008, October). Building your vita: How to make the most of your time in graduate
school. Brown Bag Research Series, Department of Educational and Counseling
Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY. (Invited).
Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Schoenfeld, D. (2007, September). The state of revising intervention
research: A meta-analysis in progress. Brown Bag Research Series, Department of
Educational and Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, Albany, NY.
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Saddler, B., Asaro, K., Staulters, M., & Schoenfeld, D. (2007, May). A meta-analysis of revising
behaviors in children’s writing. Presentation given to the Fifth Annual Educational
Psychology and Methodology Poster Session, University at Albany, Albany NY.
Saddler, B., Asaro, K., & Quinn, K. (2007, March). Special education masters training and
entry into the special education teaching profession. Presentation given to undergraduate
students in education, St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY
Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2007, Jan). Interventions for reluctant writers. Paraprofessional in-
service, Howard Goff Middle School, East Greenbush, NY.
Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2007, Jan). Writing instruction for students with disabilities. Teacher
in-service, Rensselaer Middle/High School, Rensselaer, NY.
Asaro, K. (2006, August). Family stress. Presentation given to parents at the Sibling Project of
the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East Greenbush, NY.
Asaro, K. (2006, August). Sibling hostility and acceptance. Presentation given to parents at the
Sibling Project of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East Greenbush, NY.
Asaro, K. (2006, July). Sibling knowledge, communication and attention needs. Presentation
given to parents at the Sibling Project of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.
East Greenbush, NY.
Asaro, K. & Berical, E. (2006 July). Sibling embarrassment and support. Presentation given to
parents at the Sibling Project of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East
Greenbush, NY.
Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2006, June). Peer-assisted writing strategies, self-regulated writing
strategies, and paired writing: Effects on third grade writers in an inclusive setting.
Presentation given to the Second Annual Summer Literacy Institute for Elementary and
Secondary Instruction, University at Albany, Albany, NY.
Asaro, K. (2006, May). Sibling knowledge, Communication and attention needs. Sibling Project
of the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. East Greenbush, NY.
Saddler. B. & Asaro, K. (2006, May). Research in the art of talking writtenly. Presentation given
to the annual Questar/BOCES Area Superintendent Meeting, Albany, NY.
Asaro, K. & Saddler, B. (2006, May). The effects of planning instruction and self-regulation
training on the writing performance of a young writer with an autism spectrum disorder.
Presentation given to the Fifth Annual Educational Psychology and Methodology Poster
Session, University at Albany, Albany NY.
Asaro, K. (2005, February). Applied Behavior Analysis. Guest presentation in ESPE 487/587,
University at Albany, Albany, NY
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TEACHING
Courses Offered
EPSY 797 – Educational Psychology Research Apprenticeship
ESPE 887 – Institute: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
ESPE 369 - Special Education for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
ESPE 560 - Introduction to Human Exceptionality
ESPE 562 - Characteristics of & Methods for Teaching Exceptional Secondary Students in
Inclusive Settings
ESPE 564 - Participation in and Study of English Language Arts and Social Studies
ESPE 565 - Participation in and Study of Math, Science and Technology Programs
ESPE 580 - Practicum: Teaching Students with Disabilities
ESPE 650 - Instructional Environments and Practices for Students with Disabilities
ESPE 654 – Teaching Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities
ESPE 680 - Internship and Seminar: Teaching Students with Disabilities
Courses under development
ESPE 463 – Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dissertations and Comprehensive Exams
Doctoral Dissertation Committees
Meredith, H. (in progress). Facebook vs. Blackboard: A comparative study of educational
technologies and student outcomes. (Member).
Zhou, Y. (in progress). The big fish little pond effect in gifted college students in China.
(Member).
Slichko, J. (2015). An examination of the effects of the iPad with a computer-based graphic
organizer app on the persuasive writing of fourth grade students with and without
disabilities (Chair).
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Ellis-Robinson, T (2015). The effect of poetry as a write to learn activity on social studies
content acquisition, writing proficiency and engagement for students with disabilities.
(Member).
Ellis Cahill, J. (2015). Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and evidence-based
interventions: General education teachers' knowledge, training, and perspectives.
(Member).
Morris Deyoe, M. (2015). The relationship of disability status on attendance, behavior, and
achievement indicators for students receiving intensive school based counseling.
(Member).
Rodd, J. (2013). The relationship between self-determination, achievement goal orientation, and
satisfaction: Working with adult lifelong learners. (Member).
Schadler, C. (2012). Teaching students with autism self-determination skills through the use of
Self-Regulated Strategy Development. Arcadia University. (Member).
Comprehensive Examination Committees
Knox, H. (in progress). The use of positive behavior support for students with Autism Spectrum
Disorder in employment settings. (Member).
Gardner-Bixler, A. (2015). Family education curriculum may increase families’ perceived ability
to advocate for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. (Member).
Slichko, Julie. (2014). An examination of the intervention of teacher modeling, graphic
organizers, and voice recognition on writing for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
(Chair).
Ellis-Robinson, T. (2013). The effect of word prediction software and self-regulated strategy on
spelling and composition in adolescent writers in the resource room. (Member).
Morris Deyoe, M. (2013). Writing effectively: Using technology for deaf and hard of hearing
students. (Member).
Rodd, J. (2011). Overcoming barriers to life-long learning: The impact of mental motivation and
achievement motivation on persistence. (Member).
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SERVICE
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Chair, Academic Standards Committee, 2016-present
Member, Academic Standards Committee, Fall 2012-Fall 2015
Member, Faculty Council, Fall 2009
Division of Special Education Member, Admissions Committee, 2005 – present
Member, Recruitment Committee, 2015-present
Administrator, Division Social Media, 2015-present
Member, Interview Day Committee, 2014-2015
Member, Search Committee – Special Education Tenure Track Faculty, 2013-2014
Member, Search Committee – Special Education Professional Faculty, 2012-2013
Chair, Interview Rubric Committee, 2011
Division of Educational Psychology
Faculty Co-Advisor, Educational Psychology and Methodology RGSO, Spring 2014-present
Member, Comprehensive Exam committee, 2013-present
School of Education Member, UAlbany Campus Teacher Education Network (CTEN), 2012-present
Member, Search Committee - Reading Department, Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Member, Search Committee - Assistant Dean of Professional Studies, Fall 2011
Member, Search Committee - Reading Department, Summer 2011
Volunteer, School of Education Alumni Weekend – University at Albany, 2007
University:
Faculty Advisor, Kappa Delta Pi, 2012-present
Faculty Advisor, Autism Speaks U, 2010-present
Speaker, UAlbany Community Day - Meet UAlbany Faculty, 2009
Professional Service
National Committees
Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Research (DR) – Membership
Committee, 2012-present
Member, Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
(DADD) – Membership Committee, 2011-2013
State Committees
Board member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children, 2013-present
Member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children: Publications committee, 2013-
present
Member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children: Vendors/Sponsors committee, 2015
Member, New York State Council for Exceptional Children: Proposal Review committee, 2015
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Editorial Activities
Co-Editor, Exceptional Individuals, 2013-present
Guest Editor, Insights into Learning Disabilities (Special Issue), 2015
Editorial Board Membership, Reading and Writing Quarterly, 2013- present
Editorial Board Membership, Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, 2011- present
Reviewer, Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2012-present
Reviewer, Research in Developmental Disorders, 2012-present
Reviewer, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2012-present
Guest Reviewer, Autism: International Journal of Research and Practice, 2016
Guest Reviewer, Journal of Writing Research, 2016
Guest Reviewer, Insights into Learning Disabilities, 2016
Guest Reviewer, Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2015
Guest Reviewer, Education and Treatment of Children, 2015, 2013
Guest Reviewer, Learning and Instruction, 2014 and 2013
Guest reviewer, Exceptionality, 2013 and 2012
Guest reviewer, Learning Disabilities: A Contemporary Journal, 2011 and 2008
Other Review Activity
Conference Proposal Reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children Convention, 2011-present
Conference Proposal Reviewer, New York State Council for Exceptional Children, 2015
Grant reviewer, Israel Science Foundation, 2011
International Dissertation Report Reviewer – Trinidad Garcia Fernandez. University of Oviedo,
Asturias, Spain, 2015
Reviewer, National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Evidence-
Based Practice Workgroup, 2012
Advisory Committees
Advisory Council Member, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, 2009-present
Community Service
Volunteer, Autism Society of America Greater Capital Region Awareness Fair, 2013
Volunteer, Clifton Park Little League World Series, Summer 2011
Volunteer, Community Day - Eagle Point Elementary School, NY, 2011
Member, Autism Speaks Capital Region Community Outreach, 2009-2011
Coordinator, Autism Speaks Capital Region First Annual Walk for Autism – Resource Fair,
2009
Member, Autism Speaks Capital Region First Annual Walk for Autism Walk Committee, 2009
Volunteer, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-Albany) Awards Gala, 2006
Volunteer, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-Albany) Halloween Party, 2005
Volunteer, Albany Autism Society of America Walk for Autism, 2005
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Division for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children, 2008-
present.
Division for Research, Council for Exceptional Children, 2008-present.
Council for Exceptional Children – National, 2004-present.
Council for Exceptional Children – New York State Chapter, 2004-present.
Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, 2004-present.
Autism Society of America – National, 2002-present.
Autism Speaks, 2009-2011.