Special Education Project
Resume:
Catherine B. Nelson
Department of Special Education
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
W. 801-***-****
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Education
Ph.D. University of Utah, 2004
M.Ed. in Special Education, Early Childhood University of Utah 1993
Specialization in Dual Sensory Impairment, 1993
B.S. Special Education, Utah State University, Magna Cum Laude, 1975
Licensure
Special Education licensure issued in the areas of Severe Disabilities, Mild-Moderate
Disabilities, and Early Childhood Special Education, Letter of Specialization in Dual
Sensory Impairments, Early Interventionist II Credential
Experience
2008- Current: Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Utah
2004-2008: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, University of
Utah
1996-2004: Clinical Instructor & Field Supervisor, Early Childhood Special Education,
University of Utah
.
1994-1996: Program Specialist, Utah Project for Children with Dual Sensory Impairments.
1992-1994: Clinical Instructor and Field Supervisor in Multi-University Consortium, Dual
Sensory Impairments Project, University of Utah
.
1991-1994: Intervener Supervisor, SKI*HI Institute, Utah State University, supervising
interveners of infants and toddlers with deaf-blindness.
1990-1992: Parent Advisor, Parent Infant Program, Utah Schools for the Deaf and the
Blind.
1989-1991: Family Consultant for the Lifespan Family Support Project (Utah State
University) working with families of children and young adults with disabilities.
1975-1979: Special Education Teacher and Special Education Teacher Coordinator Emerson
School, Salt Lake City School District.
Awards
2010 College of Education, University of Utah, New Faculty Initiative Grant proposal
funded
2010 University of Utah, Faculty Research and Creative Grant proposal funded
2004 Legacy Award for Excellence in Deafblind Education presented by the Utah
Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Professional Affiliations
Nelson, C. (2003). Syndromes and medical conditions associated with deafness. S. Watkins
(Ed.). SKI* HI Curriculum: Family-Centered Programming for Infants and young Children with
Hearing Loss (Vol.1. pp.1097-1118). Logan, Utah: Hope Publications Inc.
Nonreviewed Journal and Newsletter Articles
van Dijk, J. & Nelson, C. (2009). Lessons learned from neurobiology. DBI Review (Dec.
2009).
Nelson. C. (2002).The van Dijk approach to child-guided assessment. See/Hear (Texas
School Blind and Visually Impaired)
Nelson, C. (2002). The van Dijk approach to assessment. CDBRA Newsletter (Canadian
Deafblind and Rubella Association).
van Dijk, J & Nelson, C. (1997). Syndromes, behavior, and educational intervention. Deaf-
Blind Perspectives 4 (2).
van Dijk, J. & Nelson, C. (1996). The latest research findings. reSources, 8(1)
Nelson, C. (1994). There's more than one way to hold a conversation. Living and Learning
Together 1(2) 4-6.
Publication of National Demonstration Projects
van Dijk, J., Janssen, M. & Nelson, C. (1994). Deaf-Blind Children. Perkins National Deaf-
Blind Training Project: Watertown: MA
Technological Products
van Dijk, J., Nelson, C., de Kort, A., Fellinger, J. & Van Dijk, R. (2010). Let s talk
limbic: The role of the emotional brain in the well being of persons with multiple sensory
impairment (DVD). AapNootMuis, the Netherlands.
van Dijk, J., Nelson, C., & de Kort, A. (2008). Charge syndrome: A 5 year follow-up of
children with Charge Syndrome (CD ROM) AapNootMuis, the Netherlands
van Dijk, J., Nelson, C., & van der Meer, T. (2006). From Russia with love and care for
children with sensory impairment and challenging behaviors (CD ROM). AapNootMuis, the
Netherlands.
van Dijk, J., Nelson, C. & de Kort, A. (2005). Living with CHARGE: How to deal with
challenging behaviors and enhance communication (CD ROM) AapNootMuis, the Netherlands
Nelson, C. & van Dijk, J. (2001). Child-guided strategies for assessing children who are
deafbind or have multiple disabilities (CD ROM) AapNootMuis, The Netherlands
Bailey, B., Nelson, C., Goehl, K., & Graney, P. (1996) Effective education: Adapting to
include all students. (Videotape) Madison, WI, BVD Promo
Burton, C., Compton, R. & Nelson, C. (1999). Family friends: A university-community
partnership in family-centered personnel preparation. (Videotape) University of Utah.
Peer Reviewed National and International Conferences
Nelson, C., Greenfield, R., Hyte, H., Shaffer, J., & Paul, K. (2011). Reduction of stress
in children who are deafblind. Paper presented at 15th Deafblind International World
Conference, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Paul, K., Nelson, C., & McDonnell, A. (2011). Using movement as a context for
intervention with preschoolers with disabilities. Paper presented at 27th International
Annual International Conference of on Young Children with Special Needs and their Families
(DEC), Washington, DC.
Nelson, C. & Paul, K. (2010). . Stress and individuals with multiple disabilities: The
good, bad, and the Ugly. Paper presented at TASH 35th Annual Conference, Denver, CO
Paul, K. & Nelson, C. (2010). Movement: A context for intervention for preschoolers with
disabilities. Paper presented at TASH 35th Annual Conference, Denver, CO.
Nelson, C., Oster, T., & van Dijk, J. (2009). A new step-by-step manual on the van Dijk
approach to assessment. Paper presented at Deafblind International 7th European
Conference., Senigallia, Italy.
Oster, T. & Nelson, C. (2009). Instructional strategies to support second language
acquisition in preschool-aged children. Paper presented at 11th Biennial Conference of the
International Association of Special Education, Alicante, Spain
Jayaraman, G. & Nelson, C. (2008). Culturally responsive strategies for effective parent-
teacher collaboration during the IEP development process. Paper presented at 24th Annual
International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their Families,
Minneapolis, MN.
McDonnell, A., Oster, T., Nelson, C., & Jayaraman, G. (2008). Teaching embedded emergent
literacy skills to Head Start children with disabilities or delays. Paper presented at
24th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and Their
Families, Minneapolis, MN.
Nelson, C. & Zarechnova, S. (2007). Teachers to consultants: Establishing a family
consultant program in Sergiev Posad, Russia. Paper presented at 14th Deafblind
International World Conference, Perth Australia.
Zarechnova, S. & Nelson, C. (2007). A program for supporting families of children with
multiple sensory impairments and problem behaviours. Paper presented at 14th Deafblind
International World Conference, Perth Australia.
Nelson, C., Oster, T. & Janssen, M. (2007). Establishing reliability of the van Dijk
framework for assessing children who are deafblind. . Paper presented at 14th Deafblind
International World Conference, Perth Australia.
McDonnell, A. & Nelson, C. (2007). Evidence-based practices for facilitating emerging
literacy in preschool children with cognitive disabilities. Paper presented at 10th
International Conference of Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism and other
Developmental Disabilities, Kona, Hawaii.
Nelson, C. & McDonnell, A. (2007). A child-guided framework for assessing children with
multiple disabilities using the van Dijk approach to assessment. Paper presented at 10th
Nelson, C. & Payette, T.J. (2003). Routine-based functional hearing screening for young
children who are deafblind and have multiple disabilities. Paper presented at Deafblind
International Conference, Toronto, Canada.
McDonnell, A., Johnston, S.S., and Nelson, C. (2003). Strategies for increasing
participation and peer interaction in inclusive preschool learning centers. Paper
presented at DEC International Early Childhood Conference, Washington, D.C.
Nelson, C. & van Dijk, J. (2002). Understanding young children with severe multiple
disabilities through child-guided assessment strategies. Paper presented at TASH
Conference, Boston, MA.
Nelson, C. & Huefner, D.S. (2002). The dilemma of the Lovaas cases. Paper presented at
DEC International Early Childhood Conference, San Diego, CA.
Johnston, S., McDonnell, A. & Nelson, C. (2002). Augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) strategies for supporting children with disabilities in inclusive
preschool classrooms. Paper presented at DEC International Early Childhood Conference, San
Diego, CA.
Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Magnavito, A. (2001) Augmentative and
alternative communication intervention in inclusive developmentally appropriate preschool
classrooms. Paper presented at Conference on Research Innovation in Early Intervention
(CRIEI), San Diego, CA.
Nelson, C (2001). Learning to understand, assess, and teach individuals who are deafblind
through interactive CD ROM. Paper presented at Deablind International European Conference,
Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands
Nelson, C (2001). There s more than one way to hold a conversation: Enhancing nonsymbolic
communication with individuals who are deafblind. Paper presented at Deablind
International European Conference, Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands
Bassilova, T., Salomatina, R., Nelson, C. & Susvarov, A. (2001). The road to social
inclusion. Round Table Discussion, Deablind International European Conference,
Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands
Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Magnavito, A. (2001). Visual strategies for
enhancing the participation of children with disabilities in inclusive schools. DEC Early
Childhood Conference, Boston, MA.
Nelson, C., Johnston, S. & McDonnell, A. (2000). Getting to know you: Child-guided
strategies for understanding children with severe disabilities. Paper presented at DEC
International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs, Albuquerque, New
Mexico
Nelson, C., Compton, R., Johnston, S. & McDonnell, A (1999). Family Friends: A university-
community partnership in family centered personnel preparation. Paper presented at DEC
International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs, Washington, DC
Johnston, S., McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Malmskog, S. (1999). Setting the stage for
success: Arranging preschool environments to prevent challenging behaviors. Paper
presented at 6th Annual International Conference on Mental Retardation & Other
Developmental Disabilities, Maui, Hawaii.
McDonnell, A., Malmskog, S., Johnston, S. & Nelson, C. (1999). Research to practice:
Teacher-mediated facilitation of engagement for students with disabilities in inclusive
preschools. Paper presented at 6th Annual International Conference on Mental Retardation &
Other Developmental Disabilities, Maui, Hawaii.
Johnston, S., Nelson, C. & Malmskog, S. (1999). Setting the stage for success: Arranging
preschool environments to prevent challenging behaviors. Paper presented at 15th Annual
Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Malmskog, S., Nelson, C. & Johnston, S. (1999). Research to practice: Teacher mediated
facilitation of engagement for students with disabilities in inclusive preschools. Paper
presented at 15th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities, Honolulu, Hawaii.
McDonnell, A., Hoerner, A., Nelson, C. & Johnston, S. (1997). A Collaborative process for
developing a culturally-competent early childhood special education preservice program.
Paper presented at TED conference, Savannah, GA.
Nelson, C. & MacFarland, S.M.Z. (1997). Beginnings: Forming relationships using the van
Dijk conversational approach. Paper presented at National Conference on Deafblindness,
Washington, D.C.
Nelson, C. (1997). Syndromes associated with deafblindness. Paper presented at Western
Regional SKI*HI Parent-Infant Program Conference, Ogden, Utah
Nelson, C., Belote, M & Avanzino, C. (1996). Effective use of interveners for students
with deaf-blindness. Paper presented at TASH Conference, New Orleans, LA.
McDonnell, A., Nelson C., & Laughlin, S. (1993). A collaborative planning process for
using infant/toddler daycare as an early intervention context. Paper presented at
International Early Childhood Conference on Children with Special Needs, Council for
Exceptional Children Division for Early Childhood, San Diego, CA.
Invited Presentations at International and National Conferences
Van Dijk J.& Nelson, C. (2011). Child-guided strategies for children who are Deafblind.
Pre-conference workshop presented at 15th Deafblind International World Conference, Sao
Paolo, Brazil.
van Dijk, J., Nelson, C., & Roedbroe, I. (2010). Assessment of children who are
deafblind. Course taught at University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
Nelson, C., & van Dijk, J. (2009). Child-guided assessment: Establishing interrater
reliability of the van Dijk framework for assessing children with multiple disabilities.
Paper presented at International Symposium on Deafblindness, University of Gronigen,
Gronigen, The Netherlands.
Nelson, C. (2009). Child-guided assessment of children with severe multiple disabilities.
Western Regional Early Intervention Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
Nelson, C. (2005). Family-Guided Consultation. Children s Home for Children who are
Deafblind, Sergiev Possad Russia
Nelson, C. (2004). Prevention of challenging behaviors in children who are deafblind.
Serviev, Posad, Russia
Nelson, C. (1999). From the beginning: Early relationships in the 21st century. Response
to keynote speech: Deafblind International World Conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
Nelson, C. (1995) Inclusion of the student who is deafblind in the general education
classroom. Hilton-Perkins National Deaf-blind Training Project, San Diego, CA.
Killoran, J., Seamons, B. Nelson, C., Mulholland, R. & Henderson, P. (1994). The Utah
Wheel: A model of system change for children and families. Paper presented at the Annual
Project Director's Meeting for the Severe Disabilities Branch, U.S. Department of
Education Office of Special Education Programs, Washington, D.C.
Contracts and Grants
National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities (2010). Member of 20 university
consortium to prepare doctoral students in the area of sensory disabilities. Office of
Special Education Programs. Funded for a total of $5,000,000 over 4 years.
Extending a Legacy: Helen Keller Fellows (2008). Member of national10 university
consortium to prepare masters level leaders in the area of deafblindness. Office of
Special Education Programs funded for a total of $800,000 over 4 years.
Van Dijk, J. & Nelson, C. (2005). Parent training course for parents of children who are
deafblind in Sergiev Posad, Russia. C& A Foundation, Netherlands, 2007-2009
Nelson, C. & MacFarland S. (2004). Western interdisciplinary project to prepare
specialists in deafblindness: OSEP Personnel Preparation Project: Approved but not funded
Nelson, C., Johnston, S. & McDonnell, A. (2000). Planning for SUCCESS: OSEP Model
Demonstration Project: Approved but not funded.
Robins, K., McDonnell, A. & Nelson, C. (1997) Utah Multi-University Consortium Statewide
Preparation of Early Childhood Specialists in Vision and Hearing (Funded at $298,000 for
each of 3 years).
Seamons, B., Killoran, J. & Nelson, C. (1995) Utah Project for Children with Dual Sensory
Impairments, Office of Special Education Programs, funded at $250,000 for each of 3 years.
Project Director Vermont Interdependent Services Team Approach (VISTA) University of Utah
Subcontract
Activities in Area of Instruction
University Instruction
SP ED 6450/6450 Instructional Strategies for Children who are Deafblind, Multi-University
Consortium (developed and taught)
SP ED 5260/6260 Transdisciplinary Teaming for Students with Severe Disabilities,
University of Utah (developed and co-taught with Shaun Mower)
SP ED 5340/6340 Teaching Learners with Diverse Learning Needs in Early Childhood
Programs, University of Utah (developed and taught)
SP ED 5360/6350 Supporting Young Children with Developmental Delays in Natural
Environments, University of Utah (taught)
SP ED 5370/6370 Seminars in Early Childhood University of Utah (co-developed and taught)
SP ED 5350/6330 Field Studies in Early Childhood University of Utah (co-developed and
taught)
SP ED 5400/6400 Student Teaching in Preschool Special Education, University of Utah (co-
developed and taught)
SP ED 5390/6390 Student Teaching Early Intervention, University of Utah (co-developed and
taught)
SP ED 5350/6350 Collaborative Early Intervention: University of Utah (taught)
SP ED 5960/6950 Deafblind Intervener Training, University of Utah (taught in conjunction
with Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (co-developed and co-taught)
SP ED 696 Assessment and Intervention with Learners who are Deafblind, I and II.
University of Utah (Co-developed and taught with Dr. Jan van Dijk and Dr. Stephanie
MacFarland)
SP ED 310 Human Exceptionality, University of Utah (taught)
SP ED 632 Communication and Social Development in Early Childhood, Early Childhood
Special Education Teacher Training Program, University of Utah (Co-taught with Jolene
Shimada)
SP ED 696 Seminars on Learning Characteristics of Students with Dual Sensory Impairments.
Multi-University consortium, Dual Sensory Impairments Teacher Training Program. University
of Utah and Utah State University (co-developed and taught with Helen Brymer
M.Ed Committees: 134 since 1996
M.Ed Committee Chair: 20 since 2004
M.S. Committees: 3
M. Phil: 1
M. Phil Chair: 1
Ph.D. Committees: 6
Ph.D. Committee chair: 2
Activities in the Area of Service
University of Utah Service
University Committee Appointments
Disabilities Study Work Group (2008-present)
College of Education Committee Appointments
College of Education Executive Committee (2009-2012)
Facte Committee (2010-
College of Education Awards Committee (2008-2010, 2011,2012)
College of Education Multicultural Ad Hoc Committee (1998)
Department of Special Education
Interim Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Specialization (2007-2010)
Admissions Committee (1994-present)
Retention, Promotion, and Tenure Committee (2008-present)
State of Utah Service
Chair Interagency Coordinating Council for Part C Programs (1997-1998)
Member, Utah Interagency Coordinating Council for Part C Programs (ICC) (1999-2008)
Member, Utah Personnel Preparation Committee for Part C Programs (1999-present)
Chair, Advisory Board to Utah Project for Children who Deafblind (1995)
Member Advisory Board to Utah Project for Children who are Deafblind (1992-present)
Utah Transdisciplinary Training Team for Children with Dual Sensory Impairments
Chair, Personnel Preparation Committee, Utah State Task-Force on Deafblindness (2007-
present)
Member, Utah State Task-Force on Deaf-Blindness (1994-present)
Member, Advisory Board to Multi-University Consortium Teacher Preparation in Sensory
Impairments (1994-present)
National Professional Service
Grants
Office of Special Education Low Incidence Personnel Preparation grant proposal reviewer,
2005, 2003
Office of Special Education Low Incidence Personnel Preparation grant proposal reviewer,
2003
Office of Special Education Programs State & Multi-state Deafblind Project Site Reviewer
2001
Office of Special Education Programs State & Multi-state Deafblind Project Site Reviewer
1997
National/International Committees
Member, Research Committee, Deafblind International, (2003, present)
Member, National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities, Admissions Committee
(2010-present)
Member, National Leadership Consortium in Sensory Disabilities, Enrichment Committee
(2010-present)
Member, Personnel Preparation Committee: Division of Early Childhood (2002-present)
Member, Research Committee: Division of Early Childhood (2002- present)
Member, National Consortium on Deaf-Blindnesss (NCDB) Personnel Preparation Committee
(2007-present)
Member, National Consortium on Deafblindness (NCDB) Research Committee (2007-present)
Other National Activities
I ve been thinking about going back to school and wonder if ..Refereed
presentation at the Statewide Early Childhood Special Education Conference, sponsored by
the Utah State Office of Education, Provo, UT.
Nelson, C. (2009). Routine-based functional hearing screening for young children who are
deafblind. Paper presented at Utah Statewide Sensory Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nelson, C. & Huefner, D.S. (2004). Appropriate education for young children with autism:
The dilemma of the Lovaas cases. Paper presented at Utah Early Intervention Conference,
Salt Lake City, UT.
Thompson, K. & Nelson, C. (2001). Planning for effective IEPs through the use of COACH.
Paper presented at Utah Council of Families and Autism Society of Utah meeting, Salt Lake
City, UT.
McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Malmskog S. (2000). Early intervention in natural
environments through family guided routines. Paper presented at Early Childhood Special
Education Statewide Conference, Provo, UT.
Nelson, C. (2000). Looking for a change? Undergraduate and graduate options in special
education at the University of Utah. Round Table Presentation at Utah Inclusion
Conference, Snowbird, UT.
Nelson, C. (2000). Enhancing communications with young children with sensory impairments
and multiple disabilities. Paper presented at Region I Preschool and Early Intervention
Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Malmskog S. (2000). Learning together: Early intervention in
natural environments through family guided routines. Paper presented at Region 1 Preschool
and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City UT.
Nelson, C. (1999). Assessing young children with severe disabilities. Paper presented at
Region 1 Preschool and Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
McDonnell, A., Nelson, C. & Malmskog, S. (1999). Early intervention in natural
environments through family-guided routines. Paper presented at Region 1 Preschool and
Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
McDonnell, A., Johnston, S., Nelson, C. & Robins, K. (1999 and 2000). I've been thinking
about going back to school and I wonder if Paper presented at Region 1 Preschool and
Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Nelson, C (1998). Effective IEPs for students with visual impairments and multiple
disabilities. Paper presented at Utah Chapter of the Association for the Education and
Rehabilitation of Individuals with Visual Impairments, Salt Lake City UT
Nelson, C. (1998). The art of making small talk: Holding conversations with young
children with severe disabilities. Paper presented at Utah's Early Intervention and
Preschool Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Nelson, C. & Young, M.R.(1997). Avoiding the round file: Planning for effective IEPs
through the use of COACH. Paper presented at Utah Deafblind Conference, Provo, UT.
Nelson, C. & Gwilliam, K. (1996). Opening doors: Assisting individuals who are deafblind
transition to the workplace. Paper presented at Utah Transition Conference, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Nelson, C. (1996). A movement-based approach to teaching young children with severe
disabilities including children with dual sensory impairments. Paper presented at Utah's
Early Intervention and Preschool conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nelson, C. & Utah Transdisciplinary Training Team for Children with Dual Sensory
Impairments (1996). Dream a little dream with us. Involving parents in planning MAPS for
the future. Paper presented at Utah's Early Intervention and Preschool Conference, Salt
Lake City, Utah.
Kiefer-O'Donnell, R., McConnell, T., Nelson, C. and Utah Transdisciplinary Training Team
for DSI (1996). Considerations in assessing the communication of students with severe
disabilities. Paper presented at Utah Augmentative Conference, Ogden, Utah.
Nelson, C. & Utah Transdisciplinary Training Team for Children with Dual Sensory
Impairment (1995). Transdisciplinary assessment of children who are deaf-blind. Paper
presented at Utah's Conference on Dual Sensory Impairments, Taking Wing, Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Kiefer-O'Donnell, R. McConnell, T. & Nelson, C. (1995). Planning for successful inclusion
of students with severe disabilities in regular education classes. Paper presented at Utah
State University 19th annual Intervention Procedures Conference, Logan, Utah.
Kiefer-O'Donnell, R., Nelson, C. & Hill C. (1995). Making the Dream a Reality. Paper
presented at Utah's Conference on Transition, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nelson, C. (1995). There's more than one way to hold a conversation: Enhancing
nonsymbolic communication in young children who are Deaf/blind and/or have severe
disabilities. Paper presented at Utah's Early Intervention & Preschool Conference, Salt
Lake City, Utah.
Nelson, C., Scherbinskie, V., Roberts, D., Campbell, L, Brough, L. (1995). Belonging
begins with together: Including a child with dual sensory impairment in a cooperative
preschool class. Utah's Early Intervention & Preschool Conference, Salt Lake City Utah.
Nelson, C., Brotherson, D., Craig, L. & Wayman, L. (1994). Including a child with dual
sensory impairments in a regular education class. Paper presented at Utah's Conference on
Supporting Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nelson, C. (1994) Opening Remarks, Utah Conference on Children with Dual Sensory
Impairments: Building Bridges, Park City, Utah.
Kiefer-O'Donnell, R., Nelson, C. & Brymer, H. (1994) Person- centered future planning for
a preschool child with dual sensory impairments. Paper presented at Utah's Conference on
Transition, Provo, Utah.
Nelson, C. (1994). Functional hearing screening of infants and toddlers. Paper presented
at Utah's Preschool an Early Intervention Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Local and Regional Training Sessions and Inservices
Reducing stress in children and youth with significant disabilities (2012), Utah Schools
for the Deaf and the Blind (State-wide training).
Children with autism and visual impairment. Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Salt
Lake Division, Salt Lake City, UT
Literacy and individuals with severe disabilities. Hartvigson School, Granite School
District, Salt Lake City, UT.
Augmentative and alternative communication: Visual strategies. Murray Early Childhood
Program, Murray School District, Murray, UT
Functional hearing screening for children who are deafblind, Deafblind Consultants, Utah
Schools for the Deaf and Blind.
Starting small: Making books come alive for young children with disabilities, Early
Childhood Special Education, San Juan School District, Utah
Play and young children: Murray Early Childhood Program
Intervention with children and youth who are deafblind. Intervener Training, Utah schools
for the Deaf and Blind (annual training)
Writing Effective IEPs through the use of COACH. Family Enrichment Center, Davis School
District,
Occupational therapy and the child who is deaf-blind. Utah Community College, COTA
program (annual training)
Identifying young children with disabilities. Teaching staff of Wasatch Presbyterian
Preschool.
Transdisciplinary Teaming with Utah Transdisciplinary Training Team Hand in Hand, New
Staff Training for Service Providers working with Individuals who are Deaf-blind.
Movement-based intervention for infants and toddlers who are deaf-blind. Utah School for
the Deaf and Blind Parent Infant Program.
Behavior as communication
Jordan Valley School, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cortical vision impairmentJordan Valley School, Salt Lake City, Utah
Teaching strategies for students who are deaf-Blind. Ogden, Utah.
Nonsymbolic communication Utah State Developmental Center, American, Fork Utah.
Nonsymbolic communication in individuals with dual sensory impairments Jordan
Valley School.
First steps in working with infants and toddlers who are deaf-blind. Utah Schools for the
Deaf and Blind Parent Infant Program.
Behavioral states of infants and toddlers who are deaf-blind Intervener Training, SKI*HI
Institute.
Communication with individuals who have dual sensory impairments. West Jordan Care
Center, West Jordan, Utah.
Intervenor model for supporting students who are deaf-blind. Jordan Valley School.
Strategies for teaching individuals who are deaf-blind Utah State Developmental Center,
American Fork, Utah.
Communication with children who are deaf-blind. Washington School District, St. George,
Utah.
Functional auditory assessment of infants and toddlers. Early Intervention Nurses
Training, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Paid National/International Consulting
Nelson, C. (2012). Functional hearing assessment. Webcast for Indiana Resource Network
Center, Indiana State University, Terra Haute, IN.
Nelson, C. (2010). Stress and individuals with severe multiple disabilities. Northern
Rockies AER Conference, Jackson, WY
Nelson, C. (2010). Using the van Dijk approach to assessment with individuals with visual
impairments and multiple disabilities. Northern Rockies AER Conference, Jackson, WY.
Nelson, C. (2009). On the edge: Stress and children with severe multiple disabilities.
Webinar for Idaho Project for Children and Youth who are Deafblind. University Idaho,
Boise Idaho
Nelson, C. & Savova, E. (2007-ongoing) Consultation with orphanage staff regarding
children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. Gymuri, Armenia
Nelson, C. (2007). Assessment of children with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.
North Carolina Deafblind Project Summer Institute. Ashville, N.C
Nelson, C. (2006). Assessment of child who is deafblind. Berkeley Unified School
District, Berkeley, CA
Nelson, C. (2006). Validation of the van Dijk framework for assessing children with
multiple disabilities. North Carolina Annual Conference for Families and Teachers of
Children who are Deafblind. Western Carolina University North Carolina Deafblind Project.
Greensboro, North Carolina
Nelson, C. van Dijk, J., & van der Meer, T. (2005-06). Technical assistance to help
teachers implement a Family Consultant program. Children s Home, Sergiev Posad, Russia
van Dijk, J., van der Meer, T., & Nelson, C. (2003-04). Technical assistance to help
teachers assess and reduce challenging behaviors, Children s Home, Sergiev Posad, Russa.
Nelson, C. (2006).Video narration for American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville
KY.
Nelson, C. (2006). Textbook review. Merrill/Prentiss Hall Publishing
Nelson, C. (2004). A Child-guided Framework for Assessing Children with Severe Multiple
Disabilities: Oklahoma City, OK
Nelson, C. & Brown, D. (2003) Transdisiplinary assessment report writing. Wyoming Project
for Children and Youth who are Deafblind: Lander, WY.
Nelson, C. (2003).Understanding children with severe multiple disabilities through child-
guided assessment strategies. New England Center for Deafblindness and Boston University
Summer Institute: Watertown, MA.
Nelson, C. (2003). Child-guided strategies for assessing children who are deafblind. Utah
Conference on Deafblindness. Ogden, Utah and Provo, Utah
Nelson, C. (2003). There s more than one way to hold a conversation: Nonsymbolic
communication with children who are deafblind. Family Conference for Families of Children
with Deafblindness: Provo, Utah.
Nelson, C. (2003). The van Dijk approach to assessment of children with severe
disabilities: Logan City School District, Logan, Utah.
Nelson, C. (2003) Consultation with child with deaflblindness. Orem, UT
Nelson, C. (2002). Syndromes associated with deafblindness. Western Region NTAC Training.
Portland, Oregon
Nelson, C (2001). Transdisciplinary assessment with learners who are deafblind. Wyoming
Project for Children and Youth who are Deafblind: Rawlins, Wyoming
Nelson, C. (2000). Enhancing communication with learners who are deafblind. Tennessee
Deafblind Training: Natchez Trace, Tennessee.
Nelson, C, (1999). Inclusion: More than a change of scenery. U.S Department of Education,
Office of Special Education, Deaf-blind Project Director s, Meeting: Washington, D.C.
Nelson, C. & MacFarland, SZC. (1999). The van Dijk approach to learners who are
deafblind. Arizona Deafblind Summer Institute: Tucson, Arizona
Nelson, C. & Utah Transdisciplinary Training Team (1998) Transdisciplinary assessment.
Training session presented at South Carolina School for Deaf and Blind: Spartenberg, South
Carolina.
Nelson, C. (1996). Child-based consultation of a child with deafblindness. Springfield,
Missouri
MacFarland, S.M.Z. & Nelson, C. (1996). Beyond the calendar box: The van Dijk approach
for learners who are deafblind. New Mexico Seminar on Deafblindness, Alamagordo, New
Mexico.
Nelson, C. (1995). Co-active movement and communication with learners who are deaf-blind.
Kentucky Deaf-blind training, Lexington, KY
Catherine B. Nelson
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