Presentations and Publications

Geist, L., Erickson, K., Greer, C., & Hatch, P. (2021). Initial evaluation of the Project Core implementation model. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 15, 29-47.  https://www.atia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/V15_Geist_etal.pdf

Geist, L. (2020). Classroom-based communication instruction: The Project Core implementation model. Closing the Gap Solutions Annual Resource Directory, 38, 3-8.

Dorney, K. E., & Erickson, K. (2019) Transactions Within a Classroom-Based AAC Intervention Targeting Preschool Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Mixed-Methods Investigation. Exceptionality Education International, 29, 42-58.

ATIA 2020

Presentation Handouts

Implementing Classroom-based AAC Instruction for Beginning Communicators with Significant Disabilities (PDF, 31 pages, 38 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Claire Greer, Kathryn Dorney, and Sofia Benson-Goldberg

ASHA 2019

Bridging the Gap from the Universal Core to More Robust Solutions: Successful Researcher-Industry Collaborations (PDF, 30 pages, 61 MB) by Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Penny Hatch, Kathryn Dorney, and Sofia Benson-Goldberg

Implementing Classroom-based Core Vocabulary Instruction for Beginning Communicators with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Year Four Results (PDF, 22 pages, 23 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Penny Hatch, Kathryn Dorney, and Sofia Benson-Goldberg

ATIA 2019

Core Vocabulary, Attribution and Aided Language with Preschool Students with ASD (PDF, 42 pages, 42.5 MB) by Kathryn Dorney and Dr. Karen Erickson

Project Core Implementation Model: Putting into Practice with Communication Apps and Devices (PDF, 70 pages, 4.4 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist

Project Core Reexamined: Year 3 Review (PDF, 60 pages, 6 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Kathryn Dorney, and Sofia Benson-Goldberg

ASHA 2018

Implementation of Classroom-based Core Vocabulary Instruction for Beginning Communicators with Significant Disabilities: Year Three Results (PDF, 35 pages, 2.6 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Penny Hatch, Kathryn Dorney, and Sofia Benson-Goldberg

ISAAC 2018

Effects of Embedding Core Vocabulary in Emergent Literacy Instructional Routines (PDF, 102 pages, 4.4 MB) by Dr. Penny Hatch, Dr. Lori Geist, and Dr. Karen Erickson.

Evaluation of Project Core Professional Development Modules: Usage Data and Participant Reported Value (PDF, 35 pages, 1 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Penny Hatch, and Dr. Karen Erickson.

Classroom-based Communication Instruction: Project Core Year 3 (PDF, 52 pages, 11.9 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Penny Hatch, and Dr. Karen Erickson.

ATIA 2018

Classroom-wide Communication Instruction for Students with Severe Disabilities: Year 2 by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Claire Greer, and Kathryn Dorney.

ASHA 2017

Infusing the Universal Core into a Self-Contained Classroom by Lisa Erwin-Davidson.

Classroom-wide Core Vocabulary Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Year Two Insights and Results by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Penny Hatch, Lisa Erwin-Davidson, and Kathryn Dorney.

ATIA 2017

A Case Analysis of Communication Intervention: Year 1 (PDF) by Lisa Erwin-Davidson.

Implementation Program Review for the Multi-Tiered System for Augmenting Language (PDF) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Penny Hatch, and Dr. Claire Greer

Using Core Vocabulary in Emergent Literacy Instructional Routines (PDF) by Dr. Penny Hatch, Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Claire Greer, and Lisa Erwin-Davidson.

ASHA 2016

Classroom-Based Core Vocabulary Instruction for Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities and Complex Communication Needs (PDF) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Penny Hatch, and Lisa Erwin-Davidson.

ISAAC 2016

Core Vocabulary for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Essential Tools, Teaching Strategies and Assessment Components (PDF, 37 pages, 17 MB) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, Dr. Penny Hatch, Dr. Claire Greer, and Lisa Erwin-Davidson.

ATIA 2016

Core Vocabulary AAC Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (PDF) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, and Dr. Penny Hatch.

ASHA 2015

Core Vocabulary for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities: Essential Tools, Teaching Strategies and Assessment Components (PDF) by Dr. Lori Geist, Dr. Karen Erickson, and Dr. Penny Hatch.