Refereed Publications

• Gohsman, M., & Johnson, R. (2023). Reported barriers to augmentative and alternative communication service delivery and learning preferences among speech-language pathologists. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(4), 1595-1609. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00036

• Johnson, R., & Gohsman, M. (2023). Predictors for AAC clinical service provision: Closing the gap. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(4), 1532-1564. https://doi.org/10.1044/2023_AJSLP-22-00320

Audio Publications

• Madel, R. & Bugaj, C. (2022, May 25). Episode 226: Meredith Gohsman (Part 2): Possible Negative Impacts of ASHA AAC Certification. Talking with Tech. https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/meredith-gohsman-2

• Madel, R. & Bugaj, C. (2022, May 19). Episode 225: Meredith Gohsman: Evaluating the Effectiveness of AAC Camps. Talking with Tech. https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/meredith-gohsman

Non-Refereed Publications

• Gohsman, M., Lawson, J., Patton, H., & Melton, M. (2021, March 22). How we do it: Navigating successful post-secondary transitions in a virtual world. PrAACtical AAC. https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-we-do-it-navigating-successful-post-secondary-transitions-in-a-virtual-world/

• Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2019, July 1). How we do it: The Talk Flock – Taking care of caregivers. PrAACtical AAC. https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/how-we-do-it-the-talk-flock-taking-care-of-caregivers/

• Laverdure, M. (2013, Fall). Creation of New Student Section on the SHAV Website. SHAV-A-GRAM, 3.

• Laverdure, M. (2013, Fall). Student Spotlight. SHAV-A-GRAM, 3.

• Laverdure, M. (2012, Spring). A pioneer for all women: An interview with Dr. Temple Grandin.  SHAV-A-GRAM, 5-7.

• Laverdure, M. (2011). The use of social stories to teach emotion vocabulary to preschoolers with hearing impairment.  Communication Science and Disorders, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.

Gohsman, M., & Johnson, R. (2022, November). Parents and caregivers of children using AAC: What are their experiences [Conference session]? American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Gohsman, M., & Johnson, R. (2022, January 29). AAC service delivery characteristics reported by speech-language pathologists [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Gohsman, M., Johnson, R., & O’Bryan, Q. (2022, January 29). Predictors and experiences of stress in caregivers of children using AAC [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Gohsman, M., & Johnson, R. (2021, November 19). Reported barriers to AAC service delivery and post-professional learning preferences among speech-language pathologists [Conference session]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, DC.

Gohsman, M., & Johnson, R. (2021, November 19). AAC camp for linguistic and social competencies: Child, caregivers, and student outcomes [Conference session]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington, DC.

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., Melton, M., & Patton, H. (2021, February 3). Go boldly: navigating successful post-secondary transitions in a virtual world [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Laverdure, M. & Johnson, R. (2020, August). Perceived barriers to AAC service delivery and post-professional learning preferences among speech-language pathologists [Conference session]. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference, Cancun, Mexico (Conference postponed).

 Laverdure, M. & Johnson, R. (2020, August). Pediatric AAC intervention and family impact as reported by caregivers [Conference session]. International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference, Cancun, Mexico (Conference postponed).

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., Melton, M., & Patton, H. (2020, January 30). Building communication competence and bridging gaps across pediatric settings [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Johnson, R. & Laverdure, M. (2019, November 22). Reported barriers to AAC service delivery & post-professional learning preferences among speech-language pathologists [Poster presentation]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Orlando, FL.

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., & Melton, M. (2019, February 1). Using tactile symbols to facilitate communication and social participation [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2019, January 31). Minimizing caregiver stress and burden related to augmentative-alternative communication [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, November 16). The Talk Flock: AAC group intervention, caregiver stress, & family support [Conference session]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Boston, MA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, February 2). Facilitating functional AAC use through a therapeutic peer group model [Conference session]. Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, Orlando, FL.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, November 11). Facilitating functional AAC use through a therapeutic peer group model [Poster presentation]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Los Angeles, CA.

Pavelko, S.L., Owens, R.E., & Laverdure, M. (2013, November 16). Teaching an old dog new tricks: Using language sampling for screening and diagnosis [Conference session]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois.

Gohsman, M. (2023, March 24). Tool and technique: Your guide for improving AAC implementation [Conference session]. Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.

Gohsman, M., & Johnson, R. (2023, March 24). Caregivers of children using AAC: What are their experiences [Conference session]? Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Richmond, VA.

Laverdure, M., Campbell, T., & Suttmiller, A. (2020, March 7). Brain matter: What’s what and who’s who in concussion management [Conference session]. Virginia Occupational Therapy Association School Symposium, Midlothian, VA.

Laverdure, M. (2019, March 9). Use of tactile and 3D symbols for communication support [Conference session]. Virginia Occupational Therapy Association School Symposium, Harrisonburg, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, October 6). The Talk Flock: AAC group intervention and family support [Conference session]. CollaborATe: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Assistive Technology through the Lifespan, Richmond, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, March 23). Facilitating functional AAC use through a therapeutic peer group model and leisure tasks [Conference session]. Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, March 22). Supporting students with communication deficits in social participation [Conference session]. Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia Annual Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, March 9). Using core vocabulary to support ngagement in school Routines (Low tech solutions) [Conference session]. Virginia Occupational Therapy Association School Symposium, Chesterfield, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, March 9). Using core vocabulary to support engagement in school routines (High tech solutions) [Conference session]. Virginia Occupational Therapy Association School Symposium, Chesterfield, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, October 15). Facilitating functional AAC use through a therapeutic peer group model and leisure tasks [Conference session]. 2017 VOTA Annual Conference, Portsmouth, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, October 14). Supporting students with communication deficits in social participation [Conference session]. 2017 VOTA Annual Conference, Portsmouth, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, March 11). Bridging the gap with AAC group therapy [Conference session]. CollaborATe: A Transdisciplinary Approach to Assistive Technology through the Lifespan, Richmond, VA.

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., Jarvela, M., & Milletich, R. (2016, October 15). Supporting students with communication deficits across routines [Conference session]. 2016 VOTA Annual Conference, Glenn Allen, VA.

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., & Jarvela, M. (2016, April 12). Supporting students with communication deficits across routines [Conference session]. TechKnowledgy: Access Through AT, AIM, and AAC, Richmond, VA.

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., & Jarvela, M. (2016, March 4). Supporting students with communication deficits across routines [Conference session]. Virginia Occupational Therapy Association School System Symposium, Staunton, VA.

Gohsman, M. & Wykle, A. (2023, August 10). Speech-language pathology [Invited presentation]. Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2023, July 5). New developments in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) [Invited presentation]. Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2023, April 19). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) for educators [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, November 17). Pediatric speech-language pathology: What does a PT need to know [Invited presentation]? Old Dominion University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, November 16). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) for educators [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, November 16). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): What do I need to know [Invited presentation]?  Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, November 1). Augmentative and alternative communication [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. & Wykle, A. (2022, August 16). Speech-language pathology [Invited presentation]. Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, June 29). Family-centered care & AAC [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, March 8). New developments in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) [Invited presentation]. Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2022, February 2). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) for educators [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2021, December 7). Speech-language pathology & family-centered service provision [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2021, November 17). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): What do I need to know [Invited presentation]? Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2021, October 20). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) for educators [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Gohsman, M. (2021, February 2). Cognition, attention, and communication: What does a PT need to know [Invited presentation]? Old Dominion University School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Norfolk, VA.

Laverdure, M. (2020, March 31). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): Considerations for system selection and intervention [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Laverdure, M. (2019, October 29). Enhancing communicative behaviors: Functional communication and AAC [Invited presentation]. University of Virginia Department of Human Services, Charlottesville, VA.

Laverdure, M. (2019, October 4). Enhancing communicative behaviors: Functional communication and AAC [Invited presentation]. Longwood University Department of Social Work and Communication Sciences and Disorders, Farmville, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2019, September 28). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC): Using total communication [Invited presentation]. Sentara Autism Round Table, Williamsburg, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, September 21). Enhancing communicative behaviors: Functional communication and AAC [Invited presentation]. Longwood University Department of Social Work and Communication Sciences and Disorders, Farmville, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, September 20). Enhancing communicative behaviors: Functional communication and AAC [Invited presentation]. University of Virginia Department of Human Services, Charlottesville, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, April 25). Region 2 & 3 ATN Meeting: Core vocabulary for tactile learners [Invited presentation]. Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at Old Dominion University, Portsmouth, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2018, March 1). Facilitating functional AAC use through a therapeutic peer group model and leisure tasks [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, May 9). Region 2 & 3 ATN Meeting: Bridging the gap with AAC group therapy [Invited presentation]. Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at Old Dominion University, Portsmouth, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, March 21). Enhancing communicative behaviors: Functional communication and AAC [Invited presentation]. Old Dominion University Department of Communication Disorders and Special Education, Norfolk, VA.

Laverdure, M. & Johnson, R. (2020). Reported barriers to AAC service delivery & post-professional learning preferences among speech-language pathologists [Poster presentation]. Old Dominion University Graduate Research Achievement Day, Norfolk, VA. https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/gradposters2020_healthsciences/7

Laverdure, M. & Lawson, J. (2017, September 5). Enhancing communicative behaviors: Functional communication and AAC [Invited presentation]. Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Newport News, VA.

Laverdure, M., Lawson, J., & Brown, C. (2017, January 5). Grand rounds presentation: Augmentative and alternative communication [Invited presentation]. Pediatric Grand Rounds at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Norfolk, VA.

Laverdure, M. (2015, October 28). The efficacy of social skill and pragmatic language groups for children with autism [Lecture]. Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters, Newport News, VA.