Previous Projects, Publications and Presentations

Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2015). Early intervention for toddlers with language delays: A randomized controlled trial. Pediatrics. Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Wolfe, C., Bryant, J., & Spidalieri, A. (2014).The effects of the teach-model-coach-review instructional approach on caregiver use of language support strategies and children’s expressive language skills. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. 57, 1851-1869 doi: 10.1044/2014_JSLHR-L-13-0113 Roberts, M. (2014). Parenting interventions for children with cerebral palsy: Insufficient quality and quantity of evidence. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. 8, 1-4. doi: 10.1080/17489539.2014.925270 Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2013). Parents as communication partners: An evidence-based strategy for improving parent support for language and communication in everyday settings. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education, 20, 96-111. Wright, C., Kaiser, A., Reikowsky, D., & Roberts, M. (2013). Effects of a naturalistic sign intervention on expressive language of toddlers with Down syndrome. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 56, 994-1008. Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2013). Parent-implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching with preschool children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 56, 1-12. Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M. (2012). Advances in early communication and language intervention. Journal of Early Intervention, 33, 4, 298-309. Lipsey, M. W., Puzio, K., Yun, C., Hebert, M. A., Steinka-Fry, K., Cole, M. W., Roberts, M., Anthony, K. S., & Busick, M. D. (2012).Translating the Statistical Representation of the Effects of Education Interventions into More Readily Interpretable Forms. (NCSER 2013-3000). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2012). Assessing the effects of a parent-implemented language intervention for children with language impairments using empirical benchmarks: A pilot study. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 55, 1-16. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2011). The Effectiveness of parent implemented language interventions: A meta-analysis. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology, 20, 180-199. Kaiser, A., Roberts, M., & McLeod, R. (2010). Young children with language impairments: Challenges in transition to reading. In Neuman, S. B. & Dickinson, D. K. (Eds.), Handbook of early literacy research (pp.153-171). New York: Guilford Press. Kaiser, A., Nietfeld, J., & Roberts, M. (2010). Applying evidence-based practices to support communication with children who have autism spectrum disorders [Monograph]. Young Exceptional Children, 13, 39-53. Presentations Fuller, E., Bryant, J., Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2014, February). Teach-Model-Coach-Reflect approach to parent training: Examining the relationship between therapist and parent use of intervention strategies. Poster presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2013, November). The effects of a parent-implemented language intervention for children with language impairment. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Chicago, IL. Roberts, M., & Orfanedes, S. (2013, November). Understanding problem behaviors and social skills in children with hearing loss. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Chicago, IL. Bryant, J., Hampton, L., Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2013, May). Evaluating the effectiveness of early interventions on social communication outcomes for young children with autism. Poster presented at IMFAR Conference, San Sebastian, Spain. Hampton, L., Bryant, J., Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2013, May). The effectiveness of Enhanced Milieu Teaching for toddlers with autism: A pilot study. Poster presented at the Toddler Treatment Network Conference. San Sebastian, Spain. Kasari, C., Kaiser, A.P., Goods, K., Roberts, M., Mathy, P., Landa, R.,…Almirall, D. (2013, May). Adaptive intervention for communication in minimally verbal school aged children. Paper presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San Sebastian, Spain. Bryant, J., Hampton, L., & Roberts, M. (2013, April). Understanding the relationship among expressive vocabulary measures for children with autism, language delays, and typical language. Poster presented at SRCD Conference, Seattle, WA. Hampton, L., Bryant, J., & Roberts, M. (2013, April). Examining the overlap between early language delays and autism. Poster presented at SRCD Conference, Seattle, WA. Bryant, J., Hampton, L., & Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Landa, R., & Kasari, C. (2013, March). Examining differences in language use between parents of children with autism and typical children. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference, San Antonio, TX. Hampton, L., Bryant, J., Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Landa, R., & Kasari, C. (2013, March). Examining differences in language use between parents of children with autism and typical children. Poster presented at Gatlinburg Conference, San Antonio, TX. Roberts, M., Fisher, J., & Kaiser, A. (2012, June). Examining the relationship between linguistic complexity and dialect use in children with and without language impairments. Poster presented at the Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders, Madison, WI. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A., (2012, February). Measuring treatment fidelity in a triadic intervention model. Poster presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. Camarata, S., Roberts, M., Goldstein, H., & Wilcox, J. (2011, November). Measuring early communication outcomes. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, San Diego, CA. Jordan, S., Thrower, S., Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2011, November). Play, language, and joint engagement in toddlers at risk for autism. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, San Diego, CA. Lackey, L., Roberts, M., Kaiser, A. (2011, November). The effectiveness of a parent-implemented intervention on parental stress: The relationship between adult depression, attachment, and competence on child outcomes. Poster session presented at the Annual Convention of the Tennessee Psychological Association, Nashville, TN. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2011, November). Effects of a parent-implemented intervention for toddlers with language impairments. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, San Diego, CA. Scherer, N., Kaiser, A., Roberts, M., & Mullins, K. (2011, November). Parent and child characteristics of young children with cleft palate. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, San Diego, CA. Kaiser, A., Roberts, M., Wright, C., Nietfeld, J., & Mullins, K. (2011, May). Enhanced Milieu Teaching: An effective language intervention for young children with language delays. Paper presented at the International Society of Early Intervention, New York, NY. Roberts, M. & Kaiser, A. (2011, May). Long-term outcomes for children with language delays: A rationale for early intervention. Poster presented at the International Society of Early Intervention, New York, NY. Roberts, M., Kennon, K., & Kaiser, A. (2011, April). Toddlers with and without language delays: Differences in parent-child interactions and child characteristics. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Quebec. Kaiser, A., & Roberts, M., (2011, April). Early language intervention for children with intellectual disabilities: A comparison of treatments. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Montreal, Quebec. Roberts, M., Wright, C., & Kaiser, A. (2010, November). Parent training: Specific strategies beyond “try this at home.” Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Hoffer, K., & Mullins, K. (2010, November). Predicting persistent language delays in young African American children. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Kaiser, A., Roberts, M., Camarata, S., Goldstein, H., & Law, J. (2010, November). Moving our understanding of language and behavior forward. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Kaiser, A., Dickinson, D., Hofer, K., Roberts, M., Darrow, C., McLeod, R. & Freiberg, J. (2010, June). The effects of two language-focused preschool curricula on children’s achievement in preschool and kindergarten. Poster presented at the Institute of Education Sciences Conference, Washington, D.C. Lipsey, M., Puzio, K., Yun, C., Hebert, M., Steinka-Fry, K., Cole, M., Roberts, M., Anthony, K., & Busick, M. (2010, June). Beyond p-values: Characterizing education intervention effects in meaningful ways. Paper presented at the Institute of Education Sciences Conference, Washington, D.C. Roberts, M., Kaiser, A., Wolfe, C., Bryant, J., & Spidalieri, A., (2010, June). Parent-Implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching for young children with language delays. Poster presented at the Institute of Education Sciences Conference, Washington, D.C. Kaiser, A., Roberts, M., & Wright, C. (2010, April). Enhanced Milieu Teaching: An evidenced-based early communication intervention. Paper presented at the Council on Exceptional Children Conference, Nashville, TN. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2010, February). Generalized effects of parent-implemented Enhanced Milieu Teaching across twins with language delays. Poster presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA. Roberts, M. (2010, January). Meta-analysis: A useful research methodology for special education and disability research. Paper presented at Indiana University’s Special Education Research Seminar, Bloomington, IN. Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2009, November). The effectiveness of parent-implemented language interventions: A meta-analysis. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. Roberts, M., McLeod, R., Kaiser, A., & Hancock, T. (2009, April). The effect of language sampling elicitation method on measures of linguistic complexity. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Denver, CO. Kaiser, A., Roberts, M., Feeney-Kettler, K, Frey, J. & Hemmeter, M. (2009, October). The relationship between language and behavior in preschool children: Evidence from a meta-analysis. Paper presented at the Division on Early Childhood, Albuquerque, NM. Roberts, M., McLeod, R., Kaiser, A., & Hancock, T. (2008, November). A comparison of three language sampling elicitation methods. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, Chicago, IL. McLeod, R., Roberts, M., Hancock, T., & Kaiser, A. (2008, June). Generalization of teacher skills and child outcomes after coaching and data-based feedback. Poster presented at the Institute of Education Sciences Conference, Washington, D.C. McLeod, R., Roberts, M., & Kaiser, A. (2008, February). Effects of coaching and data-based feedback on teacher implementation of Enhanced Milieu Teaching. Poster presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention, San Diego, CA.