Administrator Perspectives on Writing Instructional Practices for Students with Complex Learning Needs: A Pilot Study
Sturm, J., Asaro-Saddler, K., & Nitzel, A. (2019). Administrator perspectives on writing instructional practices for students with complex learning needs: A pilot study. Topics in Language Disorders, 39(2), 208-227.
Vocabulary Use Across Genres: Implications for Students with Complex Communication Needs
Clendon, S., Sturm, J. & Cali, K. (2013). Vocabulary use across genres and topics: Implications for students with complex communication needs. Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools, 44, 61-72.
Automatic Word Recognition: The Reliability and Validity of a Universally-Accessible Assessment Task
Erickson, K.A., Clendon, S., Cunningham, J.W., Spadorcia, S., Koppenhaver, D., Sturm, J., & Yoder, D.E. (2008). Automatic word recognition: The reliability and validity of a universally-accessible assessment task. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 24(1), 64-75.
Fostering the Relationships
Sturm, J. M., & Clendon, S. A. (2004). AAC, Language, and Literacy: Fostering the Relationship. Topics in Language Disorders, 24(1), 76-91.
Supporting Writing Development in Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Sturm, J. M., & Koppenhaver, D. A. (2000). Supporting writing development in adolescents with developmental disabilities. Topics in Language Disorders, 20(2), 73-92.
An Enriched Writers’ Workshop for Beginning Writers with Developmental Disabilities
Sturm, J.S. (2012). An enriched writers’ workshop for beginning writers with developmental disabilities. Topics in Language Disorders, 32(4), 335-360.
What Happens to Reading Between First and Third Grade? Implications for Students Who Use AAC
Sturm, J., Spadorcia, S., Cunningham, J., Cali, K., Staples, A., & Erickson, K., Yoder, D., & Koppenhaver, D. (2006). What happens to reading between first and third grade? Implications for students who use AAC. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 21(2), 21-36.
State of the Science: Enhancing Literacy Participation through AAC Technologies
Sturm, J. M., Erickson, K. A., & Yoder, D. E. (2002). State of the science: Enhancing literacy participation through AAC technologies. Journal of Assistive Technology, 14, 45-54.
How to Select Appropriate Software for Computer Assisted Writing
Sturm, J. M., Rankin, J. L., Beukelman, D. R., & Schutz-Meuhling, L. (1997). How to select appropriate software for computer assisted writing. Intervention in School and Clinic, 32, 148-161.
Formal Classroom Lessons: New Perspectives on a Familiar Discourse Event
Sturm, J. M., & Nelson, N. W. (1997). Formal Classroom Lessons: New Perspectives on a Familiar Discourse Event. Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools, 28.
Publications
The Developmental Writing Scale: A New Progress Monitoring Tool for Beginning Writers
Sturm, J.S., Cali, K., Nelson, N.W., Staskowski, M. (2012). The developmental writing scale: A new progress monitoring tool for beginning writers. Topics in Language Disorders, 32(4), 297-318.
Investigating the Instructional Supportiveness of Leveled Texts
Cunningham, J. W., Spadorcia, S. A., Erickson, K. A., Koppenhaver, D. A., Sturm, J. A., Yoder, D. E. (2005). Investigating the Instructional Supportiveness of Leveled Texts. Reading Research Quarterly, 40(4), 410-427.
Effects of Hand-Drawn and Computer-Generated Concept Mapping on Expository Writing of Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities
Sturm, J. M. & Erickson, J. L. (2002). Effects of hand-drawn and computer-generated concept mapping on expository writing of middle school students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 17(4), 124-139.
Book Publications
Invited Book Chapters
Sturm, J. M. & Beukelman, D. R., & Mirenda, P. (2005). Literacy development of AAC users. In D. R. Beukelman & P. Mirenda (Eds.). Augmentative and alternative communication: Management of severe communication disorders in children and adults (3rd Ed.) (pp. 351-390). Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing Company.
Yoder, D.E., Sturm, J., & Sutherland, D. (2001). Augmentative and alternative communication. In G. Gillon & I. Schwarz (Eds.). An international literature review of best practices in speech and language therapy (pp. 47-53). New Zealand Council for Education: 2001. Wellington, NZ.
Sturm, J. M. & Beukelman, D. R., & Mirenda, P. (1998). Educational inclusion of AAC users. In D. R. Beukelman & P. Mirenda (Eds.). Augmentative and alternative communication: Management of severe communication disorders in children and adults (2nd Ed.) (pp. 391-424). Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing Company.
Sturm, J. M. & Beukelman, D. R., & Mirenda, P. (1998). Literacy development of AAC users. In D. R. Beukelman & P. Mirenda (Eds.). Augmentative and alternative communication: Management of severe communication disorders in children and adults (2nd Ed.) (pp. 355-390). Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes Publishing Company.
Non-Refereed Publications
Sturm, J. (2017). Writing and Students with Significant Disabilities. Written brief for the Division for Communication Disabilities and Deafness (DCDD) Hot Topics.
Sturm, J. M. (2012). Issue editor forward: Access to writing for students with diverse disabilities. Topics in Language Disorders, 32(4), 293-296.
Blosser, J., Roth, F. P. Paul, D. R., Ehren, B. J., Nelson, N. W., & Sturm, J. M. (2012). Integrating the Core. ASHA Leader.
Richards, S., Sturm, J. M., Cali, K. (2012). Writing Instruction in Elementary Classrooms: Making the Connection to Common Core State Standards, Seminars in Speech and Language, 33, 130-145.
Sturm, J. M. (2003). Writing in AAC. ASHA Leader, 8(16), 8-9, 26-27.
Sturm, J. (2002). Improving literacy technologies for school-age children with severe physical impairments. American Speech-Language Hearing Association AAC Special Interest Division-12 Newsletter, 11(2), 12-14.
Sturm, J. M. (1998). Using computer software tools to facilitate narratives. The Clinical Connection. 11, 6-10.
Wood, L., & Sturm, J. M. (1997). Computer support for literacy skills. The Clinical Connection. 10,14-16.
Beukelman, D. R., & Sturm, J. M. (1995). Augmented writing technology. Conference Proceedings, The Seventh Annual Wisconsin Conference on Augmentative Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology, 18-26.
Beukelman, D. R., & Sturm, J. M. (1995). Including students who use assistive technology in regular classrooms. Conference Proceedings, The Seventh Annual Wisconsin Conference on Augmentative Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology, 1-5.
Sturm, J. M., & Nelson, N. W. (1989). Neuropsychological effects and intervention for pediatric toxic-metabolic encephalopathy. Conference Proceedings, The Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies Seventh Annual Research Conference, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI, 1-2.