Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

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  1. Baltodano-Van Ness, H., Lory, C., Smith, R. A., Taylor, J., & Meza, S. (2026). Empowering paraeducators to support students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders through Practice-Based Coaching: A collaborative approach. Intervention in School and Clinic.
  2. Lory, C., Lei, Q., Gregori, E., Hammond, T., Lee. R, & Huff, S. (2026). Teaching students with autism: Teachers’ strengths, difficulties, facilitators, and barriers. Research in Autism, 136, 202962.
  3. O’Connor, C., Meza, S., Lory, C., & Cárcoba Falomir, G. (2026). Home-based naturalistic language strategies for young multilingual children with autism. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 0(0).
  4. Lory, C., Nawash, R. H., McFadden, K., Aneke, L., Lee, J. Y., Roberts, M., & Mergen, R. L. (2026). Amplifying impact: Expanding access to learning disability research through multimedia innovation. LD Forum, 2026(1), 3-6.
  5. Gregori, E., Lory, C., Hammond, T., & Aragon, V. (2026). Effects of noncontingent reinforcement on challenging behavior of adults with disabilities: A systematic review. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
  6. Morgan, J. J., Lory, C., Taylor, J., Smith, A., & Baltodano-Van Ness, H. (2026). “This is my dream career”: Understanding paraeducator motivational and deterrence factors in seeking special education teacher licensure. Teacher Education and Special Education.
  7. Jackson, I., Fagan, C., Lory, C., & Núñez, V. (2025). (Em)bracing ourselves: Women of color in the academy supporting each other through troubling times. Current Issues in Education, 26(3), 1-19. Note: Equal co-authorship after first author.
  8. Yang, X., Lory, C., & Huang, Y. (2025). Effects of smartphone-based picture activity schedule on self-checkout skills of students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  9. Liu, R., Gerow, S., Lory, C., McGinnis, K., & Cosottile, D. W. (2024). Caregiver-implemented interventions of daily living skills for individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Behavior Modification.
  10. Kim, S. Y., Rispoli, M., Mason, R. A., Lory, C., Gregori, E., Roberts, C., Whitford, D., & Wang, D. (2024). The effects of using adapted science ebooks within shared reading on comprehension and task engagement of students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
  11. Kim, S. Y., Mason, R. A., Rispoli, M., Davis, J. L., Lory, C., Gregori, E., Roberts, C. A., Whitford, D., & Wang, D. (2024). A meta-analysis of single-case research on technology-aided reading interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities.
  12. Gregori, E., Lory, C., Smith, S., & Drew, C. (2024). A brief review of the single-case research on Prevent-Teach-Reinforce. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
  13. Liu, D., Mao, Y., Lory, C., Lei, Q., & Zeng, Y. (2024). The effect of computation interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Psychology in the Schools, 1-19.
  14. Lory, C., & Gergori, E. (2024). Comparison of the What Works Clearinghouse standards for single-case research: Applications for systematic reviews. Behavioral Disorders.
  15. Lory, C., Gregori, E., Huff, S., Lee, R., & Rendon, N., (2024). Interventions for challenging behavior of autistic students in general education settings: A systematic literature review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  16. Liu, D., Lory, C., Lei, Q., Cai, W., Mao, Y., & Yang, X. (2023). Using virtual manipulatives and explicit instruction to teach quantity concepts to students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Special Education.
  17. Gregori, E., Drew, C., Lory, C., & Kim, N.(2023). Grandparent-implemented interventions to reduce challenging behavior of an adult with autism: A pilot telehealth case study.Clinical Case Studies.
  18. Lory, C., Smith, J. E., Mason, R. A., Gregori, E., Matijevic, J., & Rispoli, M. (2023). Effects of individualized coaching on teacher implementation fidelity of systematic instruction with students with developmental disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 58(1), 74-88.
  19. Lory, C., Rispoli, M., Keehn, B., Mason, R. A., Mason, B., Kang, S., Borosh, A. M., Shannon. E., & Crosley, H. (2023). Exploring subtypes of repetitive behavior in children with autism through functional analysis and wearable technology: A pilot biobehavioral assessment. Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
  20. Begeske, J., Lory, C., David, M., & Rispoli, M. (2023). Teacher education and students with disabilities in art class: A program evaluation. Arts Education Policy Review, 124(1) 48-60.
  21. Mason, R. A., Lory, C., Gregori, E., Gerow, S., Rispoli, M. J., David, M., Kim, S.Y., & Wang, D. (2022). Evidence-based practice in inclusive settings for students with autism: A best-evidence synthesis. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
  22. David, M., Mason, R., Davis, J., Gregori, E., Lei, Q., Lory, C. & Wang, D. (2022). School-based interventions targeting challenging behavior of adolescents with developmental disabilities: A meta-analysis. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities.
  23. Kim, S. Y., Rispoli, M., Mason, R. A., Lory, C., Gregori, E., Roberts, C. A., Whitford, D., & *David, M. (2022). A systematic quality review of technology-aided reading interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Remedial and Special Education, 43(6), 404–420.
  24. Rispoli, M., David, M., Gregori, E., Mason, R., & Lory, C. (2021). Effects of Multilevel Supports on Special Education Preschool Teacher Implementation of Function-Based Interventions. Journal of Behavioral Education.
  25. Gregori, E., Rispoli, M., Lory, C., Kim, S. Y., David, M., & Mason R. A. (2021). Effects of teachers as coaches for paraprofessionals implementing function-based interventions. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 24(2), 133-144.
  26. Lory, C., & Rispoli, M. (2020). Effective reduction in vocal stereotypy across natural settings through response interruption and redirection and the potential for maintained effects. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention, 14(3), 123–130.
  27. Wang, D., Mason, R. A., Lory, C., Kim, S. Y., David, M., & Guo, X. (2020). Vocal stereotypy and autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review of interventions. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 78, 1-19.
  28. Lei, Q., Mason, R. A., Xin, Y., Davis, J. L., David, M., & Lory, C. (2020). A meta-analysis of single-case research on mathematics word problem-solving interventions for English learners with learning disabilities and mathematics difficulties. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 53(4), 201-217.
  29. Lory, C., Kadlaskar, G., McNally Keehn, R., Francis, A. L., & Keehn, B. (2020). Brief report: Reduced heart rate variability in children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(11), 4183-4190.
  30. Gregori, E., Rispoli, M., Neely, L., Lory, C., Kim, S. Y., & David, M. (2020). Training direct service personnel in functional communication training with adults with disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 33(4), 669-692. 
  31. David, M., Rispoli, M., Gregori, E., Lory, C., Kim, S., & Wang, D. (2020). A quality review of school-based challenging behavior interventions for adolescents with developmental disabilities.Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8, 145–169.
  32. Lory, C., Rispoli, M., Gregori, E., Kim, S. Y., & David, M. (2020). Reducing escape-maintained challenging behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder through visual activity schedule and instructional choice. Education and Treatment of Children, 43(2), 201-217.
  33. Lory, C., Mason, R. A., Davis, J. L., Wang, D., Kim, S. Y., Gregori, E., & David, M. (2020). A Meta-analysis of challenging behavior interventions for students with developmental disabilities in inclusive school settings. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 50(4), 1221–1237.
  34. Gregori, E., Wendt, O., Gerow, S., Peltier, C., Genc-Tosun, D., Lory, C., & Gold, Z. S. (2020). Functional communication training for adults with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and quality appraisal. Journal of Behavioral Education, 29(1), 42–63.
  35. Lory, C., Rispoli, M., & Gregori, E. (2018). Play interventions involving children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing peers: A review of research quality. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 5(1), 78-89.
  36. Gregori, E., Rispoli, M., Gerow, S., & Lory, C. (2018). Treatment of self-injurious behavior in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 30(1), 111-139.
  37. Kim, S. Y., Rispoli, M., Lory, C., Gregori, E., & Brodhead, M. T. (2018). The effects of a shared reading intervention on narrative story comprehension and task engagement of students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(10), 3608-3622.
  38. Ehsan, H., Rispoli, M., & Lory, C., Gregori, E. (2018). A systematic review of STEM instruction with students with autism spectrum disorders.Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 5(4), 327-348.

Book Chapters

  1. Rispoli, M., Lory, C., Shannon, E., & Voorhis, C. (2022). Evidence-based practices to address problem behavior. In Chezan L., Wolfe, K., & Drasgow, E. (Eds.) Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Rowman & Littlefield.
  2. Kim, S. Y., Lory, C., Kim, S. J., Gregori, E., & Rispoli, M. (2021). Teaching academic skills to people with intellectual and developmental disability. In Sturmey, P. & Lang, R. (Eds.) Adaptive Behavior Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-Based Practices Across the Life Span. Springer International Publishing.
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