Dr Dean Sutherland

Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 7176
Office: Waimairi 122

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Fields of Research

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology and Strategies
• Deaf and Hearing Impairment
• Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Researcher Summary

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Subject Area: Disciplines

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Research Groups

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Publications

• Arthur-Kelly, M., Sutherland, D., Lyons, G., Macfarlane, S. and Foreman, P. (2013) Reflections on enhancing pre-service teacher education programmes to support inclusion: Perspectives from New Zealand and Australia. European Journal of Special Needs Education 8(2): 217-233. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2013.778113. (Journal Article)

• van der Meer, L., Sutherland, D., O'Reilly, M.F., Lancioni, G.E. and Sigafoos, J. (2012) A further comparison of manual signing, picture exchange, and speech-generating devices as communication modes for children with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 6(4): 1247-1257. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.005. (Journal Article)

• van der Meer, L., Didden, R., Sutherland, D., O'Reilly, M.F., Lancioni, G.E. and Sigafoos, J. (2012) Comparing three augmentative and alternative communication modes for children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities 24(5): 451-468. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10882-012-9283-3. (Journal Article)

• van der Meer, L., Kagohara, D., Achmadi, D., O'Reilly, M.F., Lancioni, G.E., Sutherland, D. and Sigafoos, J. (2012) Speech-generating devices versus manual signing for children with developmental disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities 33(5): 1658-1669. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2012.04.004. (Journal Article)

• Achmadi, D., Kagohara, D.M., van der Meer, L., O'Reilly, M.F., Lancioni, G.E., Sutherland, D., Lang, R., Marschik, P.B., Green, V.A. and Sigafoos, J. (2012) Teaching advanced operation of an iPod-based speech-generating device to two students with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 6(4): 1258-1264. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.05.005. (Journal Article)

• Kagohara, D.M., van der Meer, L., Achmadi, D., Green, V.A., O'Reilly, M.F., Lancioni, G.E., Sutherland, D., Lang, R., Marschik. P.B., Sigafoos. and J. (2012) Teaching picture naming to two adolescents with autism spectrum disorders using systematic instruction and speech-generating devices. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders 6(3): 1224-1233. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2012.04.001. (Journal Article)

• Weston-Webber, N., Liberty, K. and Sutherland, D. (2012) The effect of a tailored parenting programme with parents of young children with autism on children's play and behaviour. Auckland, New Zealand: FiPh EducaQonal Psychology Forum, 20­-21 Nov 2012. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)

• Leigh, A., Sutherland, D. and Howe, T. (2012) The experiences of intimacy by adults with acquired communication disorders who use AAC. Journal of Clinical Practise in Speech-language Pathology 14(2): 58-63. (Journal Article)

• Kagohara, D.M., van der Meer, L., Ramdoss, S., O'Reilly, M.F., Lancioni, G.E., Davis, T.N., Rispoli, M., Lang, R., Marschik, P.B., Sutherland, D., Green, V.A. and Sigafoos, J. (2012) Using iPods® and iPads® in teaching programs for individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities 34(1): 147-156. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2012.07.027. (Journal Article)

• Mathis, H., Sutherland, D. and McAuliffe, M. (2011) The effect of pause time upon the communicative interactions of young people who use augmentative and alternative communication. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology 13(5): 411-421. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17549507.2011.524709. (Journal Article)

• Sutherland, D., Sigafoos, J., Schlosser, R. W., O'Reilly, M. F. and Lancioni, G. E. (2010) Are Speech-Generating Devices Viable AAC Options for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities? In J. Mullennix and S. Stern (Ed.), Computer Synthesized Speech Technologies: Tools for Aiding Impairment: 161-176. Hershey: Medical Information Science Reference. (Chapter in Book)

• Sigafoos, J., Schlosser, R.W. and Sutherland, D. (2009) Augmentative and Alternative Communication. In International Encyclopedia of Rehabilitation Buffalo, NY, USA: International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange. http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/encyclopedia/article.php?id=50&language=en. Online Encyclopedia. (Other)

• Sutherland, D., McNeill, B. and Gillon, G. (2009) Communication impairments and behaviour problems in children and adolescents: A review of the literature. ACQuiring Knowledge in Speech, Language and Hearing 11(3): 132-135. (Journal Article)

• Sutherland, D. (2008) Computer-based video instruction facilitates AAC-device use in community settings. Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention 2(2): 84-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17489530802049049. (Journal Article)

• Sutherland, D. and Gillon, G. (2008) Examining Phonological Representations in a Child with Complex Communication Needs. New Zealand Journal of Speech-Language Therapy 63: 4-23. (Journal Article)

• Basu, A., Hayden, C., McKee, G., Quinn, H. and Sutherland, D. (2008) Inquiry-based learning and virtual worlds: Lessons for the adult learner community. New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning 36(2): 62-79. (Journal Article)

• Sutherland, D. and Gillon, G. (2007) Development of phonological representations and phonological awareness in children with speech impairment. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders 42(2): 229-250. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13682820600806672. (Journal Article)

• Sutherland, D. and Gillon, G. (2006) Phonological representations and early literacy development in children with severe speech impairments. Perth, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, 21-25 May 2006. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)

• Sutherland, D.E. (2006) Phonological representations, phonological awareness, and print decoding ability in children with moderate to severe speech impairment. PhD, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1292. (Thesis - Doctor of Philosophy)

• Sutherland, D. and Gillon, G.T. (2005) Assessment of Phonological Representations in Children With Speech Impairment. Language, Speech & Hearing Services in Schools 36(4): 294-307. (Journal Article)

• Paul, R. and Sutherland, D. (2005) Enhancing early language development in children with autism spectrum disor. In F. Volkmar, R. Paul, A. Klin and D. Cohen (Ed.), Handbook of Autism and Developmental Disorders: 946-976. New York: Wiley & Sons. (Chapter in Book)