Jonna Bobzien PhD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR
Human Movement Sciences

Contact Information

241 LIONS CHILD STUDY CTR
NORFOLK, VA 23529

Email: jbobzien@odu.edu

Phone: 757-683-3307

Biography

Education/Credentials

Expertise

Autism

Severe Disabilities

Low Incidence Disabilities

Adapted Curriculum
Research Interests

Teaching acadmic content and quality of life to students with severe intellectual disabilities. The acquisition of verbal speech in young children with ASD.

Articles

Samad, M. A., Diawara, N., Bobzien, J., Harrington, J. A., Witherow, M. A., and Iftekharuddin, K. M. (2018). A feasibility study of autism behavioral markers in spontaneous facial, visual, and hand movement response data. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 26 (2), pp. 353-361.

Samad, M. D., Diawara, N., Bobzien, J., Harrington, J. W., Witherow, M. A., and Iftekharuddin, K. M. (2017). A feasibility study of autism behavioral markers in spontaneous facial, visual, and hand movement response data. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

Elmore, J. L., Bruhn, A., and Bobzien, J. (2016). Interventions for the reduction of dental anxiety and corresponding behavioral deficits in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Journal of Dental Hygiene, 90 (2), pp. 111-120.

Samad, M., Bobzien, J., Harrington, J. W., and Iftekharuddin, K. M. (2016). Non-intrusive optimal imaging of face to probe physiological traits in autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, 77, pp. 221-228.

Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., Schwartz, K., Raver-Lampman, S., Hester, P. P., and Morin, L. L. (2015). Using repeated reading and explicit instruction to teach vocabulary to preschoolers who are deaf or have hearing loss. Infants and Young Children, 28 (3), pp. 262-280.

Bobzien, J. (2014). Academic or functional skills? Using happiness indicators to guide instruction for. Education Research International

Gillis, C., Bobzien, J., Raver-Lampman, S., Swartz, K. K., Hester, P. P., and Reed, L. (2014). Teaching emotion words using social stories and created experiences in group instruction with preschoolers with hearing loss: An exploratory study.. Deafness & Education International, 16 (1), pp. 37-58.

Bobzien, J., and Judge, S. (2014). Characteristics of Preteen and Teen Peer Models Volunteering at a Summer Camp for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal for Multicultural Education, 8 (4), pp. 237-248.

Bobzien, J. (2014). Academic or functional skills? Using behaviors associated with happiness to guide instruction for students with profound/multiple disabilities. Education Research International, 2014,

Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., Schwartz, K., Raver-Lampman, S., Hester, P. P., Morin, L. L., de Mik, A., and McIntosh, A. Using Repeated Reading and Explicit Instruction to Teach Vocabulary to Preschoolers with Hearing Loss. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education

Bobzien, J. Quality of life for individuals with profound multiple disabilities: An explication of. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Gillis, C., Bobzien, J., Raver-Lampman, S., Schwartz, K., Hester, P. P., Reed, L., Moran, L., and Browning, E. Using a typical hearing peer as a communication model to teach a grammatical form to preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing: A pilot study. Child Language Teaching and Therapy

Judge, S., Bobzien, J., Katsioloudis, P., Lynch, S. G., and Maydosz, A. (2013). The use of visual-based simulated environments in teacher preparation. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 1 (1),

Raver-Lampman, S., Bobzien, J., Hester, P. P., Maydosz, A., Perrotti, A., and Gillis, C. (2013). Using a child-specific social story to improve communication and social skills in two preschoolers with cochlear implants: An exploratory classroom case study. Deafness & Education International, 15 (2), pp. 117-125.

Raver-Lampman, S., Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., Hester, P. P., and Anthony, N. (2013). Using dyad-specific social stories to improve communicative and interactional skills of preschoolers with hearing loss in self-contained and inclusive settings.. International Journal of Inclusive Education.

Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., Raver-Lampman, S., Hester, P. P., Browning, E., and Morin, L. L. (2013). An Observational Study of Social Communication Skills in Eight Preschoolers with and without Hearing Loss during Cooperative Play. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41 (5), pp. 339-346.

Raver-Lampman, S., Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., Hester, P. P., Perrotti, A., and Anthony, N. (2012). Effect of parallel talk on the language and interactional skills of preschoolers with cochlear implants and hearing aids. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 3 (1), pp. 630-638.

Bobzien, J. (2011). A Review of Curricular Approaches and Quality of Life Indicators in the United States for Individuals Displaying Profound Multiple Disabilities. Social Welfare: Interdisciplinary Approach, 1 (2), pp. 8-22.

Lynch, S. G., Bobzien, J., Judge, S., and Raver-Lampman, S. (2011). Teaching social skills to enhance work performance in a child care setting. Education and Training in Autism & Developmental Disabilities, 46 (1), pp. 40-51.
Books

Bobzien, J. Review of the BRIGANCE Transition Skills Inventory. A Counselor’s Guide to Career Assessment Instruments (6th edition, National Career Development Association.
Book Chapters

Bobzien, J., Childress, D. C., and Raver-Lampman, S. Infants and Toddlers with Cognitive.Best Practices for Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs and Their Families in Natural Environments. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing Company.

Bobzien, J. (2013). Review of the BRIGANCE Transition Skills Inventory.A counselor’s guide to career assessment instruments (6th ed.). (pp. 427-432). National Career Development Association.

Watson, S. R., Raver-Lampman, S., Bobzien, J., and Lynch, S. G. (2008). Techniques for teaching infants, preschoolers, and primary-aged children with mild learning and behavior problems. (pp. 225-253). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Pearson Publishing Co..
Conference Proceeding

Hsu, W. W., Zhang, M., Chen, C. H., Bobzien, J., Wu, C. T., and Liu, Y. H. (2015). A puzzle-based tool to study individualized perception reactions for children with autism. (pp. 682-686). Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC) 2015. doi:10.1109/SMC.2015.129

Samad, M., Bobzien, J., Harrington, J. W., and Iftekharuddin, K. M. (2015). Analysis of facial muscle activation in children with autism using 3D imaging. (pp. 337-342). International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM).

Chen, C., Bobzien, J., Bruhn, A., Zhang, M., and Hsu, W. W. (2014). The first step toward reconstructing visual perception and cognition in autism... Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (IEEE SMC 2014).
Presentations

Bobzien, J. (April 8, 2015). Military Transition: Maintaining a Continuum of Services for Military Children with Autism Oral Presentation presented at Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo San Diego, CA.

Bobzien, J., Lineberg, M., and Jepson, P. (June 19, 2014). Understanding the Legal Requirements of the New Teacher Evaluation System. Oral Presentation presented at 1st Annual Working Conference Learning to Ensure Fidelity: Implementing Virginia’s new Educator Evaluation Process. Norfolk, VA.

Bobzien, J. (March 14, 2014). Designing Intervention for Social Participation Keynote/Plenary Address presented at 21st Annual School Symposium: Designing Interventions for Environments for Social Participation Norfolk, Va.

Raver-Lampman, S., Gillis, C., Bobzien, J., Browning, E., and Hester, P. P. (October 17, 2013). Using a peer to teach grammatical form to preschoolers with hearing loss Oral Presentation presented at International Conference on Young Children with Special Needs and their Families San Francisco, CA.

Anthony, N., and Bobzien, J. (March 11, 2013). Promoting Social Competence in Adolescents and Adults with ASD Oral Presentation presented at Virginia Transition Forum Richmond, VA.

Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., and Hester, P. P. (December 7, 2012). Using dyad-specific social stories to increase communicative and interactional skills in preschoolers with hearing loss in self-contained & inclusive settings Paper presented at International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference Gottenheim, Germany.

Raver-Lampman, S., Gillis, C., Bobzien, J., and Hester, P. P. (October 30, 2012). Increasing communication in multiple settings in preschoolers with hearing loss Paper presented at International Conference for Young Children with Special Needs Minneapolis, MN.

Lynch, S. G., and Bobzien, J. (September 30, 2012). Implementing Parent Training in Dialogic Reading with Preschool Children At Risk for Learning and Behavior Problems Lecture presented at International Child & Adolescent Conference XVI Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport /Mall of America Hotel.

Lynch, S. G., and Bobzien, J. (April 13, 2012). Parents’ Use of Dialogic Reading Strategies with Their Young Children at-Risk presented at Council for Exceptional Children Denver, CO .

Lynch, S. G., Bobzien, J., Baker, C., Raver-Lampman, S., and DeBruin-Parecki, A. (April 13, 2012). Teaching parents dialogic reading to increase phonological awareness with their preschool children Paper presented at International Conference for Exceptional Children Denver, CO.

Raver-Lampman, S., Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., and Hester, P. P. (April 12, 2012). Effects of parallel talk on the language and interactional skills of preschoolers with hearing loss Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children Denver, CO.

Bobzien, J., Maydosz, A., and Lynch, S. G. (January 19, 2012). Pre-Academic Instruction and Quality of Life for Students with Profound/Multiple Disabilities presented at International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities Miami, FL.

Bobzien, J., Maydosz, A., and Gear, S. (December 1, 2011). -Academic Instruction and Quality of Life for Students with Profound/Multiple Disabilities presented at Annual TASH Conference Atlanta, GA.

Bobzien, J., Maydosz, A., and Lynch, S. G. (November 30, 2011). Pre-Academic Instruction And Quality Of Life For Students With Profound/Multiple Disabilities presented at TASH Conference Altlanta, GA.

Judge, S., Bobzien, J., Lynch, S. G., Maydosz, A., Floyd, K., and Gable, R. A. (November 11, 2011). Improving behavioral interventions through the use of virtual environments presented at TED National Conference Austin, TX.

Maydosz, A., Judge, S., Lynch, S. G., Floyd, K., Bobzien, J., and Katsioloudis, P. (November 10, 2011). Behavior Management Strategies for General Educators: Trial in a Simulated Classroom presented at 2011 TED Conference Austin, TX.

Raver-Lampman, S., Bobzien, J., Gillis, C., Hester, P. P., Michalek, A., and Anthony, N. (October 5, 2011). Parallel Talk: Effects on Language and Interactional Skills of Preschoolers with Deafness presented at Ireland International Conference on Education Dublin, Ireland.

Maydosz, A., Judge, S., Lynch, S. G., Floyd, K., Bobzien, J., and Katsioloudis, P. (September 23, 2011). Behavior Management Strategies for General Educators: Trial in a Simulated Classroom presented at 2011 CCBD International Conference New Orleans, LA.

Bobzien, J., Maydosz, A., and Anthony, N. (March 15, 2011). College Attendance for Students with Autism: Current Research presented at Virginia Transition Forum Norfolk< VA Waterside Marriott.

Lynch, S. G., and Bobzien, J. (November 7, 2008). Teaching social skills to enhance work performance: Daycare center case study presented at Annual Conference of the Teacher Education Division Dallas, Texas.

Lynch, S. G., and Bobzien, J. (August 4, 2008). De-mystify the RTI triangle: Responsive early literacy intervention presented at Association of Teacher Educators Summer Conference Washington, DC.

Bobzien, J., and Lynch, S. G. (October 16, 2007). Predictors of Childhood Obesity: Evidence from Early Childhood Longitudinal Study presented at Annual Conference of the Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Charlottesville, VA.

S, R., Gear, S., and Bobzien, J. (October 16, 2006). Perceptions of Accommodations Between University Students in Ukraine and the United States presented at Virginia Council for Exceptional Children Charlottesville, VA.

2015: You're a Rock Star Teaching Award, Old Dominion University
2014: Shining Star Teaching Award, ODU
2010: Shining Star Teaching Award, ODU
2010: Kimberly Gail Hughes Research Award, Old Dominion University
2009: SCHEV Doctorial Dissertation Fellowship, SCHEV
2006: Nominated, District Teacher of the Year, Norfolk Public Schools
2006: Teacher of the Year, St. Mary’s School, REACH Program
2006: Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Old Dominion University
2004: Member, All City Teaching Team, Norfolk Public Schools
2004: Nominated, District Teacher of the Year, Norfolk Public Schools
2004: Teacher of the Year, St. Mary’s School, REACH Program
2004: Who’s Who among America’s Teachers
2003: Outstanding Graduate Student, Old Dominion University-Special Education
2003: Nominated, Disney’s Teacher of the Year
2003: Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society, Old Dominion University
2003: Wavy TV 10 Mother of the Year
1992: Member, Honors College, Old Dominion University
1992: Winner, Outstanding Academic Scholarship, Pulaski County Public Schools

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Hester, P. P.; Bobzien, J.; Lynch, S. G. "Professional Educator Preparation in Special Education for Children with Low Incidence" $1,236,340. Federal. August, 2015 - August, 2020

Tonelson, S. W.; Maydosz, A.; Gable, R. A.; Bobzien, J. "Commonwealth Special Education Endorsement Programs" $209,000. State. 2018 - 2019

Tonelson, S. W.; Bobzien, J.; Maydosz, A.; Gable, R. A. "The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Special Education Adapted Curriculum: Supporting Students wiht Severe Disabilities and Autism (ACSD Consortium)" $53,643. State. 2018 - 2019

Chen, C. H.; Bobzien, J. "An Automated Video Coding Approach for Behavioral Research" $17,000. Old Dominion University. 2014 - 2014

Grisetti, G.; Bobzien, J. "Autism Spectrum Disorder-Integrating Theory and Clinical Practice Perspectives" $3,000. Old Dominion University. June 1, 2013 - December 15, 2013

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