Andrew M. Colombo-Dougovito

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book

• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K.H. (2022). Not playing around: Intersectional identities, media representation, and the power of sport. Lanham, MD, Lexington Books.

Book Chapter

• Weiller-Abels, K.H., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Everbach, T. (2022). Leveraging sport for justice.. Lexington Books.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A., Everbach, T., Weiller-Abels, K.H. (2022). At the confluence of sport and identity.. Lexington Books.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A., Dillon, S.R. (2022). A “Permissible Prejudice”: An exploration of the systemic ableist barriers to sport and leisure activity for disabled people.. Not playing around: Intersectional identities, media representation, and the power of sport. Lexington Books.
• Lourenco, C., Esteves, D., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). Methodological strategies, planned motor activities and motor assessment in children and young people with autism spectrum disorder.. Exercise: Physical, Physiological and Psychological Benefits.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Dillon, S.R., Mpofu, E. (2021). The Wellbeing of People with Neurodiverse Conditions. Sustainable Community Health: Systems and Practices in Diverse Settings. 499-535. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
• Kelly, L.E., Block, M.E., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2017). Physical Education. Handbook of Special Education (2nd Edition). New York, Routledge.

Journal Article

• Savage, M.N., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2023). Capabilities, opportunities, and motivation: Exploring fitness program experiences of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (10) 5771.
• McNamara, S.W., Lieberman, L., Wilson, K., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2022). “I mean I hate to say it's sink or swim, but…”: College course instructors’ perceptions of the adapted physical education content that they prioritize and teach.. Other.
• Weiller-Abels, K.H., Everbach, T., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). She’s a lady; he’s an athlete; they have overcome: Portrayals of gender and disability in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.. Other. 16 (1) 123-148.
• Blagrave, A.J., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Healy, S. (2021). “Just invite us”: Autistic adults’ recommendations for developing more accessible physical activity opportunities.. Other. 3 (2) 179-186.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Lee, J. (2021). Social skill outcomes following physical activity-based interventions for individuals on the autism spectrum: A scoping review spanning young childhood through young adulthood. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. 38 (1) 138-161.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A., Blagrave, A.J., Healy, S. (2020). A new grounded theory of the physical activity experiences of autistic adults.. Other.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Block, M.E., Zhang, X., Strehli, I. (2020). A multiple method review of accommodations to standardized assessments commonly used with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum.. Other. 24 (3) 693-706.
• McNamara, S., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Aheans, C., Weiner, B. (2020). Adapted physical educators perceptions of educational research. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2019). Building rapport: Improve interviews to capture detailed responses from parents of children with disabilities.. Other.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Kelly, L.E., Block, M.E. (2019). The effect of task modifications on the fundamental motor skills of boys on the autism spectrum.. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 31 (5) 653-668.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Block, M.E. (2019). Fundamental motor skills interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A literature review. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 6 (2) 159-171.
• Blagrave, A.J., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2019). Community barriers to physical activity for families with a child with autism spectrum disorder.. Other. 3 (1) 72-84. Springer.
• Healy, S., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Judge, J., Kwon, E., Strehli, I., Block, M.E. (2017). A practical guide to the development of an online course in adapted physical education.. Other. 31 (2) 48-54. http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=0081e703-4577-491a-8481-49a0f8b360f7%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=123800234&db=a9h
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2017). The roll of dynamic systems theory in motor development research: How does theory inform practice and what are the implications for autism spectrum disorder?. Other. 16 (2) 141-156. De Gruyter.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Reeve, R.E. (2017). Exploring the interaction of motor and social skills with autism severity using the SFARI dataset.. Perceptual and Motor Skills. 124 (2) 413-424. Sage.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2017). Exploring the effect of gender and disability on gross motor performance in kindergarten children.. Other. 74 (2) 183-197. https://search.proquest.com/docview/1883071620/fulltext/2845FEFD3C4440D1PQ/1?accountid=7113
• Chen, W., Zhu, W., Mason, S., Hammond-Bennett, A., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2016). Effectiveness of quality physical education in improving students’ manipulative skill competency. Journal of Sport and Health Science. 5 (2) 231-238.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., Block, M.E. (2016). Make task constraints work for you: Teaching object control skills to students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. 87 (1) 32-37.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2015). “Try to do the best you can”: How pre-service APE specialists experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.. Other. 30 (3) 160-176. http://www. internationaljournalofspecialed.com
• Wilson, W., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2015). Inclusive and effective adapted physical education: Meeting the needs of each student. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. 28 (4) 50-52.
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2015). Successful intervention strategies for autism spectrum disorder and their use for the development of motor skills in physical education.. Other. 29 (2) 34-41. Sagamore. http://js.sagamorepub.com/palaestra/article/view/6488
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (2013). Comparison of physical fitness performance between elementary-age students with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.. Other. 70 (3) 262-280. https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=14218848618613928503&btnI=1&hl=en

Magazine/Trade Publication

• Block, M., , J., Nichols, C., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2020). How physical activity can benefit your child with autism. Other. 107 7. https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/issue-107-caring-for-your-autism-family/

Video and Audiovisual Material

• Colombo-Dougovito, A., Lainoff, L. (2022). Disability, Movement, Etcetera #1 - Lillie Lainoff. https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/03d94b5d-4539-42dd-8643-9eb81a6be3b8/stream.mp3
• McNamara, S.W., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Blagrave, A.J., Vanderbaum, K. (2021). Social justice in adapted physical education. http://mrmcnamaras.blogspot.com/2019/07/social-justice-in-adapted-physical.html
• McShan, K., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). Examining the motor development patterns and physical activity behaviors of autistic individuals. https://anchor.fm/kevin-mcshan/episodes/Examining-the-Motor-Development-Patterns-and-Physical-Activity-Behaviors-of-autistic-individuals-esd28h/a-a4tmso8
• Croucher, B., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2021). The H (Honest) Podcast - Live Recording. https://www.facebook.com/DelightCafeCBD/videos/789266378382191/
• Steward, R., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Crane, L. (2021). Autism Matters Podcast Number 33. https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/AUT/Podcast%2034%201.mp3
• Martin, R., Colombo-Dougovito, A. (2020). dapted physical educators perceptions of educational research. https://anchor.fm/PwRHPE/episodes/125-APE-Teachers-Perspectives-of-Educational-Research-ejppgg/a-a3jacui
• , S., Colombo-Dougovito, A., Weiner, B., Ahrens, C. (2020). Adapted physical educators’ perspectives of educational research. https://mrmcnamaras.blogspot.com/2020/07/adapted-physical-educators-perspectives.html

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Savage, M.N., Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., "Physical Fitness and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Analysis on the Effects of an Adapted Fitness Program," sponsored by College of Education, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Lee, J. (Principal), Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (Co-Principal), Zhang, T. (Co-Principal), "Examining Service Providers’ Perspective toward Physical Activity in Children with the Autism Spectrum," sponsored by Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Private, $500.00 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M., "UNT Research Seed Grant," sponsored by Office of Research and Innovation, University of North Texas, $7150.00 Funded. (2018 - 2018).
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (Principal), Zhang, T. (Co-Principal), "Examining Service Providers' Perspective toward Physical Activity of Children on the Autism Spectrum," sponsored by Association for Applied Sport Psychology, NFP, Funded. (2018 - 2020).

Grant - Teaching

• Colombo-Dougovito, A., "UNT Mentoring Micro-Grant," University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2019 - 2021).
• Colombo-Dougovito, A.M. (Principal), "Connect Learning Grant and Course Development Program," sponsored by UNT Career Connect, University of North Texas, $750 Funded. (2018 - 2018).