Melissa N. Savage

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book

• Savage, M.N., Adreon, D. (2017). An Educator's Guide to ASD (Level 1 Supports). Arlington, VA, Organization for Autism Research, Inc.. https://oar.z2systems.com/np/clients/oar/product.jsp?product=146&
• Bouck, E., Taber-Doughty, T., Savage, M.N. (2015). Footsteps toward the future: Implementing a real-world curriculum for students with developmental disabilities.. Arlington, VA, Council for Exceptional Children.

Book Chapter

• Bassette, L., Savage, M.N. (2022). Assistive technology to promote physical activity in students with disabilities.. Handbook of Research on Assistive Technologies in 21st Century Classrooms.. IGI Global.
• Odom, S.L., Morin, K., Savage, M.N., Tomasewski, B. (2019). Behavioral and Educational Interventions. In. Fred R. Volkmar (Ed.), Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders. (3) 176-190. Cambridge, United Kingdom, Cambridge University Press.
• Savage, M.N., Taber-Doughty, T. (2019). Life Skills and Community Participation. Educating Students with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Book 4 Academics, Life Skills, and Transition. 29-52. Arlington, VA, Council for Exceptional Children.
• Templin, T., Rietdyk, S., Claxton, L., Savage, M.N. (2014). Kate: A case study in developmental coordination disorder.. In K. M. Armour (Ed.), Pedagogical cases in physical education and youth sport. 35-48. New York, NY, 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.
• Amsbary, J., Alzamel, A., Lin, M., Savage, M.N., Reszka, S., Crais, E., Watson, L., Boyd, B. (2023). Identifying and Targeting Social-communication and Play Skills for Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Young Exceptional Children.
• Savage, M.N. (2023). Supporting healthier grocery-shopping habits for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities using self-management and technology: A single-case pilot.. Other. 3 (3) 319–334.
• Amsbary, J., Lin, M., Savage, M.N., Fanning, L. (2022). Engaging parents in the development and testing of a website to support social-communication and play development for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Special Education Technology. 37 (4) 523-535.
• Tomaszewski, B., Savage, M.N., Hume, K. (2022). Examining Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. 26 (4) 1075-1088.
• Zucker, S.H., Lindstrom, E.R., Savage, M.N., Schaefer-Whitby, P.L. (2022). Research informed practice in autism, intellectual disability, and developmental disabilities.. 9 (1) 3-6.
• Savage, M.N., Tomaszewski, B., Hume, K.A. (2022). Step it up: Increasing physical activity for adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability using supported self-management and fitbit technology. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 37 (3) 146-157.
• Hume, K., Steinbrenner, J.R., Odom, S.L., Morin, K.L., Nowell, S.W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendey, S., McIntyre, N.S., Yucesoy-Ozkan, S., Savage, M. (2021). Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism: Third generation review.. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
• Sam, A.M., Cox, A.W., Savage, M.N., Waters, V., Odom, S.L. (2020). Disseminating information on evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: AFIRM. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 50 (6) 1931–1940.
• Satsangi, R., Miller, B., Savage, M.N. (2019). Helping teachers make informed decisions when selecting assistive technology for secondary students with disabilities. Preventing School Failure. 63 (2) 97-104.
• Savage, M.N., Taber-Doughty, T., Brodhead, M.T., Bouck, E.C. (2018). Increasing physical activity for adults with autism spectrum disorder: Comparing in-person and technology delivered praise. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 73 115-125.
• Savage, M.N., Bouck, E.C. (2017). Predictors of risky behavior and offending for adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Other. 55 (3) 154-166.
• Savage, M.N., Taber-Doughty, T. (2017). Self-operated auditory prompting systems for individuals with intellectual disability: A meta-analysis of single-subject research. Other. 42 (3) 249-258.
• Bouck, E.C., Meyer, N.K., Satsangi, R., Savage, M.N., Hunley, M. (2015). Free computer-based assistive technology to support students with high-incidence disabilities in the writing process. Preventing School Failure. 59 (2) 90-97.
• Bouck, E.C., Savage, M.N., Meyer, N.K., Taber-Doughty, T., Hunley, M. (2014). High-tech or low-tech? Comparing self-monitoring systems to increase task independence for students with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 29 (3) 156-167.
• Weng, P., Savage, M.N., Bouck, E.C. (2014). iDIY: Video-based instruction using iPads. Teaching Exceptional Children. 47 (1) 11-19. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040059914542764
• Savage, M.N. (2014). Self-operated auditory prompting systems: Creating and using them to support students with disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children. 47 (1) 46-55. SAGE Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0040059914542763

Research Report

• Steinbrenner, J.R., Hume, K., Odom, S.L., Morin, K.L., Nowell, S.W., Tomaszewski, B., Szendrey, S., McIntyre, N.S., Yucesoy-Ozkan, S., Savage, M. (2020). Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism.. National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice.

Technical Report

• Odom, S.L., Savage, M.N. (2017). Evidence-based practice in behavioral intervention research for children, youth, and adults with autism spectrum disorder. In Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research —2016–2017 Update..
• Odom, S.L., Hedges, S., Savage, M.N. (2017). School-based interventions. In Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research —2016–2017 Update..

Video and Audiovisual Material

• Sam, A., Savage, M.N., Dykstra-Steinbrenner, J. (2020). Prompting: Introduction & practice. University of North Carolina, FPG Child Development Institute. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/node/2601
• Sam, A., Savage, M.N., Dykstra-Steinbrenner, J. (2020). Reinforcement: Introduction & practice. University of North Carolina, FPG Child Development Institute. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/node/2561
• Sam, A., Savage, M.N., Dykstra-Steinbrenner, J. (2020). Time delay: Introduction & practice. University of North Carolina, FPG Child Development Institute. https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/time-delay-introduction-practice

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Tomaszewski, B. (Principal), Savage, M.N. (Principal), Hume, K.A. (Principal), Maddox, B. (Co-Principal), Roth, H., "A stage 1 pilot test for feasibility and efficacy of a multi-level intervention to increase physical activity in adults with intellectual disability: Step it up+," sponsored by National Institutes of Health, Federal, $3591635 Funded. (2023).
• Barrio, B.L. (Principal), Carey, C.D. (Co-Principal), Savage, M. (Co-Principal), Keller, M. (Co-Principal), Levingston, B.D. (Supporting), Gafford, L.C. (Supporting), Mpofu, E., "UNT ELEVAR: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Texas," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Federal, $2636981 Funded. (2020 - 2025).
• 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).
• Hume, K.A. (Principal), Savage, M.N. (Principal), "Step It Up: Increasing Physical Activity for Adults with ASD and ID through Self-Management," sponsored by Organization for Autism Research, Other, $28719 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
• Barrio, B.L. (Principal), Carey, C.D. (Co-Principal), Mpofu, E. (Other), Gafford, L.V. (Other), Keller, M.J. (Co-Principal), Savage, M.N. (Co-Principal), "UNT ELEVAR: Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Texas," sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, FED, Funded. (2020 - 2025).
• Hume, K.A. (Co-Principal), Savage, M.N. (Co-Principal), "Step It Up: Increasing Physical Activity for Adults with ASD and ID through Self-Management," Other, Funded. (2017 - 2019).