Beth Foley | Deaf Education

Comm Disorders & Deaf Ed

Emeritus Professor - Outside Instructor


Beth Foley

Educational Background

PhD, Speech-Language Pathology, University of Massachusetts, 1989
MA, Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts, 1976
BA, Communication Disorders, University of Massachusetts, 1975

Awards

Exemplary Faculty Use of Technology Award, 2008

Utah System of Higher Education

Top Professor Award, 2008

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

USU Departmental Teaching Excellence Award, 2008

Utah State University

USU Diversity Professor of the Year, 2008

Utah State University

Top Professor Award, 2007

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Association Award for Clinical Achievement, 2006

USLHA

Top Professor Award, 2005

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

USU Nominee, Carnegie Professor of the Year, 2005

Utah State University

USU Statesman Professor of the Year, 2005

Utah State University

Finalist, Robins Award University Teacher of the Year, 2004

Utah State University

Teacher of the Year Award, 2004

Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

Teacher of the Year Award, 2004

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Top Professor Award, 2004

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

Teacher of the Year Award, 2003

Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Service Award, 2003

Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Top Professor Award, 2002

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

Top Professor Award, 2001

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

Teacher of the Year Award, 2000

Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

Top Professor Award, 2000

USU Chapter of Mortar Board

Alumni Professorship Award, 1999

Editor's Award for Most Significant Article , 1999

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Journal

Teacher of the Year Award, 1999

Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

Top Professor Award, 1999

USU Chapter of Mortar Board


    Publications | Book Chapters

  • Foley, B.E, Wolter, J., (2010). Literacy intervention for transition-aged youth: What is and what could be: Language, Literacy and AAC Issues for Transition- Age Youth. Paul H. Brookes
  • Foley, B.E, Koppenhaver, D., (2009). Diagnostic reading assessment for students with augmentative and alternative communication needs: Practically speaking: Augmentative and alternative communication in school settings. Paul H. Brookes
  • Foley, B.E, Koppenhaver, D., (2009). Writing assessment for students with augmentative and alternative communication needs: Augmentative and Alternative Communication in School Settings. Paul H. Brookes
  • Foley, B.E, Staples, A., (2007). Assistive technology supports for literacy development: Effective literacy instruction for individuals with moderate or severe disabilities. Paul H. Brookes

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

  • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Henningsen, A., Chisholm, L., Escobar, R., Miller, C., (1997). Augmentative and alternative communication. Outreach, Development, and Dissemination Division, Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Henningsen, A., Chisholm, L., Escobar, R., Miller, C., (1997). Computer Access. Outreach, Development, and Dissemination Division, Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Henningsen, A., Chisholm, L., Escobar, R., Miller, C., (1997). Dual sensory impairment and assistive technology. Outreach, Development, and Dissemination Division, Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Henningsen, A., Chisholm, L., Escobar, R., Miller, C., (1997). Hearing impairment and assistive technology. Outreach, Development, and Dissemination Division, Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Henningsen, A., Chisholm, L., Escobar, R., Miller, C., (1997). Introduction to augmentative and alternative communication. Outreach, Development, and Dissemination Division, Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Henningsen, A., Chisholm, L., Escobar, R., Miller, C., (1997). Visual impairment and assistive technology. Outreach, Development, and Dissemination Division, Center for Persons with Disabilities

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

  • Wolter, J., Foley, B.E, (2010). Literacy intervention for transition-aged youth: What is and what could be. . Language, Literacy, and AAC Issues for Transition- Age Youth, Brookes Publishing, 35+68.
  • Foley, B.E, Staples, A., (2006). Assistive technology supports for literacy instruction. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 15:2, 15-21.
  • Foley, B.E, Staples, A., (2006). Assistive technology supports for literacy instruction. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education, 13:2, 15-21.
  • Foley, B.E, Staples, A., (2003). Developing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and literacy interventions for adults with autism in a supported Employment setting. Topics in Language Disorders, 23:4, 325-343.
  • Foley, B.E, (2003). Language, literacy, and AAC: Translating theory into practice. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 11:2, 8-15.
  • Foley, B.E, (2002). Looking back and to the future: AAC in the public schools. *
  • Foley, B.E, (1999). Oh, The Places You'll Go: From Dr. Seuss to conventional literacy. Speak Up: United States Association for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2, 1-5. *
  • Foley, B.E, Pollatsek, A., (1999). Phonological processing and reading abilities in adolescents and adults with severe congenital speech impairments. Augmentative and Alternative Communication
  • Foley, B.E, (1993). Literacy development in individuals with severe speech and motor impairments. Topics in Language Disorders, 13:2, 16-32.

Professional Journal

  • Treiber, K.A, Carlson, M., Corcoran, C., Breitner, M.C, Piercy, J.S, DeBerard, K.W, Stein, D.M, Foley, B.E, Welsh-Bohmer, K.A, Frye, A., Lyketsos, C.G, (2011). Cognitive stimulation and cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease: The Cache County Dementia Progression Study. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 10, 1-10.
  • Treiber, K.A, Carlson, M., Corcoran, C., Breitner, M.C, Piercy, J.S, DeBerard, K.W, Stein, D.M, Foley, B.E, Welsh-Bohmer, K.A, Frye, A., Lyketsos, C.G, (2011). Cognitive stimulation and cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer’s disease: The Cache County Dementia Progression Study. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 10, 1-10.
  • Treiber, K., Carlson, M., Corcoran, C.D, Norton, M.C, Piercy, K.W, Deberard, M.S, Stein, D.M, Foley, B.E, Welsh-Bohmer, K.A, Breitner, J.C, Lyketsos, C.G, (2011). Cognitive Stimulation and Cognitive and Functional Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease: The Cache County Dementia Progression Study. . The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 66:4, 416-425.
  • Treiber, K., Carlson, M., Corcoran, C., Norton, M.C, Piercy, K.W, Deberard, M.S, Stein, D.M, Foley, B.E, Welsh-Bohmer, K.A, Breitner, J.C, Lyketsos, C.G, Tschanz, J.T, (2011). Cognitive Stimulation and Cognitive and Functional Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease: The Cache County Dementia Progression Study.. Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 66, 416-425. doi: DOI:10.1093/geronb/gbr023
  • Gillam, S.L, Fargo, J., Foley, B.E, Oszewski, A., (2010). A nonverbal phoneme deletion task administered in a dynamic assessment format: Journal of Communication Disorders. Journal of Communication Disorders.44, 236-245.
  • Foley, B.E, (1997). Phonemic awareness: Stepping stone to literacy. American Association for Home Based Early Interventionists, 2:3, 1,3-4,7. *
  • Foley, B.E, (1997). Play adaptations for young children who use AAC. American Association for Home Based Early Interventionists, 1:3, 3-4,10. *

Public or Trade Journal

  • Foley, B.E, (1997). Facilitating your child's development through play. Parent News, 2D:3, 1-4. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

Video

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Technical Reports

    Research Reports

    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1998). Assistive technology technician training: An interdisciplinary approach. Administration on Developmental Disabilities
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1998). Assistive technology technician training: An interdisciplinary approach. Department of Health and Human Services
    • Foley, B.E, R. , (1997). Model training program using distance learning technology for rehabilitation technicians. Department of Education
    • Foley, B.E, Fifield, M., Baer, R., (1997). Pre-service preparation for careers in assistive technology. U.S. Department of Education
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1997). Assistive tecnology technician training: An interdisciplinary approach. Administration on Developmental Disabilities
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1997). Assistive technology technician training: An interdisciplinary approach. Department of Health and Human Services
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., Fifield, M., (1996). Interdisciplinary training in assistive technology. Administration for Children and Families
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1996). Model training program using distance learning technology for Rehabilitation Technicians. Department of Education
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1996). Assistive technology techician training: An interdisciplinary approach. Department of Health and Human Services
    • Foley, B.E, Baer, R., (1995). Model training program using distance learning technology for rehabilitation technicians. Deparment of Education

    Other Reports

    • Foley, B.E, Holt, S., Sjoblum, S., (2006). Development of a specialized bed with transfer system and respiratory support. National Science Foundation
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1998). Child's-joystick-controlled go cart. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1998). trailer-mounted Personal lift transfer system. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1998). Wheelchair dynamic seating system. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1997). Automatic rocking bench swing. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1997). Hand-powered Tricycle. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, (1997). Phonological disorder assessment and remediation tool. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1997). Teen-joystick-controlled go cart. Creative Learning Press, Inc
    • Foley, B.E, Escobar, R., (1997). Toy jeep adaptation design project. Creative Learning Press, Inc

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Publications | Other

    An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

    Teaching

    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Fall 2023
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Summer 2023
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Spring 2023
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Fall 2022
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Summer 2022
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Spring 2022
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Fall 2021
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Summer 2021
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Spring 2021
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Fall 2020
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Summer 2020
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Spring 2020
    COMD 5240 - Neural Bases of Cognition and Communication, Fall 2019