Degrees
Degree, Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders and Sciences State University of New York at Buffalo, 1994
Degree, Bachelor of Science University of Toronto, 1989
Certifications and Skills
Natural Language Acquisition Practitioner Completed Level 3: Natural Language Acquisition in Autism: Echolalia To Self-Generated Language. Understanding of gestalt language processing and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework for assessment and treatment, developed by Marge Blanc. To learn more:
https://communicationdevelopmentcenter.com/
https://www.meaningfulspeech.com/
Certified Hanen Instructor Certified instructor for More Than Words - The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
PROMPT Trained
(Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)
Trained in Level 1 (Introduction to PROMPT: Technique) and Level 2 (Bridging PROMPT Technique to Intervention)
Proficiency with Kaufman Speech to Language ProtocolExperienced with use of the Kaufman approach for treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
PECS Experience(Picture Exchange Communication System)
Experienced with training and use of PECS
Certified provider of LSVT Loud Speech treatment for improving communication in people with Parkinson’s Disease as well as other neurological conditions
Certified provider of LSVT Loud for Paediatric Motor Speech Disorders Speech treatment for children with motor speech disorders related to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other neurological conditions.
Research on LSVT LOUD in children with CP and DS has documented: Increased vocal loudness – Improved articulation and speech intelligibility – Improved intonation – Increased confidence with communication – Changes in neural functioning related to voice and speech
Certified provider of Melodic Based Communication Therapy Designed to help nonverbal and low verbal children with autism learn to speak
Training Highlights
SLP Telecon - 2-day conference on Teletherapy
Putting the ABA in AAC Systems: Creating Effective Augmentative Alternative Communication Systems for Individuals with Intellectual Disability - Julie Koudys
Selecting and Implementing AAC Systems for Young Children with Complex Communication Needs - Joy S. McGowan
Never Too Soon for Literacy: Paving the Way to Literacy Success – Janice Greenberg
Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Dr. Edythe Strand
Expanding Expressive Language Workshop - Sara Smith
Building Verbal Imitation in Toddlers – Laura Mize
Early Speech-Language Development: Taking Theory to the Floor - Laura Mize
Help Me Tell My Story: Social Communication Development through Narrative Intervention – Maryellen Moreau
Social Communication: Development, Assessment and Intervention for Preschoolers through Adolescents - ASHA
Turn it On: Using Movies and YouTube to Support Social Learning for Students with ASD- Anna Vagin
The ABC’s of AAC for Children with ASD – Pat Mirenda
Developing Executive Control Skills in Children with Language and Learning Disorders – Kerry Howland
Childhood Apraxia of Speech…Evaluation & Therapy Challenges - David Hammer
Successful ‘R’ and ‘S/Z’ Treatment – Pam Marshalla
Practical Tips & Techniques for Successful Articulation Remediation – Char Boshart
Using a Motor Speech Perspective in Assessment and Treatment of Children’s Speech – Debra Goshulak
Treating Stuttering – Whole Child Approaches – Marlene Green
Making Sense of Motor Speech Disorders in Childhood
Bjorem Speech Sound Cues - Jennie Bjorem
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