Social communication/pragmatic language disorders

California State University, Long Beach

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School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Toddlers (early language development delays) AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Language development and communication sciences Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Public elementary schools

Michele Dew

Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Toddlers (early language development delays) AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Language development and communication sciences Relationship-building with clients and families Autism treatment centers Nonprofit organizations serving communication disorders

Emily Edson

Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Young adults AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Data collection and progress monitoring Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Public health and accessibility Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Treatment planning and goal development Voice and fluency intervention techniques High schools Middle schools Special education programs

Xiaoge He

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children Preschool-aged children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Cognitive-communication therapy strategies Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Public health and accessibility Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Time management and caseload organization Private practice clinics

Estefania Holbert

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Data collection and progress monitoring IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Time management and caseload organization Public elementary schools

Mary Huang

Fremont Unified School District

Middle schools Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Cognitive-communication disorders (e.g., TBI, dementia, stroke) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Maureen Jennings

Pediatric clinics Private practice and specialized settings Private practice clinics Universities (teaching and research roles) University/college clinics (training and supervision sites) Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Infants (feeding and early communication) Infants with feeding difficulties Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Preschool-aged children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) Young adults AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Documentation and report writing Dysphagia (swallowing) assessment skills Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Voice and fluency intervention techniques

Bronwyn Kao

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development Public elementary schools Special education programs

Sandra Kaul

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Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Brain tumors and neurological conditions Cognitive-communication disorders (e.g., TBI, dementia, stroke) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Infants (feeding and early communication) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children Older adults / geriatric population Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases Preschool-aged children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stroke (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Voice disorders (e.g., vocal strain, neurological voice changes) Working-age adults Young adults Early childhood centers/head start programs Early intervention programs (birth–3 years) High schools Home health care Hospitals (acute care, inpatient, outpatient) Middle schools Pediatric clinics Private practice and specialized settings Public elementary schools Rehabilitation hospitals Research institutions Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) Special education programs Telepractice (remote/virtual services) Universities (teaching and research roles) University/college clinics (training and supervision sites) AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Cognitive-communication therapy strategies Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Patient advocacy Rehabilitation and recovery processes Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Telepractice platforms Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development Voice and fluency intervention techniques

Alexandra Lopez

Diana Lynn

Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children Preschool-aged children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) AAC devices and speech-generating technology Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Empathy and patience Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers Language development and communication sciences Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Patient advocacy Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Early intervention programs (birth–3 years) Home health care Private practice clinics Telepractice (remote/virtual services)

Thao Nguyen

Middle schools Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Basic office productivity tools Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Patient advocacy Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Telepractice platforms Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development Voice and fluency intervention techniques

Lisa Potruch

WISH Community Charter Schools

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Infants (feeding and early communication) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Preschool-aged children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) Early intervention programs (birth–3 years) Pediatric clinics Public elementary schools Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Data collection and progress monitoring Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Flexibility and adaptability across settings Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development

Liareza Marie Poyatos

n/a

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems AAC devices and speech-generating technology Active listening and observation Assistive technology and innovation Basic office productivity tools Cognitive-communication therapy strategies Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Data tracking software Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Electronic medical records (EMR) systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Patient advocacy Public health and accessibility Rehabilitation and recovery processes Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development Voice and fluency intervention techniques Adolescents Adults with swallowing disorders due to neurological or structural causes Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Brain tumors and neurological conditions Cognitive-communication disorders (e.g., TBI, dementia, stroke) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Head and neck cancer patients (speech and swallowing impacts) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Infants (feeding and early communication) Infants with feeding difficulties Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children Older adults / geriatric population Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases Post-surgical patients affecting swallowing function Preschool-aged children Respiratory conditions affecting speech/swallowing School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stroke (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Voice disorders (e.g., vocal strain, neurological voice changes) Working-age adults Young adults

Adrienne Reible

San Gabriel Unified

Melissa Reynoso

Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Data collection and progress monitoring Documentation and report writing Education and special education systems Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development High schools Middle schools Public elementary schools Special education programs

Lynette Ridder

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Public elementary schools Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children Preschool-aged children School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders

Giselle Santana

Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Cognitive-communication disorders (e.g., TBI, dementia, stroke) Deaf and hard of hearing individuals (speech/language support) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Medically complex children Older adults / geriatric population Preschool-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stroke (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Working-age adults

Barbara Shapiro

Multiple

Adults with swallowing disorders due to neurological or structural causes Brain tumors and neurological conditions Cognitive-communication disorders (e.g., TBI, dementia, stroke) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Older adults / geriatric population Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases Post-surgical patients affecting swallowing function Respiratory conditions affecting speech/swallowing Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Stroke (aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) Telepractice (remote/virtual services) Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Cognitive-communication therapy strategies Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Documentation and report writing Dysphagia (swallowing) assessment skills Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Flexibility and adaptability across settings Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Rehabilitation and recovery processes Relationship-building with clients and families Telepractice platforms Treatment planning and goal development

Colleen Sheh

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Toddlers (early language development delays) AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Counseling and family education Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Documentation and report writing Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches Goal tracking and compliance documentation Helping children and adults overcome communication barriers Language development and communication sciences Neuroscience and brain-behavior relationships Relationship-building with clients and families Speech and language evaluation tools Strong verbal and written communication Telepractice platforms Time management and caseload organization Treatment planning and goal development Voice and fluency intervention techniques Private practice and specialized settings Private practice clinics

Sylvia Wakefield

Cal State LA

Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Documentation and report writing IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings)

Patty Yandell

Turlock Unified School District

Private practice and specialized settings Public elementary schools Adolescents Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) School-aged children Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology) Stuttering and fluency disorders Young adults Clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Education and special education systems Evidence-based practice application Fluency shaping and stuttering modification approaches IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Language development and communication sciences