Communication

Communication Development of a Multi-Modal Communicator: A Case Study

Communication Development of a Multi-Modal Communicator: A Case Study Part 1 Presentation slides 833 Kb

Communication Development of a Multi-Modal Communicator: A Case Study
        Part 2 1 hour 35 minutes
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Sarah Keyes, Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Sarah Keyes has been a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (TOD) for the past 25 years and is currently employed as an itinerant TOD with Childhood Educational Associates, Inc. She has worked all over the Capital Region of New York with children of all ages, all types of hearing loss and with varying communication styles.

Sarah graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.A. in Linguistics (with a focus on American Sign Language) and from Boston University with an M.Ed. in Education of the Deaf. Through her work with students with both hearing and vision loss, she became affiliated with the New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative (NYDBC) for guidance and support. She was then invited to be a DeafBlind Advisor with NYDBC. Sarah possesses fluency in American Sign Language and an ingenuity for supporting students with varying communication needs.

Sarah was recently recognized in a Teacher Profile by the National Center on Deaf-Blindness for her commitment and extraordinary work in the field.

Kaitlyn Ahl, Speech-Language Pathologist

Kaitlin Ahl is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in upstate New York. She received her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Ithaca College and her Master of Science in Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities also from Ithaca College.

Kaitlin has spent the last nine years working with students ages 5-21 with varying communication abilities. She has experience working with students with multiple disabilities and also those with dual sensory loss (hearing and vision loss). In addition to her work as a speech-language pathologist, Kaitlin also serves as a DeafBlind Advisor with the New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative (NYDBC) for the past 5 years. She also is an active participant and facilitator in the NYDBC-led Community of Practice (CoP), Network of Teachers working with DeafBlind (NTDB) students, in her region.

Kaitlin’s creative and supportive nature allows for new, emerging skills to develop and flourish in all learners!

Understanding Behavior as Communication in Students with Hearing and Vision Loss

Understanding Behavior as Communication in Students with Hearing and Vision Loss 1 hour 29 minutes
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Kasee Stratton-Gadke
Kasee Stratton-Gadke, Ph.D., NCSP
Psychologist & Associate Professor

Dr. Stratton-Gadke is an associate professor in the School Psychology Program in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations at Mississippi State University (MSU) and Director of the T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability, also housed at MSU. She earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Central Michigan University. Dr. Stratton-Gadke completed her doctoral and post-doctoral training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Department of Behavioral Psychology. Dr. Stratton-Gadke is a licensed psychologist, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a AAAA licensed school psychologist for the state of Mississippi.

Dr. Stratton-Gadke has spent the greater part of 15 years researching the behavioral phenotype for CHARGE Syndrome and has presented throughout the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Denmark on CHARGE. Dr. Stratton-Gadke directs the Bulldog CHARGE Syndrome Research Lab at MSU where she is training the next generation of professionals to serve individuals with CHARGE.

Dr. Stratton-Gadke has been a presenter at several NYDBC conferences and webinars to bring critical research and understanding of children and young adults with CHARGE Syndrome. NYDBC is thrilled to welcome Kasee back to speak with the families and providers!

Using the Tactile Threshold Model to Develop Communication Skills

Using the Tactile Threshold Model to Develop Communication Skills 1 hour 11 minutes
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L. Beth Brady, Ph.D., Hunter College
Coordinator of the Blind/Visual Impairments and Severe/Multiple Disabilities Programs and Assistant Professor

Dr. L. Beth Brady is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Blind/Visual Impairments and Severe/Multiple Disabilities Programs at Hunter College, City University of New York. Dr. Brady started as an adjunct lecturer at Hunter College in 2016, teaching foundation classes on severe and multiple disabilities, in addition to hosting numerous Hunter student teachers in her middle school classroom over the years. Previously, she worked as an itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments in the New York City Department of Education, after beginning her career as a classroom special education teacher of learners with severe/multiple disabilities in New York City’s District 75 and at the Boston College Campus School.

Beth completed her Ph.D. at Teachers College, Columbia University in Special Education, with a focus in Intellectual Disability and Autism. Dr. Brady received both her B.A. in Elementary Education and American Heritages and a M.Ed. in Severe Special Education, with a concentration in deafblindness, from Boston College. Her particular research interests are in the areas of communication, alternate assessment, deafblindness, inclusion and urban teacher preparation.

Beth is a strong partner of NYDBC and participates in the Cortical Visual Impairment Cohort hosted by NYDBC.

Implementing Alternative & Augmentative Communication at Home

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Stacy StosicStacy Stosic, SLP-CCC, Speech-Language Pathologist
Manhattan Star Academy

Stacy is a speech-language pathologist with almost a decade of experience in supporting students with complex communication needs. She specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and is the senior speech-language pathologist and AAC Specialist at the Manhattan Star Academy, a private school for students with developmental disabilities located in New York City.

Stacy is an adjunct lecturer for the speech-language pathology program at Hunter College, CUNY and is also a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox.

Stacy conducts training on AAC, including intervention (inclusive of system programming adaptations and modifications), assessment, and practical approaches for professionals and families. She is passionate about life-long learning and providing everyone with a voice. Stacy is an active member with NYDBC and various Communities of Practice revolving around students with hearing & vision loss.

Implementing a Successful AAC Program for a Student with Combined Vision & Hearing Loss: A Case Study

Implementing a Successful AAC Program for a Student with Combined Vision & Hearing Loss: A Case Study 1 hour 33 minutes
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Stacy Stosic
Stacy Stosic, SLP-CCC, Speech-Language Pathologist
Manhattan Star Academy

Stacy is a speech-language pathologist with almost a decade of experience in supporting students with complex communication needs. She specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and is the senior speech-language pathologist and AAC Specialist at the Manhattan Star Academy, a private school for students with developmental disabilities located in New York City.

Stacy is an adjunct lecturer for the speech-language pathology program at Hunter College, CUNY and is also a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox.

Stacy conducts training on AAC, including intervention (inclusive of system programming adaptations and modifications), assessment, and practical approaches for professionals and families. She is passionate about life-long learning and providing everyone with a voice. Stacy is an active member with NYDBC and various Communities of Practice revolving around students with hearing & vision loss.

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