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Workshops, Lectures, Presentations and Webinars

  • Elleseff, T (2021, Dec 3).  Components of Comprehensive Preschool Evaluations. POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Dec 2).  Targeted Pragmatic Assessments of School-Aged Children with Psychiatric Diagnoses. POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Nov 2).  Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in At-Risk Children: Differential Diagnosis of ADHD in Speech Language Pathology: Focus on Assessment and Treatment. Webinar for Garfield Public Schools. Garfield, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Oct 20) Reading Disorders 101: A Tutorial for Parents and Professionals. Webinar for the Apraxia Kids, Pittsburg, PA.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Sep 30) On the Value of Language Assessments for Children with Confirmed/Suspected Dyslexia.    Webinar for the Kansas Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Wichita, KS.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Sep 30) Improving Critical Thinking Skills via Use of Picture Books in Children with Language Disorders.  Webinar for the Kansas Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Wichita, KS.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Sep 2).  Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children.  Elmont Union Free School District Webinar, Elmont, NY.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Aug 25).  A Reading Program is NOT Enough: A Deep Dive into the Dyslexia Diagnosis. International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch Webinar. Atlanta, GA.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Aug 5). Clinical Assessment of Grade-Level Reading Abilities: Focus on Fluency and Comprehension. CEU SmartHub Recorded Webinar, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Aug 5). Teaching Emergent Readers via the Synthetic Phonics Approach. CEU SmartHub Recorded Webinar, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Jul 16). Improving Critical Thinking Skills via Use of Picture Books in Children with Language Disorders. The Ohio School Speech Pathology Educational Audiology Coalition Online Webinar
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Jul 16).  Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children. The Ohio School Speech Pathology Educational Audiology Coalition Online Webinar
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Jul 15).  Assessing Social Skills in Children with Psychiatric Disturbances. The Ohio School Speech Pathology Educational Audiology Coalition Online Webinar
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Jun 9).  Auditory Processing Disorder Diagnosis: Science or Pseudoscience?  International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch Online Webinar.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Mar 5). Accurate Test Selection for Assessment Purposes. POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Mar 4). Behavior Management for SLPs. POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2021, Mar 4). Background History Matters: Conducting IEEs. POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Dec 29). Neuropsychological or Language/Literacy Assessment: Which One is Right for the Student? International Dyslexia Association Georgia Branch Online Webinar.
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Dec 2). Clinical Assessment of Narrative Skills. POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Oct 20) How Language Affects Reading: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know. BUILD Tredyffrin-Easttown. Online Webinar.
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Aug 27) Measurement and Interpretation of Standardized Reading Assessments for Professionals and Parents (Webinar) EBP REEL TALK, Smart Speech Therapy LLC
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Aug 04) Components of Effective Reading Intervention.  POWER UP Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Aug 03) Improving Critical Thinking Skills via Use of Picture Books in Children with Language Disorders. POWER UP, Online Conference, Lavi Institute.
  • Elleseff, T (2020, Feb 27) Assessing Preschool Children with Challenging Behaviors. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Online Conference. Rockville, MD
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Oct 19) On the Value of Language Assessments for Children with Confirmed/Suspected Dyslexia. 41st Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Branch, International Dyslexia Association (PBIDA). West Conshohocken, PA
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Oct 18) Comorbidity of Language and Literacy Disorders in Children With Psychiatric Impairments: What Psychiatrists Need to Know. 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Chicago, IL
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Oct 16) Assessing Preschool Children with Challenging Behaviors. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Online Conference. Rockville, MD
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Jul 19-21) Behavior Management Strategies for SLPs. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Schools Connect Conference. Chicago, IL
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Jul 19-21) Speech-Language Assessment and Treatment of Children with Alcohol-Related Disorders. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Schools Connect Conference. Chicago, IL
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Jul 19-21) Language Difference vs. Disorder: Assessment Strategies for Children Who Are Bilingual. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Schools Connect Conference. Chicago, IL
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Jun 5) From Wordless Picture Books to Reading Instruction: Effective Strategies for SLPs Working with Intellectually Impaired Students. Workshop for the New York City Board of Education – District 9, Brooklyn, NY
  • Elleseff, T (2019, May 15) Assessing Social Communication from Toddlerhood through Adolescence: What SLPs need to Know. Workshop for the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Elleseff, T & Caruso, C (2019, May 2)  Research-Based Treatment Approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Workshop for the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2019, May 1) Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing Bilingual Children Workshop for the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2019, Feb 20) Assessing Preschool Children with Challenging Behaviors Presented for the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Online Conference. Rockville, MD
  • Elleseff, T (2018, Nov 15) Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing Bilingual Children Presented for the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention. Boston, MA
  • Elleseff, T (2018, Oct 25) Behavior Management Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists. Presented for the Milestone Therapeutic Services, Washington, DC.
  • Elleseff, T (2018, Oct 19) Behavior Management Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists. Scheduled presentation for the Clinical Connection Conference of the Maryland Speech Language and Hearing Association, Baltimore, MD
  • Elleseff, T (2018, Sep 26) Red Flags for Undiagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents Rutgers Health UBHC Monthly Child Division Lecture Series, Piscataway, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2018, May 22) Speech, Language, & Literacy Disorders in School Aged Children with Psychiatric Impairments Rutgers Health UBHC Monthly Child Division Lecture Series, Piscataway, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2018, Feb 16) Impact of Cultural and Linguistic Variables On Speech-Language Services presented for the Eatontown Board of Education, Eatontown, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2018, Jan 9) Normal Simultaneous Bilingual Language Development and Milestones Acquisition. Webinar presented for the New Jersey Speech Language and Hearing Association. Princeton, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Nov 14) Best Practices in Bilingual Language and Literacy Interventions.  Webinar presented for the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada.
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Nov 11) Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing Bilingual Children Presented for the American Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention. Los Angeles, CA.
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Nov 7) Assessment and Treatment of Social-Communication Deficits in Children With/out Psychiatric Impairments. Workshop presented for the Butler County Educational Service Center, Hamilton, OH.
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Oct 19 & 26) From First Words through Preschool: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Language Delay. Development through the Life Cycle Lecture Series. Presented for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Medical Residents Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Oct 19) Recognizing and Assessing Primary Language Impairment in Bilingual Learners.  Webinar presented for the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada.
  • Elleseff, T (2017, June 15) Behavior Management for SLPs and Assessment of Social Communication in Children with Psychiatric Impairments Workshop presented for the Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA
  • Elleseff, T; Caruso, C (2017, Apr 28) Bilingualism: Birth to Adulthood. Workshop presented at the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Apr 24) From Wordless Picture Books to Reading Instruction: Effective Strategies for SLPs Working with Intellectually Impaired Students. Workshop presented  for the New York City Board of Education – District 75, NY, NY
  • Elleseff, T (2017, Mar 24) Best Practices in Bilingual Language and Literacy Interventions.  Workshop presented for the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, Montreal, Canada
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Dec 7) Best Practices in Bilingual Language and Literacy Interventions. Workshop presented for the New York City Department of Education: Bilingual Providers Conference. Woodside, NY.
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Nov 8) Narrative Assessments of Preschool and School Aged Children.  Webinar presented for the Greenwich Public Schools, Greenwich CT
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Nov 1). Recognizing the Warning Signs of Social Emotional Difficulties in Language Impaired Toddlers and Preschoolers Workshop presented for the Regional Professional Development Academy. Eatontown, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Oct 13 & 20) From First Words through Preschool: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Language Delay. Development Through the Life Cycle Lecture Series. Presented for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Oct 11) Psychiatric Impairments and Language Disorders in School Aged Children. Presented for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residents Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Oct 10) Introduction to Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities.  Lecture presented at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care: Rutgers Day School. Piscataway, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Oct 5) Differential Assessment and Treatment of Processing Disorders in Speech Language Pathology. Workshop presented for the Wayne County Speech Language Hearing Association, Livonia, MI
  • Elleseff, T (2016, July 13) Practical Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children. Workshop presented for the Long Island Speech Language Hearing Association, Hauppauge, NY
  • Elleseff, T (2016, May 25) Strategies for Monolingual SLPs Treating Bilingual Children New York City Department of Education: Monolingual Providers Conference. NY, NY.
  • Wesler, J & Elleseff, T (2016, Apr 14) Overview of NJ Education Mandates: The Law and the SLP Workshop presented at the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Mar 4) Assessment and Treatment of Non-Verbal Language Disorder (NVLD) in Speech Language Pathology Workshop presented at the Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association, Jackson, MS.
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Mar 3) Creating a Functional Therapy Plan and Selecting Clinical Materials for Pediatric Therapy Workshop presented at the Mississippi Speech Language Hearing Association, Jackson, MS.
  • Elleseff, T (2016, Feb 15) Differential Diagnosis of ADHD (and C/APD) in Speech Language Pathology. Workshop presented for the Montville Public Schools. Montville, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Dec 4) Translanguaging in the classroom: Tips for educators on enrichment multicultural activities. Session presented at the William Paterson University 35th Bilingual/ESL Conference. Wayne, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Dec 3) Assessing and Treating Bilingual Children: Practical Strategies for SLPs. New York City Department of Education: Bilingual Providers Conference. Woodside, NY.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Nov 3) Assessing Social Communication Skills of School Aged Children Workshop presented for the Linden Public Schools, Linden, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Oct 25) Assessment of Children With/Without Psychiatric and Emotional Disturbances from Preschool through Adolescence. Northeastern Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Pennsylvania Pocono Manor, PA.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Oct 15) Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in At-Risk Children: Differential Diagnosis of ADHD in Speech Language Pathology and Education. Regional Professional Development Academy. Eatontown, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Sept 1) Assessment of Children With/Without Psychiatric and Emotional Disturbances from Preschool through Adolescence Workshop presented for the Rahway Public Schools, Rahway, NJ
  • Caruso, C & Elleseff, T (2015, April 30) Working with CLD Populations: An Interactive Student Experience. Workshop presented at the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Feb 13) Assessment and Treatment of Social Pragmatic Deficits in School Aged Children. Workshop presented at the 2015 Annual Illinois Speech Hearing Language Association, Chicago, IL
  • Elleseff, T (2014, Dec 5) CLD Learners’ Pathway to Success: A Lexical Enhancement Approach. Session presented at the William Paterson University 34th Bilingual/ESL Conference. Wayne, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2014, Nov 10) Creating a Functional Therapy Plan: Therapy Goals & SOAP Note Documentation. Webinar presented for speechpathology.com, San Antonio, TX
  • Elleseff, T (2014, Nov 6) Impact of Cultural and Linguistic Variables on Speech-Language Services. Guest lecture presented at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2014, May 6) Narrative Assessments of Preschool and School Aged Children. Workshop presented at the  Union County Speech and Hearing Association, New Providence, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2014, May 2). Speech Language Assessment of Older Internationally Adopted Children. Workshop presented at the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2014, Mar 21) Assessment and Treatment of Social Pragmatic Deficits in School Aged Children. Lecture presented at the 11th Annual Symposium for Speech Language Specialists. Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2014, Jan 14) Executive Function Impairment and At-Risk Populations. Webinar presented for Advance for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Oct 29) Assessing Social Functioning in Language Impaired Young Children. Webinar presented for Advance for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Oct 17 & 24) From First Words through Preschool: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Language Delay. Development Through the Life Cycle Lecture Series scheduled for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows Rutgers University/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 
  • Gordina, A, Elleseff, T (2013, Aug 10) Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in Adopted and Foster Children. Workshop presented at the 39th North American Council on Adoptable Children, Toronto, CA.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Jul 16) Impact of Cultural and Linguistic Variables on Speech-Language Services. Webinar presented for the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association. Princeton, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, May 20) Language Difference vs. Language Disorder:  An Overview of Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Speech Language Pathologists Working with Bilingual Children. Workshop presented for the Warren County Speech, Language, Hearing Association, Hackettstown, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Mar 25) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Part II: Assessment & Intervention.  Webinar presented for speechpathology.com, San Antonio, TX
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Feb 5) Selecting Clinical Materials for Pediatric Therapy. Guest lecture presented at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Jan 28) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Part I: Overview of Deficits.  Webinar presented for speechpathology.com, San Antonio, TX
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Jan 22) Creating a Functional Therapy Plan: Therapy Goals & SOAP Note Documentation. Guest lecture presented at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Jan 17) Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity In At Risk Children: Differential Diagnosis of ADHD in Speech Language Pathology. Webinar presented for Advance for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
  • Gordina, A, Elleseff, T. (2013, Jan 13). Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in Adopted and Foster Children. Workshop presented at the  New Jersey’s 31stAnnual “Let’s Talk Adoption”sm Conference Piscataway, NJ
  • Gordina, A, Elleseff, T. (2013, Jan 13). Sobering Thoughts on Attitudes Towards the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Workshop presented at the New Jersey’s 31st Annual “Let’s Talk Adoption”sm Conference Piscataway, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Nov 15) Language Difference vs. Language Disorder: Assessment  & Intervention Strategies for SLPs Working with Bilingual Children.  Workshop presented for Educational Service Unit #3, Omaha, NE.
  • Elleseff, T (2012, Oct 28) Behavior Management Strategies for Related Professionals. Session presented for the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association, 38th Annual Convention. Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2012, Oct 24) Narrative Assessments of Preschool and School Aged Children. Session presented for the Morris County Speech and Hearing Association, Whippany, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2012, Oct 18) Psychiatric Impairments and Language Disorders in School Aged Children:
    Why Psychiatrists and Speech Pathologists Should Collaborate More Together.     Development Through the Life Cycle Lecture Series for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 
  • Elleseff, T (2012, Oct 11) From First Words through Preschool: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Language Delay. Development Through the Life Cycle Lecture Series for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 
  • Gordina, A,  Elleseff, T, & Shifrin, L (2012, Jul 27) Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in Adopted and Foster Children. Workshop presented at the 38th North American Council on Adoptable Children, Crystal City, VA.
  • Elleseff, T (2012, July) Improving Social Skills of Children with Psychiatric Disturbances.   Webinar presented for speechpathology.com, San Antonio, TX
  • Elleseff, T (2012, May) Assessing Social Skills of Children with Psychiatric Disturbances.   Webinar presented for speechpathology.com, San Antonio, TX
  • Elleseff, T (2012, April) Behavior Management Strategies for School Based Speech Language Pathologists Workshop presented at New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2012, April) Social Pragmatic Assessment of Children Diagnosed with Emotional/Psychiatric Disturbances in the Schools. Workshop presented at New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association Convention, Long Branch, NJ
  • Elleseff, T (2012, Jan) Special Considerations and Challenges in Assessment and Treatment of Bilingual Children with Developmental Disabilities. Workshop presented for Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, Metuchen NJ.
  • Gordina, A & Elleseff, T (2011, Oct) A Case of Isolated Social Pragmatic Language Deficits and Sensory Integration Dysfunction  in an Internationally Adopted Child: Implications for Medical Referral   Workshop presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics: Council on Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship Care, Boston, MA.
  • Gordina, A, Elleseff, T, & Shifrin, L (2011, Oct) Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsivity in At-Risk Children Workshop presented at the Opening Doors: Partnerships for Prevention and Healing, New Jersey Taskforce on Child Abuse and Neglect, East Brunswick, NJ.
  • Elleseff, T (2011, June) The Role of Frontal Lobe in Speech and Language Functions.  Lecture presented at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: Child Therapeutic Day Program. Piscataway, NJ.

Article Publications

  • Elleseff, T (2016)  Embracing ‘Translanguaging’ Practices: A Tutorial for SLPs New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association.  VOICES, Summer, 9.
  • Elleseff, T (2015, Aug). Assessing social communication of school-aged children Perspectives on School-Based Issues  16 (3): 79-86
  • Caruso, C, Concepcion-Escano, Y & Elleseff, T (2015, Jan). Technical Manual: A guide for the appropriate assessment of culturally & linguistically diverse and internationally adopted individuals. New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association.
  • Elleseff, T (2014).  Creating Successful Team Collaboration: Behavior Management in the Schools. Perspectives on School-Based Issues, 15(1): 37-43.
  • Elleseff, T (2014). ELL Spotlight on Russian: Considerations for Assessment and Treatment. New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association: VOICES, Winter: 9-11.
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Dec) Recognizing FASD-Related Speech and Language Deficits in Internationally Adopted Children. National Adoption Advocate. No. 66, pp 1-8.
  • Elleseff, T(2013) Changing Trends in International Adoption: Implications for Speech-Language Pathologists. Perspectives on Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders, 3: 45-53
  • Elleseff, T (2013, Aug) FASD and Background History Collection: Asking the Right Questions Adoption Today, pp 32-35.
  • Elleseff, T (2012, Dec 24) Understanding the risks of social pragmatic deficits in post institutionalized internationally adopted children. Published in Advance for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Pp 6-9.
  • Elleseff, T (Jan 2, 2012) Speech-Language Strategies for Multisensory Stimulation of Internationally Adopted Children:   Activity Suggestions for Parents and Professionals. Adoption Today Magazine. pp 40-43.
  • Elleseff, T (Nov 16, 2011) The importance of pediatric orofacial assessments in speech pathology. Advance for Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
  • Elleseff, T (Oct 1, 2011) Understanding the extent of speech and language delays in older internationally adopted children: Implications for School Based Speech and Language Intervention Adoption Today Magazine, pp 32-35
  • Elleseff, T (June 6, 2011) Differential diagnosis of AD/HD and Auditory Processing Disorders in Internationally Adopted School Age Children Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (Mar 14, 2011) What are social pragmatic language deficits and how do they impact international adoptees years post adoption?  Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (Feb 23, 2011) A case for early speech-language assessments of adopted children in the child’s birth language Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (June 30, 2009) How to improve the feeding abilities of young adopted picky eaters Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (May 27, 2009) Speech Language Services and Insurance Coverage: What Parents Need to Know Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (May 11, 2009) How to select the right speech language pathologist for your adopted child? Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (Feb 20, 2009) Functional Strategies for Improving the Language Abilities of Your Adopted School-Age Child  Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory
  • Elleseff, T (Feb 15, 2009) Creating a learning rich environment to facilitate language development in adopted preschoolers.  Post Adoption Learning Center, International Adoptions Articles Directory

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Stimulating Language Abilities of Internationally Adopted Children: Fun with Ready-Made Fall and Halloween Bingo

  There are many fun language based activities parents can do at home with their newly (and not so newly) internationally adopted  preschool and school aged children in the fall. One of my personal favorites is bingo. Boggles World, an online ESL teacher resource actually has a number of ready made materials, flashcards, and worksheets which can be adapted for such purposes. For example, their Fall and Halloween Bingo comes with both call out cards and a 3×3 and a 4×4 (as well as 3×3) card generator/boards. Clicking the refresh button will generate as many cards as you need, so the supply is endless! You can copy and paste the entire bingo board into a word document resize it and then print it out on reinforced paper or just laminate it.

Fall vocabulary words include: corn, crops, farmer, scarecrow, apples, acorns, oak leaf, maple leaves, ginkgo leaves, grapes, mushrooms, salmon, geese, squirrel, jacket, turkey, Jack-O’-Lantern, rake, pumpkins, harvest moon, hay, chestnuts, crow, and sparrow

Halloween vocabulary words include: witch, ghost, skeleton, skull, spider, owl, Jack-O’-Lantern, devil, cobweb, graveyard, clown, pirate, robot, superhero, mummy, vampire, bat, black cat, trick or treaters, alien, werewolf

Now the fun begins!

Some suggested activities:

Practice Vocabulary Labeling: Label the words for newly adopted IA children and get them to say the words after you.

Practice Simple Sentences: Make up simple sentences such as A spider lives in a cobweb or  A squirrel is eating an acorn.

Practice Rhyming:  what rhymes with cat/bat/ trick/leaf/ rake/moon?

For those children who are having articulation (speech) difficulties practice saying  words with select sounds (/ch/, /sh/, /l/, etc) to improve their  intelligibility (pronunciation)

Practice Categorization Skills: Name some fall words, Halloween words, name some popular halloween costumes, name some popular fall activities, etc

Practice naming Associations: what goes with a witch (broom), what goes with a squirrel (acorn), etc

Practice expanding vocabulary by providing Attributes (object characteristics):  Take a noun-word (thing) such as “squirrel” and answer some questions about it: what is it? what does it do? where do you find it? what are its parts? What color/shape is it? does it make any sounds? what goes with it.  Here’s one example, (I see a pumpkin. It’s a fruit/vegetable that you can plant, grow and eat. You find it on a farm. It’s round and orange and is the size of a ball. Inside the pumpkin are seeds. You can carve it and make a jack o lantern out of it).

Practice expanding language by providing relevant  Definitions: Tell me what a skeleton is. Tell me what a scarecrow is.

Practice improving their Problem Solving abilities by naming Similarities and Differences among semantically related items: How are pumpkin and apple alike? How are they different?

Help them understand that many words can have more than one meaning and  explain Multiple Meaning words to them:   A bat, witch, clown, can mean _____ and also mean _________

So join in the fun and start playing today! 

Resources:

Bogglesworld Halloween Bingo Board and Cards http://bogglesworldesl.com/halloweenbingo.htm

Bogglesworld Fall Bingo Board and Cards http://bogglesworldesl.com/autumn_bingo.htm

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Guest Post: 10 Common Causes of Pediatric Speech and Language Problems

Many young children develop speech skills within a wide range of time and with different capabilities. However, by a certain point, most children have begun to learn how to speak and communicate effectively. Of course, when parents notice that their child isn’t keeping up with other children, they worry. While most children develop appropriately given enough time, some children do experience issues with speech-language development.

Delays in speech development are caused by a variety of reasons, so it is important to understand what these potential causes are, as well as why a thorough, professional evaluation may be needed for some children. Too often parents, relatives, neighbors, and school officials believe they know for sure that something is off, but in fact, their guesses may be dead wrong. Instead, accurate diagnosis of speech-language problems requires a thorough evaluation by trained professionals and includes testing of both speech-language and hearing to determine the root cause of any potential problems. Continue reading Guest Post: 10 Common Causes of Pediatric Speech and Language Problems

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Back to School SLP Efficiency Bundles™

September is practically here and many speech language pathologists (SLPs) are looking to efficiently prepare for assessing and treating a variety of clients on their caseloads.

With that in mind, a few years ago I created SLP Efficiency Bundles™, which are materials highly useful for SLPs working with pediatric clients. These materials are organized by areas of focus for efficient and effective screening, assessment, and treatment of speech and language disorders.

A.  General Assessment and Treatment Start-Up Bundle contains 5 downloads for general speech language assessment and treatment planning and includes:

  1. Speech Language Assessment Checklist for a Preschool Child
  2. Speech Language Assessment Checklist for a School-Aged Child
  3. Creating a Functional Therapy Plan: Therapy Goals & SOAP Note Documentation
  4. Selecting Clinical Materials for Pediatric Therapy
  5. Types and Levels of Cues and Prompts in  Speech Language Therapy

B. The Checklists Bundle contains 7 checklists relevant to screening and assessment in speech language pathology

  1. Speech Language Assessment Checklist for a Preschool Child 3:00-6:11 years of age
  2. Speech Language Assessment Checklist for a School-Aged Child 7:00-11:11 years of age
  3. Speech Language Assessment Checklist for Adolescents 12-18 years of age
  4. Language Processing Deficits (LPD) Checklist for School Aged Children 7:00-11:11 years of age
  5. Language Processing Deficits (LPD) Checklist for Preschool Children 3:00-6:11 years of age
  6. Social Pragmatic Deficits Checklist for School Aged Children 7:00-11:11 years of age
  7. Social Pragmatic Deficits Checklist for Preschool Children 3:00-6:11 years of age

C. Social Pragmatic Assessment and Treatment Bundle  contains 6 downloads for social pragmatic assessment and treatment planning (from 18 months through school age) and includes:

  1. Recognizing the Warning Signs of Social Emotional Difficulties in Language Impaired Toddlers and Preschoolers
  2. Behavior Management Strategies for Speech Language Pathologists
  3. Social Pragmatic Deficits Checklist for School Aged Children
  4. Social Pragmatic Deficits Checklist for Preschool Children
  5. Assessing Social Pragmatic Skills of School Aged Children
  6. Treatment of Social Pragmatic Deficits in School Aged Children

D. Multicultural Assessment and Treatment Bundle contains 2 downloads relevant to assessment and treatment of bilingual/multicultural children

  1. Language Difference vs. Language Disorder:  Assessment  & Intervention Strategies for SLPs Working with Bilingual Children
  2. Impact of Cultural and Linguistic Variables On Speech-Language Services

E. Narrative Assessment Bundle contains 3 downloads relevant to narrative assessment

  1. Narrative Assessments of Preschool and School Aged Children
  2. Understanding Complex Sentences
  3. Vocabulary Development: Working with Disadvantaged Populations

F. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Assessment and Treatment Bundle contains 3 downloads relevant to FASD assessment  and treatment

  1. Orofacial Observations of At-Risk Children
  2. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Overview of Deficits
  3. Speech Language Assessment and Treatment of Children With Alcohol Related Disorders

G. Psychiatric Disorders Bundle contains 7 downloads relevant to language  assessment  and treatment in psychiatrically impaired children

  1. Recognizing the Warning Signs of Social Emotional Difficulties in Language Impaired Toddlers and Preschoolers
  2. Social Pragmatic Deficits Checklist for School Aged Children
  3. Social Pragmatic Deficits Checklist for Preschool Children
  4. Assessing Social Skills in Children with Psychiatric Disturbances
  5. Improving Social Skills of Children with Psychiatric Disturbances
  6. Behavior Management Strategies for Speech Language Pathologists
  7. Differential Diagnosis Of ADHD In Speech Language Pathology

You can find these bundles on SALE in my online store by clicking on the individual bundle links above. You can also purchase these products individually in my online store by clicking HERE.

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Assessing Social Pragmatic Abilities in Children with Language Difficulties

You’ve received a referral to assess the language abilities of a school aged child with suspected language difficulties. The child has not been assessed before so you know you’ll need a comprehensive language test to look at the child’s ability to recall sentences, follow directions, name words, as well as perform a number of other tasks showcasing the child’s abilities in the areas of content and form (Bloom & Lahey, 1978).

But how about the area of language use? Will you be assessing the child’s pragmatic and social cognitive abilities as well during your language assessment? After all most comprehensive standardized assessments, “typically focus on semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology, as these are the performance areas in which specific skill development can be most objectively measured” (Hill & Coufal, 2005, p 35). Continue reading Assessing Social Pragmatic Abilities in Children with Language Difficulties

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New Additions to My Comprehensive Report Tutorials and Templates

I have previously written regarding my line of products on the topic of: “Comprehensive Report Tutorials“.  I had already added a number of editable comprehensive report templates to my online store.

These templates summarize popular speech-language pathology tests with meticulous detail. Each editable template will contain:

  • Formal testing results breakdown in the form of a table
  • A detailed overview of each subtest including a variety of hypotheses behind the student errors
  • Summary of the students perceived deficits on the test and their correlation with language/literacy based deficits
  • Long-term goals and detailed short-term’s objectives

Image result for Speech language Test manualsBelow is a select list of templates which are already available:

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SLP Efficiency Bundles™ for Graduating Speech Language Pathologists

Graduation time is rapidly approaching and many graduate speech language pathology students are getting ready to begin their first days in the workforce. When it comes to juggling caseloads and managing schedules, time is money and efficiency is the key to success. Consequently,  a few years ago I created  SLP Efficiency Bundles™, which are materials highly useful for Graduate SLPs working with pediatric clients. These materials are organized by areas of focus for efficient and effective screening, assessment, and treatment of speech and language disorders.   Continue reading SLP Efficiency Bundles™ for Graduating Speech Language Pathologists

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Professional Consultation Services for Speech Language Pathologists

Today I’d like to officially introduce a new professional consultation service for  speech language pathologists (SLPs), which I initiated  with select few clinicians through my practice some time ago.

The idea for this service came after numerous SLPs contacted me and initiated dialogue via email and phone calls regarding cases they were working on or asked for advice on how to initiate assessment or therapy services to new clients with complex communication issues. Here are some details about it.

Professional consultation is a service provided to Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) seeking specialized in-depth assessment and/or treatment recommendations regarding specific client cases or who are looking to further their professional education in the following specialization areas:

  • Performing Independent Evaluations (IEEs) in Special Education Disputes
  • Comprehensive Early Intervention Assessments of Monolingual and Bilingual Children
  • Speech Language Assessment and Treatment of post-institutionalized Internationally Adopted Children
  • Speech Language Assessment and Treatment of Children with Psychiatric and Emotional Disturbances
  • Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment of Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
  • Assessment and Management of Social Pragmatic Language Disorders
  • Speech Language Assessment and Treatment of Bilingual and Multicultural Children
  • Speech Language Assessment and Treatment of Severely Cognitively Impaired Clients
  • Speech Language Assessment and Treatment of Children with Genetic Disorders

These professional consultation sessions are conducted via GoTo Meeting and includes video conferencing as well as screen sharing.

The goal of this service is to facilitate the SLPs learning process in the desired specialization area. The initial consultation includes extensive literature, material and resource website recommendations, with the exception of Smart Speech Therapy LLC products, which are available separately for purchase through the online store.

The initial consultation length is 1 hour. SLPs are encouraged to forward de-identified client records prior to the consultation for review. In select cases (and with appropriate permissions) forwarding a short video/audio recording (~7 minutes)  of the client in question is recommended.

Upon purchasing a consultation the client will be immediately emailed potential dates and times for the consultation to take place.   Afternoon, Evening and Weekend hours are available for the client’s convenience. In cases of emergencies consultations may be rescheduled at the client’s/Smart Speech Therapy’s mutual convenience.

While refunds are not available for this type of service, in an unlikely event that the consultation lasts less than 1 hour, leftover time can be banked for future calls without any expiration limits.  Call sessions can be requested as needed and conveyed in advance via email.  For further information click HERE. You can also call 917-916-7487 or email tatyana.elleseff@smartspeechtherapy.com if you wanted to find out whether this service is right for you. 

Below is the recent professional consultation testimonial.

Professional Independent Evaluation Consultation Testimonial (8/20/15)

Tatyana,

I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the mentorship consultation with you yesterday. I learned a great deal, and appreciated your straight forward approach, and most of all, your scholarly input. You are a thorough professional. This new service that you offer is invaluable for many reasons, one of which is that it buffers the clinical isolation of solo private practice.  I look forward to our next session, about which I will email you in the next week or so. If stars are given, I give you the maximum number of stars possible!    The consultations are pure wonderful!
With gratitude,
Aletta Sinoff Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Beachwood  OH 44122