RYAN L. NELSON, M.S. CCC-SLP

1520 Plaza Verde

El Paso, TX 79912

(915) 585-1203

EDUCATION:

University of Louisiana at LafayetteAttending:Aug. 2001 and Beyond

Pursuing: Doctorate in Applied Language and

Speech Sciences

Anticipated Completion Date: Dec. 2004

Northern Arizona University Attended:Jan. 1999 to Aug. 2001

Obtained: Master of Science in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology

Northern Arizona University Attended:Aug. 1993 to Dec. 1998

Obtained:Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

An academic career as a university professor and researcher focusing on the human communication sciences and disorders.

AREAS OF FOCUS/EXPERTISE

Childhood language disorders

Literacy construction and usage

Qualitative research methodologies

Human learning and educational practices (secondary area)

Articulation and Phonology (secondary area)

PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Articles

Nelson, R. & Hawley, H. (2004) Inner Control as an Operational Mechanism in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Seminars in Speech and Language, 25, 255-261

Damico, J.S., Nelson, R., (2004) Interpreting Problematic Behavior: Systematic Compensatory Adaptations as Emergent Phenomena in Autism Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics.

Nelson, R. and Ball, M. J. (2003) Models of phonology in the education of speech-language pathologists. Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics, 17, 403-409.

Invited Chapters

Damico, J.S. & Nelson, R. (2004) Literacy as a Sociocultural Process. In M.J. Ball (Ed.) Clinical Sociolinguistics. New York: Blackwell Publishers.

In Review

Nelson, R. & Damico, J.S. Read Alouds in the Clinical Context: Aspects and Illustrations. Submitted to Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools.

Nelson, R. & Damico, J.S. Qualitative research in literacy acquisition: A framework for investigating reading in children with language impairment Submitted to Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics.

Damico, J.S., Nelson, R., & Damico, H. The fallacy of phonological awareness as a focus in English reading instruction. Submitted to Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics.

PRESENTATIONS (Accepted)

Nelson, R., Damico, J.S., & Hawley, H. (2004) Affective Behaviors in Language-Impaired Children’s Reading Improvement: A Data-Based Study. Poster session to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Philadelphia, PA.

Nelson, R. & Damico, J.S. (2004) Investigating Literacy Behaviors in Language-Impaired Children: A Data-Based Study. Poster session to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Philadelphia, PA.

Damico, J.S., Damico, H., & Nelson, R. (2004) Addressing Grapho-phonemic Cueing from a Meaning-Based Perspective: Principles and Practices. Seminar to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Philadelphia, PA.

Damico, J.S., Nelson, R., & Damico, H., (2004) Misconceptions about Phonemic Awareness and its Role in Literacy Intervention. Seminar to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Philadelphia, PA.

Hawley, H. & Nelson, R. (2004) Mutuality: The key to successful collaboration. Seminar presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Damico, J.S., Nelson, R., & Damico, H., (2004) The fallacy of phonological awareness as a focus in English reading instruction. 10th ICPLA Symposium, Lafayette, LA.

Nelson, R., Damico, J.S., (2004) Investigating the process of literacy acquisition in language disorder chnildren. 10th ICPLA Symposium, Lafayette, LA.

Nelson, R., Muller, N., McInnis, L.T., Damico, J.S. (2003) Strategic adaptations of structural meaning making: Case study. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Chicago, IL

Damico, J.S., Oller, J.W., Jr., Oller, S., Nelson, R. (2003) Analyzing Systematic behaviors in autism: The role of forced adaptations. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Chicago, IL.

Damico, J.S., Damico, H., Nelson, R., Oller, S. (2003) The impact of mixed instruction on meaning making in literacy. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Chicago, IL.

Damico, J.S., Damico, H., Nelson, R., Hawley, H.K. (2003) Meaning-Based Literacy Intervention: From Planning to Implementation.. Short Course presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Chicago, IL.

Damico, J.S., Oller, J.W., Jr., Nelson, R., Oller, S., (2003) Interpreting problematic behavior: Forced adaptations as emergent phenomena in autism. International Pragmatics Association Conference, Toronto, Canada, July.

Nelson, R. & Ball, M. J. (2002) What kind ofphonology is taught to Speech-Language Pathologists? 9th ICPLA Symposium, Hong Kong.

Nelson, R., Damico, J.S., & Oller, J.W., Jr. (2002). Literacy knowledge: Surveying speech language pathologists literacy theory and practice. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Atlanta, GA.

Nelson, R. & Yellin, W. (2000) Acardi Syndrome: An audiological case study. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association in Washington D.C.

MEMBERSHIPS

American Speech-Language and Hearing Association

International Reading Association

HONORS AND AWARDS

Outstanding Doctoral Student in Applied Language and Speech Sciences 2002 and 2003

Claude Richard Cochran Memorial Endowed Scholarship in

Communicative Disorders 2003

Graduate Research Assistant2002 and 2003

COURSES TAUGHT

CODI 118Introduction to Communicative Disorders

GUEST LECTURER

CODI 220American Phonetics

CODI 274Normal Speech and Language Development

CODI 526Childhood Language Disorders

CODI 590Seminar on Language and Literacy

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

Acadia Parish School Board 2003-2004

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Assessment and intervention for children aged 3

to18 with speech and language difficulties.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Summer Literacy ProjectSummers 2002-2003

Dr. Jack Damico and Mrs. Holly Damico, Project Coordinators

  • Consultant, collaborator and tutor
  • Research design and data collection
  • Assessment and intervention for children with

literacy difficulties.

Lafayette General Speech Therapy DepartmentSummer 2001

Melinda Boothe, Practicum Coordinator

  • Graduate Student Clinician
  • Assessment and intervention for school-aged children in

outpatient setting.

  • Assessment and intervention for adults in acute-care setting.
  • Worked closely with other therapists, nursing staff to provide

multi-disciplinary care.

Parks Unified School District Spring 2001

Katherine Mahosky, Clinical Director

  • Graduate Student Clinician
  • Assessment and intervention for school-aged children

in multi-aged intervention groups.

  • Assessment and intervention for school-aged children

in classroom settings.

  • Created and reviewed IEPs of children on caseload.
  • Worked closely with special education teachers and

mainstream teachers to provide curriculum-based services.

Hozhoni Foundation Day CenterSpring 2001

Katherine Mahosky, Clinical Director

  • Graduate Student Clinician
  • Assessment and intervention for mentally handicapped adults.
  • Worked with clients and case-managers to develop and meet

communication goals needed for functional daily living.

Pine Forest Charter SchoolFall 2000

Laura Wilson, Clinical Supervisor

  • Graduate Student Clinician
  • Assessment and intervention for school-aged children in

classroom settings.

  • Created and reviewed IEP’s of children on caseload.
  • Worked closely with special education teachers and

mainstream teachers to provide curriculum-based services.

The Peaks Assisted Living FacilityFall 2000

Katherine Mahosky, Clinical Director

  • Graduate Student Clinician
  • Assessment and intervention for adults in rehabilitation

and assisted living settings.

  • Worked closely with other therapists, nursing staff to

provide multi-disciplinary care.

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Private Tutoring2001- Present

  • Provided private tutoring for children with literacy and

other academic difficulties.

Arizona State Schools For The Deaf And The Blind1998-2001

  • Parent Advisor For Children With Hearing Impairment (Birth to 3)
  • Functioned as liaison between parents of hearing impaired

children and health care providers.

  • Assisted parents in IFSP construction.

Audiological Test Assistant1998-2001

  • Assist certified audiologist in conducting hearing screening

and evaluations of children birth to 18 years.

  • Oversee scheduling of audiological evaluations.

REFERENCES

The following individuals are available as references and have agreed to send a letters of recommendation.

  • Dr. Martin Ball (337) 482-1077

Professor & Doris B. Hawthorne Distinguished Professor II

  • Dr. Jack Damico(337) 482-6551

Professor & Doris B. Hawthorne Eminent Scholar

  • Dr. John Tetnowski (337) 482-6869

Associate Professor & Ben Blanco Memorial/BORSF Distinguished Professor

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