Stefanie Blanco, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, ATP, is licensed by New York State and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She has evaluated and treated medically complex patients across the lifespan with various speech, language, feeding and communication difficulties. Dr. Blanco worked as a lead speech-language pathologist for more than 10 years at a pediatric specialty hospital in addition to working in a variety of other settings including schools, clinics, and private practices. Her professional interests include motor speech disorders and use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex communication needs. Dr. Blanco has received extensive ongoing training in the area of assistive technology and credentialing through RESNA as an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP). In her various positions she has been involved in staff and community training, program development, and maintenance and implementation of assistive technology across settings. She is trained in Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Cognitive Rehabilitation by American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), and Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT).

Education

• B.A., Psychology and Social Work, Marist College
• M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, New York Medical College
• SLP.D., Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology, Nova Southeastern University

Areas of Expertise

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Research

• The Effect of Distance Coaching on SLP Use of Evidence-Based AAC Implementation Strategies

Teaching Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Methods and Clinical Processes
• Internal Practicum
• External Practicum