ERICA LONG
Hoboken,NJ
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech and Hearing Associates
Little Falls, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered neuro-affirming, client-centered speech-language therapy to individuals with diverse diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Selective Mutism, and Aphasia.
- Conducted strength-based evaluations using standardized and non-standardized measures to diagnose speech-language impairments and develop individualized intervention plans.
- Supervised a Clinical Fellow through the ASHA Clinical Fellowship process and mentored a graduate student in clinical practicum toward completion of required clinical hours.
- Collaborated with educators, occupational therapists, BCBAs, and audiologists to develop cohesive, interdisciplinary approaches to client care.
- Conducted comprehensive AAC evaluations for individual clients and school districts, recommending appropriate assistive technology and delivering ongoing AAC-focused therapy to clients with complex communication needs.
- Integrated individualized sensory supports and executive functioning strategies into therapy sessions to promote self-regulation, engagement, and skills in planning, organization, and task initiation.
- Developed and facilitated staff training on sensory processing, equipping colleagues to identify client sensory profiles and embed sensory strategies across sessions.
- Applied DIR/Floortime principles and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework to support foundational developmental capacities.
- Applied the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework to support gestalt language processors in progressing through developmental language stages toward flexible, spontaneous communication.
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Sensory Kids and Social Minds LLC
Jersey City, NJ
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided individual and group speech-language therapy to a diverse pediatric caseload ranging from 18 months to 15 years in a school and private clinic setting.
- Co-treated alongside ABA therapists and occupational therapists in a multidisciplinary setting to deliver integrated, whole-child care.
- Embedded sensory and behavioral supports into speech-language sessions to optimize client engagement and therapeutic progress.
- Developed and implemented IEP goals, monitoring and communicating student progress to teachers and families.
- Administered and interpreted standardized and non-standardized assessments to evaluate speech-language skills and support special education eligibility determinations.
Education
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NYBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA, USSkills
- Clinical supervision
- Parent coaching
- Problem-solving
- Multicultural competence
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- LA SLP License, State of Louisiana-Applied
- DIR/Floortime Certified Practitioner
- NJ SLP License, State of New Jersey
- Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Certified Practitioner
Timeline
Head Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech and Hearing Associates
03.2023 - Current
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Sensory Kids and Social Minds LLC
09.2021 - 03.2023
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Louisiana State University