Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Undergraduate/Graduate Faculty

John Amato, Jr.
Associate Professor

Qualifications
B.A., Hofstra University (Speech Pathology and Audiology);
M.S., Ithaca College (Speech Pathology and Audiology);
Ed.M., Columbia University (Speech Pathology / Neuro Science);
Ed.D., Columbia University (Speech Pathology / Neuro Science)

Office
Room 211 J. M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center

Contact Details
Phone: Office: 516-299-2993
Email: Jamato@liu.edu

Mailing Address
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548-1300

Undergraduate Courses
SPH 065 Diagnostics

Graduate Courses
SPH 601 Neuro Anatomy
SPH 680 Dysphagia
SPH 690 Motor Speech Disorders in Children and Adults
SPH 694 Early Intervention
SPH 685 Aphasia and Related Disorders

Research Interests

• Swallowing disorders in children and adults
• Instrumentation in Voice and Swallowing Disorders

Selected Publications

• Amato, J., Barrow, M., Domingo, R. (1999). Symbolic Play Behavior in Very Young Verbal and Nonverbal Children with Autism. Infant-Toddler Intervention, Vol. 9, Number 2: 185-194. 
• Amato, J., Slavin, D. (1998). A Preliminary Investigation of Oromotor Function in Young Verbal and Nonverbal Children with Autism.  Infant-Toddler Intervention: The Transdisciplinary Journal, Vol. 8, Number 2:  175-184.

Further Publications

• Domingo, R., Barrow, M., Amato, J., (1998). Exercise of linguistic Control by Speakers in an Adult Day Treatment Program.  ental Retardation, Vol. 36, Number 4: 293-302.
• Sprintzen, R.J., Siegel-Sadewitz, V.L., Amato, J., Goldberg, R. (1985). “Anomolies Associated with Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, or Both.” American Journal of Medical Genetics, 20: 584-595. 
• Sprintzen, R.J., Siegel-Sadewitz, V.L., Amato, J., Goldberg, R. (1984). Retrospective Diagnosis fo Previously Missed Syndromic Disorders Among 1000 Patients with Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, or Both: Diagnostic Accuracy: Effect on Treatment Planning, Vol. 21, Number 2. 36-47.

Meryl Barrow
Associate Professor

Qualifications
B.S., State University of New York at Albany (Speech Pathology and Audiology);
M.S., D.A., Adelphi University (Speech-Language Pathology)

Office
Room 217 J. M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center

Contact Details
Phone: Office: 516-299-2992
Email: meryl.barrow@liu.edu

Mailing Address
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548-1300

Undergraduate Courses
SPH 51 Phonetics of English
SPH 67 Introduction to Language and Articulation Disorders in Children
SPH 85 Introduction to Phonological and Articulation Disorders
SPH 86 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
SPH 93 Speech Pathology I
SPH 94 Speech Pathology II

Graduate Courses
SPH 689 Language Disorders in Children and Adolescents
SPH 681 Language Disorders in Severe Developmental Disabilities and Autism

Research Interests
Issues in Higher Education
Clinical Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology

 

Robert A. Domingo
Associate Professor

Qualifications
B.A., State University New York at Plattsburgh State College (Speech and Hearing);
M.S., Adelphi University (Speech-Language Pathology);
M.Phil., City University of New York Graduate School & University Center (Speech-Language Pathology);
Ph.D., City University of New York Graduate School & University Center (Speech-Language Pathology)

Office
Room 216, Jerrold Mark Ladge Speech and Hearing Center

Contact Details
Phone: Office: (516) 299-2990
Email: rdomingo@liu.edu

Mailing Address:
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548-1300

Undergraduate Courses
SPH 005: Voice and Diction
SPH 051: Phonetics
SPH 063: Introduction to Linguistics and Language Acquisition
SPH 088: Neuroanatomy
SPH       : Honors Tutorial

Graduate Courses
SPH 631: Hospital Based Clinical Practicum
SPH 680: Swallowing Disorders
SPH 681: Language Disorders in Autism and Developmental Disabilities
SPH 687: Phonology and Articulation Disorders
SPH 690: Classroom Based Language Intervention for SLPs
SPH       : Alternative and Augmentative Communication 
SPH 700: Independent Study
SPH 708: Master’s Thesis Seminar

Research Interests
Developmental Disabilities
Motor Speech Disorders
Psycholinguistics
Swallowing Disorders

Selected Publications
Amato, J., Barrow, M. & Domingo, R. (1999). Symbolic play routines in verbal and nonverbal children with autism, Infant-Toddler Intervention, vol. 9(2), 185-194.
Domingo, R. & Goldstein-Alpern, N. (1999). “Wha dis?” and other toddler-initiated expressive language-learning strategies, Infant-Toddler Intervention, vol. 9(1), 39-60.
Domingo, R., Barrow, M. & Amato, J. (1998). Exercise of linguistic control by speakers in an adult day treatment program, Mental Retardation, vol. 36(4), 293-302.
Barrow, M. & Domingo, R. (1997). The effectiveness of training clinical supervisors in conducting the supervisory conference, The Clinical Supervisor, vol. 16(1), 55-78.
Domingo, R. (1997). The life-long development of communication in people with mental retardation. In Introduction to Organic and Neurogenic Disorders of Communi-cation, Scope of Practice (C. Ferrand & R. Bloom, Eds.), Allyn & Bacon Publishers.

Further Publications
Domingo, R. (1997). The life-long development of communication in people with mental retardation. In Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank of Questions (to accompany) Introduction to Organic and Neurogenic Disorders of Communication, Scope of Practice (C. Ferrand & R. Bloom, Eds.), Allyn & Bacon Publishers.
Domingo, R. (1997). The life-long development of communication in people with mental retardation. In Instructor’s Supplement of Case Studies  (to accompany) Intro-duction to Organic and Neurogenic Disorders of Communication, Scope of Practice (C. Ferrand & R. Bloom, Eds.), Allyn & Bacon Publishers.
Domingo, R. (1994). The expression of pragmatic intentions in adults with mental retardation during instructional discourse. In R. Bloom, L. Obler, S. DeSanti & J. Ehrlich (Eds.), Discourse Analysis and Applications: Studies in Adult Clinical Populations. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Further Scholarly Works and C.V.

Affiliations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2002-2005: “Hollywood Squares” Competition facilitator     
2001-2002: Member-at-Large for Universities and Clinics
2001: Student Concerns and Contributed Papers – NYSSLHA Convention

Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association

            1999: Chairman of Nominating Committee
            1998: Past President; Chair of Honors and Awards Committee
            1997: President of Association
            1996: First VP in Charge of Continuing Education calendar
            1995: Second VP in Charge of Fall Conference
            1993: Private Practice Councilor; Practitioner Directory
            1987-1989: Treasurer
            1986-1992: Various committees

Presentations
Domingo, R. (2005). Assessment and treatment of severe articulatory and apraxic-like disorders (lecture), Staff Training Workshop, Brentwood Public Schools, Department of Speech and Hearing, Brentwood, NY.
Domingo, R. & Matusiak, D. (2005). Dysphagia grand rounds: A comparison of MBS and FEES(ST) techniques in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders (lecture), LISHA Workshop, Brookville, NY.
Domingo, R. & Pomeroy, J. (2005). Cognitive and linguistic aspects of development in children with autism spectrum disorders (mini-seminar), 2nd Annual NSSLHA Workshop, C.W. Post Chapter, Brookville, NY.
Domingo, R. (2004). Get your Motor Running! The diagnosis and treatment of developmental motor speech disorders in children, (all day workshop), Monroe #1 BOCES: Professional Development Staff Training, Rochester, NY.
Domingo, R. & Juliano M. (2004). The Actor and the Singer: Professional voice care (lecture), Suffolk County Voice Consortium, Dix Hills, NY.
Domingo, R. (2004). You Don’t Say! Speech-language therapy services for persons with aphasia (lecture), Annual Meeting of Therapeutic Recreational Association of Suffolk County, Lindenhurst, NY.
Domingo, R. (2004). Classroom-based language intervention and collaboration for the speech-language pathologist (lecture), Staff Training Workshop, Smithtown Central School District, Department of Speech and Hearing, Smithtown, NY.
Domingo, R. (2001). Modified barium swallow studies (lecture), Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident’s Training Program, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY.
Domingo, R. (2000). Aphasia diagnostics and therapy in an acute care setting (lecture), Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident’s Training Program, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY.
Domingo, R. (2000). AAC considerations for persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (lecture). Muscular Dystrophy Association Seminar, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY.

Awards
2003: Long Island Speech-Language-Hearing Association “Honors of the Association”
2005, 2003, 2000, 1998, 1996: ASHA ACE Awards for Continuing Education

 

Joyce Rubenstein
Clinic Director, Adjunct Associate Professor

Qualifications
Ph.D., New York University, 1982, Speech-Language Pathology
M.A., Hofstra University 1975, Speech-Language Pathology
B.A., Hofstra University 1974, Speech Pathology Elementary Education

Office
Room 134 J. M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center

Contact Details
Phone: Office: 516-299-2437
Email: jrubenst@liu.edu

Mailing Address
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548-1300

Graduate Courses
SPH 625 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
SPH 628 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology I
SPH 629 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology II
SPH 631/632 Adult and Pediatric Practicum Site Visitor

Selected Publications
Slavin, Dianne C. & Rubenstein, Joyce A. (1996). The Relationship Between Changes in Esophageal Speech Acquisition and Self-Concept Following Total Laryngectomy. The Journal for the Professional Counselor. 11(12).

Offices

• Secretary, Long Island Hearing Screening Program
• Secretary, Metropolitan University Clinic Directors Association

Further Publications
Association for Aging Research – Grant Reviewer

Further Scholarly Works and C.V.

 

Dianne Slavin
Chairperson, Dept. Communication Sciences and Disorders, Associate Professor

Qualifications
B.A., Boston University (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology)
M.A., New York University (Speech-Language Pathology)
Ph.D.,New York University (Speech-Language Pathology)

Office
Room 128 J. M. Ladge Speech and Hearing Center

Contact Details
Phone: Office: 516-299-2996
Email: dslavin@liu.edu

Mailing Address
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548-1300

Undergraduate Courses
SPH 051 Phonetics of English

Graduate Courses
SPH 684 Stuttering
SPH 682 Voice Disorders

Research Interests

• Stuttering
• Alaryngeal speech
• Aphasia
• Professional issues

Presentation/Publications
PAPERS PRESENTED
November, 2003
Bloom, R. & Slavin, D.  Caregivers’ perception of speech-language rehabilitation for aphasia.  Poster presentation, 2003 ASHA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL.
November 1999
Slavin, D.  Spouses perceptions of the efficacy of speech-language services for aphasia.  Poster presented 1999 ASHA Convention, San Francisco, CA
April, 1995
Slavin, D. Who is accepted into graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology: A survey of admission criteria. Presented at the Annual New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention, New York, New York.

Selected Publications
Amato, J. & Slavin, D. (1998). Comparitive status of oroneuromotor function in verbal and nonverbal autistic children. Article submitted to Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. (8), 175-180.
Steffani, S.A. & Slavin, D. (1997). Survey of Graduate School Admissions Process, Contempary  Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, (24) 11-22.
Slavin, D.  Post laryngectomy rehabilitation. (1997) In Introduction to Organic and Neurogenic Disorders of Communication Across the Life Span. (Ferrand & Bloom, eds.). Allyn & Bacon, Needham, MA.
Slavin, D. & Rubenstein, J. (1996). The relationship between changes in self concept and esophageal speech acquisition following total laryngectomy. Journal for the Professional Counselor (II), 23-35.
Slavin, D. & Ferrand, C.T. (December, 1995) Factor analysis of proficient esophageal speech:  Toward a multidimensional model. Journal of Speech and Hearing Research.
Slavin, D. & Ferrand, C.T. (June, 1995)  Effects of learned expectancy on the speech initiation times of stutterers.  Journal of Fluency Disorders.  Proceedings from the First World Congress on Fluency, August, 1994, Munich, Germany.

Further Scholarly Works and C.V.