Curriculum vitae - University of Colorado Denver



AMANDA Seligman2702 Meade Street, Denver, CO 80211 | 303-519-2260 | Seligman.amanda@EDUCATIONUniversity of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus, JFK Partners Aurora, CO 2008-2010Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Post Graduate Fellowship CourseworkUniversity of Colorado, Boulder, CO2008 M.A. in Speech Language PathologyThesis: The Role of Adult Talk Timing on Children’s Recall of Past EventsHonors: Distinguished Graduate Student Award, Scottish Rite ScholarshipAward, Elizabeth G Jancosek Graduate Student Scholarship Indiana University, Bloomington, IN2003B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation, Minor in Psychology Honors: Chancellor Scholar Award, Graduated Summa cum LaudeProfessional Certification & LICENSURECertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2009- Present, Certification #12118027Colorado Department of Education, Special Service Provider License in the area of Speech Language Pathology, 2015-Present, License #136632Speech Language Pathologist License, State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, 2013-Present, License # 0000648Hanen Certified Speech Language Pathologist, It Takes Two to Talk for parents of children with language delays- 2009, More than Words for parents of children with Autism- 2010WORK EXPERIENCEJFK Partners, University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Medicine, Department of PediatricsInstructor, Department of PediatricsAugust 2016- PresentJuly 2010- December 2013Leadership in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) FellowJune 2009-July 2010Clinical Fellow June 2008-June 2009 Sewall Child Development CenterSpeech Language PathologistDecember 2014- June 2016Children’s Hospital Colorado- Sie Center for Down syndromeSpeech Language Pathologist, Team LeadDec. 2013- December 2014CLINCAL EXPERIENCE & CONTRACTS:Sewall Child Development Center: Denver Great Kids Head StartJanuary 2015- PresentSpeech Language PathologistProvided speech language pathology consultation using a transdisciplinary team model to provide comprehensive special education services to Children in the Head Start program. Completed initial and annual evaluations for children receiving special education services and developed appropriate Individualized Education Plans. Clayton Early Learning Center- Far NortheastJanuary 2015 - August 2015Speech Language PathologistProvided preschool based speech language therapy services using a direct and consultative model REACH Charter SchoolAugust 2015-PresentSpeech Language PathologistProvided early childhood and elementary school based speech language pathology services within an inclusive school model including direct speech and language therapy individually and in groups, evaluations, development of IEPs, and consultation with classroom teams. Infant TeamAugust 2015-PresentSpeech Language PathologistProvided home based Part C Early Intervention Services using a transdisciplinary team modelChildren’s Hospital Colorado: Sie Center for Down syndrome, Children’s Hospital Colorado2013-2014Speech Language Pathologist, Team Lead & Augmentative Communication SpecialistProvided comprehensive pediatric speech language pathology services to children with down syndrome and autism birth-21 years. Completed multidisciplinary team evaluations for children with down syndrome with a team of expert professionals. Provided speech language evaluation and treatment, social skills group programs, and served as an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialist. University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus, JFK PartnersThe Rise School of Denver 2008 - 2013Speech Language PathologistProvided group and individual speech language evaluation and treatment to toddlers and preschoolers with developmental disabilities in an inclusive preschool setting. Consulted with teaching staff and families regarding strategies to promote each child’s optimum potential in the classroom and home setting. Developed comprehensive individualized goals and objectives for each child. Enrichment Using Natural Resources in the Community and the Home (ENRICH)Team2008-2013Speech Language PathologistDelivered home or community based Part C Early Intervention Services for children with developmental disabilities using a transdisciplinary team model. Utilized family focused, routines based service delivery to develop and implement each child’s IFSP and support families with transition to Part B preschool services. Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic2008 - 2013Speech Language PathologistProvided comprehensive speech and language evaluations to assist with ruling our autism spectrum disorders using an interdisciplinary team approach. Wrote reports and individualized recommendations for each child and family. Provided treatment for children with speech and language delays and disorders as a result of developmental disabilities. OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCES/TRAININGS/QUALIFICATIONSPyramid Training 2015Assistive Technology Consultant, Early Intervention Colorado2011 Early Start Denver Model Training- Basic & Advanced Training2012 PROMPT, Basic Training2009Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Basic Training2009Research Reliable in administering the ADOS and ADI-R2009Clinician, Results Matter Early Childhood Video Pilot Project 2010Computer Use for Toddlers with Special Needs Training2010Results Matter Observation Training2009Colorado IFSP Training2008Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Training2007Creative Curriculum Developmental Continuum Assessment Training2009Colorado Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) Training2011Intern, The Children’s Hospital Parker Satellite, Denver, Co2008Intern, Boulder Valley Public Schools Child Find/University Hill Preschool2008MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Speech Language and Hearing AssociationColorado Speech Language and Hearing AssociationRESEARCH EXPERIENCE/GRANTSClinician, Center for Disease Control (2010-2013), Grant: Study to Explore Early Development (SEED)Speech-Language Pathologist, Health Resources and Services Administration (2008-2009). Grant: Wraparound Care Coordination for Part C Children. Speech-Language Pathologist, LENA Foundation Research Study (2012-2013). University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical CampusTEACHING EXPERIENCE/PRESENTATIONSVargo, A. (2015). Strategies for teaching Preschool Children Communication Skills. Presented to the staff at Sewall Child Development Center. Vargo, A. (2014). Integrating Augmentative and Alternative Communication into Family Routines. Presented at Talking with Technology Camp.Vargo, A. (2014). Strategies for supporting Children with Autism: An Introduction to the Early Start Denver Model. Presented at Talking with Technology Camp.Vargo, A., Swenson, L (2013). Integrating Therapy into Daily Routines using a Team Approach. Presented at the Interdisciplinary Institute: Premature and High Risk Infants Vargo, A. (2013). Engaging Kids with Autism: A Bag of Tricks for SLP’s. University of Colorado- Boulder. Lecture for Autism Spectrum Disorders class for speech language pathology graduate students. Vargo, A., (2013, 2011, 2009). Hanen It Takes Two to Talk course for parents of children with language delays.Vargo, A. (2012). Writing Social Stories. Presented to the staff at the Rise School of Denver. Vargo, A. (2012). Teaching Children to Communication using Picture Exchange. Presented to the staff at theRise School of Denver. Vargo, A. (2009-2013). Strategies for promoting Communication in children with developmental delays. Presented annually to staff at the Rise School. Vargo, A. (2012). Communication Disorders: Some things To Know. University of Colorado- Developmental Behavioral Pediatric Didactic at The Children’s Hospital, Aurora, CO. Vargo, A. (2012). Communication Assessment in Children with Autism. University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO. Presentation for graduate students in Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders course at JFK Partners. Vargo, A. (2012). Helping kids communicate using Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Presented to the staff at the Rise School of Denver. Vargo, A. (2011) The Art of Communication : Promoting Communication Skills in Young Children presented to the Healthy Learning Paths conference. Westminster, Colorado. Vargo, A. (2011-2013). Early Intervention and Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver, CO. Annual presentation to graduate students in Intervention course at JFK Partners. Vargo, A., (2010). Hanen More than Words course for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders.Vargo, A., Rooke, C, & Carelli, D (2010). Writing Social Stories. Presented to Autism parent support group Westminster, Colorado. Teaching Assistant. (2006-2007). Disabilities in American Society University of Colorado- Boulder undergraduate course. PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERSVargo, A. (2013). Dos and Don’ts for Communicating with Young Children. Article for Expert Beacon Website. Thrasher, A., Droy, L., Vargo, A. (2007). Evidence based practices in early childhood language and literacy Intervention: The storybook Journey Approach to Curriculum. American Speech Language and Hearing Association Convention. Boston. Crawford, M.E., Livingston, C. & Swango, A. (2004). Developing age appropriate playground skills in children with developmental disabilities: An application of the model for movement confidence combined with decision teaching methodology. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation. 13, 38-58.REFERENCESAvailable upon request ................
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