PAUL CASCELLA, Communication Disorders
BOOKS
Paul,
R., & Cascella, P.W. (2007).
Introduction to clinical methods in communication disorders (2nd). Baltimore:
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
CHAPTERS/SECTIONS PUBLISHED IN BOOKS:
Cascella,
P.W. (2007). Ethics and professional practice. In Introduction to clinical
methods in communication disorders, R. Paul & P.W. Cascella (Eds.).
Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Cascella,
P.W., Purdy, M. & Dempsey, J. (2007). Service delivery and work settings.
In Introduction to clinical methods in communication disorders, R. Paul & P.W. Cascella (Eds.). Baltimore: Paul
H. Brookes Publishing Co.
JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED:
Smith,
S.A., & Cascella, P.W. (in press).
Ratings of
communication competence by siblings of persons with
Down Syndrome. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities.
Skau,
L., & Cascella, P.W. (2006).
Embedding assistive
technology into home and preschool activities to
foster speech-language skills. Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(6),
12-17.
Cascella,
P.W. (2006). Standardised
speech-language tests and
students with intellectual disability: A review of
normative data. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 31(2),
120-124.
Cascella,
P.W. (2006). Student-directed learning
and peer review
in research methods.
Perspectives on Issues in Higher
Education, 9 (1), 10-12.
Cascella,
P.W. (2005). The expressive
communication strengths of
adults with severe to profound intellectual
disability as reported by group home staff.
Communication Disorders Quarterly,
26 (3), 156-163.
Guisti
Braislin M.A., & Cascella, P.W. (2005).
A preliminary
investigation of oral motor exercises among children
with mild articulation disorders. International Journal of Rehabilitation
Research, 28 (3), 263-266
DeSimone, E.A. &
Cascella, P.W. (2005). Communication
quality
indicators:
A survey of Connecticut group home managers.
Journal of Developmental and
Physical Disabilities, 17 (1), 1-17.
Cascella,
P.W. & McNamara, K.M. (2005). Empowering students
with a significant intellectual disability to
actualize communication skills. Teaching Exceptional Children, 37 (3), 38-43.
Cascella,
P.W., & Colella, C.S. (2004).
Knowledge of autism
spectrum disorders among Connecticut school
speech-language pathologists. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental
Disabilities, 19 (4), 245-252
McNamara,
K.M., Hindenlang, J., & Cascella, P.W. (2004).
Discharge practices in the university clinical
setting. Contemporary Issues in Communication
Sciences and Disorders, 31, 182-190.
Cascella, P.W.
(2004). Receptive communication
abilities among
adults
with significant intellectual disability.
Journal of Intellectual &
Developmental Disability, 29 (1),
70-78.
Cascella,
P.W., & McNamara, K.M. (2004).
Practical
communication services for high school students with
severe disabilities: Collaboration during the transition to adult
services. The ASHA Leader, 9 (9), 6-7, 18-19.
McGrane,
S.A. & Cascella, P.W. (2000). TBI
knowledge and
pragmatic assessment among Connecticut school
speech-language pathologists. Brain
Injury, 14 (11), 975-986.
Cascella,
P.W. (1999). Communication disorders and
children
with mental retardation. Child
and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 8 (1), 61-75.
CONFERENCE PAPERS ORALLY
DELIVERED:
Braislin,
M, A, G., & Cascella, P.W. (2005). A preliminary
investigation of oral motor exercises among children
with mild articulation disorders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, November.
Saez, A. & Cascella,
P.W. (2002). An investigation of stuttering
recovery and articulation
status. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Atlanta, November.
McNamara, K.M., Hindenlang,
J., & Cascella, P.W. (2002).
Discharge practices in
university-based speech-language pathology clinics. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
Atlanta, November.
Cascella, P.W., McNamara,
K.M., & Tebbe-Davis, S. (2002).
Enhanced communication
opportunities for adults with intellectual disability. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
Atlanta, November.
Cascella,
P.W. & Napolitano, C.A. (2002). The challenge of full
inclusion:
Case examples for the speech-language pathologist. Paper presented at the YAI
International Conference, New York City, April.
Cascella,
P.W. & Merrill, A. (2000). Introducing undergraduate
students
to clinical processes via case study analysis. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, DC,
November.
DeSimone,
E. & Cascella, P.W. (2000). Communication supports for
adults
with mental retardation: Examination of best practices. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington,
DC, November.
Leydon,
T.K., Purdy, M. & Cascella, P.W. (2000). Efficacy of group
intervention
for families of adults with aphasia. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Washington, DC, November.
Cascella,
P.W. & DeSimone, E. (2000). Communication supports for
persons
with mental retardation. Paper presented at the YAI International Meeting on
Developmental Disabilities, New York City, May.
Cascella,
P.W. (2000). Communication assessment for persons with
mental
retardation. Paper presented at the 4oth Annual Convention, New York State
Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Saratoga Springs, NY, April.
Major,
P., OíSullivan, B. & Cascella, P.W. (1999). Voices across
disciplines:
A socio-cultural perspective on collaboration in early childhood special
education. Paper presented at the DEC Early Childhood Conference on Children
with Special Needs, Washington, DC, December.
McGrane,
S.A. & Cascella, P.W. (1999). School clinicians and TBI: A
survey
of pragmatic assessment. Paper presented at the annual convention of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, November.
Cascella,
P.W., McNamara, K.M., Hindenlang, J., Selden, D.H.,
Shields,
T.R. & Lacy, D.B. (1999). Building collaborative bridges: Clinical case
examples in student preparation. Paper presented at the annual convention of
the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, November.
Haxer,
M.J. & Cascella, P.W. (1999). Dysphagia assessment for adults
with
developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the annual convention of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, November.
Kennedy,
M.D., Major, P., Cascella, P.W. & O’Sullivan, B. (1999).
Training
in collaborative and interdisciplinary teaming: A Practicum. Paper presented at
the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San
Francisco, November.
Cascella,
P.W. (1999). Receptive communication and adults with
severe
to profound mental retardation. Paper presented at the annual convention of the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Francisco, November.
Cascella,
P.W. (1999). Communication assessment: Analysis of
communicative
forms, functions and the environment. Paper presented at the YAI National
Institute for People with Disabilities 20th Annual International Conference,
New York City, April.
WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP:
A. Invited Presentations to Professional
Groups (National)
Cascella,
P.W. (2006). Communication assessment
and
intervention for individuals with severe
disabilities. Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association, April.
Cascella,
P.W. (2005). Functional communication
and students
with severe disabilities. Clark County (Las Vegas) Public School
District, June.
Cascella,
P.W. (2004). Practical communication
services for older
students with severe disabilities: Intervention and assessment. Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative,
Fall River, MA, November.
Cascella, P.W.
(2000). AAC at home, school, work and in
the
community:
A functional approach. Rehabilitative
Resources, Sturbridge, MA, October.
Cascella, P.W. &
Rini, D. L. (2000). Speech-language
early
intervention
services. Westchester County Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Tarrytown,
NY, October.
B. Invited Presentations to Professional Groups
(Connecticut)
Cascella, P.W. (2006). Communication services and supports for
students with severe disabilities. Southington Board of Education, August.
Cascella, P.W. (2004). Communication supports for students with
severe disabilities.
Newington Board of Education, November.
Cascella, P.W. (2003). Case studies in stuttering assessment and
intervention. Hartford Board of Education, December.
Cascella, P.W. (2003). Clinical practice in phonology and
childhood apraxia of speech. Newington
Board of Education, November.
Cascella, P.W. (2003). Speech-language development: A
workshop for families of children with special
needs. Easton Board of Education,
October.
Cascella, P.W. (2003). Communication options for children with
autism spectrum disorder. Education Connection, Litchfield, CT,
April.
Cascella, P.W. (2003). Clinical practice in articulation,
phonology, and childhood apraxia of speech. Westport Board of Education, February.
Cascella, P.W. (2003). Functional communication training for
students with significant disabilities. Area
Cooperative Education Services, North Haven, CT, January.
Cascella, P.W. (2002). Preschool and school-age assessment and
intervention for stuttering. Bridgeport Board of Education, November.
Cascella, P.W. (2002). Intellectual disability and functional
communication. Bridgeport Board of Education, June.
Cascella, P.W. (2002). Intervention for school-aged children who
stutter. Hartford Board of Education, January.
Cascella, P.W. (2001). Preschool and school-age assessment and
intervention for students who stutter. Milford Board of Education, November.
Cascella, P.W. (2001). Practical articulation and phonology for
early
intervention professionals. Early Connections Program, January.
Cascella, P.W. (2000). An update on phonological processes and
disorders. Newington Board of Education, November.
Cascella, P.W., Selden, D.H., &
McNamara, K.M. (2000). Mental
retardation:
A functional communication approach. Connecticut Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, Trumbull, CT, May.
Cascella, P.W., Galaska, K.A., &
Raymond, A. (2000). How to
develop communication boards for individuals who
have
severe disabilities.
Connecticut Chapter of the American
Association on Mental Retardation. Berlin, CT, April.
Cascella, P.W. (1999). Communication services for children with
mental retardation.
Newington Board of Education, November.
RECENT GRANTS RECEIVED:
Connecticut
State University Research Grant (2005-2006) (with Deborah Weiss) Dynamic
Assessment in Differentiation of Language-Disordered School-Aged Children
Connecticut
State University Research Grant (2002-2003)
A
Field Test on Communication and Feeding Assessment Tools for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
ACES-ACCESS,
North Haven, CT (Spring, 2002) (with Kevin McNamara) Increasing Communication
Opportunities for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Special
Education Resource Center (2001-2002) Training Students in Preschool
Collaborative Assessment (with Patricia Major, Special Education)
Connecticut
State University Research Grant (1999-2000): The Communication Status of
Persons with Mental Retardation who Self-Determine;
Curriculum
Related Grant (1999-2000) (with James Granfield, Special Education) Development
of a Graduate Curriculum in Severe Disabilities
Faculty
Development Advisory Committee (1998-1999): Training in Speech-Language
Assessment Issues for Students from Bilingual and Culturally Diverse
Backgrounds
Curriculum
Related Project Proposal (1998-1999): CMD 461: Utilizing Videotape Samples in
Pre-clinical Preparation
Connecticut
State University Research Grant (1998-1999): Assessing the Communication of
Persons with Severe/Profound Mental Retardation: A Preliminary Analysis of the
Southern Connecticut Communication Scale
PARTICIPATION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY
PROJECTS:
Faculty
Participant: Hamden Transition Academy at SCSU (2004-current)
Yale
Melon Fellowship: Visiting Faculty, Yale Child Study Center (2000-2001)
Grant
Project Faculty/Madison Site Director: SCSU-Quinnipiac College; Madison Public
Schools Collaborative Preschool Project for Interdisciplinary Training of Early
Childhood Special Educators, Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational
Therapists (Summers, 1999, 2000, 2001)
Faculty
Mentor: League of United Latin American Communities Head Start (LULAC); School
of Professional Studies Interdisciplinary Training Project (January-May, 1997;
January-May, 1998)
Faculty
Participant: Summer Institute for World Language Teachers (FLES), Sponsored by
the State Department of Education, July, 1997; July; 1998; July, 1999
RESEARCH INTERESTS IN GENERAL :
Speech-language
pathology assessment, intervention and service delivery for children and adults
with developmental disabilities (intellectual disability, autism spectrum
disorder, cerebral palsy), Transdisiciplinary training models, Stuttering,
Phonology
CURRENT/FUTURE SPECIFIC RESEARCH
PROJECTS:
Involved
in research projects focused on communication supports for persons with severe
disabilities; individuals who stutter; individuals with phonological disorders
MASTER'S THESES ADVISEMENT:
Colleen
Sheehy; The motor speech characteristics of children and adolescents with
autism spectrum disorder (current).
Katherine
McLaughlin; Using dynamic assessment to elicit next stage communication in
children with developmental disabilities (December, 2005).
Sarah
Smith; Ratings of communication competence among individuals with Down Syndrome
(December, 2005)
Esther
Sonnenschein; Pediatricians’ self reported perceptions about otitis media and
speech-language development (August, 2003).
Melissa
Guisti; The efficacy of oral motor therapy for children with articulation
disorders
(August,
2002)
Annemarie Saez; An
investigation of stuttering recovery and articulation status (August,
2002).
Evelyn
DeSimone; Communication supports for adults with mental retardation: An
examination of best practices (May, 2001).
Samantha
White; Phonological awareness in young children: An Investigation of children
with pervasive developmental disorder and developmental language delays (July,
1999)