CHRISTINA LaBORDE-ALTUĞ, M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner/Director: Advanced Pediatric Learning Center (APLC)
Phone: (212) 229-8623 E-mail: tina@aplcistanbul.com
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EDUCATION
Masters of Science – Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University 2004
Masters Degree Study – Speech-Language Pathology
Florida Atlantic University 2002
Bachelor of Arts – Communication Disorders
Florida Atlantic University 2001
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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
2006 – present
2004 – present
2004 – present
Certified Provider of VitalStim®
Speech-Language Pathologist License – Florida
Certified Member – American Speech Language Hearing Association
(ASHA) #12090483
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EXPERIENCE
2009 – present
Speech-Language Pathologist
Istanbul, Turkey
Advanced Pediatric Learning Center (APLC)
2004 – 2009
Speech-Language Pathologist
Advanced Pediatric Systems and Rehab Systems of Boca Raton
2005 – 2009
Speech-Language Pathologist
Whitehall of Boca Rehabilitation Center
2005 – 2007
Boca Raton, Florida
Speech-Language Pathologist/Diagnostician
Manor Care Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
2004 – 2005
Delray Beach,Florida
Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Therapy Center
2004 – 2006
Margate, Florida
Margate, Florida
Speech-Language Pathologist
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
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INSERVICES/PRESENTATIONS
Aural Habilitation/Rehabilitation and Effective Communication Techniques
Language Development and Elicitation in Children from Birth to School Age
Warning Signs of Communication Disorders – Pre-Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade
Dysphagia Dining Techniques – Collaboration Between the SLP and Nursing Staff
Ligua-Systems AAC Device Poster Presentation-Accepted/Presented at 2005 ASHA Conference
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HONORS, AWARDS, and AFFILIATIONS
2006 – present
2005 – present
2005 – present
2001 – present
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Member – American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology
and Audiology
Certified Member – American Speech Language Hearing Association
(ASHA) #12090483
Member – Alumni Association – Nova Southeastern University
Member – Alumni Association – Florida Atlantic University
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CHRISTINA LaBORDE-ALTUĞ, M.S., CCC-SLP
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CONTINUING EDUCATION/COURSEWORK
Certified PROMPT (PROMPTs for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) Provider
Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Treatment (Provider)
Fast ForWord Provider
Testing Administrator (Sample Study) – LinguiSystems, Super Duper Publications, and Pro-Ed
Certified Provider of VitalStim® Electical Stimulation for Swallowing Disorders
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
HIV/AIDS
COMPASS: Elementary School Age
TEACCH Classroom Strategies
Maximizing the Use of Augmentative Systems
Dynavox Systems – Moving Forward With Communication
BoardMaker – Picture Exchange Systems
Integrating Technology with Reading and Writing Activities in the Classroom
Reading and Literacy Skills: A Phonemic vs. Phonological Approach
Predicting, Assessing, and Treating Reading Disorders: Role of the SLP
Autism and Sensory Integration
Practical Strategies for Social Skill Development in Children with ASD
Teaching Reciprocal Conversation Skills to Children with ASD
High Functioning Autism In A School Based Setting
Behavior Management
Collaborative Speech-Language Services in the Regular Education Classroom
Fluency Effective Training: Assessment and Fluency Strategies Workshop
Craniofacial Anomalies
Pediatric and Geriatric Dysphagia
Making More of Mealtime: Infancy to Toddler
Intervention-Based Assessment of Articulation and Phonology Workshop
Assessment and Treatment for Children with Apraxia of Speech
Apraxia/Dysarthria: Oral Motor Therapy
Oral Motor Analysis & Remediation Techniques
Neurogenic-Based Swallowing Disorders
Pharmacological Update
Cognitively and Linguistically Speaking
Follow the Swallow, and VitalStim® Certification Course
Swallow Disordered Adults: Clinical Update
Adult Dysphagia Management
Modified Barium Swallow Study-The Clear Picture
Blue Dye Assessment with Tracheotomy Patients
Medicaid Provider Training and Medicare Education and Outreach Workshop
Medicaid/Medicare Documentation Workshop
References available upon request