James Feeney, Ph.D.,CCC-SLP Associate Professor and Chair Communications Sciences and Disorders Department Dr. Feeney is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at the College of Saint Rose, in Albany New York. Dr. Feeney has over twenty years of experience working with individuals with complex communication needs. Dr. Feeney has also presented extensively to international, national, regional, and local audiences on topics such as augmentative and alternative communication, literacy-learning, individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and supervision. Dr. Feeney has also been an educational consultant to local schools for over fifteen years, assisting speech-language pathologists, teachers, and staff who work with individuals with complex communication and behavioral needs. International Presentations An Integrated Approach to AAC and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Three hour seminar presented at the Autism Around the World Conference. Dubai, UAE, February 21, 2014. (Invited) Integrated Literacy and AAC Projects for Children, Adolescents, and Adults One hour seminar presented at The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 31, 2012 An Integrated Approach to Literacy Intervention Planning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. One hour seminar presented at The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Barcelona, Spain. July 27, 2010 Understanding the Everyday Literacies of Adults with Intellectual Impairment Who Use AAC. Paper presented at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Biennial Conference, August 4, 2008. Montreal, Canada.
Literacy, Self-Advocacy, and AAC: A Collaborative Project-Oriented Approach. Ninety minute seminar presented at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Biennial Conference, August 3, 2006. Dusseldorf, Germany. Promoting Literacy Learning in AAC: Interactive Competence and Collaboration. Ninety minute seminar presented at the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Biennial Conference, October 17, 2004. Natal, Brazil. Invited Presentations Creating a Culture of Apprenticeship: Celebrating the work of Mark Ylvisaker. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. October 21, 2016. Full day workshop for working SLPS, faculty, and students on applying the principles espoused by Dr. Mark Ylvisaker in clinical work with individuals with cognitive-communication challenges across the life span. An Integrated Approach to AAC and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Three hour seminar presented at the Autism Around the World Conference. Dubai, UAE, February 21, 2014. Principles and Practices in Supporting Adults with TBI. Three hour short course to be presented at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention, April, 2014. An Integrated Approach to AAC and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Three hour seminar presented at the Autism Around the World Conference. Dubai, UAE, February 21, 2014. Executive Functioning in Young Children. Presentation for the early intervention evaluation team. The February 17, 2012. The College of Saint Rose. An Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) in the Classroom. Presentation for the Council for Exceptional Children. December 5, 2012. The College of Saint Rose The Role of the SLP in Literacy-Learning: Evidence-Based Practice and Real World Strategies for Assessment and Intervention. Full-Day Workshop presented to the Hudson Valley Speech-Language Hearing Association, March 12, 2010. Kingston, New York. Facilitating Meaningful Engagement Using Augmentative & Alternative Communication The Friday Nights Parent Group Meeting. Albany, NY. April 30 th, 2010 at The College of Saint Rose The Role of the SLP in Meaningful Literacy Assessment and Intervention. Two-hour seminar presented at Columbia University, Teachers College. October, 2003; October, 2004; October, 2005; October, 2006; March, 2008, March, 2009.
Literacy strategies for learners with complex communication needs: Integrating assistive technologies and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Half-day seminar provide to the Capital Region BOCES, March 28, 2008. Literacy Learning in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: Practical Projects and Ideas for Assessment and Intervention. Three-hour mini seminar presented with Dr. David Koppenhaver at the New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association s Annual Convention. April, 2006. Apprenticeship in Literacy Learning: Teaching Students How to Think. Ninety minute seminar presented at the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, 10th Annual Symposium. San Francisco, California March 10, 2006. The Role of the Speech Pathologist in Literacy Assessment and Intervention. Two-hour seminar presented at the New York City Speech-Language Hearing Association, May 9, 2005. Supporting Students with Special Needs in Reading. Ninety minute workshop provided at Niskayuna School District Superintendent s Day, March 19, 2004. The Role of the Speech Pathologist in Literacy Assessment and Intervention. Two-hour seminar presented at the Capital Area Speech-Language Hearing Association, February 9, 2004. Reading Comprehension Strategies for School Age Children. Full day workshop presented at Granville School District s Superintendent s Day. Granville, New York. October 3, 2003. Supporting Individuals Who Use AAC in Literacy Learning. Full day workshop presented to the Matheny School and Hospital, Peapack, New Jersey. October 17, 2003 The Role of the Speech Pathologist in Literacy Assessment and Intervention. Two hour pre-conference institute conducted at the Virginia State Reading Association 36 th Annual Conference, Roanoke, VA. March, 2003. Changing Our Approach: Supervising Through Apprenticeship. Three hour pre-conference institute given for the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Palm Springs, CA. April 2002. Language and Literacy. Ninety-minute presentation conducted for Clinical Grand Rounds, an annual multidisciplinary interactive forum with faculty from the Communication Disorders Department, the Reading Department, and Special Education at the College of St. Rose. March 26 th, 2002. Ongoing, Project-Oriented Intervention In TBI Rehabilitation: Collaboration And Apprenticeship. Three-hour interactive training for direct care and administrative staff members at Crotched Mountain Community Partnership, Albany, New York. January 24 th and 25 th 2002.
Apprenticeship in Literacy: Methods of Supporting Students in the Classroom. Guest lecture presented in Behavior, Communication, and Cognition, a graduate institute conducted by Dr. Mark Ylvisaker at the College of Saint Rose. Summer, 2001 and Summer, 2002. Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Interaction, Cognition and Behavior. Guest lecture for Dr. Mark Ylvisaker s graduate course entitled Language Disorders: Infants, Pre-schoolers, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Spring 2002. Clinical Apprenticeship in Communication Disorders. Two-hour seminar presented at The College of Saint Rose Annual Supervisors Workshop. March, 2001. Creating a Positive Communication Culture: Communication, Cognition and Behavior. Three-hour interactive training for direct care and administrative staff members at Crotched Mountain Community Partnership, Albany, New York. February 21 st and 22 nd, 2001. National Presentations Partnerships for Increasing Literacy and Vocabulary Skills in Urban Communities. Presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Convention. Philadelphia, PA. November, 2016. Using Integrated AAC Technologies to Facilitate Communication Across Contexts: Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Convention. Denver, CO. November, 2015. Interactive Strategies and Meaningful Engagement: Supporting Adults with Neurogenic Communication Challenges: Poster presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Convention. Denver, CO. November, 2015. Case Illustrations in Project-Oriented Literacy-Learning Intervention for Adults With TBI: Presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Convention. Orlando, FL. November, 2014. Using Tablet Technology to Facilitate Communication Across Contexts: Pedro's Story. Presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Convention. Atlanta, GA. November, 2012. Group Literacy Projects & "Meaning Making" With Adults With Developmental Disabilities. Presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association s national convention in November, 2010. Everyday Literacies, AAC, And Inclusive Practices For Adults With Severe Intellectual Disabilities. Presentation at the TASH national conference, November, 2009. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Literacy and AAC: Intervention Planning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Two-hour seminar presented at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association s national convention, November, 2009.
Everyday Literacies, AAC, And Inclusive Practices For Adults With Severe Intellectual Disabilities. Paper presented at the TASH national convention, November, 2009. Literacy and AAC: Intervention Planning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Paper accepted for a two-hour presentation at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association s national convention, November, 2009. Literacy in Children & Adolescents: A Collaborative & Integrated Approach Two-hour seminar presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association s national convention. Miami, Florida. November, 2006. Literacy in Children, Adolescents & Young Adults: A Collaborative Approach. Two-hour seminar presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association s national convention. Chicago, Illinois. November 16, 2003. Apprenticeship in Action: Teaching Student Clinicians How to Think. Two-hour seminar presented at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, Atlanta, GA. November, 2002. Demystifying Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practices in Speech Pathology. Two-hour seminar presented at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, Atlanta, GA. November, 2002. Using Self-Advocacy Videos to Educate Staff in TBI Rehabilitation. Two-hour seminar presented at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, Atlanta, GA. November, 2002. Apprenticeship in Communication Disorders: an Approach to Supervision. Ninety minute seminar presented at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, New Orleans, LA. November, 2001. Positive Social-Interactive Competence in TBI: An Apprenticeship in Thinking. Ninety minute seminar presented at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, New Orleans, LA. November, 2001. Ongoing Project-Oriented Intervention in TBI: A Collaborative Process. Ninety minute mini-seminar presented at the 2000 American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, Washington, D.C. Creating & Using External Graphic Organizers With Adults With TBI. Ninety minute poster session presented at the 2000 American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, Washington, D.C. Creating Self-Advocacy Videos with People Who Use AAC Systems. Ninety minute mini-seminar presented
at the 2000 New York State Rehabilitation Association s 22 nd Annual Conference, Albany New York. Creating Self-Advocacy Videos with People Who Use AAC Systems. Ninety-minute mini-seminar presented at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, San Francisco, California. November 1999. Helping Adults with Developmental Disabilities Communicate: A Group Process. Ninety minute miniseminar presented at American Speech-Language and Hearing Association s national convention, San Antonio, Texas. November, 1998. State/Regional Presentations Literacy Assessment and Intervention: Perspectives and Practices in Speech Pathology. One- hour seminar presented at the 30 th Southwest International Reading Association Regional Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. February, 2003. Language and Literacy Practices in Speech Pathology. One-hour seminar presented at the Wisconsin State Reading Association Convention, Milwaukee, WI. February, 2003. Guiding Student Interns Using Supportive, Collaborative and Systematic Learning Processes. Three and a half-hour mini seminar presented at the New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association s Annual Convention. April 2000. Integrating AAC and Assistive Technologies in Everyday Routines. Ninety minute seminar presented at the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference. April 28, 2006. Graduate Student Forum Practicum and Pizza. Ninety-minute panel discussion conducted at the New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association s annual Convention. April 2000. AAC and Self Advocacy: A Group Process. Ninety-minute mini-seminar presented at The College of Saint Rose Annual Supervisors Workshop. November 1999. Publications Feeney, J. (2014). Augmentative and Alternative Communication. In R.E. Owens, D. Metz, K. Farinella (Eds.), Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson. Integrated Literacy and AAC Projects for Children, Adolescents, and Adults Proceedings of The International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. July 31, 2012
An Integrated Approach to Literacy Intervention Planning for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Proceedings of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference (ISAAC) Barcelona, Spain. July 27, 2010 You Wrote a Paper and I Made a Meatloaf: The Futility of Meaning Making In the Absence of Context. Journal of Behavioral and Neuroscience. Vo1. 8(1), 81-87 June, 2010 Understanding the Everyday Literacies of Adults with Intellectual Impairment Who Use AAC. Proceedings of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference Montreal, Canada. August 2008. Literacy, Self-Advocacy, and AAC: A Collaborative Project-Oriented Approach. Proceedings of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference, August 2006. Applying Transitional Self-Advocacy Videos in Clinical Education. Perspectives on Issues in Higher Education. June, 2005. Promoting Literacy Learning in Speech Pathology. Article published in SpeechPathology.com. A peerreviewed, online journal. October, 2004. Promoting Literacy Learning in AAC: Interactive Competence and Collaboration. Proceedings of the International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conference, October, 2004. Changing Our Approach: Supervising Through Apprenticeship. Proceedings of the 2002 Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA. April, 2002. An Everyday Approach to Long-Term Rehabilitation after Traumatic Brain Injury. Chapter published in a textbook developed for Ohio State University entitled: Clinical Practice Management for Speech-Language Pathologists, edited by Becky Cornett, 1999. Professional Memberships and Additional Accomplishments Member, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. 1993 to present. Member, Special Interest Division 12 Augmentative and Alternative Communication of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. 2001 to present. Member, International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. July 2010 to present. Contracted as and external evaluator of The College Experience Program, funded by Living Resources, a local agency serving adults with disabilities. Albany, NY. June 2010 September 2010. Member, Special Interest Division 11 Administration and Supervision of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. 2000 to 2009.
Member, International Reading Association. 2001 to 2007. Completed Level II Literacy Training, Camp Courage, MN. A week-long in-context literacy and disabilities training offered by David Koppenhaver and Karen Erickson. June, 2005. Alumni of Excellence Award. The College of Saint Rose. In recognition of outstanding work in the field of speech-language pathology. February, 2002. Pickering, J.E., Feeney, J., Rowley, A., & Lamparelli K. (submitted 11-99;funded $14,934). Grant proposal for an Intensive Teacher Training Program in Speech-language Pathology. Accepted by the New York State Education Department. Implemented June 2000. Member, Community Advisory Board for The Center for the Disabled. Participate in critical review of existing and new programs for individuals with disabilities, provide input related to ethical and legal concerns and assist in networking process with community agencies. 2000-2002. Chair, New York State Taskforce on Training and Supervision. New York State Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Coordinate interaction among taskforce members in order to evaluate and develop ideas related to supervision of student clinicians in New York State. July 1999 to September 2001. Executive Director s Award for Excellence. Awarded for outstanding job performance related to the implementation of the Sage Neurobehavioral Resource Project, team building, and increased quality of mealtime services for individuals with disabilities. October, 1997. Graduate Teaching Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Assistive Technology. Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 09, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010, Fall, 2010, Spring 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 14, Summer 14, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2016, Summer 2016. Language Disorders in Adults. Summer 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010. Acquired Cognitive-Communication Disorders. Fall 2016 Differential Diagnosis: Summer 1996, Summer 2000, Fall 2004, Spring 06, Spring 08. Clinical Practicum Seminar: Spring 1999, Summer 1999, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Summer 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Summer 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Summer 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Summer 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2006, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2010. Theories of Literacy: Summer, 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008, 2009. Research Seminar in Literacy: Summer 2004. Assessing Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Guest lecture for Differential Diagnosis, a graduate course taught by Dr. Donna Cooperman at the College of Saint Rose. Spring 1993, Fall 1993, Spring 1994, Fall 1994,
Spring 1995, Fall 1995, Spring 1997, Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003. Associate Lecturer in Special Education. The Sage Colleges. Troy, NY. Course taught: Programming for Students with Severe Disabilities. Spring 1997, Summer 1997, Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Summer 1998, Fall 1998. Developing and Using Functional AAC Systems in the Classroom. Guest lecture for a graduate class in Special Education at Russell Sage College, Troy New York. Summer 1996, Fall 1996. Undergraduate Teaching Language Disorders in Children: Spring 1997, Fall 1997, Spring 1998, Fall 1998, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Spring 2000, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, Fall 2005, Fall 2007. Voice Disorders: Fall 1996. Articulation and Phonological Disorders: Spring 1996. Survey of Communication Disorders: Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Summer, 2005. Spring, 2005, Fall 2013. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Spring, 2005, Fall, 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 09, Fall, 2010, Spring 2011, Fall, 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2013. Cognition, Communication, and Behavior. Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 09, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2016. Language Development, Language Disorders, and Implications for Literacy. Fall 2006. Spring 2007, Fall 2008. Clinical Experience Primary Supervisor and Instructor. The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY. Provided primary supervision to undergraduate and graduate student clinicians in clinic, home, rehabilitation and private practice settings. Taught Clinical Practicum Seminar. January 1999 to August 2001. Assistant Director Speech Services. The Center for the Disabled. Albany, NY. Supervised two to four speech pathologists working in vocational training and day training programs for adults. Interfaced with consumers, family members, interdisciplinary team members, and administrators to promote transition of cognitive and communicative goals into work and home environments. January 1996 to January 1999. Director, College of Saint Rose Satellite Clinic. 700 South Pearl Street. Albany, NY. Provided clinical supervision for two to four graduate interns in the context of daily work activities for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injury. Summer 1997 to Spring 1998.
Director of the Vocational Development Program and Speech/Language Pathologist. O.D. Heck Developmental Disabilities Service Office. Schenectady, NY. Provided direct and indirect speech and language assessment and intervention services for twelve individuals with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Supervised six Habilitation Specialists and eight Developmental Aides in a certified sheltered workshop/day habilitation facility. December 1994 to January 1996. Speech/Language Pathologist. O.D. Heck Developmental Disabilities Service Office. Schenectady, NY. Provided direct and indirect speech and language services for forty-five individuals with severe and profound developmental disabilities. Offered group and individual language and communication intervention as well as participation in videofluoroscopic swallowing evaluations. January 1993 through December 1994. Speech Therapist. Oswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Mexico, NY. Provided speech therapy services to children and adolescents with severe multiple handicaps, emotional disturbances, and traumatic brain injuries. Developed individual education programs for an average of thirtyfive students in cooperation with the Committee on Special Education. Interfaced with family members in attempts to facilitate generalization of therapy goals. September 1989 through August 1991. Habilitation Specialist. Syracuse Developmental Center. Syracuse, NY. Supervised classroom of ten to twelve individuals. Duties included instructing one or two therapy aides and implementing developmental goals. July 1989 through August 1989. Camp Counselor. Syracuse Developmental Center. Syracuse, NY. Assisted with speech, language, and occupational goals in a classroom setting. Accompanied individuals on recreational outings. July through August 1994 and 1986. Mental Hygiene Therapy Aide. Syracuse Developmental Center. Syracuse, NY. Assisted people with various handicaps in their daily living activities. Worked toward developmental goals ranging from direct eye contact to gross motor movement. Summer 1987 through January 1988, Summer 1988, January and June, 1989.