Susan Longtin
Associate Professor and Department Chairperson
Communication Arts, Sciences and Disorders
Location: 3439 Boylan Hall
Phone: 718.951.5225
Fax: 718.951.4167
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Susan Longtin is a faculty member of the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences. Longtin is a licensed certified speech language pathologist with more than 40 years of experience in clinical and educational settings. She teaches courses in language development, language disorders in children and autism spectrum disorders. She developed, implemented and evaluated a communication enhancement program for parents of preschool children with autism. Her research interests include early communication development, autism spectrum disorders, parent education, and narrative medicine. She is Hanen certified to conduct parent education programs for children with language impairments including autism spectrum disorders.
Education:
Ph.D., Graduate School & University Center (CUNY) - 1984 (Speech Pathology and Audiology)
M.A., Hunter College (CUNY) - 1974 (Speech-Language Pathology)
Areas of Expertise:
Longtin's areas of expertise include language development, language disorders in children, parent education and autism spectrum disorders.
Books and Publications
Autobiographical Accounts from the Autism Spectrum in Journal of Teaching Disability Studies (with Elyse Bell) (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2019
Longtin, S. Assessment of speech, language, and communication in autism spectrum disorders. In Stein-Rubin, C. & Fabus, R. (Eds.). Clinical Assessment and Professional Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology, Second Edition. (Eds.) Slack Incorporated, 189-222. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2018
Susan E. Longtin and Jessica A. Fitzpatrick. Yoga for Speech-Language Development. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (Books and Publications: Book (Authored)) 2017
Longtin, S. and G.M. Principe. "The Relationship Between Poverty Level and Urban African American Parents' Awareness of Evidence-based Interventions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Preliminary Data." Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 31 (2), 83-91.DOI: 10.1177/1088357614522293. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2016
"Interdisciplinary Support Services for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders." Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 27.3: 333-42. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
"Using the College Infrastructure to Support College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders." Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disabilities 27.1: 65-74. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014
Handbook of Yoga and Speech-Language Development. Book contract for Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Expected date of delivery: August 2016. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2014
Review of Scholars with Autism Achieving Dreams, by L. Perner. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disabilities 27.1: 109-10. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2014
"Assessment of Speech, Language, and Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders." Clinical Assessment and Professional Report Writing in Speech-Language Pathology. Eds. C. Rubin and R. Fabus. Delmar Cengage Learning. 209-53. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2012
Longtin, S. and R. Fabus. "Pragmatic Aspects of Language Modification Program: Two Case Studies." Journal of Communication Disorders 27: 111-33. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
Longtin, S. and S. Gerber. "Contemporary Perspectives on Facilitating Language Acquisition for Children on the Autistic Spectrum: Engaging the Parent and the Child." Journal of Developmental Processes 3.1: 38-51. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2008
"Language Disorders in Children." National Speech-Language Pathology Examination and Review Study Guide. International Educational Resources. In press. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2007
Longtin, S. and R. Fabus. "The Use of Videotaped Self-Monitoring to Facilitate Interactive Intervention in Speech-Language Therapy in Preschool Children with Autism." The Clinical Supervisor 27.1: 111-33. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2007
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
'The effect of a combined yoga and SPEAK OUT!® therapy program on vocal folds functions in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD)" PSC-CUNY Traditional A Award (with Theresa Yang). (Awards and Honors) 2020
PSC-CUNY Traditional A Research Award, for "Telling Stories/Sharing Lives: A Thematic Content Analysis of the Autobiographies of Individuals With High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome." $3,499. (Grants and Fellowships) 2013
Office of the University Dean for Health and Human Services grant, for "Interdisciplinary Collaborative Support Services for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders at Brooklyn College." Susan Longtin and Ilene Tannenbaum. $18,968. (Grants and Fellowships) 2012
Continuing Education Award, American Speech Language Hearing Association. (Awards and Honors) 2008
CUNY Faculty Fellowship Publication Program. (Grants and Fellowships) 2007
PSC-CUNY Research Award (PSCREG-38-270), for "Affective Attunement of Parents of Preschool Autistic Children." $2,010. (Grants and Fellowships) 2007
PSC-CUNY Research Award (PSCREG-37-242), for "Communication Enhancement Program for Families of Children with Autism." $3,990. (Grants and Fellowships) 2006
Brooklyn College Tow Faculty Travel Fellowship, for "Parent Facilitation of Social-Communication and Language in Children with Autism." (Grants and Fellowships) 2005
PSC-CUNY Research Award (PSCREG-36-196), for "The Discourse Modification Training Program for Parents of Children with Autism." $3,120. (Grants and Fellowships) 2005
PSC-CUNY Research Award (PSCREG-35-5235), for "The Discourse Modification Training Program. $3,915. (Grants and Fellowships) 2004
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Integrating Disability Studies into Graduate Teaching about Autism Spectrum Disorders. Online CUNY Neurodiversity Conference. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2020
Integrating Yoga into Evidence-based Interventions for Language Learning and Literacy. Invited workshop presentation for the Annual Convention of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rochester, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2018
Invited presentation titled "Yoga for Emerging Language and Literacy" for the Day Care Council of New York, New York NY, July 21, 2017. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2017
"Yoga for Emerging Language and Literacy" invited presentation for "Little Babies in the Big Apple: Culturally Responsive Caregiving" at the Citywide Infant-Toddler Conference. New York NY, July 21, 2017 (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2017
Invited Keynote Presentation titled, "Yoga for Speech-Language Development," presented to the Infant-Toddler Specialists of the Early Care and Learning Council, May 5, 2017, Latham, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2017
Clinical Grand Rounds Child Language Case Study Presentation for "Design, Development, and Implementation of Interprofessional Education Program across Allied Health Disciplines" at Brooklyn College, April 15, 2016. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2016
"Voices from the Spectrum: Learning from Memoirs" presented at conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults, April 25, 2015, Adelphi University. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
Disability Studies as Theory & Practice Conference at Graduate Center
Session Moderator, November 20, 2015
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2015
"A Thematic Content Analysis of the Autobiographies of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)." Living Well With Autism: Constructing a New, Strength-based Narrative panel. Faculty Day. Brooklyn College. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2014
"Autobiographical Accounts From the Autism Spectrum: Culture and Identity" panel. Project REACH (Research and Education on Autism as CUNY's Hallmark): A Spectrum of Celebration, a Disability Awareness Month event for students, faculty and staff. Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY). New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2014
Longtin, S., L. Clarke and G.M. Principe. "Survey of Parents of Children With Autism in the East Flatbush, Canarsie, Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, East New York, and Brownsville Sections of Brooklyn, New York." NYSSLHA Convention. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., April. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2011
"A Communication Enhancement Program for Parents of Autistic Preschool Children Short Course." Annual Convention of the New York State Speech Language Hearing Association, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., April 12. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2008
"A Parent Education Program for Preschool Children with Autism, Short Course." Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Chicago, Nov. 22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008
"Autism Spectrum Disorders: Clinical Update Part II--Intervention." Master Clinician Series. Brooklyn College, May 7. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2008
"Autism Spectrum Disorders: Clinical Update." Master Clinician Series. Brooklyn College, Feb. 20. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2008
"Language, Literacy, and Peer Interaction in the Preschool Classroom" staff development workshop. TOTS Preschool. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2007
"Promoting Language, Literacy, and Peer Interaction in Early Childhood Settings" staff development workshop. SteppingStone Day School. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2007
"The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in Fostering Clinician-Classroom Teacher Collaboration in Preschool Settings" staff development workshop. TOTS Preschool. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2007
Longtin, S. and L. Aboody. "The Communication Enhancement Education for Parents of Autisitic Preschool Children" poster. Annual Convention of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"Preparing School Personnel for Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders." YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Network Annual International Conference. New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2006
Longtin, Susan and Olena Kopylenko-Korrol. "Social Communicative Interaction Changes in a Dyad of Preschool Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Intervention Study" poster. New York State Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2006
"Involving Caregivers in Early Language Intervention" mini-seminar. New York State Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Albany, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Contributed Talk) 2004
"New Frontiers in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Challenging Cases." SUNY Downstate Medical Center. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2002
Professional Leadership
Member, CUNY-wide Health and Human Services (HSS) Council (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Invited to join the CUNY Disabilities Scholars Group. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2015
Peer reviewer, "Asanas for Autism and Special Needs: Yoga Cards and Games," Jessica Kingsley Publisher. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2014
Peer reviewer, "Supporting Family Caregivers: A Resource Guide for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practitioners," Plural Publishers. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2014
Language Development and Language Disorders Committee, Annual Convention of the New York State Speech, Language, Hearing Association. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., April 10-12. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2008
Member, Allied Health Services Committee of the Brooklyn Economic Development Corp. (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2008
Program Committee chairwoman, Annual Convention of Language Acquisition, Development, and Disorders. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2006
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention: Language in Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2005
Pedagogical Achievements
Faculty Mentor in Mellon Transfer Student Research Program for project titled "Disability Studies Core Concepts and Curricular Integration into Communication Disorders" (with Jessica Fracasse) 2020
Curriculum Expert and Panelist in Speech Language Pathology for "Design, Development, and Implementation of Interprofessional Education Program across Allied Health Disciplines" at Brooklyn College. 2016
Open Educational
resource (OER) Website for SPEC 7317X/CBSE 7685T @ "http://libguides.brooklyn.cuny.edu/asd">Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders. 2016
Community Activities
Designed yoga program for SPEAK OUT program adults with Parkinson's Diseases at Diana Rogovin Davidow Speech-Language-Hearing Center (with Theresa Yang and Inna Fredericks). 2020
Developed integrated yoga program for group speech-language therapy for Transition Group of intellectually disabled adolescents at Diana Rogovin Davidow Speech-Language-Hearing Center. 2020
Led More than Words Hanen Program for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders every semester since 2008 through the current term. 2016
Session moderator, Annual Conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association, April 2, 2016. Adelphi University. 2016
Session moderator, Annual Conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association. 2014
Session moderator, Annual Conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association. 2013
Session moderator, Annual Conference on Issues in Independent Living for Adolescents and Adults on the Autism Spectrum. Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association. 2012
Presenter and sponsor for Autism Awareness Educational Forum with My Time, Inc. Oct. 14. 2011
Parent workshops and children's intervention, Quality Services for the Autistic Community. 2006
Consultation regarding parent training, New York Families for Autistic Children. 2005
Interdisciplinary teaching session for residents in pediatric speech and language disorders, Downstate Medical Center. 2005
Speech-language supervision and mentoring of graduate students and intervention for autistic preschoolers, Hebrew Academy for Special Children. 2005
Other Professional Activities
Conducted brown bag lunch mentoring group for three untenured junior faculty in the department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders. 2019
Invited peer reviewer for Young Exceptional Chidren 2016
