Education:
M.A. 1996 Communication Disorders, Appalachian State University
B.A. 1988 English, Appalachian State University
Certifications/Licensure/Training:
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, Speech-Language Pathology
NC license, Speech-Language Pathology
PEERS® Young Adult, Certified Provider
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2)
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes®
Specialties:
Language-based learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, written expression)
Social (pragmatic) communication disorders
Receptive and expressive language disorders
Clinical Practice:
Individual speech-language therapy with school age children, adolescent, and adults
Comprehensive spoken and written language evaluations
Level Up with PEERS® (a social skills group for ASU students)
Summer Language Camp
Autism Evaluation Team
Teaching:
CSD 4100 – Introduction to Clinical Processes and Procedures
CSD 5561 – Introduction to Clinical Procedures I
CSD 5565 – Clinical Practicum II
CSD 5566 – Clinical Practicum III
CSD 5569 – Clinical Practicum IV
Biography:
Jennifer Van Gilder has been a Clinical Educator in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders since 1996. She provides clinical training to graduate and undergraduate students via service provision to school-aged children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of language-based learning disorders, oral language disorders, and social communication disorders. Each summer, she offers a two-week intensive language camp for children and adolescents who have language disorders.
Jennifer has taught several courses for the department. In addition, she has made numerous professional presentations within her specialty areas at the local, state, regional, national, and international level.
Title: Clinical Educator, Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology
Email address: Email me
Phone: (828) 262-3196
Fax: (828) 262-6766