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A passionate clinician, executive director, and entrepreneur with keen strategic and intellectual ability evidenced in professional accomplishments, clinical staff mentoring, and advising and teaching students, professionals, and parents across the country. Landria has the opportunity every day to work and live in her purpose by working and training people with special needs and their families. Landria is described as a dynamic, informative, energetic, and captivating speaker. She is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with specialties in autism, assistive technology, behavior, and communication. As the granddaughter of a woman who’s communication abilities were cut short by a massive stroke, she understands first hand the impact of impairment on the family. Landria is currently the owner and Executive Director of SLC Therapy, a private therapy firm located in Connecticut and Michigan focused on Empowering Families and Expanding Independence. Through her leadership at SLC Therapy, Landria has created dynamic and innovative programs for families that include Flourish!, a center based educational program for learners with autism, and the use of videoconferencing (Teletherapy) technology to provide families access to therapy service. In addition, Landria is focused on empowerment through partnerships with organizations to enhance community services. Landria is the creator of The Empowered Parent, a parent e-magazine focused on support for families of people with special needs. Landria was recently selected as a professional expert on a documentary focused on Autism in the African-American Community. Landria is the author of the social curriculum Keep the Conversation Going, which focuses on social cognition, conversation fluency, and social skills. Education B.S. Speech and Hearing Science University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.A. Speech Language Pathology Northwestern University Certified Speech Language Pathologist American Speech Language Hearing Association DIR Level 1 Practitioner Certification: Compton P-ESL Certificate: ADOS Training, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor PROMPT-Introduction Verbal Behavior, Dr. Vincent Carbone Achievements 40 Under 40 Business Professionals in Fairfield County 2009 Someone You Should Know Award, Bridgeport Black Pride 2007 People’s Bank Community Award 2006
Blog » DSM V Proposed Revision of Autistic Disorder
It appears as if the proposed revision from the American Psychiatric Association is to put all types of PDD under one classification for Autism 299.00. This means that Aspergers, High Functioning, PDD-NOS will now be under the same heading. One true benefit of this is that parents of children with PDD-NOS and Aspergers may be less challenged in advocating for services for their children.
It is true according the APA rationale that Autism is distinguishable from other disorders.
The interesting part is that two days ago I was speaking with a fellow SLP and Northwestern Alum about how psychologists and SLPs in her area were still having a challenging time identifying the person who is not classically autistic. The amazing fact is no two children with this diagnosis are the same!
It is important to note and recognize that Autism is not the only proposed change. Included in this are Rett Disorder, Learning Disabilities, etc.
The APA allows for people to comment on the severity criteria. You must register to do this and it is extremely important.
The effected revision and nonconsumer advocacy can effect the following:
1. Insurance reimbursement. Especially if the diagnosis is allowed oncer per lifetime. Check your state law on this!
Enjoy and Be Empowered!
Landria M Seals Green, M.A., CCC-SLP
Executive Director
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