Linda S. Oggel, M.A.

 

 

Education

• Master of Arts. Language Pathology, Northwestern University

• Bachelor of Science. Speech Pathology and Audiology, Kent State University

• Post graduate studies: Virginia Commonwealth University; University of Virginia; Northern Illinois University

Professional Experience:

• Co-Director. Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, November 2001 to present

• Principal Investigator, Virginia Department of Education grant to Virginia Autism Council, 2003 to present

• Program Specialist for Autism, Communication and Assistive Technology. Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, August 1997 to November 2001

• Speech and Language Pathologist. Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA, August

• 1989 to June 1997

• Teacher-Clinician. Communication Development Program, DeKalb County

• Special Education Association, DeKalb, IL, August 1981 to June 1988 and August 1977 to June 1980

• Clinic Supervisor. Speech and Hearing Clinic, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL,

• January 1981 to May 1981

• Visiting Lecturer. Yonsei University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea,

• September 1980 to July 1981

• Consultant to Learning Disabilities Teachers. DeKalb County Special Education

• Association, DeKalb, IL, August 1975 to June 1977

• Diagnostician. DeKalb Special Education Association, DeKalb, IL, September 1970 to June 1975

• Learning Disabilities Teacher. DeKalb Community Unit School District #428, DeKalb, IL, August 1969 to June 1970

• Specialist: Clinic Supervisor. Department of Communicative Disorders, University of

• Wisconsin, Madison, WI, June 1966 to August 1969

Certification:

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American

Speech-Language-Hearing Association

State of Virginia Collegiate Professional certificate in Speech/Language Disorders,

Learning Disabilities, and Emotionally Disturbed

Publications and Products:

Oggel, L. (In press) (Fall, 2010). Autism and communication: PECS and EBP. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Croasdaile, S., Jones, S., Ligon, K., Oggel, L. & Pruett, M. (In press). In Ordonez de Pablos, P. and Zhao, Y., eds. Technology enhanced learning for people with disabilities: Approaches and applications. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Oggel, L. & Palko, S. (Winter, 2007). Autism Skill Competencies build capacity. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L. & Palko, S. (Fall 2004). Assistive technology for children with autism. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L & Wilberger, S. (Fall, 2004) T/TACs assume new roles, statewide. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L. & Palko, S. (Fall 2004). Teachers use universal design for learning. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L. & Palko, S. (Summer 2004). Opening doors to literacy for children with autism. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University

Oggel, L., Palko, S. (Spring 2004) AT Abounds. Autism E-News, 1 (3). VDOE Priority Project. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L. Jones, S., Sarrett, E., et al. (2003). Teaching young children with autism: Effective practices in Virginia(video). Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Education.

Oggel, L. & Wilberger, S. (Spring 2003). Making the most of an onsite consultation. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L. & Landon, T (March 2002) Lazy Kid or Executive Dysfunction? Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond , VA : Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oggel, L. and Ligon, K. (2001). Technology Tidbits: What’s New. . .? Here’s a View. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond , VA : Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. Vol. 4, No. 2, p. 7.

Oggel, L. (December 2001). Autism websites: Go forth and find. Innovations and Perspectives. Richmond, VA: Training and Technical Assistance Center at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Recent Invited Presentations:

“Is there an echo in here? Supporting individuals with autism.” Speech, Language, & Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV). Richmond, VA, February 26, 2009

“Beyond training: The Virginia Autism Council, a state wide initiative to address autism.” (with C. Schall, S. Palko). The National Autism Training and Technical Assistance Providers Conference. Columbus, OH, November 20, 2008

“’Virginia is for lovers”. . . & autism training and technical assistance’.” (with S. Palko, T. Lyons). The National Autism Training and Technical Assistance Providers Conference. Columbus, OH, November 20, 2008

“Flip that classroom: Design to learn.” (with S. Wilberger). William and Mary Symposium. Williamsburg, VA. November 11, 2008

“What does the DSM-IV-TR have to do with me?” (with S. Palko). Speech, Language, & Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV). Norfolk, VA. March 5, 2008

“A picture is worth a thousand words.”(with S. Palko). Speech, Language, & Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV). March 2, 2007

“The Autism Skill Competencies.” (with S. Palko). Speech, Language, & Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV). March 2, 2007

“Opening doors for communication.” Wide Open Doors Conference. Richmond, VA. April 22, 2006

“From chaos to order.” Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference (with T. Landon). Abingdon, VA March 2005

“Utilizing picture schedules to increase student success. (with S. Jones, S. Palko) Commonwealth Autism Service annual conference. Richmond, VA. March 2005

“Autism Awareness”. Virginia Autism Council. September 2004 and March 2004

“Structuring for success.” Commonwealth Autism Service annual conference. Richmond, VA March 2004

“Building bridges to understanding for students with autism.” Virginia Federation Council for Exceptional Children conference. Charlottesville, VA. February, 2004

Other recent presentations:

“Strategies for Supporting Students with ASD: Communication” (for the Autism Society of America Central Virginia Chapter), Richmond, VA. December 5, 2009

“Autism Spectrum Disorders for Families of Children Newly Identified with Autism.” (for the Virginia Autism council), Richmond, VA. September 29, 2009

“Strategies for Supporting Individuals with ASD: Communication Strategies” (for the Virginia Autism Council), Fredericksburg, VA. December 5, 2007 and January 31, 2008

Professional Affiliations:

Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Member, Speech-Language-Hearing Society of Virginia (SHAV)

Member, Autism Society of America

Member, Autism Society of America-Central Virginia Chapter

Member and Principal Investigator, Virginia Autism Council