Curriculum Vitae
Education
Education
Human-Centered Computing PhD enrolled 2021Specialization:Learning Sciences TechnologyGeorgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science-Speech Language Pathology 2013University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Science-Speech and Hearing Sciences 2011University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Science-Psychology 2009 University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Master of Science-Speech Language Pathology 2013University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Science-Speech and Hearing Sciences 2011University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Science-Psychology 2009 University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
Work Experience
Work Experience
Bumblebee Treehouse Aug 2021 - PresentAtlanta, GA
Bumblebee Treehouse supports people with communication and social challenges through human-centered design, advocacy, and direct delivery of speech therapy services. We support and advocate for neurodiverse and disabled communities!
Lead Speech Language Pathologist Sept 2016 – Aug 2018Speech Language Pathologist April 2021 – July 2021Seattle Therapy Services, Seattle, WA
Seattle Therapy Services Pediatric Outpatient Facility, Seattle, WA Developed and executed language interventions for children and young adults ages 3 – 19. Provided co-treatment with occupational therapists for children using alternative and augmentative communication. Supervised speech-language pathology staff, providing administrative and clinical support
English Language Coach and Document Editor Sept 2018 – Jan 2021 Private Consultant, Madrid, Spain
_Created personalized learning experiences for individuals and groups ages 3 to adult._Coached native Spanish speakers on English pronunciation, content, and word choice for presentations to international professional and scientific audiences._Provided proofreading and document editing for native Spanish speakers creating English language presentations and written communications for international audiences, including multi-country education initiatives, scientific posters and articles, and PhD thesis documents.
Auxiliar de Conversación (English-Speaking Assistant Teacher) 2018 – Present Escuela Pública de Educación Infantil Zaleo, Ministerio de Educación, Madrid, Spain
_Developed and delivered English language curriculum and created supporting classroom materials for classrooms serving ages 4 months - 6 years, providing 30 - 60 minute instruction blocks. _Created one-on-one and group learning experiences in classrooms, working toward both English language and general curriculum goals as part of a bilingual classroom teaching team._Communicated with parents, teachers, and administrators in Spanish and English to build teaching plans and discuss student progress._Produced weekly online content to support English learning for the duration of COVID-19 outbreak: sites.google.com/view/theenglishmonster..
SPARK-LING Research Interventionist 2018 – 2019Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (ILABS) & Escuelas Públicas de Educación Infantil Zaleo & San Fermín, Madrid, Spain
_Completed SPARK-LING training, a team-based language intervention developed by ILABS researchers for teaching English as a second language to children under age 5._Collaborated with teachers and intervention team members (in Spanish and English) to develop classroom materials and execute lesson plans according to SPARK-LING principles._Administered computerized and paper-based formal language assessments in English and Spanish. _Captured and transcribed student audio recordings collected with LENA devices._Planned and appeared in individual and classroom instruction sequences for SPARK-LING training videos._Participated in weekly research meetings to discuss fidelity of study intervention and provide classroom feedback to improve the training for commercial rollout.
Speech Language Pathologist 2013 – 2016University of Washington Autism Center, Seattle, WA
_Achieved and maintained research fidelity providing Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) intervention in natural environments for children ages 14 months - 3 years, according to monthly fidelity evaluations._Collaborated with board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) to create speech and language interventions for children in the Seattle location of a multi-site, randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of adult and child-led approaches to intensive early interventions for children with autism. _Trained research intervention teams on Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and PROMPT approaches for children with significant speech and language delays._Implemented high and low-tech AAC, functional communication, expressive/receptive language, articulation, and literacy teaching programs for children with autism age 3 -12 years._Launched social skills group for preschool-aged children based on Social Thinking concepts._Participated in community outreach and support through informational and training lectures on speech and language development and intervention in children with autism.
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern 2011 – 2013 Children's Autism Center, Seattle, WA
_Developed and executed short-term language interventions for children with autism and other neurobehavioral disorders based on formal and informal assessment under the supervision of a dual-certified SLP/BCBA. Interventions emphasized early functional communication, including nonverbal communication, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for children with limited verbal communication, and mobile technology applications._Recommended mobile technology AAC and behavior applications for parents seeking at-home communication and behavioral support._Completed outreach project investigating the efficacy of technology in communication interventions, including a literature review and design of an AAC interface used in a social skills camp for non-verbal preschool children with ASD.
ABA Behavior Technician 2012 – 2013 Private Employer, Bellevue, WA
_Completed applied behavior analysis (ABA) behavior technician training administered by a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)_Designed and programmed layout for Prolquo2Go AAC application on iPod Touch and iPad Mini devices._Developed and implement ABA programs, including articulation, language, AAC (Proloquo2Go), behavior, and life skills goals for an adolescent with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome in partnership with parents, BCBA, and other ABA tutors. _Supervised generalization of self-regulation and life-skill goals on community outings.
Graduate Clinician 2011 – 2013 Various Outpatient Facilities, Seattle, WA
_Pediatric caseload included direct and co-treatment of children with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, receptive and expressive language delay, fluency disorder, articulation delay/disorder, phonological processing deficits, Cri-du-Chat syndrome, and cochlear implant users._Adult caseload included people with cerebral palsy (inc. Vantage Lite user), traumatic brain injury, fluency disorder, primary progressive aphasia, and stroke survivors._Treated approaches included low-tech AAC (PECS, PODD, communication notebooks), high-tech AAC (Proloquo2Go, Vantage Lite), partner conversation training, adult and child social groups, positive behavior support, and PROMPT._Externships completed at: Enterprise Elementary school, Children's Hospital Audiological Habilitation clinic.
Research Study Assistant 2009 – 2011University of Washington Autism Center: Psychophysiology and Behavioral Systems Lab, Seattle, WA
_Investigated early risk markers for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in infant siblings of children with ASD and endophenotypes of parents and school-aged siblings of children with ASD.Coordinated recruitment, scheduling, and measure completion for 160 participants._Collected adult and infant electroencephalography (EEG) and cognitive test data and aided in training of staff and students in EEG data collection and cognitive testing procedures._Used NetStation and SPSS to analyze adult EEG data to contribute to posters for international conferences_Supervised student poster creation for university-wide undergraduate research symposium
Bumblebee Treehouse supports people with communication and social challenges through human-centered design, advocacy, and direct delivery of speech therapy services. We support and advocate for neurodiverse and disabled communities!
Lead Speech Language Pathologist Sept 2016 – Aug 2018Speech Language Pathologist April 2021 – July 2021Seattle Therapy Services, Seattle, WA
Seattle Therapy Services Pediatric Outpatient Facility, Seattle, WA Developed and executed language interventions for children and young adults ages 3 – 19. Provided co-treatment with occupational therapists for children using alternative and augmentative communication. Supervised speech-language pathology staff, providing administrative and clinical support
English Language Coach and Document Editor Sept 2018 – Jan 2021 Private Consultant, Madrid, Spain
_Created personalized learning experiences for individuals and groups ages 3 to adult._Coached native Spanish speakers on English pronunciation, content, and word choice for presentations to international professional and scientific audiences._Provided proofreading and document editing for native Spanish speakers creating English language presentations and written communications for international audiences, including multi-country education initiatives, scientific posters and articles, and PhD thesis documents.
Auxiliar de Conversación (English-Speaking Assistant Teacher) 2018 – Present Escuela Pública de Educación Infantil Zaleo, Ministerio de Educación, Madrid, Spain
_Developed and delivered English language curriculum and created supporting classroom materials for classrooms serving ages 4 months - 6 years, providing 30 - 60 minute instruction blocks. _Created one-on-one and group learning experiences in classrooms, working toward both English language and general curriculum goals as part of a bilingual classroom teaching team._Communicated with parents, teachers, and administrators in Spanish and English to build teaching plans and discuss student progress._Produced weekly online content to support English learning for the duration of COVID-19 outbreak: sites.google.com/view/theenglishmonster..
SPARK-LING Research Interventionist 2018 – 2019Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (ILABS) & Escuelas Públicas de Educación Infantil Zaleo & San Fermín, Madrid, Spain
_Completed SPARK-LING training, a team-based language intervention developed by ILABS researchers for teaching English as a second language to children under age 5._Collaborated with teachers and intervention team members (in Spanish and English) to develop classroom materials and execute lesson plans according to SPARK-LING principles._Administered computerized and paper-based formal language assessments in English and Spanish. _Captured and transcribed student audio recordings collected with LENA devices._Planned and appeared in individual and classroom instruction sequences for SPARK-LING training videos._Participated in weekly research meetings to discuss fidelity of study intervention and provide classroom feedback to improve the training for commercial rollout.
Speech Language Pathologist 2013 – 2016University of Washington Autism Center, Seattle, WA
_Achieved and maintained research fidelity providing Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) intervention in natural environments for children ages 14 months - 3 years, according to monthly fidelity evaluations._Collaborated with board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) to create speech and language interventions for children in the Seattle location of a multi-site, randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of adult and child-led approaches to intensive early interventions for children with autism. _Trained research intervention teams on Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and PROMPT approaches for children with significant speech and language delays._Implemented high and low-tech AAC, functional communication, expressive/receptive language, articulation, and literacy teaching programs for children with autism age 3 -12 years._Launched social skills group for preschool-aged children based on Social Thinking concepts._Participated in community outreach and support through informational and training lectures on speech and language development and intervention in children with autism.
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern 2011 – 2013 Children's Autism Center, Seattle, WA
_Developed and executed short-term language interventions for children with autism and other neurobehavioral disorders based on formal and informal assessment under the supervision of a dual-certified SLP/BCBA. Interventions emphasized early functional communication, including nonverbal communication, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) for children with limited verbal communication, and mobile technology applications._Recommended mobile technology AAC and behavior applications for parents seeking at-home communication and behavioral support._Completed outreach project investigating the efficacy of technology in communication interventions, including a literature review and design of an AAC interface used in a social skills camp for non-verbal preschool children with ASD.
ABA Behavior Technician 2012 – 2013 Private Employer, Bellevue, WA
_Completed applied behavior analysis (ABA) behavior technician training administered by a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)_Designed and programmed layout for Prolquo2Go AAC application on iPod Touch and iPad Mini devices._Developed and implement ABA programs, including articulation, language, AAC (Proloquo2Go), behavior, and life skills goals for an adolescent with Landau-Kleffner Syndrome in partnership with parents, BCBA, and other ABA tutors. _Supervised generalization of self-regulation and life-skill goals on community outings.
Graduate Clinician 2011 – 2013 Various Outpatient Facilities, Seattle, WA
_Pediatric caseload included direct and co-treatment of children with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, receptive and expressive language delay, fluency disorder, articulation delay/disorder, phonological processing deficits, Cri-du-Chat syndrome, and cochlear implant users._Adult caseload included people with cerebral palsy (inc. Vantage Lite user), traumatic brain injury, fluency disorder, primary progressive aphasia, and stroke survivors._Treated approaches included low-tech AAC (PECS, PODD, communication notebooks), high-tech AAC (Proloquo2Go, Vantage Lite), partner conversation training, adult and child social groups, positive behavior support, and PROMPT._Externships completed at: Enterprise Elementary school, Children's Hospital Audiological Habilitation clinic.
Research Study Assistant 2009 – 2011University of Washington Autism Center: Psychophysiology and Behavioral Systems Lab, Seattle, WA
_Investigated early risk markers for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in infant siblings of children with ASD and endophenotypes of parents and school-aged siblings of children with ASD.Coordinated recruitment, scheduling, and measure completion for 160 participants._Collected adult and infant electroencephalography (EEG) and cognitive test data and aided in training of staff and students in EEG data collection and cognitive testing procedures._Used NetStation and SPSS to analyze adult EEG data to contribute to posters for international conferences_Supervised student poster creation for university-wide undergraduate research symposium
Clinical Training
Clinical Training
2021 PEERS Young Adult Social Skills Certification2017 SparkLing: Building Bilingual Brains 2017 SOS Approach to Feeding 2017 PECS: Teaching Critical Communication Skills2017 PECS Level 2 (Advanced) 2015 ADOS-2 Clinical Training2015 Social Thinking Conference 2014 Social Thinking Conference 2014 Introduction to PROMPT: Technique 2014 PROMPT: Bridging Technique to Intervention2013 Early Start Denver Model 2013 Transitioning from PECS to SGDs 2013 PECS Level 1 (Basic) Training PECS2013 Phonomotor Sequencing
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
- Lowy, R. Goa, L., Hall, K. Kim, J. (2023). Toward Inclusive Mindsets: Design Opportunities to Represent Neurodivergent Work Experiences to Neurotypical Co-Workers in Virtual Reality. ACM, Hamburg, Germany. (accepted)
- Lowy, R. Lee, C. Abowd, G., Kim, J.(2023). Building Causal Agency in Autistic Students through Iterative Reflection in Collaborative Transition Planning. ACM, Milwaukee, USA. (in review)
- Roberts, J, Lowy, R., Li, H., Bellona, J., Smith, L., and Bower, A. 2023. Breaking Down the Visual Barrier: Designing Data Interactions for the Visually Impaired in Informal Learning Settings. International Conference for Learning Sciences (ICLS), Montréal, QC. (in review)
- Jones, E., Venema, K., Earl, R., Lowy, R., Barnes, K., Estes, A., Dawson, J., and Webb, S.J. (2016) Reduced engagement with social stimuli in 6-month-old infants with later autism spectrum disorder: a longitudinal prospective study of infants at high familial risk. Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 8, 7. DOI: 10.1186/s11689-016-9139-8.
- Jones, E., Venema, K., Lowy, R., Earl, R., Webb, S.J. (2015) Developmental changes in infant brain activity during naturalistic social experiences. Developmental Psychobiology, 57(7), 842-853. DOI: 10.1002/dev.21336
- Dawson G, Jones EJ, Merkle K, Venema K, Lowy R, Faja S, Kamara D, Murias M, Greenson J, Winter J, Smith M, Rogers SJ, Webb SJ. (2012) Early behavioral intervention is associated with normalized brain activity in young children with autism. Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 51(11), 1150-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2012.08.018
- Massand, E., Aaronson, B., Lowy, R., Webb, S., Wijsman, E. & Bernier, R. (2012, May). EEG Mu Wave Attenuation in Broader Phenotype ASD. International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Lowy, R., Venema, K, Ankenman, K., Gerdts, J., Bernier, R., Wijsman, E., & Webb, S.J. (2011, May). Electrophysiological correlates of face processing in simplex and multiplex ASD families. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego.
- K. Ankenman, S. J. Webb, R. T. Lowy, R. A. Bernier and E. M. Wijsman (2011, May). Parent Report of ASD Symptom Change In Children From Multiplex Families. Poster presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego.
- Jones, E., Lowy, R., Bernier, R. (2010, May). The Influence of Communicative Cues on Short-Term Memory in Children with ASD: A Pilot Study. International Meeting for Autism Research, Philadelphia, PA.
Courses, Trainings, and Presentations
Courses, Trainings, and Presentations
Collaborative Design, Excel Program, Georgia Institute of Technology Spring 2022
ASD Learning Style Profile Series: People Oriented, Social Modeling and Cues; Flexible Interactions and Shared Agenda; Interaction Styles and Communication. Expert Guest. Online Training, MedBridge Education, 2017.
ABA Boot Camp, Day 2 – Communication and Teaching Strategies. Co-Presenter. Live Training at UW Autism Center, 2015 & 2016.
Promoting Successful Communication in the Classroom. Co-Presenter. Live Presentation at Seattle Teachers Autism Symposium, 2015.
Stepping Stones – Autism Overview and Introduction to Teaching. Co-Presenter. Live Training at UW Autism Center, 2015.
Enhancing Communication with AAC. Live Presentation at Tenth Annual Southeastern Washington Autism Conference. Co-Presenter. Richland, WA, 2014
ASD Learning Style Profile Series: People Oriented, Social Modeling and Cues; Flexible Interactions and Shared Agenda; Interaction Styles and Communication. Expert Guest. Online Training, MedBridge Education, 2017.
ABA Boot Camp, Day 2 – Communication and Teaching Strategies. Co-Presenter. Live Training at UW Autism Center, 2015 & 2016.
Promoting Successful Communication in the Classroom. Co-Presenter. Live Presentation at Seattle Teachers Autism Symposium, 2015.
Stepping Stones – Autism Overview and Introduction to Teaching. Co-Presenter. Live Training at UW Autism Center, 2015.
Enhancing Communication with AAC. Live Presentation at Tenth Annual Southeastern Washington Autism Conference. Co-Presenter. Richland, WA, 2014
Additional Skills & Licenses
Additional Skills & Licenses
Programming: Python and Java - Intermediate Languages: English (native), Spanish (conversational fluency)Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), 2014 - Present, #14056182Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist License, 2014 - Present, #LL60493123