Theresa Cinotti, M.A.

Ms. Cinotti has been a clinical supervisor at SUNY Buffalo State since October of 2013.  She is a graduate of the University at Buffalo and has been working in the field of speech-language pathology since 1996.  She started her career working with children and adults at Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center prior to her time with SUNY.  Ms. Cinotti served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo for 17 years before joining Buffalo State, and she has taught classes at SUNY Fredonia as an adjunct instructor.  Ms. Cinotti is committed to educating graduate clinicians and providing quality services to those with communicative challenges. Clinical interests include working with individuals who have challenges in the areas of language, literacy, auditory processing, and fluency of speech, along with those who have post-concussive syndrome. Ms. Cinotti has a special interest in using technology both at and outside of work.

EDUCATION

• M.A.      Communicative Disorders and Sciences, University at Buffalo  
• B.A.       Speech and Hearing Sciences, University at Buffalo

SELECTED AWARDS & HONORS

• Recipient of the October 2020, President's Caring Bengal Award (SUNY Buffalo State); awarded for acts of kindness, campus engagement & representation, positivity, student centered service, collaboration , and embracing change  https://professionaldevelopment.buffalostate.edu/theresa-cinotti-october-2020-caring-bengal-award-recipient
• Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY) Recognition Award for outstanding service and dedication to the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (May 2014)

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Teacher Education Council member and TEC Executive Board member, Buffalo State

ARTICLES REVIEWED

• American Journal of Undergraduate Research (September 2017)
• American Journal of Undergraduate Research (April 2017)

CLINICAL INTERESTS & EXPERTISE

• Clinical Supervision
• Written Language
• Auditory Processing
• Fluency
• Accent Modification

COURSES TAUGHT AT BUFFALO STATE

• SLP 220 Introduction to Communication Disorders
• SLP 303 Language Acquisition
• SLP 329 Language Acquisition Lab
• SLP 401 Aural Rehabilitation
• SLP 411 Language Diagnosis and Remediation
• SLP 501 Clinical Methods
• SLP 515 Clinical Practicum

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

• Mann Kahris, S., & Cinotti, T. (2019, April). The Intensive Language, Literacy and Auditory Processing Clinic at SUNY Buffalo State Speech-Language Hearing Clinic. The Communicator, 49 (2) 8-9.
• Cinotti, T. & Tillery, K. (2007). CAPD Models and Kabuki Syndrome. Kabuki Newsletter, January, 2007.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2006).  CAPD and Kabuki Syndrome: A case study. SSW Report, 28, 1-6.
• Cinotti, T. (1998). The Fast ForWord Program: A clinician’s perspective.  In M.G. Masters, N.A. Stecker, & J. Katz (Eds.), Central auditory processing disorders:  Mostly management (pp. 131-150).  Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Mann Kahris, S. & Cinotti, T (2018, November 17). Clinical Skill Development for Graduate Clinicians: Five Essential Elements of Intensive Summer Programming. Presented at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Boston, MA.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2016, September 18). What’s new in CAPD:  Testing, techniques, and technology for all ages and populations. Presented at the World Audiology Congress, Vancouver CA.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2012, April 26). What’s new in CAPD: Testing and technology: The tried and true combined with the new. Presented at the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) 52ndAnnual Convention, Saratoga, NY.
• Cinotti, T. & Tillery, K. (2012, April 26). What's new in language, literacy, and auditory processing therapy:  A review and comparison of the latest therapy approaches, programs, software, and mobile applications. Presented at the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) 52nd Annual Convention, Saratoga, NY.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2007, April 14). CAPD Part I - Interdisciplinary diagnostic approaches:  Au.D.s and SLPs working together. Presented at the New York State Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) Annual Convention, Buffalo, NY.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2007, April 14). CAPD Part II: Manageable Treatment Approaches. Presented at the New York State Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) Annual Convention, Buffalo, NY.

WORKSHOPS

• Maher J., Evans D., Cinotti T. (2022-11-04) Creating a Hybrid Therapy Model – Using Evidence to Develop a Hybrid Therapy Model Designed to Improve Telepractice, Presented through Erie County, Buffalo NY
• Cinotti, T., McNerney, K., and Tillery, K. (2020, September 26). Evidenced-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of Auditory Processing Disorders and Current Research. Presented at the New York State, Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) Fall Workshop, Buffalo, NY.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2012, November 30). What’s new in CAPD:  Testing, techniques, and technology for all ages and populations. Presented at the Kidz Conference Services, LLC., Long Island, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2012, May 18). What’s new in language, literacy, and auditory processing therapy:  A review and comparison of the latest therapy approaches, programs, software, and mobile applications. Presented at the Cattaraugus-Allegany Teacher Center Workshops, St. Bonaventure, NY.
• Tillery, K. & Cinotti, T. (2009, October 23). CAPD:  Best practices in differential diagnosis and treatment. Presented at the All-Day Workshop, Syracuse, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2009, October 10). Supervision of culturally and linguistically diverse graduate students. Presented at the Supervision Workshop at Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY.

PRESENTATIONS

• Cinotti, T., Heximer, C. (2020, November 17), Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic COVID-19 Instructional Response. Presented at the College Council Meeting, SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2020, October 2), Telepractice Considerations. Presented at Buffalo Public Schools Staff Development, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2020, September 14), Telepractice Considerations. Presented at SUNY Buffalo State SLH Clinic Fall Orientation, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2020, August 28), Telepractice Considerations. Presented at Bornhava Early Childhood Center's Staff Development Day, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2020, June 17), Telepractice Considerations. Presented at SUNY Buffalo State SLH Clinic Summer Orientation, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2019, August 28), Apps and Technology to Support Speech-Language Pathologists and Teachers of the Deaf. Presented at Williamsville Central School District’s Staff Development, Williamsville, NY.
• Cinotti, T., Mann Kahris, S. (2018, March 5), Auditory Processing and Written Language Disorders.  Presented at Buffalo Public Schools Staff Development, Buffalo, NY.
• Mann Kahris, S., Cinotti, T. & Budin, K. (2018, January, 25).  Social Language in Adults. Presented at the Restoration Society Staff Development Day, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T. (2017, November 28). iOS Apps, Accessories, and Connect-ability. Presented at Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, Buffalo, NY.

POSTER SESSIONS

• Mann Kahris, S. & Cinotti, T. (2018, October 25) Clinical Skill Development for Graduate Clinicians: Five Essential Elements of Intensive Summer Programming. Presented at the Buffalo State Faculty/Staff Research and Creativity Fall Forum, Buffalo, NY.
• Cinotti, T., Naeger, R., & Ringholz, D. (2002, April 27). Language versus central auditory processing disorders:  Is there a difference? Presented at the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) Annual Convention, Rochester, NY.