Theresa Cinotti, M.A.

Ms. Cinotti has been a clinical supervisor and instructor at SUNY Buffalo State University since October 2013 and currently serves as Clinic Director of the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology. She is a graduate of the University at Buffalo and has worked in the field of speech-language pathology since 1996. Ms. Cinotti began her career at Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, where she worked with children and adults across a variety of clinical settings. Prior to joining Buffalo State, she served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo for 17 years and has also taught courses as an adjunct instructor at SUNY Fredonia. As Clinic Director, Ms. Cinotti is dedicated to facilitating compassionate, evidence-based speech, language, and hearing services that empower individuals and families while cultivating skilled, ethical clinicians committed to communication access, community engagement, and clinical excellence. Her clinical interests include language, literacy, auditory processing, and fluency disorders, as well as working with individuals with developmental and intellectual challenges. She also has a special interest in the use of technology both within and beyond clinical practice. In addition to serving on several departmental committees, Ms. Cinotti has proudly served on the University's Teacher Education Council since 2015 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the TEC Executive Committee.

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 Committee member (currently vice chair), 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 505 Student Teaching
• 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.

MOST RECENT PRESENTATIONS:

• 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. (2024, March 8), Addressing Memory in School-aged Children: Considering Auditory Processing and Cognitive Components. Presented at Williamsville Central School District’s Staff Development Day, Williamsville, NY.
  • 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.