Justine M. Distefano is a speech-language pathology graduate student at the University of West Georgia with clinical experience providing therapy to children and adults. She has a Master's degree in speech-language pathology from the University of West Georgia and a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Buffalo. Her clinical experience includes working in schools, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and clinics providing therapy for articulation, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments. She has experience assessing clients and developing treatment plans.

1. Justine M. Distefano
124 Lakeside Dr. Unit 526
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(716) 400-8109
jdistef1@my.westga.edu
Academic Background
The University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Masters of Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Magna Cum Laude Anticipated July, 2015
The State University of New York College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Bachelors of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, Magna Cum Laude May, 2013
Clinical Experience
Sovereign Pediatric Therapy Naperville, IL Anticipated Summer, 2015
Elkins Pointe Middle School: Title 1 School Roswell, GA Spring, 2015
• Under the supervision of the school speech-language pathologist provided articulation, language and
pragmatic therapy to culturally and linguistically diverse middle school students
• Planned and implemented therapy for a 32 student caseload
• Actively participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for students on caseload
Restore Neurobehavioral Center Roswell, GA Fall, 2014
• Under the supervision of the program speech-language pathologist provided cognitive, language, voice,
pragmatic & swallowing therapy to traumatic brain injury adults, in an acute rehabilitation setting
• Performed diagnostic evaluations and suggested treatment based on the Ross Information Processing
Assessment- Second Edition, the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Evaluation- Third Edition, the Cognitive
Linguistic Quick Test English and Spanish, the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test- Forth Edition and
modified bedside swallow examination
• Planned and followed up on community reintegration plans with the help of supervising speech-
language pathologist
• Worked with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs on a pilot program for veterans with traumatic
brain injuries along side the supervision of the program speech-language pathologist
• Worked with multiple adults whose primary language was Spanish
Comprehensive Community Clinic Carrollton, GA Summer, 2014
• Under the supervision of the clinic speech-language pathologist planned and implemented language and
cognitive therapy to children 5-10 years of age
• Used Interactive Metronome therapy with clients
• Performed diagnostic evaluations and suggested treatment based on the Goldman-Fristoe Test of
Articulation- Second Edition, the Preschool Language Scale- Third Edition, and the Test of Early
Language Development- Third Edition
The University of West Georgia, Camp Wild Carrollton, GA Summer, 2014
• An eight week long summer camp for children 5-13 years of age with intellectual disabilities
• Led Music in Motion section of the camp and implemented daily language therapy through the use of
music, athletics, and sign language
Oaks of Carrollton, Assisted Living Carrollton, GA Spring, 2014
• Under the supervision of the clinic speech-language pathologist planned and implemented cognitive and
language therapy to dementia and assisted living clients
• Created and implemented schedule board used during all therapy sessions

2. The University of West Georgia, Pre-K Carrollton, GA Spring, 2014
• Under the supervision of the clinic speech-language pathologist planned and implemented language and
cognitive therapy to children 4-6 years of age
Comprehensive Community Clinic Carrollton, GA Fall, 2013
• Under the supervision of the clinic speech-language pathologist planned and implemented articulation,
phonological, and language therapy to a child with a primary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and
a secondary diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder
• Performed diagnostic evaluation using the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 2
Field Related Research and Experiences
Graduate Research: January, 2014- Spring, 2015
• Inputted and analyzed data collected through Dr. Lama Farran during the summer of 2013 on Arabic-
learning infants
• Presented poster titled Phonological and Prelinguistic Development in Arabic-Learning Infants at the
Georgia Speech- Language Hearing Association Convention in the Spring of 2015
Certifications
Interactive Metronome for Pediatrics & Adults Course March, 2014
Community Service
Team RWB
• Enriching the lives of Veterans through community and athletic events
Pam’s Purses
• An organization founded by Pamela Distefano that collects, organizes and fills purses during the
Christmas season and donates them to St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy
St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy
• An organization that helps the local Western New York community by providing them with food,
shelter, and education opportunities

3. Professional References:
Lama K. Farran, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Graduate Program Coordinator
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Department of Clinical & Professional Studies
University of West Georgia
Carrolton, Georgia 30118
Office: 678-839-6075
lfarran@westga.edu
Karen Harris Brown, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Department of Clinical & Professional Studies
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Office: (678) 839-6171
khbrown@westga.edu
Clinical References:
Adra Mayfield, M. Ed., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor & Clinic Supervisor, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Department of Clinical & Professional Studies
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Office: (678) 839-6168
amayfiel@westga.edu
Laura R. Peterson, M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Office:770-667-2892
petersonl@fultonschools.org