Lina M. Slim, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP
Founder/Executive Director of Educational and Behavioral Services
ASAP – A Step Ahead Program, LLC, Child Learning and Development Consulting Group
Dr. Lina Slim, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, is Founding Executive Director of ASAP – A Step Ahead Program, LLC, since 2004. ASAP is an educational and behavioral consulting clinic that serves children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and speech-language and communication disorders. Dr. Slim is a Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral, with over 30 years specializing in the diagnosis and management of children with Apraxia, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and Autism, with a focus on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Education. Dr. Slim received her Doctoral Degree in Leadership and Interprofessional Education in Health Sciences and Health Administration from Seton Hall University, and her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Slim is recognized for her innovative interdisciplinary / interprofessional education collaborative approach, building partnerships with and supporting families and their children, facilitating communication and integrating interventions across disciplines.
Dr. Slim has presented nationally and internationally, in the areas of autism, apraxia, speech-language assessment and interventions, parent and staff training, and Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice, and has published peer-reviewed research. She holds a Supervision Certificate from the BACB organization. She is an Executive Member of the Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis (SPABA) Special Interest Group (SIG) affiliated with the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), Chair of NJSHA Interprofessional Autism Conference (IPAC), Vice-Chair of NJSHA Private Practice Committee, Board Member of Fill-A-Need Foundation, member of ABAC, Inc., Internal Continuing Education Committee (ICEC), and a member of ASHA. Dr. Slim is an ABAI and BACB approved coordinator for the Versified Course Sequence (VCS) for the BCBA certificate, at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Psychology Department. Dr. Slim is active member of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), NJSHA, Morris County Speech and Hearing Association (MCSHA), Union County Speech and Hearing Association (UCSHA), NJABA, ABAInternational, and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA).
Dr. Slim’s professional drive is to impart the knowledge she has gained over the years and disseminate Evidence-Based Practice and research to new students and future professionals in the field. She is a strong proponent of building partnerships with parents considering them an integral member of an interprofessional team, and empowering parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for the use and implementation of best practices and evidence-based interventions in the education of their children.
ASAP - A Step Ahead Program, LLC
ASAP is an Educational and Behavioral Consulting Clinic that serves children diagnosed with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Speech and Language Impairments
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Communication and Social Delays
- Neuro-developmental and behavioral disabilities
Dr. Slim provides educational and behavioral consultation to families, and educational facilities, and coordinates parent and staff training programs designed for children with autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Slim is recognized for her innovative inter-professional, community-based interdisciplinary approach supporting families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, facilitating communication and integrating interventions across the disciplines of speech-language pathology and other direct service providers, supporting her intervention approach in autism spectrum disorders, while promoting inclusive integrative experiences.
Certifications/Awards
Dr. Slim is the recipient of the
American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) Continuing Education Award (ACE), 2015-2017
NJSHA Distinguished Clinical Achievement Award, 2014
Children Empowerment Award, 2005
Certifications
BCBA-D | Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral. www.bacb.com
BACB | Supervisory Certificate. www.caldwell.edu
CCC-SLP | Certificate of Clinical Competence – Speech-Language Pathologist
State of NJ License in Aud./SLP and Communication. www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
SLP | State of New Jersey Department of Education School Certificate
ASHA | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. www.asha.org
ACE ASHA Award | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. www.asha.org
Yoga Instruction Certificate, for children with special needs
Professional Memberships
Member (PhD, CCC-SLP)
ASHA | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. www.asha.org
MCSHA | Morris County Speech and Hearing Association. http://www.mcshanj.org
UCSHA | Union County Speech and Hearing Association. http://www.ucsha.org
NJSHA | New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. www.njsha.org
Member (BCBA-D)
NJABA | New Jersey Applied Behavior Analysis. www.njaba.org
ABAI | Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. www.abainternational.org
APBA | Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. www.apbahome.net
Executive Member SPABA SIG / SPABA SIG Secretary
SPABA | Speech Pathology Special Interest Group. www.behavioralspeech.com
Affiliate Member (BCBA-D)
ABAI | Applied Behavior Analysis International. www.abainternational.org
Executive Board Member
SPABA | Speech Pathology Special Interest Group. www.behavioralspeech.com
Member of ABAC, Inc. ICEC
ABAC, Inc. Internal Continuing Education Committee. https://www.abacnj.com/
Board of Directors – Past Member
NJSHA | New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. www.njsha.org
Board of Directors Member
Fill-A-Need Foundation. www.fillaneedfoundation.org
Chair of the Private Practice Committee, 2014-2016
NJSHA | New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. www.njsha.org
Vice – Chair of the Private Practice Committee, 2016-Present
NJSHA | New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. www.njsha.org
Chair of the Interprofessional Task Force & Autism Conference (IPAC)
NJSHA | New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association. www.njsha.org
Mentor
ASHA S.T.E.P. | American Speech and Hearing Association. www.asha.org
Advisory Board Member
The Judith Wharton Music Center. http://whartonmusiccenter.org
Chair of Steering Committee
NJSHA | NJSHA Interprofessional Autism Conference (IPAC). www.njsha.org
Coordinator of VCS
ABAI | BACB at The American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Course Sequence Information,
American University of Beirut
Her compete Cirriculum Vitae is available upon request.
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