Education
- Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology, Indiana University, 1995
- M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, Indiana University, 1990
- B.A., Linguistics University of Iowa
Publications
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003). Getting started with your single subject study: A guide for speech-language pathologists. University Park, IL: Author.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003). Preparing a professional presentation. University Park, IL: Author.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003). The word length effect in children with language impairment. Journal of Communication Disorders, 36, 487-505.
- Balthazar, C. (2003, July). Common problems with standardized tests – and how to cope with them. Perspectives on School-Based Issues, 4 (2) 17-18.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003, August). Common problems with standardized tests – and how to cope with them. ishail.org: The Newsletter of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 28 (6), 10-11.
- Balthazar, C. H. & Scott, C. (2007). Syntax-morphology. In: A. G. Kamhi, J. J. Masterson, & K. Apel (Eds.), Clinical Decision Making in Developmental Language Disorders. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
- Gillam, R., and Balthazar, C. (2003). Evidence-based practice and evaluating diagnostic procedures: An example. ishail.org: The Newsletter of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 28 (5), 14-15.
- Hanson, C. A. (1995). An examination of the word-length effect in children with specific language impairment. Doctoral dissertation. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
- Hanson, C. (1990). Metalinguistic skills in normal and linguistically impaired preschoolers. Unpublished thesis. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.
Honors
- Faculty Excellence Award, Governors State University, 2007
- Advancing Academic Research Careers Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2004
- Professional Development Award, Governors State University 2003
- Professional Development Award, Governors State University 1995
- Full Scholarship, Indiana University 8-87 to 7-93
Presentations
- Balthazar, C. H. (2005). How to read a test manual: Selective, purposeful evaluation for applicability, clinical validity, and psychometric quality. Invited lecture, Rush University, Chicago, IL.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2005, February). Evidence for subtypes of childhood language disorders.
Presented at the 45th Annual Convention of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Rosemont, IL. - Balthazar, C. H. (2004, November). Classification accuracy of 31 articulation and language tests
for children. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA. - Balthazar, C. H. (2003). The role of the speech-language pathologist in educating students with severe and profound disabilities. Northern Illinois University, Naperville, IL.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003, February). Good speech and language tests for children. Presented at the 43rd Annual Convention of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Arlington Heights, IL.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003, October). Good speech and language tests for children. Invited presentation to the 2003 Annual Convention of the Iowa Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Des Moines, IA.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2003, December). Evidence based practice and evaluating diagnostic procedures. Northern Illinois University, Naperville, IL.
- Balthazar, C. H. (2002). Special populations. Northern Illinois University, Naperville, IL.
- Balthazar, C. H. (1999). Working with special populations. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
- Balthazar, C. H. (1997). Intervention for autism and PDD. Invited lecture for Cheney Public School District, Cheney, WA.
- Balthazar, C. H. (1997). Treatment of language and learning disorders: Tallal's computer-based approach to treating temporal processing deficits. Invited lecture sponsored by University Programs in Communication Disorders, the Washington Speech and Hearing Association, and St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Spokane, WA.
- Balthazar, C. H. (1995, May). The word-length effect on short-term recall of normally-developing children. Presented at the annual Symposium for Research in Child Language Disorders, Madison, WI.
- Balthazar, C. H. (1994, November). Short-term memory effects in language-impaired children. Presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, New Orleans, LA.
- Balthazar, C. H. & Kempster, G. (1994). Demystifying facilitated communication: Using treatment controversies to teach critical thinking. Presentation, Governors State University, University Park, IL.
- Fazio, B., Naremore, R., Connell, P., and Hanson, C. (1992, November). Redefining specific language impairment. Presented at the annual convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Antonio, TX.
- Hanson, C. (1991). Augmentative and alternative communication. Lecture sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, Palatine, IL.
- Hanson, C. (1991). Child language development. Lecture sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, Palatine, IL.
- Hanson, C. (1991, April). Metalinguistic skills in preschoolers. Presented at the annual convention of the Indiana Speech and Hearing Association, Indianapolis, IN.
- Hanson, C., and Elbert, M. (1990, November). Theory and practice in current phonological remediation. Presented at the 1990 Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, St. Louis, MO.
- Hanson, C. (1990). Augmentative and alternative communication. Teacher seminar at Samuel Kirk School, Palatine, IL.
- Hanson, C. (1989, April). Case study of misarticulated vowels. Presented at the annual convention of the Indiana Speech and Hearing Association, Nashville, IN.
- Lubinsky, J. & Balthazar, C. (2005, November). Student self-assessment and follow-up to facilitate meeting certification learning outcomes. Poster presentation at the convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Diego, CA.
- Shapiro, H. A., and Balthazar, C.H. (2004, February). A study of treatment effectiveness for two children learning reading skills. Presented at the 44th Annual Convention of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Arlington Heights, IL.
- Stawarz, E. and Balthazar, C. H. (2003, November). Generalization of PECS requests across items and phases. Poster presentation at the 2003 ASHA Convention, Chicago, IL.
Research
- School-age language disorders and syntactic intervention
- Application of single-subject experimental designs to clinical research
Service
- Vice-President for Professional Relations, Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association 9-06
- Editor, Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Newsletter 2-02 to present
- Chair, Publications Committee, Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Newsletter 2-02 to present
- Reviewer, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research 11-03 to present
- Co-Chair, College of Health Professions Academic Affairs Committee, Governors State University 8-03 to present
- Volunteer, Alumni Phonathon, Governors State University 4-03
- Judge, Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Special Awards (ISHA) 3-03
- Session Chair, ISHA Convention 2-03
- Member, College of Health Professions Academic Affairs Committee, Governors State UniversityAY 2002-2003
- Member, Speech-Language Pathology Content Advisory Committee Illinois State Board of education and National Evaluation Systems, Inc. 12-02
- Co-Chair, College of Health Professions Recognition Banquet Committee, Governors State University 2002-present
- Member, Communication Disorders Program Curriculum Committee, Governors State UniversityAY 2001-2002
- Member, Communication Disorders Program Strategic Planning Committee, Governors State University AY 2001-2002
- Member, Health Fair Feasibility Committee, Governors State University AY 2001-2002
- Member, College of Health Professions Recognition Banquet Committee, Governors State University AY 2001-2002
- Faculty Advisor, National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, EWU Chapter 8-95 to 8-97
- Representative, Eastern Washington University Faculty Organization 8-95 to 8-97
- Founding Member, Chair, Spokane Area Support Group for Parents of Children with Autism/PDD 1997
- Faculty Mentor, Governors State University Minority Student Mentoring Program AY 1994-1995
- Member, Image Policy Committee, Governors State University AY 1994-1995
- Representative, Governors State University Faculty Organization AY 1994-1995
- Session Chair, Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 11-94
Professional Memberships
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- ASHA Special Interest Division 1: Language and Learning
- ASHA Special Interest Division 10: Issues in Higher Education
|