Evelyn R. Klein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL ASHA Fellow

Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Evelyn R. Klein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL is a full professor at La Salle University in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders where she teaches, supervises, and advises students pursuing degrees in speech-language pathology. She holds professional licensures as a speech-language pathologist and psychologist. Bridging the two disciplines, her post-doctoral training is in clinical neuropsychology from Drexel University. Dr. Klein is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She holds Supervisory Certification in Special Education from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and is an ASHA Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language. She was also awarded the state Clinical Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Klein is a recipient of the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award and the Distinguished Faculty Scholarship Award from La Salle University.

As a practicing clinician, Dr. Klein continues to assess and treat children, teens, and adults. Her areas of specialization include selective mutism, autism spectrum disorders, language-learning disabilities, acquired language disorders, stuttering, and counseling for communicative disorders. Active in research, Dr. Klein mentors undergraduate and graduate students, presenting at annual conventions, regionally and nationally.

At La Salle University, she has been instrumental in co-developing the CASTLE Center for Comprehensive Assessments in connection with the La Salle speech-language community clinic. Dr. Klein is published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored textbooks and treatment manuals including ECHO: A Vocal Language Program for Easing Anxiety in Communication; EXPRESS (Expanding Receptive and Expressive Skills through Stories); More Than Fluency: The Social, Emotional, & Cognitive Dimensions of Stuttering; and Acquired Language Disorders: A Case-Based Approach (4th edition) in addition to the Focus On Function series. She is an expert reviewer for academic journals and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the national Selective Mutism Association.

Areas of Expertise

Language Disorders

Selective Mutism

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Counseling

Graduate Courses Developed and Taught

COSD 501x – Introduction to Clinical Practicum – Independent Study

COSD 512: Language Disorders in Young Children

COSD 513: Acquired Language Disorders

COSD 514: Language Learning Disabilities in School-Age Children and Adolescents

COSD 516: Clinical Practicum and Procedures

COSD 518: Research Theory and Design in Communication Disorders

COSD 521: Advanced School Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology

COSD 528: Counseling in Communication Disorders

COSD 614: Clinical Diagnostics in Communication Sciences and Disorders

COSD 616: Advanced Clinical Practicum and Case Study

COSD 618: Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorders

COSD 635: Integrative Capstone in Communication Disorders

Undergraduate Courses Developed and Taught

COSD 102: Introduction to Communication Disorders

Undergraduate and Graduate Advisor

Advisor to approximately 25 graduate SLHS students each semester

Education

  • Clinical Neuropsychology – Post-doctoral Fellowship
    • Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
    • In affiliation with Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital (1993)
  • Doctor of Philosophy – Temple University, Philadelphia, PA   
    • Educational Psychology (1991)
  • Master of Arts – The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ   
    • Speech-Language Pathology (1977)
  • Bachelor of Science – Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 
    • Speech Pathology and Audiology (1975)

Publications

Books

Klein, E. K., Mancinelli, J. M., & Husak, R. S. (2026). Acquired language disorders: A case-based approach (4th ed.).  Plural Publishing.

Ruiz, C. E., Klein, E. R., & Chesney, L. R. (2022).  ECHO: A vocal language program for easing anxiety in conversation. Plural Publishing.

Klein, E. R., & Mancinelli, J.  M. (2021).  Acquired language disorders: A case-based approach (3rd ed.). Plural Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1635500974

Amster, B. J., & Klein, E. R. (Eds.). (2018). More than fluency: The social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of stuttering. Plural Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1597569958

Klein, E. R., Armstrong, S. L., Gordon, J., Kennedy, D. S., Satko, C. G., & Shipon-Blum, E. (2018). EXPRESS – Expanding receptive and expressive skills through stories: A story-based program for expanding language formulation in children with selective mutism and other communication needs. Plural Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1635500509

Mancinelli, J, & Klein, E. R. (2014). Acquired language disorders: A case-based approach (2nd ed.). Plural Publishing.

Klein, E.R., & Mancinelli, J. (2010). Acquired language disorders: A case-based approach. Plural Publishing.

Gerber, A., Klein, E.R., & Roberts, J. (2008). Hear it, Say it, Learn it. Super Duper Publications.

Klein, E., & Hahn, S. (2007). Focus on function II: Gaining essential communication skills (2nd ed.). ProEd, Inc.

Klein, E., & Hahn, S. (1999). Focus on transition: Increasing independence. ProEd, Inc.

Hahn, S., & Klein, E. (1989). Focus on function: Retraining for the communicatively impaired. ProEd, Inc.

Chapters and Excerts

Klein, E. R., Chesney, C. E., & Ruiz, C. E. (2022). The ARC model for anxiety tolerance, rescue reduction, and communication confidence. ECHO: A vocal language program for easing anxiety in conversation. Plural Publishing.

Klein, E. R., & Amster, B. J. (2018). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people who stutter. In Barbara J. Amster and Evelyn R. Klein (Eds.). More than fluency: The social, emotional, and
cognitive dimensions of stuttering. Plural Publishing.

Amster, B. J., & Klein, E. R. (2018). The impact of perfectionism on stuttering. In Barbara J. Amster and Evelyn R. Klein (Eds.). More than fluency: The social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions
of stuttering. Plural Publishing.

Roberts, J.A., Scott, K.A., & Klein, E.R. (2010). New directions in fostering early literacy development. In Michael Shaughnessy (Ed.), Reading in 2010:  A comprehensive review of a changing field. (Chp. 3). Nova Science Publishers.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles and Publications

Klein, E. R., & Ruiz, C. E. (2025). A Physiological Approach to Vocalization and Expanding Spoken Language for Adolescents with Selective Mutism. Behavioral Sciences, 15(8), 1013.
https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15081013

Klein, E. R., Armstrong, S. L., & Ruiz, C. E. (2024).  Express Selective Mutism Communication Questionnaire – Adolescent/Adult.  https://www.selectivemutism.org/?s=Adult-Express-Selective-Mutism-Communication-Questionnaire

Klein, E. R., Chesney, L. R., & Ruiz, C. E. (2022). ARC model for anxiety tolerance, rescue reduction, and communication confidence. In C. E. Ruiz, E. R. Klein, & L. R. Chesney, ECHO: A vocal language program for easing anxiety in conversation (p. xxiii). Plural Publishing.

Klein, E. R., Ruiz, C. E., Morales, K., & Stanley, P. (2019). Variations in parent and teacher ratings of internalizing, externalizing, adaptive skills, and behavioral symptoms in children with selective mutism. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 4070; Special issue on mental health and emotional well-being. doi:10.3390/ijerph16214070              https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6862511/pdf/ijerph-16-04070.pdf

Ruiz, C. E., & Klein, E. R. (2018, Dec.).  Surface Electromyography to Identify Laryngeal Tension in Selective Mutism: Could this be the Missing Link? Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research 12(2)-2018. BJSTR. MS.ID.002222. DOI: 10.26717/ BJSTR.2018.12.002222. https://biomedres.us/pdfs/BJSTR.MS.ID.002222.pdf

Klein, E. R., Littlefield, L. M., & Cross, N. (2018). Association memory test (2nd edition). Online Psychology Laboratory. American Psychological Association. https://opl.apa.org/experiments/index.html?#/Experiments

Klein, E. R. (2017). Test review of Stuttering Severity Instrument. In J. F. Carlson, K. F. Geisinger, & J. L. Jonson (Eds.), The twentieth mental measurements yearbook. Buros Center for Testing.

Klein, E. R., Armstrong, S. L., Skira, K., & Gordon, J. (2017). Social communication anxiety treatment (S-CAT) for children and families with selective mutism: A pilot study. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 22(1), 90-108. Doi: 10.1177/1359104516633497 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26940121/

Klein, E. R. & Armstrong, S. L. (2016). Speech-language therapy and selective mutism. Selective Mutism Association. Retrieved from https://www.selectivemutism.org/online-library/speech-and-language-issues/

Klein, E. R., & Armstrong, S. L. (2015). Express Selective Mutism Communication Questionnaire – Child. https://www.selectivemutism.org/resources/archive/online-library/express-selective-mutism-sm-communication-questionnaire/ https://www.selectivemutism.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EXPRESS-SM-Communication-Questionnaire-for-Plural-to-View.pdf

Klein, E. R. & Basketbill, I. L. (2015). Staying ahead of the Autism Spectrum Disorders game: Communication transitions. Annual Foundations Behavioral Health. Philadelphia, PA: La Salle University Digital Commons. Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1040&context=asd

Klein, E. R., Littlefield, L. M., & Cross, N. (2014). Association memory test. Online Psychology Laboratory. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Retrieved from:
http://opl.apa.org/Experiments/About/AboutAMT.aspx http://opl.apa.org/Students/ParticipateInClass.aspx?EID=32

Ruiz, C., & Klein, E. R. (2014). The effects of anxiety on voice production: A retrospective case report of selective mutism. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Journal, 4, 19-26.
https://www.psha.org/about-psha/pdf/PSHAJournal-2013.pdf#page=19

Klein, E. R., Armstrong, S. L., & Shipon-Blum, E. (2013). Assessing spoken language competence in children with selective mutism: Using parents as test presenters. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 34(3), 184-195. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1525740112455053

Klein, E. R. & Armstrong, S. L. (2012). Speech-language therapy and selective mutism. Selective Mutism Group ~ Childhood Anxiety Network. Retrieved from http://www.selectivemutism.org/resources/library/index_html/speech-and-language-issues/

Littlefield, L. M., Klein, E. R., & Coates, S. (2012). An experimental evaluation of the effects of using training sentences to aide young children’s word recall. Effective Education, 4(1). doi: 10.1080/194155322012.712840 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19415532.2012.712840.

Quinn, R., Shipon-Blum, E., & Klein, E. R. (2012). Selective Mutism: SLPs help kids find their voice. Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists, 22. 8-11.

Klein, E. R. Armstrong, S. L. (2012). Speech-language therapy and selective mutism. Selective Mutism Group~Childhood Anxiety Network. Retrieved from https://www.selectivemutism.org/online-library/speech-and-language-issues/

Klein, E. R. (2011). Thinking about expressive language in children with selective mutism. The SMG Communicator.

Klein, E. R., & Amster, B.J . (2010). Does a graduate course in fluency disorders make a difference? Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 20, 10-14.

Amster, B. J., & Klein, E. R.  (2008). Perfectionism in people who stutter: Preliminary findings using a modified cognitive-behavioral treatment approach. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 36, 35-40.

Amster, B. J., & Klein, E. R.  (2007). The role of perfectionism in stuttering: A follow-up study.

In J. Au-Yeung & M. M. Leahy (Eds.), New Horizons Proceedings of the Fifth World Congress on Fluency Disorders. Research, treatment, and self-help In fluency disorders (pp. 361-367). Dublin, Ireland: The International Fluency Association.

Klein, E. R., Gerber, A., & Roberts, J. (2006). A speech-language approach to beginning reading. Perspectives on Language Learning and Education, 13(1), 25-29.

Klein, E. R. (2005). Effective communication with patients. The Pennsylvania Nurse, 60(4), 14-15.

Klein, E. R., & Kushner, R. (2005). The Laboratory for Student Success Five-Year Report on Project 1-B-4: The Early Childhood Inclusion Support Program. Available from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratory at Temple University, Ritter Annex, Philadelphia, PA 19121.

Klein, E. R., Soule, K.V., & Wertz, J. A. (2005, February 14). Acquisition of logographics and the relationship to learning sounds of letters. SpeechPathology.com Retrieved February 10, 2008, from http://www.speechpathology.com/articles/pf_arc_disp.asp?id=73

Littlefield, L. M., & Klein, E. R. (2005). Examining visual-verbal associations in children with and without reading disorder. Reading Psychology, 26, 363-385.

Gerber, A., & Klein, E. R. (2004). A speech-language approach to early reading success. Teaching Exceptional Children, 36 (6), 8-14.

Klein, E. R., & Amster, B. J. (2004). The effects of cognitive behavioral therapy with people who stutter. In A. Packmann, A. Meltzer, & H. Peters (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth World Congress of Fluency Disorders. Theory, research, and fluency disorders (pp. 154-160). Nijmegen, Netherlands: Nijmegen University Press.

Klein, E. R. (2003). Learning Out of the Box: The Early Learning Program. [Videotape]. Philadelphia, PA:  B. Howard Mann Productions.

Klein, E. R., Geiss, D., & Kushner, R. (2003). The early childhood inclusion support program: Incorporating discrete skills into comprehensive units for learning. East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC No. ED477634)

Hammrich, P. L., & Klein, E. R. (2002). An interim evaluation report: Head start on science and communication. East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC No. ED464815)

Klein, E. R., & Bloom, S. F. (2002). School reform programs: Reforming educators’ willingness to use them [Monograph]. Laboratory for Student Success, Publication Series No. 1. Philadelphia, PA: Mid-Atlantic Regional Educational Lab.

Klein, E. R., & Hammrich, P. L. (2000). Language development and science inquiry: The head start on science and communication program. Early Childhood Research and Practice, 2(2). Retrieved February 10, 2008 from http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/v2n2/klein.html

Klein, E., Hammrich, P., Bloom, S., & Ragins, A. (2000). Language development and science inquiry: A child-initiated and teacher-facilitated program [Monograph]. Laboratory for Student Success Publication Series, No. 2. Philadelphia, PA: Mid-Atlantic Educational Lab.

Klein, E., & Stull, J. (2000). Efficacy of the multidisciplinary evaluation for preschoolers with suspected developmental delays. East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ERIC No. ED441035)

Media

La Salle University News Center (2025, September 10). Faculty identify potential new treatment method for selective mutism. https://www.lasalle.edu/news/la-salle-faculty-identify-potential-new-treatment-method-for-selective-mutism/

Klein, E. R. (Host and Producer). (2017, March 31). Snapshots: Project: Transition Planning for Autism [Television broadcast]. Philadelphia, PA: La Salle Broadcasting.

Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologist (Producer). (2012, June 27). Selective mutism: Pennsylvania center supports emotional and speech needs of children with SM. Podcast retrieved from http://speech-language-pathology-audiology.advanceweb.com/Multimedia/Videos/Selective-Mutism.aspx

Education News (Producer).(2009, June 15). An interview with Evelyn Klein and Jenny Roberts about the new Hear It, Say It, Learn It Program. (Interview transcript). Retrieved from EdNews: Commentaries and reports. Web site: http://ednews.org/articles/an-interview-with-evelyn-klein-and-jenny-roberts-about-the-new-hear-it-say-it-learn-it-program-published-by-super-duper-inc.html

Klein, E. R., Roberts, J., & Gerber, A. (2009). Program helps students become aware of speech sounds: (Interview transcript). Retrieved from SpeechPathology.com. Web site: http://www.speechpathology.com/interview/interview_detail.asp?interview_id=1150

Other Scholarly Works and Publications

Klein, E. R. (2021). Research mentor for Rachel Rapp. Vocal control: A retrospective look at treatment for initiating voice with selective mutism. University of Oregon, Dept. of Communication Disorders and Sciences.

Klein, E. R. & Armstrong, S. L. (2016). Speech-language therapy and selective mutism. Selective Mutism Association. Retrieved from https://www.selectivemutism.org/online-library/speech-and-language-issues/

Klein, E. R. (2014, February). Connections between speech-language and selective mutism. SMG Connection Cultivation Email. Website: http://selectivemutism.org

Klein, E. R. (2012, Winter). Article review: Can adults who have recovered from selective mutism in childhood and adolescence tell us anything about the nature of the condition and/or recovery from it? Selective Mutism Group ~ Childhood Anxiety Network Newsletter.

Klein, E. R. (2011, Summer). Article review: Behavior observations for linking assessment to treatment for selective mutism. Selective Mutism Group ~ Childhood Anxiety Network Newsletter. Original article source: Shriver, M. D., Segool, N., & Gortmaker, V. (2011). Behavior observations for linking assessment to treatment for selective mutism. Education and Treatment of Children, 34(3), 389-411.

Amster, B. J., & Klein, E. R. (2008). Perfectionism and stuttering: Is there a connection? Invited Paper, International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference. http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad11/papers/amster11.html

Scholarly Reviews

Editorial Reviewer

2021 – Present                 Reviewer for Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice

2020 – Present                 Reviewer for Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

2016 – Present                 Reviewer for Journal of Fluency Disorders

2015 – Present                Reviewer for BUROS Mental Measurements Yearbook

2012 – Present                 Reviewer for Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CICSD)
2011 – Present                 Reviewer for Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (JCCAP).

Editorial Review Board

Editorial Review Board for:

Journal of Communication Disorders
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Shorer, M. & Apter, A.  (2020). The integrated behavioral treatment for children with selective mutism: Treatment efficacy and predictors of treatment outcomes. ISF Research Grant Review.

Papathanasious, I. (2013). Aphasia and related neurogenic communication disorders. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Richard, G.L. (2011). The source for selective mutism. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems, Inc.

Dissertation

Klein, E. (1991). An exploratory study of questioning ability in young children. (Doctoral dissertation, Temple University). Dissertation Abstracts International, (UMI No. 64793)

Presentations (Refereed 2013-Present)

Klein, E. R. (2026. September). Regret, hope, and knowledge: A decade-long longitudinal mixed-methods study of families navigating autism. La Salle University Sabbatical Presentation.

Klein, E. R. (2026, May). Working with adolescents: Using critical thinking in a language framework to support treatment. Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E. R. & Ruiz, C. E. (2026, April). The role of speech-language pathologists in testing and treating children with selective mutism. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. (Invited speakers). Iselin, NJ.

Hyman, C., Armstrong, S. L., Klein, E., & Rushworth, S. (2025, November). Examining the relation between selective mutism (SM) and autism (ASD) in adolescents: Comparing outcomes on measures of psychopathological, temperamental, and social correlates. La Salle University Diversity Forum. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E. R., Ruiz, C. E., Spillman-Kennedy, D., & Armstrong, S. L. (2025, October). Innovative strategies for evaluating and treating selective mutism. Sponsored by CE-Go and PSHA with Klein and Ruiz Speech-Language Pathology, LLC. King of Prussia, PA.

Klein, E. R. & Ruiz, C. E. (2025, September). Unlocking voices and bridging communication barriers. Selective Mutism Foundation. Toronto, Canada.

Klein, E. R., & Armstrong, S. L. (2025, April). Assessing speech and language in selective mutism. Selective Mutism, Anxiety, & Related Disorders Treatment Center Conference. Jenkintown, PA.

Klein, E. R. (2025, March). It’s not only what you said, but how you said it. Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E. R. & Ruiz, C. E. (2024, October). Making teletherapy work for selective mutism. Selective Mutism Association. Chicago, IL.

Armstrong, S. L. & Klein, E. R. (2024, October). Why is it that some children with selective mutism (SM) speak audibly, some whisper, and some are silent?  Selective Mutism Association. Chicago, IL.

Klein, E. R. & Ruiz, C. E. (2024, April). Strategies that worked for teens with selective mutism: Case reviews. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Pittsburgh, PA.

Maguire, S., Grugan, K., Jenkins-Fakolujo, D., & Klein, E. (2024, April). Deaf/HH youth and their hearing technology preferences: The real story. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Pittsburgh, PA.

Klein, E. R., & Ruiz, C. E. (2023, Nov.). Learning about selective mutism: Enhancing a transdisciplinary perspective. Maywood Public Schools. Maywood, IL.

Satko, C. G., Gordon, J., Kennedy, D. S., Armstrong, S.L., & Klein, E. R. (2023, March). Supporting students with selective mutism in the schools for elementary staff.  Lancaster Schools. Lancaster, PA.

Klein, E. R., Ruiz, C. E., & Chesney, L. C. (2023, May). Working with selective mutism: A combined communication approach from evaluation to treatment. Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists. Virtual Workshop.

Klein, E. R., & Ruiz, C. E. (2023, April). Learning about selective mutism: Enhancing a transdisciplinary perspective. Baltimore City Public Schools. Baltimore, MD.

Klein, E. R., Ruiz, C. E., & Chesney, L. R. (2023, April). Innovative methods in assessment and treatment of selective mutism.  Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. King of Prussia, PA.

Vitorsky, K, Carr, A., & Klein, E. (2023, April). Perception of mask-wearing on play behaviors in young children. Poster presented at Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. King of Prussia, PA.

Ruiz, C., & Klein, E. (2022). Ride sharing: Collaborate, innovate, and publish. Workshop presented at La Salle University School of Nursing and Health Sciences Annual End of Year Event.

Vitorsky, K, Carr, A., & Klein, E. (2022, November). Perception of mask-wearing on play behaviors in young children. Poster presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA.

Klein, E. R., Armstrong, S. L., Gordon, J., Spillman-Kennedy, D., & Satko, C. G. (2022). How can speech-language pathologists help enhance communication skills in selective mutism? New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ.

Linden, K., Husak, R. S., Klein, E. R., & Kneavel, M. E. (2021, November). Time to get in the game: Opportunities for more involvement in sport-related concussion management. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Washington, DC.

Sharger, J., Husak, R. S., Klein, E., & Overbaugh, K. (2021, Nov.). Do we need to do more? Assessing healthcare professionals’ readiness to serve individuals with aphasia. Poster presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Washington, DC.

Geibler, A. E., Santiago, J. M., & Klein, E. R. (2021, June). A look back and toward the future: Living with autism. Poster presentation at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Virtual Convention, Virtual.

Zinno, A., Margerum, S., & Salem, Z., & Klein, E. R. (2021, April). Attitudes about stuttering among health science college students. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Virtual.

Klein, E. R. & Ruiz, C. E. (2020, Jan.) Working with selective mutism: The speech-language pathologist’s role. Invited speakers at Xavier University. Chicago, IL.

Klein, E. R., & Ruiz, C. E. (2019). Working with Selective Mutism: The SLP’s Role [On Demand Webinar]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. https://www.asha.org/eWeb/OLSDynamicPage.aspx?Webcode=olsdetails&title=Working+with+Selective+Mutism%3A+The+SLP%E2%80%99s+Role+(On+Demand+Webinar)

Ruiz, C. E. & Klein, E. R. (2019, Nov.) Using surface electromyography to assess vocal tension in children with selective mutism. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Crossley, E., Rafferty, M., Husak, R. Kleinow, J., Klein, E., & Hayes, K. (2019, Nov.) Could SLPs make a bigger impact in writing skills when working with people with aphasia? Poster presented at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Ruiz, C. E., & Klein, E. R. (2019, Oct.). Anxiety and voice: What professionals and parents of children with selective mutism need to know. Selective Mutism Association. Las Vegas, NV.

Klein, E. R., & Ruiz, C. E. (2019, Sept.). Working with selective mutism: The SLP’s role. Webinar 19114, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Ruiz, C. E., & Klein, E. R. (2019). Getting started in assessment and treatment planning for children with selective mutism. Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Lancaster, PA.

Armstrong, S. L., Gordon, J., Kennedy, D. S., Klein, E. R., Satko, C. G. (2019). How can SLPs help enhance communication skills in selective mutism? Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Lancaster, PA.

Klein, E. R., Armstrong, S. L., Gordon, J., Kennedy, D. S., & Satko, C. G. (2018), Selective mutism: What can EXPRESS do for these kids? American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA.

Amster, B. J., Klein, E. K., Kleinow, J., Boyle, M., Mancinelli, J., Beilby, J., . . . Coleman, C. (2018). Addressing social, emotional, & cognitive issues in people who stutter. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA.

Brough, H., Grasmeder, J., & Klein, E. R. (2018). Factors influencing clinical self-efficacy in speech-language pathology graduate students. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Boston, MA.

Klein, E. R. (2018, May). Assessing communication skills: Speech and language. Presented at the Selective Mutism Training Institute. American University, Washington, DC

Klein, E. R. (2018, May). New Treatment for expanding receptive-expressive communication skills. Presented at the Selective Mutism Training Institute. American University, Washington, DC

Klein, E. R. & Armstrong, S. L. (2018, February). Connections: Selective mutism, language ability, EXPRESS, and Social Communication Anxiety Treatment. Presentation at CommuniCamp. Elkins Park, PA.

Annunziato, A., Kitchell, M., & Klein, E. R. (2017, November). Graduate students’ perceptions of simulation-based learning in speech-language pathology. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Los Angeles, CA.

Hong, L., Feinberg, L., Furr, J., Tenenbaum, R., & Klein, E. (2017, October). Novel approaches to the assessment of children with selective mutism. Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference. Boston, MA.

Klein, E. R. (2017, August). Experiential Learning.  Workshop presented at the opening faculty development training conference. School of Nursing & Health Sciences at La Salle University. Philadelphia, PA.

Armstrong, S., L., Klein, E.R., Ruiz, C. E., & Spillman-Kennedy, D. (2017, April). Selective Mutism: Evidence-Based Interventions.  Paper presented at the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Long Branch, NJ.

Klein, E. R., Ruiz, C. E., & Armstrong, S. L. (2017, April).  Evaluating and treating children with selective mutism. Downingtown, PA.

Ruiz, C. E., & Klein, E. R. (2017, February). Verbal and vocal assessment of children with selective mutism and considerations for treatment. Distinguished Professors Lectureship at Child Mind Institute. New York, NY.

Klein, E. R., & Basketbill, I. (2016, December). Transition planning: Where do we go from here? La Salle Autism and Developmental Disabilities Education Resources Workshop. Philadelphia, PA.

Thommen, B., Dodds, R., & Klein, E. R. (2016, November). The influence of uptalk and vocal fry on perceptions of the speaker. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E. R. & Woolley, W. (2016, November). Self-initiated speech entrainment for fluency support in people who stutter. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Ruiz, C. E., & Klein, E. R. (2016, November). Selective mutism: Assessing vocalization and verbalization for treatment planning. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E.R. & Armstrong, S.L. (2016, October and December). Assessment Practices for Selective Mutism ‘In the School’ Conference. Selective Mutism Anxiety Research and Treatment Center. Philadelphia, PA and Newark, NJ.

Furr, J., Kotrba, A., Hess, E., Klein, E. & Shipon-Blum, E.  (2016, October). Bringing it all together: A panel discussion on four treatment perspectives for a child with selective mutism. Presentation at the Selective Mutism Association Annual Conference. Manhattan Beach, CA.

Klein, E.R. (2016, August). Working collaboratively: Advancing and promoting our disciplines. Presentation at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty Development. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E.R., & Armstrong, S. L. (2016, April). Assessing speech and language in selective mutism. Presentation at SMart Center Selective Mutism ‘In the Schools’ Conference. Cherry Hill, NJ.

Klein, E.R., Ruiz, C.E., & Armstrong, S.L. (2016, April). New methods for assessing verbal abilities and laryngeal tension in children with selective mutism and treatment techniques for vocal control. Presentation at Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E.R. & Armstrong, S.L. (2016, March).  Assessing for speech-language weaknesses in children with selective mutism and innovative speech-language interventions. Selective mutism proficiency program: Expert training workshop presented at Florida International University. Miami, FL.

Klein, E.R., Ruiz, C.E., & Armstrong, S.L. (2016, January). Selective mutism assessment and therapeutic considerations in the schools. Presentation at Delaware County Intermediate Unit in connection with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Morton, PA.

Ruiz, C.E., & Klein, E.R. (2015, October). Vocal control in selective mutism: From vocalizations to verbalizations. Paper presented at the Selective Mutism Group – Childhood Anxiety Network. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E.R. & Basketbill, I. (2015, May). Staying ahead of the ASD game: Communication transitions. Paper presented at the Autism Conference: Building Bridges through Self-Advocacy across the Lifespan. Philadelphia, PA.

Mancinelli, J.M., & Klein, E.R. (2014, November). Using the acquired language disorders target model for case study and treatment. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Armstrong, S.L., & Klein, E.R. (2014, November). Variations among children with selective mutism: Increasing awareness for treatment. Paper presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Randone, D., Holden, E., Klein, E.R., & Luckhurst, J. (2014, November). Parental decision-making for cochlear implantation. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Ruiz, C., & Klein, E.R. (2014, November). Vocal control in selective mutism: A promising treatment approach. Poster presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.

Armstrong, S.L., & Klein, E.R. (2014, October). Why do we need to pay attention to speech and language abilities in young children with selective mutism? Paper presented at the Selective Mutism Group – Childhood Anxiety Network, Chicago, IL.

Klein, E.R. (2014, April).  Autism Spectrum Disorders: Law & Advocacy.  Presentation at the Annual Autism Conference: Building Bridges for Transitions and Risk Management. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E.R. (2014, April). Communication Disorders in Autism. Presentation seminar for EDC233 course. La Salle University. Philadelphia, PA.

Klein, E.R., & Armstrong, S.L. (2013, November).  Social communication anxiety treatment (S-CAT) for children with selective mutism: A research study. Poster presentation at the Selective Mutism Group ~Childhood Anxiety Network Annual Conference, Berkeley, CA.

Lyman, B., Armstrong, S.L., Williams, D., Klein, E.R., Brown, C., Branch, K., & Rouse, C. (2013). A study of stigma in mothers of children with an autism spectrum disorder. Poster presentation at the Association for Psychological Science, Washington, D.C.

Klein, E.R., Armstrong, S.L., Spillman-Kennedy, D., Kushner, R., Gordon, J., Gerber, C. (2013, April). Innovative methods for assessing and promoting social communication in children with selective mutism. Paper presentation at the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Long Branch, NJ.

Klein, E.R. & Amster, B.A. (2013, April). Adapting a modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for children who stutter. Paper presentation at the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. Harrisburg, PA.

Certifications

  • Board Certified Specialist – Child Language
    • American Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
    • Evergreen Certifications
  • Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology – Post-doctoral Fellowship
    • Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA In affiliation with Children’s Rehabilitation
    • Hospital (formerly with Jefferson University Hospital)
  • Pennsylvania Supervisory Certification in Special Education
    • Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech/Language Pathology
    • from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • PA Teacher Certification for Teacher of Speech-Language Impaired Instructional Certificate

Professional Associations

  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association (PSHA)
  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA)
  • Selective Mutism Association (SMA)– Scientific Advisory Board
  • Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists (PSCP) – Board Member
  • Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
  • National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
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