Natalie Ross

Education

MS in Speech-Language Pathology (Literacy Concentration), MGH Institute of Health Professions (2016)

B.A. in English and Psychology, University of Vermont (2009)

Credentials

Reading Specialist Credential, MGH Institute of Health Professions (2016)

Montessori Teaching Credential, American Montessori Society (2013)

Research Interests

Current research: life participation, cognitive-linguistic rehabilitation, and learning skills in young adults with acquired brain injury

Previous research and areas of continued interest: language development, literacy, dyslexia, cognition, ADHD, bilingualism, and community intervention

Current Projects

Intensive Cognitive Communication Rehabilitation (Present)

Puerto Rico Project (2015 – Present)

The Language and Literacy Intervention Program (2013 – 2014)

Publications

Chaloupka, A., Edwards, M., Estrada-Carrau, C., Albrittain-Ross, N., Assiraj, F., & Saulnier de Reyes, A (Submitted). English literacy exit criteria for Multilingual and Student with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE). Boston Public School, Office of English Language Learners, Massachusetts Department of Education.

Poster Presentations

Albrittain-Ross, N. & Christodoulou, J (2016). Processing speed, rapid naming, and reading fluency in young readers with and without dyslexia. American Speech-Language- Hearing Association Convention: Philadelphia, PA.

Albrittain-Ross, N., Motroni, E., Polanco, C., Sanchez, M., & Corchado, K (2016). Creating a student service-learning program from scratch: A case study. American Speech-Language- Hearing Association Convention: Philadelphia, PA.

Albrittain-Ross, N., Motroni, E., Polanco, C., Sanchez, M., & Corchado, K (2016). Puerto Rico Project: Language and Literacy in Puerto Rico. MGH Chelsea Research Day: Boston, MA.

Invited Presentations

Albrittain-Ross, N., Motroni, E., Polanco, C., Sanchez, M., & Corchado, K (2016, August). Puerto Rico Project: Implementing a Student Initiative. Invited Lecture, Language Culture & Cognition Course, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA.

Albrittain-Ross, N. & Sanchez, M, Polanco, C., Motroni, E., & Corchado, C (2016). The Puerto Rico Project: Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Health and Education. MGH Speech, Language, and Swallowing Disorders Department Meeting: Boston, MA.

Albrittain-Ross, N. & Motroni, E (2016). The Puerto Rico Project: Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Health and Education. MGH Diversity Collaborative Governance Committee Meeting: Boston, MA.

Argyropoulous, SH, Remlinger, D., Albrittain-Ross, N., & Kobett, H (2016). Schwartz Education Rounds: Caring for Patients with a Substance Abuse Disorder. MGH Institute of Health Professions: Boston, MA.

Motroni, E., Polanco, C., Corchado, K., Sanchez, M., & Albrittain-Ross, N (2016). Speech- Language Pathology and Education in Puerto Rico. University of Puerto Rico: Aguadilla, PR.

Albrittain-Ross, N. & Sanchez, M (2016). Methods for Education and Literacy Intervention in Puerto Rico. San Juan Rotary Club: San Juan, PR.

Albrittain-Ross, N. & Richards, R (2014). Community education: Language and literacy intervention program. YMCA, Shoreline, WA.