Selin Engin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Graduate speech-language pathology clinician with hands-on experience in pediatric therapy, AAC systems, and autism-focused intervention. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, and caregiver coaching, with additional research experience at UCLA supporting evidence-based practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Research Associate
Kasari Lab, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior,
10.2021 - Current
- Implement JASPER, an evidence-based social communication intervention, with minimally verbal and nonverbal children (12 months–6 years), including caregiver coaching
- Administer and score standardized assessments including PLS-5, MSEL, and Vineland-3
- Transcribe and analyze language samples using SALT
- Code social communication, play, and joint attention behaviors
- Collect behavioral and developmental data from caregivers
- Train and support research staff in assessment administration and coding procedures
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate StudenClinician
BrightSteps Pediatrics
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided speech and language therapy to pediatric clients under supervision across a range of communication needs
- Targeted speech sound disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, and social communication skills
- Conducted and supported standardized assessments including REEL-3, GFTA, DAYC-2, and OWLS
- Supported AAC users utilizing Proloquo2Go and TouchChat to facilitate functional communication
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans and therapy activities
- Collected and analyzed data to monitor progress toward goals
- Wrote SOAP notes and maintained accurate clinical documentation
- Communicated with caregivers and provided strategies to support carryover in the home environment
Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted in courses on autism and lifespan development
- Supported development of instructional materials and student learning
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State Univerity Northrdige
Northridge, CA05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05-2021
Skills
- AAC (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat)
- Speech sound disorders
- Expressive and receptive language intervention
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) support
- Standardized assessments (REEL-3, GFTA, DAYC-2, OWLS, PLS-5)
- SALT transcription
Publications
- Libster N, Knox A, Engin S, Geschwind D, Parish-Morris J, Kasari C. Sex differences in friendships and loneliness in autistic and non-autistic children across development. Mol Autism. 2023 Feb 24;14(1):9. doi: 10.1186/s13229-023-00542-9. PMID: 36829214; PMCID: PMC996047
- Libster, N., Knox, A., Engin, S., et al. Personal victimization experiences of autistic and non-autistic children. Molecular Autism 13, 51 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13229-022-00531-4
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate StudenClinician
BrightSteps Pediatrics
02.2026 - 05.2026
Staff Research Associate
Kasari Lab, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior,
10.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
09.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State Univerity Northrdige
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Loyola Marymount University