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Ms. Eannace has brilliantly combined communication and educational theory, research and best practice with relevant personal accounts and demonstrative student case studies to explain in clear and compelling terms how to best support students with communication disorders. She is masterful in illustrating direct pragmatic application of assessment and intervention processes that will enable parents, educators and speech-language pathologists to meaningfully facilitate students' communication and academic success. The collaborative model, as the foundation for achieving students' success, is explained in great detail. Ms. Eannace methodically educates and explains in direct concrete terms how parents, as active members of their children's educational teams, can successfully navigate the ever-changing school environment. Her knowledge, experience and passion for her work is evident throughout each chapter!
About the author
Mary E. Eannace is a highly respected licensed speech-language pathologist, autism, and educational consultant with extensive and diverse experience. Ms. Eannace practiced for thirty-five years within dynamic school settings, serving students with diverse communication disorders. She is currently engaged in private practice as a communication, autism, and educational consultant. She has presented numerous seminars, training programs and consultations to school districts, special education cooperatives, professional organizations, and parent groups on various topics. Ms. Eannace previously served as an adjunct professor at St. Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois and Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois.
In addition to a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Ms. Eannace has a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association and the following Illinois Teaching Certificates: Speech-Language Pathology (preschool through secondary teaching), Type 75 Administrative Certificate and Director of Special Education.
