Publications

Duyile, B., Becker, R E., Papas, K., & Pamphile, S. (2025). Impact of parent training on language and literacy support and connectedness in parents of children with disabilities. Journal Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration. https://repository.ulm.edu/ojihp/vol5/iss2/9 

Becker, R.E. (2024). Mentorship of new(er) school-based SLPs beyond the Clinical Fellowship: A pilot study. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. doi: https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00145

Becker, R.E. (2024) How literacy coursework may change the perspectives of preservice speech-language pathologists: A pilot study. Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders, 8(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.61403/2689-6443.1323

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R.E. (2022). Understanding the experience of students within SLPD programs: Perceptions about their educational experiences. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups. doi: https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_PERSP-22-00025

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R. (2022). Implementing service learning projects for the first time during the pandemic. Collaborations: A Journal of Community-Based Research and Practice, X(X): X, pp. 1-8. doi: 10.33596/coll.93

• article in Homepage News and Events Student News.

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R.E. (2021). Interprofessional practice in schools: A case study of a school team. VOICES Magazine, New Jersey Speech, Language, and Hearing Association 

Becker, R.E., & Sylvan, L. (2021) Coupling articulatory placement strategies with phonemic awareness instruction to support emergent literacy skills in preschool children: A collaborative approach. Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools; 52(2):661-674. doi: https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_LSHSS-20-00095 

• reviewed by SPELL-Links online professional discussion group, 2023

• reviewed by The Informed SLP, 2021

• reviewed by The Speech Bubble, 2021

Becker, R., Verney, K.*, Gallagher, A.*, & Ghanim, I. (scheduled for 2025, November). The effect of articulatory gestures on word reading, nonword reading, nonword spelling, and phonemic segmentation [Technical talk, accepted]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Washington D.C.

Becker, R., & Papas, K. (scheduled for 2025, November). Envisioning the impact of an early clinical assessment experience: Leveraging collaboration between academic-clinical teams. [Poster, accepted]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Washington D.C.

Harker, B. A., Becker, R., Geiss, S. A., Bland, L., Genoa, K., Blome, L. (scheduled for 2025, November). Envisioning the value of an SLP clinical documentation repository: Preliminary findings from a needs assessment [Poster, accepted]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Washington D.C.

Becker, R., & Duyile, B. (scheduled 2025, October). Promoting speech, language, & connectedness via interprofessional practice [Poster, accepted]. Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families, Portland, Oregon

Duyile, B., & Becker, R. (scheduled 2o25, October). Interprofessional Collaboration Between Speech-Language Pathologists and Counselors for Children with Developmental Disabilities. [Poster session, accepted]. National Conference of the Association for counselor education and supervision. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R. (2025, May). Understanding the experiences of students within SLPD programs: Perceptions about their educational experiences [Invited speaker]. ASHA Special Interest Groups, SIG 10, Issues in Higher Education

Verney, K.*, & Becker, R. (2025, April). How do phonological/phonemic awareness & speech sound production influence each other? [Poster]. Student Research Symposium, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 

Jabara, O.*, & Becker, R. (2025, April). What role does socioeconomic status really play in the cause of the 30 million word gap? [Poster]. Student Research Symposium, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 

Becker, R. (2025, March). The effects of articulatory gestures on word reading, non-word reading, and phonemic segmentation in 4-year olds [Poster]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey 

Becker, R. (2025, March). Forming parent partnerships to support early literacy skills, a pilot study [Poster]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Verney, K.*, & Becker, R. (2025, March). How Phonological/Phonemic Awareness and Speech Sound Production Influence One Another: A Literature Review. [Poster]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Jabara, O.*, & Becker, R. (2025, March). Is Socioeconomic Status the Real Cause of the 30 Million Word Gap? [Poster]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing-Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey 

Becker, R. (2025, March). Forming Parent Partnerships to Support Early Literacy Skills, a Pilot Study [Poster]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey 

*denotes student author

Becker, R., & Gavinelli, K. (2024, December 6). Elevating professional development: The value of a state faciliatated speech and language community of practice [Oral seminar]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annnual Convention, Seattle, Washington.

Becker, R., Wambacq, I., Rooney, A., & DePryck, K. (2024, December 6). Challenge-based learning in communication sciences and disorders: Unveiling education opportunities, experiences, and future frontiers [Oral seminar]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Seattle, Washington.

Wurster, M.*, Becker, R., & Fuld, H. (2024, May 9-10) Literacy practices in preschool and kindergarten: Experiences and perceptions of articulatory gestures among directors of early childhood centers [Poster]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing-Association Annual Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Wurster, M.*, Becker, R., (2024, April 26). Literacy Instruction in Preschool and Kindergarten Classrooms. [Poster]. Student Research Symposium, Montclair State University 

Becker, R. & Merola, R. (2024, April 12). Experiences of educators and students involved in education support for Haitian migrants in Mexico City [Oral seminar]. I Congreso Binacional, Mexico City, Mexico 

Becker, R. (2024, April 5). How literacy coursework may change the perceptions of preservice speech-language pathologists: A pilot study [Poster]. Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), Annual Conference, New Orleans, Lousiana 

Becker, R. (2024, February 21). Interprofessional practice & the effectiveness of embedding articulatory gestures into early literacy skills [Invited oral seminar]. New Jersey Department of Education, Trenton, New Jersey. 

*denotes student author

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R. (2023, November 17). Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) in action: Panel presentation of innovative practices for speech-language pathologists, [Selected Changemaker Session, Oral Seminar]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, Massachusetts 

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R. (2023, November 16). School-Based SLPs igniting innovation in their careers: Exploring options for additional degrees or certificates [Oral Seminar]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, Massachusetts  

Becker, R. (2023, November 16) Igniting change in schools: Mentorship of new(er) school-based SLPs beyond the CF [Poster]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston Massachusetts. 

Becker, R., & Peterson, L. (2023, October 24). Interprofessional practice in schools: Phonemic awareness with articulatory placement strategies & explicit vocabulary instruction through shared book reading [Invited Live Webinar]. SpeechPathology.com, online conference. 

Becker, R., Barajas, R., & Peterson, L. (2023, September 26). Interprofessional practice in schools: STEAM meets social language, [Invited Live Webinar]. SpeechPathology.com, online conference. 

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R. (2023, April 20-21). Multi-tiered systems of support framework: What SLPs need to know, [Oral Seminar]. New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Long Branch, New Jersey. 

Sylvan, L., Becker, R., Barajas, R., & Peterson, L. (2021, November 18-20) Promoting interprofessional practice in schools: Practical insights from one school team's experiences [Oral Seminar]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., United States 

Sylvan, L. & Becker, R., (2021, July 14-16). Translating research supporting collaboration into reality: Pratical insights from one school team's experiences [Poster Presentation]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Schools Connect Conference, Online. 

Sylvan, L., Becker, R., Barajas, R., & Peterson, L.  (2020, November 19-21, convention canceled). Promoting interprofessional practice in schools: Practical insights from one school team's experiences [Accepted conference session proposal]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA, United States  

Becker, R. & Libeskind, J. (2018, November 15-17) Interprofessional practice: Models for Success in a public school setting [Poster Presentation]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Boston, MA, United States 

Salmon, K. & Becker, R. (2016, November 17-19). The clinical doctorate experience, Insights from a diverse cohort of SLPD students [Poster Presentation]. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA, United States. 

Becker, R. (1998). Increasing awareness using orientation training in brain injury patients [Poster Presentation, 2nd prize]. Brain Injury Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA, United States. 

Becker, R., Duyile, B., & Papas, K. (2024, April 17). Parents as Partners: How to support language development at home [Invited speaker, oral seminar], Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Speech & Hearing Clinic, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey. 

Sylvan, L., & Becker, R. Communicating well: How to present yourself in academic and professional situations. Eastside High School, Paterson, New Jersey [student workshop, March 26, 2024]. 

Becker, R., Barajas, R., & Peterson, L.  (multiple dates, Fall 2022). STEAM meets Social Thinking [turnkey trainer, oral seminar], Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States. 

Becker, R., Barajas, R., & Peterson, L.  (multiple dates, Fall 2021). STEAM meets Social Thinking [turnkey trainer, oral seminar], Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States. 

Becker, R., Barajas, R., & Peterson, L.  (multiple dates, Fall 2020). STEAM meets Social Thinking [turnkey trainer, oral seminar], Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States. 

Becker, R. (2015, May 22). Using visualization strategies to enhance language expression and comprehension [professional development training],  Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States. 

Becker, R. (2014, January 20). Using social language strategies and visualization techniques to promote learning in the classroom [professional development training],  West Milford Board of Education,West Milford, NJ, United States.

Becker, R. (2013, June). Using social language strategies to promote learning in the classroom [professional development training],  Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States.

Becker, R. (2013, April 10). Using visualization strategies to enhance language expression and comprehension [professional development training],  Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States.

Becker, R. (2013, January 21). Using visualization strategies to enhance language expression and comprehension [professional development training],  Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States.

Becker, R. (2011, November). Using social language strategies to promote learning in the classroom [professional development training],  Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States.

Becker, R. (2008, February 15). Using visualization strategies to enhance language expression and comprehension [professional development training],  Hillsborough Township Board of Education, Hillsborough, NJ, United States.