MUO - Department of Psychiatry

1963-68 Stanford University, Palo Alto, California Scottish Rite Institute for Childhood Aphasia
1972-76 Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, Department of Communications Disorders, Regional Rehabilitation Center
1978-90 Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, Department of Communication Disorders
1990- Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, Department of Psychiatry

CERTIFICATES/LICENSURES

Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, 1978-present
Certified Speech Pathologist, State of Florida, 1973-77
Licensed Speech Pathologist, State of Ohio 1978-present
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, State of Texas, 1999-present

EDITORIAL BOARD

Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, 1993-1999
Communication Disorders Quarterly, 1999-present

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ AND ORGANIZATIONS

Vice President, Board of Trustees, Big Bend Natural Bridge School, Tallahassee, Florida
Board of Trustees, Autistic Community of Northwest Ohio, 1978-1994
Professional Advisory Board, Autistic Community of Northwest Ohio
Board of Trustees, Toledo Metropolitan Autistic Foundation
Advisory Council, Rockwood Farm
Organizer, Network of International Farm Communities for Autism, 1992-present
Ohio Department of Health, Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps, Autism Task Force, 1998-2000
Northwest Ohio Professional Autism Forum , 1997-present
Steering Committee, 2001-present
Society Memberships - ASHA, OSHA, NWOSHA, ASA, ASO, ASNWO, CEC, Orton Society

CLINICAL PRACTICE RESEARCH INTERESTS

Relationship between language and psychopathology in children and adolescents.
Extended language programming for emotionally disturbed children within the psychiatric hospital milieu, in day treatment programs and in summer camp settings.
Communication patterns and interactions among adults with autism.
International non-urban residential/vocational options for adults with autism.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Speech-Language Pathologist for children and adolescents
Communication training for children, adolescents and adults with autism
Consultation to classroom teachers
Parent training
Workshops and seminars
Assessment and intervention for children with combined emotional/behavioral and communication disorders

PUBLICATIONS

Schell, R.E., Stark, J & Giddan, J. (1967). Development of language behavior in an autistic child. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 32, 51-64.

Stark, J., Giddan, J. & Meisel, J. (1968). Increasing verbal behavior in an autistic child. Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders, 33, 42-48.

Gottsleben, R.H., Wright, T.S., Foster, C., Giddan, J., & Stark, J. (1968). Developmental language programs for aphasic children. Academic Therapy Quarterly, 3, 278-282.

Stark,J., Foster,C., Giddan, J., Gottsleben, R.H., & Wright, T.S. (1968). Teaching the aphasic child. Exceptional Children, 35, 149-154.

Giddan, J.J., Trautman, R.C., and Hurst, J.B. (1989). The role of the speech and language clinician on a multidisciplinary team. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 19, (3), 180-185.

Trautman, R.C., Giddan, J.J., and Jurs, S. (1990). Language risk factor in emotionally disturbed children within a school and day treatment program. Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, 13 (2), 123-133.

Giddan, J.J., (1991). School children with emotional problems and communication deficits: Implications for speech-language pathologists. Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 22, 291-295.

Giddan, J.J., (1991). Communication issues in Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 22(1), 45-51.

Giddan, J.J., (1991). Communicating with autistic adults. Hearsay: Journal of Ohio Speech and Hearing Association, 6(1), 17-19.

Giddan, J.J., Bade, K.M., Rickenberg, D & Ryley, A.T. (1995). Teaching the language of feelings to students with severe emotional and behavioral handicaps. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 26, 3-10.

Giddan, J.J., Wahl, J. & Brogan, M. (1995). Importance of communication training for psychiatric residents and mental health trainees. Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 26, 19-28.

Giddan. J.J., Milling, L. & Campbell, N.B. (1996). Unrecognized language and speech deficits in preadolescent psychiatric inpatients. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 66, 85-92.

Giddan, J.J., & Obee, V. (1996). Adults with autism: Habilitation challenges and practices. Journal of Rehabilitation, 62(1), 72-76.

Giddan, J.J., & Ross, G.J. (1997). Selective Mutism in elementary school: Multidisciplinary interventions. Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 28, 127-133.

Giddan, J.J., & Milling, L. (1999). Comorbidity of psychiatric and communication disorders in children. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America: Language Disorders, 8(1), 19-36.

Foster, R., Giddan, J., & Stark, J. (1969; 1983 revised). Manual for Assessment of Children s Language Comprehension. Austin, TX: Pro Ed.

Giddan, J.J., & Giddan, N.S., (1984). Teaching Language With Pictures. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Giddan, N.S., & Giddan, J.J. (Eds.), (1991). Autistic Adults at Bittersweet Farms. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

Giddan, J.J., & Giddan, N.S. (1993). European Farm Communities for Autism. Toledo, OH: Medical University of Ohio Press.

Giddan, J.J., & Ross, G.J. (2001). Childhood Communication Disorders in Mental Health Settings. Austin, TX:Pro-Ed.

Giddan, J.J., & Giddan, N.S. (1991). Introduction. In N.S. Giddan & J.J. Giddan (Eds.), Autistic Adults at Bittersweet Farms. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

Giddan, J.J. (1991). Communication issues. In N.S.Giddan & J.J. Giddan (Eds.), Autistic Adults at Bittersweet Farms. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

Giddan, J.J. (1996). Bittersweet Farms: Den amerikanske gardsamfundsmodel. In G. Kristoffersen & E. Kristoffersen (Eds.), Status pa Garden. Copenhagen: Parentes.

Giddan, J.J., & Milling,L. (2000). Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder: Implications for communication. In T.L.Layton & L.R. Watson (Eds.), Handbook of early language impairments in children: Volume 1 Nature. NY: Delmar.

Bashir, A.S., Wiig, E.H., Scavuzzo, A.L., Giddan, J.J, & Baltaxe, C.A.M. (1987). Language, Language Disorders and Psychiatric Illness. Proceedings, ASHA.

Giddan, J.J., Bashir, A.S., Baltaxe, C., & Simmons, J.Q. (1988). Dimensions of Language in Psychopathology. ASHA, 30(10), 126.

Kim, W.J., Kang, T. & Giddan, J.J. (1989), Developmental disorders in psychiatrically hospitalized adolescents. Proceedings, Orthopsychiatric Association, National Convention, New York.

Baltaxe, C.A.M., Giddan, J.J., Van Bourgondien, M.E., & Simmons, J.Q. (1990). Autism in later life: Differential diagnosis, education, life skills training. ASHA, 32, 104.

Giddan, J.J., Baltaxe, C.A.M., Teas-Hester, E. & Simmons, J.Q. (1991). Integration of speech-language services in child psychiatric settings. Proceedings, ASHA.

Giddan, J.J. (1992). The farmstead model for adults with autism in the U.S.A., Proceedings, 4th Autism-Europe Congress, The Hague.

Giddan, J.J., Baltaxe, C.A.M., & Warren, B. (1992). Psychiatry and Speech-Language Pathology: Diagnostic, therapeutic, and programmatic interface. Proceedings, ASHA, 34, 145.

Giddan, J.J., Baltaxe, C.A.M., Warren, B., & Gooze, E.C. (1993). Pragmatic considerations in psychopathology. ASHA, 35, 154.

Giddan, J.J., Baltaxe, C.A.M. & Kaufman, R.E. (1994). Elective Mutism: The last word. ASHA, 36, 53.

Giddan, J.J., Milling, L. & Campbell, N.B. (1995). Unrecognized language and speech deficits in preadolescent psychiatric inpatients. ASHA, 37(10), 54.

Giddan, J.J., Baltaxe, C.A.M. & Rivera, E.A (1995). Autism overview: Life span challenges and practices. ASHA, 37(10), 70.

Giddan, J.J. (1995). Autism in adulthood: International farm community options. Proceedings 1995 National Conference on Autism. Silver Spring, MD: Autism Society of America. 475-480.

Giddan, J.J. (1990). Farm-life skills training for autistic adults at Bittersweet Farms. Resources in Education. Educational Resources Information Center.

Foster, R. & Giddan, J. (1974) Multi-modal phonics program. In Victoria Sperry, A Language Approach to Disabilities. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Foster, R. & Giddan, J. (1975) Visually Cued Language Cards. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Giddan, J.J. & Ryley, A.T. (1993). Danny and Erica: A Developmental Journey. Educational video. Toledo, OH: Medical College of Ohio.

Network of International Farm Communities for Autism - NIFCA (2002). [On-line], Available: http://www.autismnetwork.net