Meet Dr. Ciesielski

Emily Ciesielski, PhD, CCC-SLP, ACUE

Dr. Ciesielski (aka "Dr. C")  is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings. Most recently, she was a professor in the Communication Disorders program at University of Central Missouri, where she taught the next generation of SLPs, founded W.O.R.D. Camp, and directed the Literacy Diagnostic team.  However, after eight years away from her beloved home state, she has moved back "home" to focus on improving children's school success one child at a time.  She has presented at national and international professional conferences.

She is passionate about remediating speech and language disorders, especially in relation to literacy difficulties, including dyslexia. She also works with children experiencing difficulties with phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary.   She firmly believes that language (written and spoken) is the key to success in school and in life. She is  committed to ensuring that everyone has that key to success.

Dr. Ciesielski received a Ph.D. focusing on language and literacy disorders in young children from the University of Cincinnati. She received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  

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Language is not just another subject;

it is the subject by which all other subjects are taught.

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech Language Hearing Association ​​

    Certification in Online Teaching Practices, Association of College and University Educators
    License, Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology

    License, Missouri Board of Healing Arts
    2023 Award for Continuing Education (ACE Award), American Speech Language Hearing Association 

    2022 Award for Continuing Education (ACE Award), American Speech Language Hearing Association ​

  • Ciesielski, E. (October 2024). Three Years of W.O.R.D. Camp. International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Conference, Poster. Dallas, TX. 


    Ciesielski, E. (September 2024). Fundamentals of Assessing Literacy Skills. KS-MO Branch of IDA Convention, Topeka, KS.

    Ciesielski, E., Léon, M., and Cuervo, S. Stewart, K. (November 2023). Yay! I (almost) have my PhD… Now what? Transitioning to life after the PhD. ASHA Convention, Boston, MA.

    Ciesielski, E. (November 2023). W.O.R.D. Camp: The creation of a literacy camp on a university campus. Poster. ASHA Convention, Boston, MA.

    Ciesielski, E., and Stewart, K. (April 2023). The Power of Literacy. MSHA Convention, Osage Beach, MO.

    Ciesielski, E., and Stewart, K. (October 2022). Addressing Language and Literacy Goals through the Curriculum. RiteCare Conference, St. Louis, MO.

    Ciesielski, E. (September 2022). Free for the Picking! Using the ECLS-K:2011 database for research. UCM Faculty Senate Teaching and Research Conference, Warrensburg, MO.

    Ciesielski, E. (November 2020).  I hate school! An Exploration of Early School Experiences for Children with Disabilities. Poster. International Dyslexia Association, Virtual Conference.

    Ciesielski, E. (October 2020). Invited Presentation: Spelling: Why SLPs Need to Add it to Their Already Overflowing Plates. SpeechPathologyPD.com Literacy Web Conference.

    Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Havlovick, J. (March 2020). Addressing Language and Literacy Goals Through the Curriculum. Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Columbus, OH.

     

    Ciesielski, E. (November 2019).  SLPs, Teachers, and Spelling: Current Knowledge, Practices and Beliefs. Poster. American Speech Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL.  


    Creaghead, N.; Ciesielski , E.; Cuervo, S.; Leon, M.; Prather, L. (April 2019). Research to Enhance Services for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Children & Families. National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC.

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech Language Hearing Association ​​

    Certification in Online Teaching Practices, Association of College and University Educators
    License, Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology

    License, Missouri Board of Healing Arts
    2023 Award for Continuing Education (ACE Award), American Speech Language Hearing Association 

    2022 Award for Continuing Education (ACE Award), American Speech Language Hearing Association ​

A young girl in a dress standing in front of an enormous, glowing, open book with colorful light trails surrounding it, creating a magical, fantastical reading scene.

— James Britton

This belief guides Dr. Ciesielski’s clinical work, research, and teaching in the areas of language and literacy development. Explore the sections below to learn more about her background, research, and professional involvement.

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