
Cindy Sendor, M.A.
Assistant Professor Communication Disorders and Sciences Program
Office Phone: (951) 343-4655 E-mail: csendor@calbaptist.edu Office Location: HSC F79 Office Hours: MWF 9-10am and 3-4 pm; Th 10am-noon; T/Th 4-5 pm; and as requested
Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
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M.A. | Communication Disorders | California State University, Fullerton | August 1986 |
B.A. | Communications | California State University, Fullerton | December 1984 |
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Courses Taught
Undergrad courses specific to Language Development, Language Disorders, Aural Rehabilitation, Voice Disorders, Clinical Methods.
Graduate courses specific to Clinical Practice and Contemporary Issues. -
Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests
Developmental and acquired language disorders in children, neurogenic communication disorders in adults, aural rehabilitation, and how to improve student outcomes in higher education.
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Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU
10 years of adjunct faculty and clinical supervision at California State University, Fullerton.
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Research, Presentations, & Publications
1991: Author of GIFT-ADD, a group intervention model for
children ages 5 to 15 presenting with additional deficits
1994: Development of ADDvantage for Students, a tutoring
program specifically designed to meet the needs of students
with attentional difficulties
1996: Development of ADDvance, a student enrichment program providing speech, language
and cognitive intervention for students at private schools in
the Covina/West Covina area
2007 – 2010: Teen Scene pilot program: development of a life-skills training model for
adolescents 12 to 15:11 years old on the autism spectrum at
Casa Colina Children’s Services supported by funding from
the Henry L. Guenther Foundation.
2012-2013: California Communication Access Fund Grant and Findings report: Use
of iPad to Increase Communication and Satisfaction of
Family.
2013 - present: Effects of Amplification on Language
Development of Children with Atresia: Poster presentation at
AAA and CSHA, co-author. Currently under journal review, as
well, for publication. 2015, the peer review article accepted
into Journal of Audiology and currently going to print.
February, 2015 to 2019: Exploring Use of AutisMate to
increase communication access for children on the Autism
Spectrum and adults with Aphasia through grant research with
DCF. (Modified to "Use of AAC" in general). -
Church Membership & Activities
Faith Life Center for attendance
Small independent women's group and bible study creating bags for women in need throughout the year. -
Community Service & Involvement
SGPRC Vendor Advisory Board for the last 10 years.
CSHA advisory board for District 10.
CSHA Treasurer for 2 years.
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Interests & Hobbies
Playing the piano and crafts, specifically making greeting cards, are my favorite hobbies. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, two adult children, and three dogs that we have acquired from our son over the years.
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Personal Philosophy
I strive to be the best I can be to help others achieve their goals and dreams as God leads us.