Tina Farrell

Faculty

Lecturer & Clinic Coordinator

Email christina.farrell@unco.edu
Phone (970) 351-4095
Location Gunter Hall, Office 0240
Address 501 20th St., Campus Box 140, Greeley, CO 80639

Education

MA, University of Colorado, 1985.
Area of Study: Communication Disorders and Speech Sciences

BA, California State University, 1983.
Area of Study: Communication Disorders

Professional Experience & Affiliations

Clinical Coordinator, University of Northern Colorado
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (2018-Present)

Lecturer, University of Northern Colorado
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (2017-Present)

Clinical Supervisor, University of Northern Colorado
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (2012-Present)

Independent Contractor/Grant Researcher, Aurora, CO
(2010-Present)

Educational Coordinator/Speech-Language Pathologist, Tiny Tim Center, Longmont, CO
(2006-2010)

Adjunct Faculty, Metro State College, Denver, CO
(1998-2002)

Speech-Language Pathologist, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
(1997-Present)

Lecturer & Clinical Supervisor, University of Northern Colorado
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (1992-1993)

Speech-Language Pathologist Preschool/Elementary
(1985-1996)

Research Expertise & Interests

Research speech/language pathologist, conducting pre & post testing for an NIH funded grant, investigating the effectiveness of therapeutic horseback riding for children with autism.

  • Poster session completed for Children’s Hospital Colorado Research Day, February 2015. Presented research findings on autism and therapeutic horseback riding therapy as cited in: Randomized Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Poster Presentation: Presentation completed at the Society for the Study of Behavioral Phenotypes (SSBP); New York: October 2014. Presented research findings on autism and therapeutic horseback riding therapy as cited in: Randomized Controlled Trial of Therapeutic Horseback Riding in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Yearly presentation to Psychology Fellows of Children’s Hosptial Colorado to provide information on areas of treatment within speech-language pathology
  • Informal presentations to staff members of Neuro-Psychatric Unit of Children’s Hospital Colorado in regards to autism and communication

Grants and Sponsored Research

  • Raaz, C., Farrell, C. (Co-Principal), “Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado Rural Outreach Grant,” Sponsored by Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado, Private, $5,000.00. (August 2024 – March 2025).