Adele Derendinger Email & Phone Number

Missoula, Mt

• Implemented intervention for patients recovering from brain injury with neurologic communication disorders• Administered and interpreted standardized assessments, cranial nerve examinations, bedside swallow examinations, and videofluoroscopic swallow studies• Thrived in an interdisciplinary practice in both inpatient rehabilitation and acute care settings• Documented patient treatment and history to establish goals and maintain effective rehabilitation progress

Missoula, Montana, United States

• Evaluated student assignments, exams, and projects• Provided constructive feedback to students to promote academic growth and clinical proficiency • Presented graduate-level lectures on topics related to aphasia and neurologic communication disorders• Documented student attendance, progress, and grades, adhering to university policies and procedures

Missoula, Montana, United States

• Independently assessed and treated communication disorders in patients aged 3 to 13 years old• Developed functional treatment plans to maximize engagement and optimize communication outcomes • Served on an interdisciplinary team including occupational therapy

Missoula, Montana, United States

• Provided high-quality therapeutic care for adult patients ranging in age from ~25 years to ~85 years old• Administered pre- and post-test cognitive-linguistic assessments through novel therapy programs• Facilitated large group discussion sessions regarding navigating life with a neurologic disorder • Facilitated small, supported conversation groups with patients with aphasia• Counseled patients and caregivers regarding holistic and psychosocial impacts of communication disorders

• Handled patient records according to HIPAA standards• Billed and communicated with various insurance companies• Experience with veterans’ care and associated administrative duties• Experience with Medicare patients and associated administrative duties

Missoula, Montana, United States

The mission of the SPEAK Lab (Dr. Amy Glaspey, CCC-SLP, Principal Investigator) at University of Montana is to conduct research on improving assessment and treatment of children with speech sound disorders.

Missoula, Montana, United States

• Managed appointment and client flow• Provided solutions to sensitive issues with care and empathy• Succinctly educated clients regarding complex topics

Master Of Science - Ms, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, 3.98

Activities and Societies: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)Current Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Grad.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communicative Sciences And Disorders, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Minor in Psychology, SLPA Certification, NSSLHASumma Cum Laude