Alison Gow Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario

-Conduct speech and language therapy sessions for toddlers, children and teenagers.-In addition to planning and implementing language and articulation goals, I also have experience in phonological awareness, fluency and social communication.-Effectively work with clients, many of whom have special needs (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, selective mutism) or physical disabilities (i.e. apraxia).-Utilize a variety of methods to best meet the… Show more -Conduct speech and language therapy sessions for toddlers, children and teenagers.-In addition to planning and implementing language and articulation goals, I also have experience in phonological awareness, fluency and social communication.-Effectively work with clients, many of whom have special needs (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, selective mutism) or physical disabilities (i.e. apraxia).-Utilize a variety of methods to best meet the clients' needs. This includes developing and using low- and high-tech AAC systems and devices (i.e. Boardmaker; ProLoQuo; sign language). Show less

Ottawa, Ontario

-Designed and implemented social communication lesson plans for individuals with special needs (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome).-Designed and implemented lesson plans for children with articulation disorders (i.e. apraxia).-Planned and conducted therapy sessions using music therapy.-Developed and created an inventory/materials sign-out system of all clinic items using Google Docs.-Created AAC devices for each clinician to use with their clients (i.e. visual… Show more -Designed and implemented social communication lesson plans for individuals with special needs (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome).-Designed and implemented lesson plans for children with articulation disorders (i.e. apraxia).-Planned and conducted therapy sessions using music therapy.-Developed and created an inventory/materials sign-out system of all clinic items using Google Docs.-Created AAC devices for each clinician to use with their clients (i.e. visual schedule). Show less

Kenora, Ontario

-Designed and implemented lesson plans for school-age students with language and articulation disorders.-Developed and created materials to use in therapy sessions.-Assisted SLP with language, articulation and phonological awareness assessments.

Kenora

-Effectively worked with money; gained proficient knowledge of the cash register and helped explain phone bills to customers.-Provided information about cell phones and activation.-Set up customers with new phone, internet, and cable services.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Graduate Certificate, Communicative Disorders Assistant

-Dean's Honour Role -Durham College Ambassador - volunteered at the Durham College open house to provide information about the CDA program.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Linguistics

-Graduated cum laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Fine Arts Council -Graduated as an Ontario scholar and had Honours throughout.