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-Evaluated and treated patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments-Used assessment tools including the St. Louis University Mental Status and the Functional Linguistic Communication Inventory-Created goals and implemented treatment plans based on formal and informal assessments and patient/family interviews-Provided patient, family, and staff education

-Evaluated and treated patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments in an in-patient setting-Used assessment tools including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Bedside Western Aphasia Battery, Oral Health Assessment Tool, and oral mechanism exams-Assisted with FEES-Attended patient team conferences to exchange information on patient progress-Led TBI recovery and memory education groups-Provided patient and family education on patient goals, progress, and discharge safety

-Evaluated students with developmental language disorder using a variety of tests and administration protocols (i.e., PPVT-5, TTFC-2, TILLS, TELD-4)-Provided enhanced conversational recast treatment to facilitate language development with high fidelity in an NIH-funded research project

-Evaluated and screened language, hearing, and cognitive abilities of adults with cognitive, speech, and language impairments using various standardized and informal measures (e.g.,WAB, BNT, Pyramids and Palm Trees)-Facilitated use of language through high and low tech augmentative and alternative communication (Lingraphica, Proloquo2Go, communication books)-Implemented individual speech and language treatment for adults with a variety of levels of severity of aphasia and apraxia-Conducted group therapy sessions with mild-moderate and severe aphasia groups-Provided family and client education

-Collected case history and evaluated adults with voice impairments using client interview, acoustic measures, and assistance with videostroboscopy-Administered patient-reported outcome measures including the Voice Handicap Index-Provided models and led a combination of LSVT and Speak Out! voice exercises for clients with Parkinson’s disease-Provided patient education

-Provided engaging activities to promote the development of speech and language skills in preschool children-Provided family education through parent-teacher conferences-Created goals for clients based on progress and evaluations

-Assisted in therapeutic preschool classrooms led by speech-language pathologists and comprised of children on the autism spectrum-Facilitated use of AAC (i.e., LAMP Words for Life, Proloquo2Go, and PECS)-Modeled play, social, and language skills within a group setting