Julia Andary, M.A., Ccc-Slp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Provided evaluation and treatment to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, genetic conditions, and developmental delays. - Established a reputation as the AAC point person for the clinic responsible for device trials, purchases, and hardware/software repairs. - Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop creative neurodiversity affirming treatment plans. - Provided numerous staff in-services regarding AAC implementation within the clinic. - Developed an AAC… Show more - Provided evaluation and treatment to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, genetic conditions, and developmental delays. - Established a reputation as the AAC point person for the clinic responsible for device trials, purchases, and hardware/software repairs. - Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop creative neurodiversity affirming treatment plans. - Provided numerous staff in-services regarding AAC implementation within the clinic. - Developed an AAC curriculum with “core word of the month” education and activities for SLP and related service providers.- Incorporated AAC symbols around the clinic to enhance comprehension during routines and transitions. - Evaluated and obtained dedicated high tech AAC devices for clients through private insurance. - Safely managed client behaviors according to their behavior intervention plan and Safety-Care/CPI guidelines. - Counseled staff and caregivers on best practices in AAC. - Collaborated with occupational therapists incorporate sensory integration strategies in order to maximize therapeutic outcomes. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Working in rehabilitation centers with teams of therapists to provide services to improve quality of life for functional and vocational acts of daily living related to cognitive communication, swallowing, and language for adult patients. - Screening and evaluating cognitive communication and dysphagia using a variety of standardized assessments such as the MoCA, SLUMS, Mini-Mental, MASA, and more. - Treating cognitive communication disorders using a variety of treatment approaches… Show more - Working in rehabilitation centers with teams of therapists to provide services to improve quality of life for functional and vocational acts of daily living related to cognitive communication, swallowing, and language for adult patients. - Screening and evaluating cognitive communication and dysphagia using a variety of standardized assessments such as the MoCA, SLUMS, Mini-Mental, MASA, and more. - Treating cognitive communication disorders using a variety of treatment approaches including dual task training, metacognitive skills training, compensatory strategy training, errorless learning, and more.- Treating dysphagia using appropriate swallowing maneuvers, exercises, or compensatory strategies tailored to each patient’s unique needs and strengths.- Providing appropriate and safe diet recommendations that allow the patient to safely consume the least restrictive diet.- Efficiently and effectively documenting evaluation and treatment using Casamba Skilled EMR system.- Counseling patients and their family members regarding evaluation results, dysphagia diets, plan of care, and treatment options. Show less

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

- Provided evaluations and treatment to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, development delays, developmental language disorders, or genetic conditions that impact their speech and language. - Created flexible treatment plans for students who communicate using low, mid, and high tech AAC devices such as core boards, switches, go-talks, and speech generating devices. - Employed problem solving skills in order to create individualized treatment plans.- Effectively documented… Show more - Provided evaluations and treatment to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, development delays, developmental language disorders, or genetic conditions that impact their speech and language. - Created flexible treatment plans for students who communicate using low, mid, and high tech AAC devices such as core boards, switches, go-talks, and speech generating devices. - Employed problem solving skills in order to create individualized treatment plans.- Effectively documented evaluations, IEPs, and treatment using Embrace IEP/DS billing system.- Working on an interdisciplinary team (OTs, social workers, psychologists, educators, etc.) to develop treatment plans and co-treat. - Lead IEP and re-revaluation meetings as a case manager to develop goals and treatment plans for students.- Directly counseled and coached caregivers on ways to support their students in the home environment.- Evaluated students using standardized speech and language assessments such as the PLS-5, CELF-5, GFTA-3, KLPA-3, CASL-2 SSI-4, EOWPVT-4, ROWPVT-4, and more.- Provided evaluations using a variety of informal measures such as dynamic assessment, language sample analysis, classroom observation, and more. - Collaborated with a problem solving team to make appropriate decisions for evaluations and MTSS support for students. - Built client and caregiver relationships by creating a compassionate and comfortable therapy environment. Show less

Howell, Michigan

- Evaluated and treated children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, apraxia of speech, articulation and phonological disorders, and social communication deficits. - Increased clinical flexibility and developed ability to modify treatment plans within session. - Independently documented evaluations and treatment utilizing EMR system.

Grand Blanc, Michigan

- Efficiently and comprehensively reviewed charts of patients in intensive care, neuro-intensive care, and transitional care units. - Gained proficiencies in the evaluation, treatment, and documentation of dysphagia in patients with varieties of medical conditions including: dysarthria, CVA, and head and neck cancer. - Continually trained in bedside swallow evaluations, video fluoroscopic swallow studies, and cognitive-linguistic evaluations. - Counseled patients and their family… Show more - Efficiently and comprehensively reviewed charts of patients in intensive care, neuro-intensive care, and transitional care units. - Gained proficiencies in the evaluation, treatment, and documentation of dysphagia in patients with varieties of medical conditions including: dysarthria, CVA, and head and neck cancer. - Continually trained in bedside swallow evaluations, video fluoroscopic swallow studies, and cognitive-linguistic evaluations. - Counseled patients and their family members regarding evaluation results, dysphagia diets, plan of care, and treatment options. Show less

Mason, Michigan

- Conducted evaluations and provided treatment to adults recovering from TBI or CVA to address deficits in memory, attention, reasoning, decision making, expressive language, and dysphagia. - Independently completed formal evaluations utilizing: Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities IV, Communication Activities of Daily Living - Third Edition, Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome to determine eligibility for services. - Provided treatment using varieties of… Show more - Conducted evaluations and provided treatment to adults recovering from TBI or CVA to address deficits in memory, attention, reasoning, decision making, expressive language, and dysphagia. - Independently completed formal evaluations utilizing: Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities IV, Communication Activities of Daily Living - Third Edition, Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome to determine eligibility for services. - Provided treatment using varieties of approaches such as: dual-task training, metacognitive skills training, compensatory strategy training, errorless learning, context-based approach to aphasia, and melodic intonation therapy. - Consistently demonstrated skills in patient education and counseling. Show less

Mason, Michigan

- Provided services to children with cognitive impairments, severe multiple impairments, and Autism Spectrum Disorder who predominately utilized AAC devices to communicate. - Built skills in understanding the multifaceted needs of patients with complex deficits and appropriately tailored evaluation and treatment. - Incorporated current evidence-based practices of AAC while utilizing multiple AAC software programs. - Routinely collaborated with PTs, OTs, and teachers to create short… Show more - Provided services to children with cognitive impairments, severe multiple impairments, and Autism Spectrum Disorder who predominately utilized AAC devices to communicate. - Built skills in understanding the multifaceted needs of patients with complex deficits and appropriately tailored evaluation and treatment. - Incorporated current evidence-based practices of AAC while utilizing multiple AAC software programs. - Routinely collaborated with PTs, OTs, and teachers to create short and long term goals. Show less

Conducted research on child language acquisition regarding syntactic and semantic development. In collaboration with other lab members and advisors, designed multiple experiments, tested participants, and interpreted data.

East Lansing, Michigan

- Worked with children ages one through four.- Learned about childhood milestones and typically developing child language.- Expanded skills in engaging children in play activities.

Macomb, Michigan

- Supervised and supported special education students from age five through 11.- Gained skills in keeping students focused and engaged in tasks.- Experience in play based activities with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, andcognitive disorders.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication Sciences And Disorders, General

Logopedics/Speech-Language Pathology

European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students (Erasmus+) exchange student.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Linguistics