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Birmingham, Alabama

Provides direct and/or consultative services for school-aged students with special needs, including ASD and severe emotional disturbance. Collaborates daily with teachers, teaching assistants, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, residential staff, and family members regarding individualized communication strategies for students.Provides training to facility staff and parents on a variety of low- to high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)… Show more Provides direct and/or consultative services for school-aged students with special needs, including ASD and severe emotional disturbance. Collaborates daily with teachers, teaching assistants, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Occupational Therapists, residential staff, and family members regarding individualized communication strategies for students.Provides training to facility staff and parents on a variety of low- to high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, including implementation and device maintenance. Completes AAC evaluations and prepared and submitted Medicaid funding packets to allow students to obtain dedicated AAC devices.Mentors other SLPs through the AAC evaluation and Medicaid funding process. Show less

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, pragmatic deficits, and autism spectrum disorders.Gained experience in billing of Medicare and Medicaid.Documented evaluations and treatments using computerized system: SMART/Casamba.Carried out group lessons targeting fundamental speech and language skills with clients of diverse ability levels.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Facilitated biweekly Phonetics Labs and organized practical opportunities to practice transcription skills learned in the classroom. Evaluated students’ assignments, addressed student questions and concerns regarding the course, and assisted Professor in implementation of course materials.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Provided and documented skilled speech therapy services to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders utilizing evidence-based practice.Participated in multidisciplinary diagnostic team serving to evaluate individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Educated caregivers and families on strategies to facilitate carryover of goals at home.

Gardendale, Alabama

Evaluated and treated adults with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Analyzed swallowing disorders through the use of Fiberoptic Endoscopy and implemented treatment of swallowing disorders through evidenced-based dysphagia compensatory strategies. Provided education to family and staff regarding skilled services, deficits, and compensatory strategies to facilitate carryover of therapy targets. Provided skills… Show more Evaluated and treated adults with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Analyzed swallowing disorders through the use of Fiberoptic Endoscopy and implemented treatment of swallowing disorders through evidenced-based dysphagia compensatory strategies. Provided education to family and staff regarding skilled services, deficits, and compensatory strategies to facilitate carryover of therapy targets. Provided skills documentation of goals, objectives, plans of care, progress notes, and recommendations in accordance with Medicare regulations and requirements. Show less

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Evaluated and treated children and adults with speech, language, feeding and swallowing, pragmatic, and literacy disorders in university clinic facility. Designed and implemented therapy plans utilizing the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach, Project ImPACT, SPELL-Links, LSVT, Resonant Voice Therapy, Vocal Function Exercises, and Lidcombe Program for Childhood Stuttering. Formulated lesson plans, daily treatment notes, plans of care, discharge summaries, and progress summary reports… Show more Evaluated and treated children and adults with speech, language, feeding and swallowing, pragmatic, and literacy disorders in university clinic facility. Designed and implemented therapy plans utilizing the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach, Project ImPACT, SPELL-Links, LSVT, Resonant Voice Therapy, Vocal Function Exercises, and Lidcombe Program for Childhood Stuttering. Formulated lesson plans, daily treatment notes, plans of care, discharge summaries, and progress summary reports. Educated caregivers on strategies to facilitate carryover of goals at home. Show less

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Performed administration tasks such as schedule edits, payroll processing and analysis, and workplace communication. Coordinated and tracked team member training. Reviewed job applications and coordinated interview schedules.

Master’S Degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: NSSLHA Exceptional training and clinical experience in adult and pediatric treatments and intervention.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Order of Omega, Chi Omega Fraternity, Maroon Jackets Senior Honors Society, The BIG Event Magna Cum Laude, GPA.