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Kinross, Gb

Sweden

Advocated for healthcare services for children at risk for developmental delays and disorders including apraxia of speech and Down Syndrome.Coordinated, organized and scheduled healthcare appointments for children.Provided early intervention services for children ages birth to 4 years.Collaborated with professionals including physio therapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, nutritionist, speech-language pathologist, counselor, nurses, and physicians.Planned and implemented… Show more Advocated for healthcare services for children at risk for developmental delays and disorders including apraxia of speech and Down Syndrome.Coordinated, organized and scheduled healthcare appointments for children.Provided early intervention services for children ages birth to 4 years.Collaborated with professionals including physio therapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, nutritionist, speech-language pathologist, counselor, nurses, and physicians.Planned and implemented sensory-play and imaginary play activities to facilitate developmentally appropriate skills.Learned another language while applying knowledge of phonetics and language learning strategies. Consulted with parents about various social, speech and language concerns regarding children and adults while providing resources and referrals to appropriate professionals. Participated in continuing education trainings specific to Apraxia and Down Syndrome, along with other generalized topics in the field of speech-language pathology.Participated in advocacy groups for Down Syndrome. Show less

Meridian, Idaho, United States

Utilized standardized, informal and dynamic assessment measures to identify eligibility for, or continuation of, speech-language services.Planned and implemented individual and group evidence-based treatment for individuals aged 7 months – 60 years with various communication and/or swallowing disorders.Maintained appropriate daily treatment and billing documentation and progress reports for each client.Collaborated with other therapeutic staff including preschool teacher and aides… Show more Utilized standardized, informal and dynamic assessment measures to identify eligibility for, or continuation of, speech-language services.Planned and implemented individual and group evidence-based treatment for individuals aged 7 months – 60 years with various communication and/or swallowing disorders.Maintained appropriate daily treatment and billing documentation and progress reports for each client.Collaborated with other therapeutic staff including preschool teacher and aides, OTRs and COTAs to coordinate treatment of clients. Co-directed social skills group for children aged 12 -20.Followed Stone-Tongue Thrust Protocol (STTP) for the evaluation and treatment of tongue thrust in children and adults aged 5-35.Provided on and off-site assessments and recommendations for adult day care and housing facilities to recommend strategies for functional communication for adults with cognitive disabilities.Conducted therapeutic activities within developmental preschool to provide push-in and pull-out services for children aged 2-6.Provided evidence-based speech and language services for home-schooling students attending a virtual academy. Evaluated client progress and adjusted therapy to meet needs of individual clients.Provided appropriate referrals for additional services to physician, optometrist, OT, PT, ENT, Dentist, and Audiologist. Show less

Edmond, Ok

Completed comprehensive assessments of new and current students and clients to determine eligibility for, or continuation of, speech-language services.Implemented individual and group treatment for children with various communication disorders.Participated in individualized education planning and review meetings with educators and parents.Provided education to clients, clients' families, and teachers regarding diagnosis, treatment, and available resources.Maintained appropriate… Show more Completed comprehensive assessments of new and current students and clients to determine eligibility for, or continuation of, speech-language services.Implemented individual and group treatment for children with various communication disorders.Participated in individualized education planning and review meetings with educators and parents.Provided education to clients, clients' families, and teachers regarding diagnosis, treatment, and available resources.Maintained appropriate treatment documentation for each client including evaluations, daily documentation and progress reports. Show less

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Evaluated patients residing in in-patient hospital and provided appropriate documentation and recommendations for treatment.Provided treatment to adults with traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, right hemisphere disorder, and voice disorders.Identified and diagnosed dysphagia through clinical evaluations and assisted with modified barium swallow studies to observe patients’ swallow safety.Educated patients, patients’ families, nursing staff… Show more Evaluated patients residing in in-patient hospital and provided appropriate documentation and recommendations for treatment.Provided treatment to adults with traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, right hemisphere disorder, and voice disorders.Identified and diagnosed dysphagia through clinical evaluations and assisted with modified barium swallow studies to observe patients’ swallow safety.Educated patients, patients’ families, nursing staff, and therapeutic staff regarding patient care, therapeutic activities and available resources.Consulted physicians and medical personnel regarding patients’ care.Maintained therapy documentation for each patient including evaluations, daily documentation, and progress. Show less

Maintained and organized client documentation in appropriate folders.Assisted client and clients' families with check-in procedure and questions.Assisted first-year graduate clinicians with therapy materials.

Department Of Communication Sciences And Disorders

Conducted literature review, researched databases for peer-reviewed, evidence-based articles on specific topic and maintained an organized document on findings.Assisted in preparation of survey document disbursement.

Provided in-home assistance to women with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: Gold Key International Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi - National Honor Society Phi Beta Kappa - National Honor.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Speech And Hearing Sciences

Activities and Societies: Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member, Gold Key International Honor Society Member, Phi Kappa.