I am a Speech Language Pathologist with a passion for early intervention and Autism. I started down this amazing path at UCLA's Autism Center in 2009. I contributed to and learned from a multi-disciplinary team, and collaborated daily with professionals of all therapy-related backgrounds, to best serve autistic children and their families. After seeing the *magic* of communication services for Autistic children, who were not yet speaking, I became an SLP. However, the magic faded once out in the "real world" where treatment could not be applied as ideally as it is when working within a research hospital at UCLA. I continued my own self-study to better understand how to help change the available treatment options for neurodivergent individuals. I started my own practice, Empowering Communication, LLC. A practice focused on a wholistic, neurodiversity affirming approach that supports children and their caregivers in finding a reliable means of communication, so that we may all learn who their true selves are.I am open to, and welcome, collaboration from other individuals who are seeking the same path. Individuals who want to break down the walls of society and build an environment for everyone to thrive in their own ways.As of January 2023, I am living in Florida and have *paused* in-person therapy practice at this time. I am looking for remote and virtual opportunities for both direct therapy as well as consultative work for therapists and families.
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Speech Language Pathologist, FounderEmpowering Communication May 2022 - Jul 2023Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexEmpowering Communication, LLC is a passion project as Liz figures out how to better support autistic children and their families. Liz has created a practice of her own in hopes to create a place to embrace a neurodiversity affirming approach to not only serve families in supporting their unique child's needs, but to also find new ways to inform the community and change societal constructs and environmental barriers for a growing population of autistic individuals who will change the world.
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Speech Language PathologistPine Cone Therapies, Llc Jun 2021 - Jun 2022Southlake, Texas, United StatesProvided evaluations and ongoing speech, language, and feeding treatment for all children at two centers (in Southlake and Keller) receiving in-clinic SLP services. Coordinated care regularly with other providers in order to improve implementation of communication goals across all contexts and providers. -
Speech Language PathologistTherapeds Works Jun 2019 - Apr 2021Harker Heights, TexasPioneered company's first clinician-led professional development program with a lesson on Growth Mindset. Independently initiated a pilot social skills group. Regularly collaborated with other providers and co-treated when appropriate. Flexibly adjusted to full-time teletherapy in March 2020, then a hybrid of in-clinic and teletherapy as needed, tailored to meet individual family needs. Provided evidenced-based-treatment to children aged 18 months to 17 years of age for a variety of communication disorders, incorporated parents in sessions as appropriate, and provided ongoing home programs to improve carry-over across contexts. Managed fluctuating caseload including scheduling and timely documentation. -
Speech Language PathologistAdvanced Therapy Solutions Apr 2019 - May 2019Killeen/Temple, Texas AreaTravel SLP short-term position to fill high level need in the Killeen School District from April 2019 through the end of the 2018-2019 school year. Quickly integrated in to schools with multiple specialized programs/classrooms designed specifically for children with autism at both an elementary school and a middle school, as well as middle school classrooms designed specifically for children significantly impacted by a variety of developmental disorders. Provided immediate treatment and updated evaluations as schools had been without an SLP for 6-18 months. Supervised treatment planning and treatment of SLP-A. Maintained documentation necessary for ARDs including evaluation reports and IEPs for speech/language only students and multi-disciplinary teams. Built rapport with building staff and inclusive education staff quickly to ensure fluid transition of care and improve team-approach. -
Speech Language PathologistKey Changes Music Therapy Llc Oct 2018 - Mar 2019West Columbia, South CarolinaPediatric Speech and language services: Evaluated speech and language functioning, provided specialized and individualized treatment for disorders of speech and language, coordinated care with other team members (OT and music therapists), and provided parent training/teaching to implement and carry-over programming in the home setting. Implemented small groups and co-treatment with OT and music therapy to better serve children with social differences and complex needs.
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Speech Language PathologistKent School District Aug 2015 - Aug 2018Speech Language Pathologist, primarily located at the Kent Valley Early Learning Center, comprised of special education/inclusive education preschool and general education Kindergarten. Resiliently managed growing caseload of 60+ preschool and kindergarten students and conducted 40+ initial developmental evaluations (individually or part of multi-disciplinary team) annually. Utilized hybrid of “pull-out services” to teach discreet skills and “push-in services” to expand and generalize skills in natural environments, integrative teaching lessons with SPED teachers and OT, and additional training for para educators and teachers strategies to improve students’ participation. Served as SLP in multi-disciplinary volunteer summer-evaluation group, to ensure IEP was in place for students transitioning from Birth-2 services (including evaluating, writing report, and writing IEP all within 1 week). Yearly IEPS conducted on time, with parent input, for continued coordination of care at home. -
Speech Language Pathologist InternLakeside Center For Autism Jun 2015 - Aug 2015IssaquahAssisted in running Autism Summer Camp program, using Michelle Garcia Winner’s Superflex Curriculum, including planning and implementing small and large groups, leading and managing student volunteers to target specific communication and social goals, and communicating with parents daily. Flexibly planned, implemented, and documented treatment across unstructured workspaces (e.g., open gym, game room, trampoline, playground, etc.). Collaborated with OTs, ABA therapists, and other SLPs daily to incorporate naturalistic peer interactions across contexts. -
Graduate ClinicianUw Speech And Hearing Clinic Jan 2013 - Jun 2015University Of WashingtonComprehensively evaluated and treated children and adults with a variety of communication disorders (e.g., mixed receptive/expressive language disorders, ASD, fluency disorders, aphasia, dysarthria, etc.).
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Graduate TraineeUniversity Of Washington Jan 2015 - Mar 2015Center On Human Development And Disability ClinicPerformed comprehensive speech and language evaluations for children with often complicated backgrounds and a variety of communication concerns as part of an multi-disciplinary team including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, developmental pediatrics, and nutrition. Specialized evaluations for children with complex needs including FAS, ASD, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. -
Private Tutor, Specific To Autistic ChildrenPrivate Contractor Sep 2010 - May 2012Greater Los Angeles AreaIn-home private therapy in all areas of development, often with a focus on communication and academics, for children (ages 2-5) with an autism spectrum disorder.
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Assistant Teacher At Ucla'S Autism CenterUniversity Of California, Los Angeles Jul 2010 - May 2012Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization ProgramProvided support and treatment of targets based on therapists' plans, maintained data, and trained volunteers on play and programs. Treatment targets included goals for cognitive skills, adaptive daily living skills, social skills, play skills, fine and gross motor skills, and communication for children aged 18-48 months with significant developmental delays due to a diagnosis of a pervasive development disorder (e.g., ASD, PDDNOS, etc.).Participated in research studies involving early identification and testing for autism as well as improving understanding of autism to improve diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Elizabeth Mcclendon Education Details
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Speech And Hearing Sciences
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