Timothy Runyon, M.S., Ccc-Slp Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York City Health & Hospitals – Harlem

• Evaluated and treated speech/language/cognitive-linguistic and swallowing abilities of patients in the ICU/CCU and on General Medicine/Surgery floors, including ventilator and trach-dependent population,
• Maintained pediatric and adult outpatient case load,
• Documented evaluations and session notes in Epic,
• Conducted speech language pathology in-service training programs for RN, MD, and rehabilitation staff and mentored less experienced SLP staff,
• Coordinated launch of the Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) program for inpatients and outpatients, including but not limited to:
• Coordinating between Radiology, Rehabilitation, and Pharmacy departments,

Bronx, New York, United States

• Provided speech/language treatment for students (age 5-6 years) with severe developmental delays (Autism, ID),
• Developed augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supports for qualified students,
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences,
• Attended IEP meetings to report progress and provide continued service recommendations,
• Authored updated goals, progress reports, and IEP documentation as required,
• Authored daily session notes and completed associated billing duties.

Rome, New York, United States

• Provided speech/language treatment for students with severe developmental delays (Autism, ID),
• Provided speech/language treatment for students with mild to moderate deficits in speech/language,
• Attended IEP meetings to report progress,
• Authored updated goals, progress reports, and IEP documentation as required,
• Authored daily session notes and completed associated billing duties.

Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center, Bronx, NY

• Evaluate speech/language/cognition and swallowing abilities of tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients, including placement of Passy-Muir speaking valve and determination of tolerance,
• Conduct and interpret MBSS at St. Barnabas Hospital (connected to facility) with attending Radiologist,
• Administer clinical bedside swallow and speech/language/cognitive eval/tx for sub-acute adults with a wide variety of neurogenic conditions (acute/progressive),
• Train staff in pertinent communication and safe-swallow strategies,
• Counsel patients’ families regarding patients’ conditions and how to maintain optimal function,
• Author documentation using pertinent medical terminology and clear, concise language.

Hudson Pointe At Riverdale Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, Bronx, NY

• Administer clinical bedside swallow and speech/language/cognitive eval/tx for sub-acute adults,
• Evaluate Passy-Muir Speaking Valve tolerance for patients with tracheostomies,
• Observe/interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS),
• Train staff in pertinent communication and safe-swallow strategies,
• Counsel patients’ families regarding patients’ conditions and how to maintain optimal function,
• Author documentation using pertinent medical terminology and clear, concise language.

New York, NY

• Provided clinical evaluation and auditory-oral based services to cochlear-implant and hearing aid recipients from birth to 30 years of age,
• Provided clinical evaluation and speech-language treatment to school-age children diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder,
• Performed and documented CPSE evaluations for deaf/hard of hearing children and the CODA (Children of Deaf Adult) population transitioning from Early Intervention services,
• Counseled and educated parents and teachers, emphasizing best-practices for communication and optimal hearing in the home and classroom environments,
• Tracked individual session progress, wrote progress reports quarterly for all patients, and submitted billing paperwork and electronic claims for all services rendered.

San Francisco, CA

• Assessed craniofacial patients from birth to adolescence (predominately cleft lip/alveolus/palate population, but also children with aural atresia, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasia),
• Observed and interpreted nasopharyngoscopy procedures,
• Presented patient information to fellow Craniofacial team members (i.e., surgical, medical, dental),
• Assessed the speech, language, and speech perception abilities of child cochlear implant recipients,
• Provided counseling and intervention recommendations to patients and their families.

Vallejo, CA

• Administered bedside swallowing, cognitive, and speech/language services to long and short-term patients,
• Evaluated and recommended changes to patients’ food texture and liquid consistency as needed,
• Counseled and educated patients and family members, emphasizing functionality, safety, and QOL,
• Electronically tracked and documented evaluation results, daily progress notes, current levels of function, discharge summaries, and hours of service, per HMO, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, and Medicaid standards.

San Francisco, CA

• Assessed clients across the lifespan for speech and language disorders utilizing formal measures and dynamic assessment procedures,
• Recommended services for clients and their families, if needed.

San Francisco, CA

• Provided speech-language assessment and therapy to a diverse population – the medically fragile, nonverbal users of high-tech AAC, and students impacted by autism, cerebral palsy, stuttering, and intellectual disability,
• Collected and synthesized assessment and therapeutic data in triennial speech-language reports,
• Presented therapeutic progress and results of speech-language assessments at IEP meetings.

San Francisco, CA

• Assessed a 50-year-old male for speech/language difficulties following a left ischemic stroke,
• Developed treatment objectives informed by extensive client input,
• Delivered one-on-one therapy and led group activities with the clinic’s other members.

San Francisco State University Children's Campus

• Assessed 3-year, 7-month-old girl for disordered speech and language using standardized assessments,
• Developed appropriate treatment objectives based on assessment results and parent/teacher input,
• Delivered therapy in push-in, pull-out, small group (2 clients), and large group (4 clients) environments.

San Francisco, CA

• Designed and implemented services for a 4-year-old girl with autism at the client’s home and on-campus,
• Devised augmentative and alternative communication strategies for the client,
• Organized workshops for parents on topics related to communication and autism spectrum disorder.

Herbert Hoover Middle School, San Francisco, CA

• Adapted school work for children with autism spectrum disorder and various learning disabilities,
• Provided instruction and support to children with emotional disturbances,
• Provided toileting assistance for a wheelchair-bound student with cerebral palsy.

Master’S Degree, Communicative Disorders

Completed Master's Thesis titled, "The Function of Laughter from a Child with Autism", exploring the possible communicative functions of.

Bachelor’S Degree, Communicative Disorders And Deaf Education

Bachelor’S Degree, English

Bachelor’S Degree, Telecommunications