Licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant with 2+ years of proven expertise in Early Intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorder support, honed at Vantage Speech and Language LLC and Easterseals, SC. Excelled in implementing evidence-based treatments, empowering families and supporting patients to achieve significant speech and language skill progress. Skilled in articulation therapy, AAC and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Vantage Speech and Language LLC
09.2023 - Current
Maintains caseload of 31 treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
Assist supervising Speech-Language Pathologists in completing assessments and developing treatment plans for diverse caseload populations.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
Increase patient motivation by establishing rapport and creating engaging therapy activities tailored to individual needs and interests.
Implement evidence-based treatment plans as directed by speech-language pathologists, resulting in more accurate assessments of treatment efficacy over time.
Optimize treatment effectiveness by regularly monitoring patient progress and adjusting strategies when necessary.
Provide coaching to family and caregivers to promote carry-over of therapy activities and generalization of progress into the patient's daily environments.
Complete SOAP notes daily and Progress Notes quarterly for client records.
Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals, SC
11.2022 - 12.2023
Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children's strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted early-intervention plans.
Developed SMART goals for each child based on assessment results and implemented data-driven interventions, leading to more effective outcomes for children served.
Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child's development.
Supported families in navigating complex systems of care by offering information on available resources and facilitating connections with appropriate providers.
Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
Coordinated care among multidisciplinary teams comprising therapists, educators, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each child.
Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz
08-2020
Skills
Early Intervention
Articulation therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder support
Language intervention therapy
Phonological awareness therapy
Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC)
Parent education and coaching
Certification
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Assistants Certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License - South Carolina Department of Health or Board of Speech-Language Pathology.
HIPAA Compliance Certification - Online Training Programs.
South Carolina - Department of Social Services Mandated Reporter Training "Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect."
Languages
English
Italian
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Vantage Speech and Language LLC
09.2023 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals, SC
11.2022 - 12.2023
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Assistants Certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License - South Carolina Department of Health or Board of Speech-Language Pathology.
HIPAA Compliance Certification - Online Training Programs.
South Carolina - Department of Social Services Mandated Reporter Training "Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect."
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
SUNY New Paltz
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