Alison Amshoff
Louisville,KY
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist providing professional services to individuals Birth-Lifespan with 20 years of experience developing and implementing individualized Speech Therapy and Assistive Technology services .
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner
Communication For All, LLC
Louisville, KY
11.2023 - Current
- Business Owner for Speech-Language Pathology Services
- Contract services with Seven Counties Services, First Steps, and Anchorage School system to provide Speech Therapy and Assistive Technology services.
Speech-Language Pathologist
enTECH @ Spalding University
Louisville, KY
08.2006 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Maintained records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Educated parents/caregivers on strategies they can use at home to support the individual's communication development.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Specialized in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Worked with individual's Birth-Lifespan with no tech. low tech, and high tech Assistive Technology
Speech-Language Pathologist
PRN postions at Norton Hospital and SNF
Louisville, KY
05.2003 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy for swallowing.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mattingly Center
Louisville, KY
05.2003 - 08.2006
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Utilized technology such computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
Education
M.Ed - Special Ed. With Emphasis in Asst. Technology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12-2007
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2001
Skills
- Knowledgeable in Assistive Technology
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Adaptability
- Treatment Plans based on Family Need
Affiliations
- Active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
- 7th grade room mom
- Volunteer with community agencies
Certification
- ASHA Certified
- Assistive Technology Professional
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner
Communication For All, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
enTECH @ Spalding University
08.2006 - 09.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
PRN postions at Norton Hospital and SNF
05.2003 - 12.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mattingly Center
05.2003 - 08.2006
M.Ed - Special Ed. With Emphasis in Asst. Technology
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University