ALLISON CARPENTER CCC-SLP
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
A dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with 2 years of relative work experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always eager to take on new cases, assist patients' speech and communication goals, and join a multidisciplinary case management team with a passion for improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Children's Therapy Solutions
06.2022 - Current
- Planned and executed therapy sessions and evaluations for children ages 1-21 with severe communication and feeding disorders including: stuttering, language, articulation, early childhood
intervention, oral- sensory aversions, dysphagia, and oral motor weakness. - Caseload included clients with dialectical differences, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, and feeding disorders.
- Administered and utilized the following diagnostic assessments with pediatric clientele: Oral Motor Exam (OME), Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 3 (GFTA- 3), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-Preschool 3(CELF-P3), Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language 2 (CASL-2), Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills (TILLS), Preschool Language Scale (PLS-5), Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Test- 4th Editions (REEL-4), Test of Problem Solving- Elementary, Third Edition Normative Update (TOPS-3E:NU), Functional Communication Profile- Revised (FCP-R), Arizona Articulation and Phonology Scale- 4th Edition(ARIZONA-4), Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention,and PediEAT.
- Integrated low-tech and high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with
patients by trialing and completing evaluations to obtain personal AAC devices when appropriate including: core boards, Picture Exchange Communication Systems, LAMP Words For Life, TD Snap Core First, eye gaze, and switches. - Educated caregivers on AAC devices, including how to modify devices to best fit clients needs.
- Conducted pediatric screenings for speech and language development and feeding difficulties.
- Conducted evaluation and treatment for feeding therapy.
- Collaborated with other disciplines such as physical and occupational therapy to maximize client
potential. - Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Una Elementary
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Evaluation and implementation of treatment for preschool and school-age children presenting with disorders including Autism, Articulation, Apraxia, Phonology, and Language disorders.
- Tasked with leading individualized and group therapy sessions within pull-out/push-in and consult environments.
- Utilized traditional and stimulus shift approaches to improve articulatory accuracy.
- Utilized low-tech and high-tech alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for nonverbal language communication(i.e. Core Board).
- Implemented standards based Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
- Measured student’s progress and performance accurately via data collection.
- Managed caseload involving students using both naturalistic and traditional therapy approaches.
- Administered and scored the following diagnostic assessments proficiently: Goldman-Fristoe Test
of Articulation 3 (GFTA- 3), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5thEdition (CELF-5),
Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool-3 (CELF-P3),Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test- Fourth Edition (PPVT-4) Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language-Second Edition(CASL-2) and the Expressive Vocabulary Test-Third Edition(EVT-3) - Collaborated with other education professionals to maximize student success; observed
Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to discuss and develop an Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) for eligible students. - Received clinical clock hours under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified speech- language pathologist.
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
National Healthcare Corporation, NHC
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed screening, evaluation, collaboration, and treatment for adults and the geriatric population.
Provided therapy for individuals with dysphagia, dementia, and other neurological disorders. - Observe modified barium swallow studies and conducted bedside dysphagia evaluations.
- Recorded detailed prognosis treatment and progress notes in patient's chart. Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols to optimize patient response.
- Proficiency with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS); and Western Aphasia Battery-Revised Bedside (WAB-R Bedside)
- Identify patient’s safest and least restrictive diet while modifying textures and strategies when
necessary
● Participate in patient and caregiver education regarding areas and severity of impairments,
recommendations and progress while recognizing patient and caregiver values and goals.
● Collaborate with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Dietitians, Physicians,
Registered Nurses, Palliative Care Registered Nurse and Social Workers to ensure highest level of
quality patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2020
Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - April 2023
- Texas State Licensure
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Member
- Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention Trained
- Gestalt Language Processing NLA Trained
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Children's Therapy Solutions
06.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Una Elementary
02.2022 - 04.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
National Healthcare Corporation, NHC
08.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Arkansas At Little Rock
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - April 2023
- Texas State Licensure
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Member
- Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention Trained
- Gestalt Language Processing NLA Trained
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