Amy Wilhelm
Playa Del Rey,CA
Summary
A licensed, certified Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience in both clinic-based and in-home environments, specializing in evidence-based interventions and program development for diverse populations. Proven ability to enhance communication skills through tailored therapy plans and effective parent education. Skilled in conducting speech and language assessments, writing thorough evaluation reports, and fostering collaborative environments. Experienced with the early intervention through adolescent populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sole Proprietorship
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech and language disorders.
- Evaluate client progress through standardized assessments and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve communication skills, both in-home and in-school, and virtually.
- Enhance speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Collaborate with families to provide education on communication strategies and home exercises.
- Utilize an interdisciplinary approach to maximize client outcomes
- Participate in professional development workshops to stay updated on current practices in speech-language pathology.
- Manage client scheduling
- Manage day-to-day business operations.
- Maintain organized documentation and client files.
Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist
Splash for Speech, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
09.2010 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech and language disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve communication skills, both in the clinic and virtually.
- Developed, coordinated, and taught both social skills groups and executive functioning skills trainings and classes for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, pragmatic language disorder, or twice-exceptional.
- Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies, pragmatic language skills, executive functioning skills, and apraxia of speech, for speech and language delays in young children and adolescents.
- Managed client scheduling
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained organized documentation and client files.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders And Sciences
State University of New York, Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05-2000
Skills
- Speech and Language Assessments
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Verbal and Written Communication
- PROMPT Level 2 trained
- Versed in Early Sign Language
- Versed in Speech-EZ Apraxia Hand Cues
- Gestalt language development and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
- Social Thinking Methodology and Executive Functioning Skills
- Program creation and implementation
- Cultural awareness
- Parent/Patient/Professional education and consultation
- Utilize neurodivergent strategies
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California, 2003-Present
- Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Accomplishments
- Received multiple ACE Awards for Continuing Education by ASHA
- Co-authored 3 children's books
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sole Proprietorship
01.2024 - Current
Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist
Splash for Speech, Inc.
09.2010 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders And Sciences
State University of New York, Geneseo