Caroline Allen, M.S., CCC-SLP
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist specializing in neurodiversity-affirming practices. Experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments and implementing effective communication strategies. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance client engagement and support individualized therapy goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Abil-OT Kids Therapy
Clayton, NC
07.2024 - Current
- Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (July 2024 – May 2025), and transitioned to independent practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for children ages 14 months to 16 years of age with speech delays, articulation disorders, language processing disorders, and other communication difficulties, to determine the need for speech therapy services.
- Develop individualized therapy plans based on comprehensive client assessments.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines to select effective assessment tools and intervention methods.
- Instruct family members on strategies to enhance therapeutic techniques at home.
- Implementation of both low-tech and high-tech AAC devices for clients demonstrating difficulty in verbal expression to provide access to total communication.
- Collaborate daily with interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records of therapy session performance and overall progress in Fusion.
Graduate Clinician
Wright Pediatric Therapy, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted PLS-5 screeners for children aged 2-5 years old to determine if further evaluative measures were necessary.
- Evaluated and treated speech and language disorders in children ages 2 and 5 years old.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans that use a play-based model to support functional communication skills.
- Administered standardized assessments such as CELF-3, SSI-4, GFTA-3, PLS-5.
- Maintained detailed records of therapy session performance and overall progress in ClinicSource.
Graduate Clinician
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented treatment plans that support functional communication for students with various communication challenges, including those with limited verbal communication and AAC users.
- Provided individual and group sessions to support student's identified communication goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with teachers, exceptional children coordinators, occupational therapists, and school psychologist for an interdisciplinary approach.
- Presented relevant speech/language information of a student during IEP meetings that aided in determining eligibility for special education services.
- Administered standardized assessments such as TOCS, OWLS-II, GFTA-3, and CELF-5.
- Maintained detailed records of therapy session performance and overall progress in ECATS.
Graduate Clinician
NCCU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of incoming clients between the ages 2 and 55 years old to gather baseline data for creating appropriate goals.
- Collaborated with fellow graduate clinician to co-treat clients with a specific focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and articulation disorders.
- Provided parent education that focused on communication milestones, evidence-based strategies, and supports to carryover at home.
- Facilitated therapy sessions for 'B4' support group that aimed to educate caregivers on effective strategies to support their child's speech and language development.
- Administered standardized assessments such as CAAP-2, REEL-4, and BDAE-3.
- Maintained detailed records of therapy session performance and overall progress in ClinicNote.
Graduate Clinician
Durham Charter School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided individualized therapy plans to address expressive and language needs for school aged children.
- Conducted hearing and PLS-5 screenings for children aged 5 and 6 years old.
- Maintained detailed records of therapy session performance and overall progress in ClinicNote.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2019
Skills
- Neurodiversity-affirming therapy
- Assessment tools
- Individualized treatment
- Augmentative communication
- Progress documentation
- Collaborative planning
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- North Carolina State Licensure
- Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (Student Certification), Northern Speech Services, 04/01/23
- Cycles Approach Training, 06/01/23
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Abil-OT Kids Therapy
07.2024 - Current
Graduate Clinician
Wright Pediatric Therapy, PLLC
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Clinician
Sandy Ridge Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023
Graduate Clinician
NCCU Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2023
Graduate Clinician
Durham Charter School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Appalachian State University
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