Cassidy Suggett
Washington,DC
Summary
Compassionate and collaborative speech-language pathologist with expertise in family outreach, team collaboration, and functional communication. Known for constructing and presenting continuing education sessions for the MCPS Speech department of Maryland related to AAC development and Gestalt language processing. Demonstrates proficiency in augmentative communication devices and AAC systems operation, with a strong focus on autism spectrum disorder expertise. Skilled in implementing multicultural practices, fostering team building, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance child language development. Committed to advancing inclusive educational practices and lessons that represent all cultures and backgrounds of students in the school community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Build and Grow Development
Silver Spring, MD
10.2020 - 03.2025
- Treat a variety of speech and language difficulties related to articulation and phonological disorders, language disorders, narrative development, functional communication, gestalt language processors, augmentative and alternative communication, and fluency/stuttering disorders
- Implement goals related to client and family priorities, relative to normative data and evidence-based practice
- Collect data from sessions and record in weekly related service logs
- Provide individualized therapy via concierge-based model by providing therapy in homes and daycares
- Provide parent consultation and education on client progress and strategies to use outside of sessions
- Discharged over 10 clients after completion of their speech and language goals
Speech-Language Pathologist
Montgomery County Public Schools
Silver Spring, MD
08.2019 - 03.2025
- Treat school-aged children aged 3-8 years with speech-language disorders secondary to a variety of diagnoses (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delay, Speech- Language Impairment, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.)
- Create and program individualized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, including eye gaze devices, modified picture communication systems, communication boards, dynamic and static-display speech generating, devices, written phrases, etc
- Program individual AAC devices on various language system apps: LAMP Words For Life, AbleNet SnapCore First, TouchChat with Word Power, ProLoQuo2Go, sounding board, GoTalk NOW
- Train parents and staff on aided language stimulation, visual supports at home, core vocabulary, and prompting with AAC
- Implement strategies on AAC devices for Gestalt Language Processors, such as written phrases and prerecorded phrases on speech-generating devices
- Implement goals in the context of the students' curricular topics to promote functional communication
- Provide therapy in a variety of contexts, including small group sessions, whole group lessons, and individual sessions inside and outside of the classroom
- Provide parent consultation sessions to promote generalization of speech and language skills at home
- Administer standardized, informal, and bilingual assessments and screenings to determine a need for speech and language services
- Collect data from sessions and record in daily related service logs on a computerized IEP system
- Complete medical assistance billing on an internet-based system in a timely manner
Research Assistant
Find Your Voice Lab: New York University
New York, NY
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Design original survey to investigate the speaking voice of transgender women and how it affects their participation in daily life
- Assist professor with survey design regarding Spasmodic Dysphonia and the effect of BNT injections
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Columbia University Medical Center Dept. of Otolaryngology
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered aerodynamic and acoustic measurements during comprehensive voice evaluations
- Perceptually assessed videostroboscopy exams and explain results to patients
- Planned and administered appropriate voice behavior therapy related to each patient's diagnosis
- Constructed comprehensive, concise SOAP notes and evaluations using computer-based documentation system
- Collaborated with a supervisor and otolaryngologist to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of patients
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Kids in AACtion; Small Steps, Big Leaps
Brooklyn, CA
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted clients with AAC devices during community group meetings
- Organized and designed group activities based on one cohesive theme for the clients to practice with AAC devices
Research Assistant
Tech Kids Unlimited, New York University Tandon School of Engineering
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered a variety of standardized tests to collect baseline data related to narrative production
- Assessed narrative production of various participants diagnosed with Autism post-treatment
- Collaborated with a research team of student clinicians, Ph.D
- Students, and NYU faculty
Volunteer
University of Redlands Guatemala Community Service Project
Antigua
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted a 4th grade teacher in a rural experimental school
- Instructed a lesson regarding personal pronouns and first-person point of view
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Interdisciplinary Studies/Health Professions
Towson University
Towson, Maryland 01.2023 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
New York University
New York, NY 09.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders, Minor in Spanish
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA 09.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
- Outreach program coordination
- Leadership in IEP meetings
- Construction and presentation of MCPS Speech department continuing education presentation about AAC and Gestalt language processing
- Implementation of multicultural practices and lessons that represent many cultural backgrounds of student population
- Team building
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Interpersonal understanding
- Sensitivity awareness
- Augmentative communication devices proficiency
- Autism spectrum disorder expertise
- AAC systems operation
- Parental guidance provision
- Child language development knowledge
Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence of Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Volunteer work
- Songwriting
- Music Performance
- Animal Rescue and Training
Accomplishments
- 2023 Recipient of the MCPS Autism Unit Outstanding Related Service Provider
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Interdisciplinary Studies/Health Professions
Towson University
01.2023 - 12.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Build and Grow Development
10.2020 - 03.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2019 - 03.2025
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Columbia University Medical Center Dept. of Otolaryngology
06.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Tech Kids Unlimited, New York University Tandon School of Engineering
08.2018 - 08.2018
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Kids in AACtion; Small Steps, Big Leaps
03.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
New York University
09.2017 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Find Your Voice Lab: New York University
09.2017 - 08.2019
Volunteer
University of Redlands Guatemala Community Service Project
05.2016 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders, Minor in Spanish
University of Redlands
09.2014 - 05.2017
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