Courtney Ahnefeld
Carrollton,MO
Summary
Certified speech-language pathologist of 20 years with strong skills in diagnosing and treating communication and feeding disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and implementing evidence-based therapies. Known for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing needs to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
06.2004 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of receptive and expressive language disorders, motor speech disorders, developmental language delay and feeding disorders.
- Developed and executed data-driven treatment plans, effectively addressing individual patient goals.
- Co-led a group therapy program with an occupational therapist for 12 years, targeting early speech, language, and motor needs for children with various diagnoses, syndromes and conditions.
- Trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory approach to feeding.
- Developed a structured feeding intervention program for children ages 2-12.
- Enhanced patient quality of life by working closely with families to develop at-home strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking advice on complex cases, sharing expertise and insights from years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology.
- Contributed to the development of departmental procedures and quality improvement initiatives through various yearly projects and active participation in staff meetings.
- Mentored graduate students during clinical placements, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and professional growth opportunities.
Education
Masters Of Health Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2004
Bachelor Of Health Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2002
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Family counseling
Certification
Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding certification, along with numerous additional courses to support feeding across childhood
Numerous continuing education courses to update understanding of autism spectrum disorder, language disorders, motor speech disorders, as well as continuing education in co-occurring conditions, such as sensory processing disorder and attention-deficit disorder.
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
06.2004 - Current
Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding certification, along with numerous additional courses to support feeding across childhood
Numerous continuing education courses to update understanding of autism spectrum disorder, language disorders, motor speech disorders, as well as continuing education in co-occurring conditions, such as sensory processing disorder and attention-deficit disorder.
Masters Of Health Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Missouri
Bachelor Of Health Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Missouri
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