Crystal Canada
Abilene
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated speech-language pathologist with a proven ability to build meaningful connections and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Skilled in patient-centered therapy, active listening, and empathy, consistently delivering personalized care that supports positive outcomes for families, students, and interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP, Feeding and Swallowing Team Member
Taylor Callahan Educational Cooperative
08.2023 - Current
- Assist in creating and developing the required program in the public school setting.
- Assist in developing, modifying, and editing forms.
- Participate in the Safe Swallow Observations at all campuses.
- Assist in determining recommendations for individualized, safe eating plans.
Assistive Technology Consultant
Taylor Callahan Education Cooperative
Abilene
08.2021 - Current
- Provide technical assistance, training, and support to individuals with disabilities in the use of assistive technology devices and services.
- Train caregivers and teachers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating, and use AAC (high-tech and low-tech).
- Prescribe augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate, to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Consult, evaluate, and diagnose communication and cognitive communication, and determine if an AAC system is necessary.
- Attend continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of speech-language pathology.
- Coordinate with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Work with SLPs to develop treatment plans for students who utilize AAC.
- Coordinate in helping to maintain high-tech and low-tech communication systems.
Speech Language Pathologist
Taylor Callahan Education Cooperative
Abilene
08.2005 - Current
- Develop treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
- Provide direct therapy services, including articulation, fluency, phonology, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and pragmatics.
- Supervise graduate students during their clinical training rotations.
- Supervise clinical fellows during their clinical fellowship year.
- Supervise Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.
- Keep comprehensive notes on student progress and data to make needed adjustments to treatment.
- Collaborate and co-treat with other professionals to facilitate the development of effective intervention strategies.
- Conduct screenings to identify communication delays or deficits in students.
- Utilize augmentative and alternative communication systems when necessary.
- Train teachers and parents on AAC systems.
- Consult, evaluate, and diagnose communication disorders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current evidence-based practices and trends in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, administrators, referral sources, and members of other health professions teams.
- Attend ARD meetings to provide input regarding students' communication needs.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2003
Skills
- Assistive technology
- Collaboration techniques
- Progress monitoring
- Therapy techniques
- Clinical supervision
- Treatment planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SLP, Feeding and Swallowing Team Member
Taylor Callahan Educational Cooperative
08.2023 - Current
Assistive Technology Consultant
Taylor Callahan Education Cooperative
08.2021 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Taylor Callahan Education Cooperative
08.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Abilene Christian University
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