Elisabeth Boyer DeMahy

Dynamic and goal-oriented Speech-Language Pathology professional with experience at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Skilled in adult language disorders and HIPAA-compliant care delivery, I excel in multidisciplinary team collaboration, ensuring effective communication and patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, I am dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative strategies.

• "VitalStim" Therapy Certification (Expected June 2025)
• Provisional License – Speech-Language Pathology (Georgia, 2025)
• Dysphagia Management for SLPs – MedBridge (2024)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence – Candidate (ASHA)

Ocshner Lafayette General NICU

Graduate Student Clinician

 Jan 2026 - May 2026

• Provided speech therapy for neonates to improve oral feeding outcomes through the implementation of Dr. Brown's Infant Driven Feeding protocol
• Facilitated bedside feeding and swallowing assessments evaluating non-nutritive suck and oral mechanism/reflexes
• Monitored and responded to neonates' physiologic stability during feeds
• Participated in interdisciplinary practice with neonatologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and lactation consultants
• Provided caregiver education on identifying infant stress-cues, positioning, and pacing
• Participated in MBSS studies and contributed to safety recommendations
• Documented progress using Epic software in alignment with hospital and state regulations

Ernest Gallet Elementary School

Graduate Student Clinician

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

• Treated students ages kindergarten to fifth grade with speech and language communication disorders
• Facilitated speech and language screenings to determine eligibility for services
• Provided individual and group therapy sessions targeting articulation, phonology, stuttering, cluttering, expressive/receptive language, and AAC use
• Created measurable goals and accurately documented progress
• Produced and implemented Individualized Education Programs and participated in IEP meetings
• Collaborated with teachers, paras, counselor, and occupational therapist

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Speech, Language & Hearing Center

Graduate Student Clinician

Aug 2024 - Dec 2025

• Evaluated and treated a variety of communication disorders such as articulation, expressive/receptive language, literacy, autism, AAC, and aphasia.
• Facilitated individual aphasia therapy including narrative therapy and counseling as it relates to our scope of practice, participated in community activities with aphasia-friendly communication materials, and lead a book club for a four week intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP)
• Conducted ethnographic interviews and built rapport with clients and caregivers
• Cultivated competencies in developing goals and treatment plans as well as clinical writing