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Elysa Underwood

Summary

Skilled communication specialist with over twenty years of experience and strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and supporting families to achieve optimal client outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist

Cameron Speech-Language Center
06.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Facilitated neuro-diverse affirming group therapy sessions for individuals with social-pragmatic communication challenges related to autism and ADHD.
  • Collaborated with professionals from a variety of disciplines to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
  • Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
  • Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.

Speech-Language Pathologist

We Care Services For Children
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided consultation, education and training to classroom staff serving children between the ages of eighteen months and three years of age within an intensive center-based early intervention classroom model.
  • Provided individualized and evidence based early intervention under the guidelines of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), working with parents and caregivers to meet the needs of children with or at risk for developmental delays.
  • Worked closely with Occupational Therapist in order to provide an environment with a multi-disciplinary therapeutic focus meet all of the children's individual needs.
  • Served as an advocate and consultant to family members and liaison between We Care, team members and Regional Center case managers to ensure continuity of care across environments.
  • Participated in program development to ensure implementation of current evidence based practices.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mount Diablo Unified School District
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed an elementary school based caseload of fifty five students.
  • Provided assessment and treatment for a variety of communication disorders in children ranging in age from 3.5 to 11 years old, meeting all IEP requirements.
  • Provided individual and group based intervention, utilizing evidence based approaches.
  • Provided consultation and collaboration with classroom teachers and school staff to support carryover and continuity of intervention.
  • Provided clear and concise written and verbal communication to ensure communication goals and progress were clearly understood by team members and student's family members.
  • Provided case management.


Speech-Language Pathologist

The Speech Pathology Group
08.2004 - 11.2016
  • Provided assessment and treatment for a variety of communication disorders in children ranging in age from early intervention (0-3 years) to adolescence.
  • Coordinated and managed treatment programs in conjunction with a variety of professionals and educators to ensure continuity of care.
  • Offered education, training and support to family members to ensure carryover between the clinic setting and community.
  • Provided clinical supervision/ mentorship for clinical fellows following guidelines mandated by ASHA, as well as the California Licensing Board.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA
06-2000

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA
06-1998

Skills

  • Multicultural sensitivity and prioritizing of neuro-diverse affirming practice
  • Strong written and oral communication and focus on relationship building with clients and their families
  • Special interest in speech sound disorders and early intervention
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Certification

  • State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - California Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. License #12445
  • American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competences #12019516
  • Child Apraxia Treatment - Once Upon a Time Foundation: Advanced Training
  • Hanen Trained - The Hanen Centre. It Takes Two to Talk and More than Words.

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist

Cameron Speech-Language Center
06.2021 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

We Care Services For Children
01.2018 - 05.2021

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mount Diablo Unified School District
11.2016 - 12.2017

Speech-Language Pathologist

The Speech Pathology Group
08.2004 - 11.2016
  • State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - California Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. License #12445
  • American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competences #12019516
  • Child Apraxia Treatment - Once Upon a Time Foundation: Advanced Training
  • Hanen Trained - The Hanen Centre. It Takes Two to Talk and More than Words.

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

California State University, East Bay

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

California State University, East Bay
Elysa Underwood