Emily Atton
Anchorage
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with 5 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech, language, reading, feeding, and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Providence Medical Group Child Development Clinic
05.2023 - Current
- Completed diagnostic evaluations utilizing standardized testing such as the ADOS, Bayley, KBIT, Mullen, CELF, and PLS to ensure comprehensive diagnostic testing for evaluation with an interdisciplinary team.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders, autism, ADHD, and a variety of other genetic disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises utilizing a neurodiverse affirming and client-led approach.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care utilizing interpretation services.
- Facilitated parent education and participation in sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in children ages 2-9.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
Speech-Language Pathologist
All For Kids Pediatric Therapy Clinic
09.2017 - Current
- Clinical Fellowship September 2017-May 2018
- Pediatric outpatient therapy in Anchorage, AK
- Serviced diagnoses: Autism, Fragile X, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Expressive and receptive language disorders, Phonological and articulation disorders, Chronic and acute pediatric feeding disorder
- Knowledge in basic American Sign Language, no and high tech AAC systems (PECS, Proloquo2go, LAMP)
- Diagnostic and therapy (individual session) hours
Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN)
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - Current
- Adult inpatient (short and long term) therapy in Anchorage AK
- Serviced diagnoses: Dementia, stroke, cognitive delays, Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, heart attack, Parkinson’s, Aphasia, Dysphagia
- Knowledge in cognition and IDDSI frameworks
- Diagnostic and therapy (individual session) hours
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2016
Skills
All For Kids Pediatric Therapy Clinic (Summer 2017)
See above for details
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3: Mon Valley School (Spring 2017)
Comprehensive, public, non-residential education school K-21
Services includes: Autism, life skills, emotional, and physical support
Knowledge in basic American Sign Language and use of AAC/SGD device
Charles Morris Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Fall 2016)
Adult inpatient and outpatient (individual therapy) in Homestead, PA
Diagnostic and habilitation therapy with cognitive-related, voice, language, Aphasia, Dysphagia, GERD, Dysarthria, dementia, ALS, Parkinson’s, MS, and CNS disorders
Experience with no, low, and high tech AAC devices
Duquesne University Speech-Language Hearing Clinic (Fall 2016-Summer 2016)
Pediatric Experience:
Speech Sound Production clinic: childhood apraxia of speech, articulation, fluency
Child Language clinic: Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Expressive and receptive language disorders, Autism, Post-concussive syndrome
Diagnostic and therapy (individual session) hours
Adult Experience:
Neurogenic, cognition, Dysarthria, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Broca’s aphasia, Apraxia
Diagnostic and therapy (individual and group therapy) hours
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and elementary school hearing screenings, preschool articulation screenings
Accomplishments
- Hippotherapy therapist (2017-present; coordinator 2022-present)
- Aquatic therapist (Sep 2022- present)
- Clinical instructor (Feb-April 2022)
- Organization Committee Leader and member (2019-present)
- Proficient in teletherapy practice use with Zoom and Google Meet Up platforms (2019-present)
Certification
- Gold Coast Conference Infant Feeding and Swallowing from the NICU And Beyond Webinar
- Overwhelmed and Under-diagnosed: Understanding ADHD in Female Patients
- Ethical Perspective of Person- and Family-Centered Care and SLP
- Oppositional, Defiant, and Disruptive Children and Adolescents
- Improving Executive Function
- NOMS Adult User Training
- Introduction to PROMPT: Technique
- Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP)
- Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
- Treatment for Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Functions in Pediatrics
- Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Nine Building Blocks of Supervision
- Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies for Supervision
- Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech Using DTTC
- Ethics, Evidence, and Pediatric Decision Making
- But I Can Talk Just Fine: Maximizing the Role of the SLP in Management of TBI
- When Children Won’t Eat: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders Assessment and Treatment
- Infinity Rehab: SLP CORE Outcomes Training
- Advanced Grammar Fundamentals for a Pluralistic Society
- Ethical Decision-Making: A Public Health Emergency and Unprecedented Challenges
- 2021 Current Topics in Ethics
- CSP Hands-On FEES Training
- Introduction to FEES
- CPR (Critical Professional Replenishment) for Supervision
- Attention Supervisors: Reframe Your Thinking about Cultural Diversity
- Supervision in the Era of COVID-19: Tips from a Trauma-Informed Perspective
- Feeding the Child on the Autism Spectrum
- Working with Children with Severe Developmental Impairments
- SOFFI Virtual Course
- When Babies Can’t Suck: An Advanced Course for Therapists
- Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Parts I and II
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Providence Medical Group Child Development Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN)
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation Center
06.2018 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
All For Kids Pediatric Therapy Clinic
09.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Duquesne University
- Gold Coast Conference Infant Feeding and Swallowing from the NICU And Beyond Webinar
- Overwhelmed and Under-diagnosed: Understanding ADHD in Female Patients
- Ethical Perspective of Person- and Family-Centered Care and SLP
- Oppositional, Defiant, and Disruptive Children and Adolescents
- Improving Executive Function
- NOMS Adult User Training
- Introduction to PROMPT: Technique
- Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP)
- Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
- Treatment for Feeding, Speech, and Mouth Functions in Pediatrics
- Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- Nine Building Blocks of Supervision
- Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies for Supervision
- Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech Using DTTC
- Ethics, Evidence, and Pediatric Decision Making
- But I Can Talk Just Fine: Maximizing the Role of the SLP in Management of TBI
- When Children Won’t Eat: Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders Assessment and Treatment
- Infinity Rehab: SLP CORE Outcomes Training
- Advanced Grammar Fundamentals for a Pluralistic Society
- Ethical Decision-Making: A Public Health Emergency and Unprecedented Challenges
- 2021 Current Topics in Ethics
- CSP Hands-On FEES Training
- Introduction to FEES
- CPR (Critical Professional Replenishment) for Supervision
- Attention Supervisors: Reframe Your Thinking about Cultural Diversity
- Supervision in the Era of COVID-19: Tips from a Trauma-Informed Perspective
- Feeding the Child on the Autism Spectrum
- Working with Children with Severe Developmental Impairments
- SOFFI Virtual Course
- When Babies Can’t Suck: An Advanced Course for Therapists
- Hippotherapy Treatment Principles Parts I and II
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