Gretchen Finchum
Nashua,NH
Summary
Seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience in pediatric feeding and communication disorders. Skill in American Sign Language and Alternative Augmentative Communication systems. Proven track record in interdisciplinary teamwork and family education, enhancing developmental outcomes for children 0-3 years old. Excel in active listening, empathy and family focused home based therapy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
THOM CHILD ANNE SULLIVAN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Lowell, MA
09.2009 - Current
- Provided family-centered, home based and center based treatment and developmental evaluations for 0-3 year old population including children with developmental delays, autism, and significant feeding difficulties
- Provided case coordination, consultation, community networking, family education and support as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Coordinated and ran an integrated, center based parent child group for toddlers with developmental delays, and behavioral sensory feeding differences
- Completed extensive telephone scheduling and communication with multicultural families, physicians and school systems in coordinated care
- Maintained detailed client records, including file management and diagnostic report writing
- Trained in use of electronic Medical Record Systems
Speech-Language Pathologist
EASTER SEALS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Manchester, NH
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided family-centered, home based treatment and developmental evaluations for 0-3 year old population including numerous developmental disabilities
- Provided case coordination, consultation, community networking, family education and support as part of a trans disciplinary team
- Completed extensive telephone scheduling and communication with multicultural families, physicians and NH school systems in coordinated care
- Maintained detailed client records, including file management and diagnostic report writing
Speech-Language Pathologist
SALMA DEITCH EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM- MANCHESTER
Manchester, NH
04.2007 - 06.2007
- Treated 3-5 year old preschoolers with a wide range of disorders in both the classroom and pull out therapy
- Developed Picture Change Communication books and Augmentative and Alternative communication systems for multi-sensory impaired students
- Developed Individualized Education Plans and attended IEP meetings
Speech-Language Pathologist
THE CHILDREN'S PYRAMID
Nashua, NH
09.2001 - 06.2007
- Provided family-centered, home based developmental evaluations and treatment for 0-3 year old population including numerous developmental disabilities
- Provided case coordination, consultation, community networking, family education and support as part of a trans disciplinary team
- Completed extensive telephone scheduling and communication with multicultural families, physicians and NH school systems in coordinated care
- Maintained detailed client records, including file management and diagnostic report writing
- Provided clinical supervision for Masters level SLP students from University of New Hampshire
Senior Speech Language Pathologist
Children's Community EIP - Boston Children's
Boston, MA
09.1994 - 08.2001
- Provided family-centered, home-based developmental evaluations
- Provided case coordination, consultation, community networking, family education as part of transdiciplinary team
- Provided clinical supervision for staff, CFY and Masters level students from area colleges
- Provided program training for resident doctors at Children's Hospital Boston
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Emerson College
Boston, MA01-1992
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Maine
Orono, ME01-1990
Skills
- Pediatric Feeding Specialist
- Intermediate skills in American Sign Language
- Knowledge of high tech and low tech Alternative Augmentative Communication systems
- Trained in the SOS - Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding
- Trained in administration of the BDI-3 Batelle Developmental Inventory
- Trained in administration of the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales - CSBS
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC-SLP from American Speech-Language Association
- Current Professional Licensure from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist - CEIS in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
THOM CHILD ANNE SULLIVAN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
09.2009 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
EASTER SEALS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
07.2007 - 08.2008
Speech-Language Pathologist
SALMA DEITCH EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM- MANCHESTER
04.2007 - 06.2007
Speech-Language Pathologist
THE CHILDREN'S PYRAMID
09.2001 - 06.2007
Senior Speech Language Pathologist
Children's Community EIP - Boston Children's
09.1994 - 08.2001
- Certificate of Clinical Competence CCC-SLP from American Speech-Language Association
- Current Professional Licensure from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Certified Early Intervention Specialist - CEIS in Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Maine
Similar Profiles
Lyndsay KilgourLyndsay Kilgour
Developmental Specialist and Outreach Coordinator at Thom Anne Sullivan Center Early Intervention ProgramDevelopmental Specialist and Outreach Coordinator at Thom Anne Sullivan Center Early Intervention Program
Jennifer CogswellJennifer Cogswell
Occupational Therapist at Thom Worcester Area Early InterventionOccupational Therapist at Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention
CATHRYN PitkinCATHRYN Pitkin
Child Development Specialist at Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention CenterChild Development Specialist at Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention Center