Hannah Garafano MA CCC-SLP

Private Practice at Allcare May 2021-Present

• Provide services to children 2 years of age through elementary age in clinic environment
• Communicate with parents regarding sessions and ways to implement carryover

School-Based Services Matawan-Aberdeen School District

September 2021-June 2022

• Expanded receptive and expressive language concepts for preschool aged children
• Performed detailed diagnostic assessments to determine continued services prior to kindergarten enrollment
• Collaborated with teachers, case managers, and therapists to enhance overall therapy experience for client

Extended School Year Howell Township School District July-August 2021

• Enhanced receptive and expressive language skills during extended school year program
• Collaborated with teachers to gain further knowledge of students to best support their progress
• Documented progress through IEP Direct platform

Extended School Year Matawan Aberdeen School District July-August 2020

• Provided services to school age children during the extended school year
• Increased skills in both receptive and expressive language

• Modified activities in therapy for mixed groups to appropriately meet each student’s goal.
• Adapted and organized space efficiently to provide maximum support for student(s).
• Collaborated with case managers and teachers to determine, plan, and execute appropriate strategies and solutions for students.
• Informed educators of successes in therapy and discussed carryover for classroom setting.
• Organized time constructively for maximum productivity and completion of required tasks.
• Provided evaluations for students in preschool through fifth grade.
• Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
• Effectively determined motivating lesson plans for students on home bound instruction due to COVID-19 pandemic