Kaitlin Busey
Sarasota,FL
Summary
ASHA certified Speech and Language Pathologist with a passion for pediatric myofunctional therapy, holistic care, and articulation intervention. Provides child-led, engaging therapy with a strong focus on rapport with families and individualized treatment planning. Committed to professional development and supporting a collaborative, uplifting work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Speak Well Solutions
25480 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Maintained a full pediatric caseload (~35 clients) addressing feeding, speech, and orofacial myofunctional needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic outcomes for clients with varying diagnoses.
- Coordinated care across disciplines to optimize timing and outcomes of treatment (i.e., airway-centric dentists, otolaryngologists, lactation consultants, occupational therapists, and chiropractors).
- Completed comprehensive clinical documentation and assessments with a high level of independence under clinical mentorship.
- Educated families on speech-language development and effective communication techniques at home.
- Monitored progress through regular evaluations, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal results.
Graduate Assistant
Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services
University Of Maryland
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported undergraduate SIGNA peer coaches and mentors in implementing social skills training and facilitating generalization.
- Executed SIGNA outreach initiatives and conducted prospective SIGNA member visits.
- Orchestrated the production of the SIGNA quarterly newsletter, overseeing content development and layout.
- Participated in weekly team meetings and created structured agendas to support program flow, contributing to ongoing updates grounded in neuroaffirming practices.
Graduate Student Clinician
Sisskin Stuttering Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Addressed client goals consistent with the Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS) approach, including acquiring knowledge, work habits, and systems of support as prerequisites for change; improving speech efficiency; improving speech comfort; improving confidence, agency, and improving self-acceptance; and developing spontaneity and joy in communication.
- Provided respectful, affirmative therapy in individual and group settings.
- Applied cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concepts to address the stuttering experience.
Graduate Student Clinician
Speak Well Solutions
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed supervised pediatric caseloads focused on feeding, speech, and orofacial myofunctional therapy.
- Assisted with assessment and treatment of ankyloglossia, including range of motion, oral resting posture, feeding/swallowing, and speech clarity.
- Supported pre- and post-frenectomy treatment plans under supervision, including neuromuscular re-education and wound management.
- Implemented sensory-motor approaches to facilitate oral-phase feeding skills.
- Conducted clinical documentation and gained proficiency in standardized and dynamic assessments.
Therapeutic Recreation Aide II
Calvert County Parks and Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Planned and implemented recreation programs designed to provide enrichment and social opportunities for individuals with disabilities across the life span.
- Assisted participants with activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with support staff to maintain a safe environment.
- Supported community outings.
Graduate Student Clinician
University of Maryland Hearing and Speech Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans for clients with a variety of communication disorders.
- Treated clients with the following diagnoses: aphasia, cognitive communication disorder, phonological disorders, social pragmatic communication disorder, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder.
- Provided informational and adjustment counseling as well as caregiver education.
- Collected and analyzed diagnostic and baseline data to develop appropriate treatment goals.
- Tracked and measured client progress.
- Developed homework assignments and carryover plans to facilitate generalization of skills.
- Planned and conducted speech-language diagnostic evaluations.
Therapeutic Assistant
The Treatment and Learning Centers, Rockville
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted the Speech-Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist in all activities of the camp day.
- Interacted and related to children with a variety of needs.
- Led groups of ~20 children and executed speech therapy activities designed by the Clinician.
Education
MA - Speech Language Pathology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2024
B.A. - Hearing and Speech Sciences
University of Maryland
College Park, MD01.2022
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Articulation therapy
- Oral myofunctional therapy
- Sensory-motor approach to feeding
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA #14523860)
- Florida State Licensure In Progress
- Maryland Speech-Language Pathologist - Limited License (#02963L)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Speak Well Solutions
08.2024 - 06.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
Sisskin Stuttering Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Speak Well Solutions
08.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Assistant
Neurodiversity and Autism Transition Services
07.2022 - 05.2024
Therapeutic Recreation Aide II
Calvert County Parks and Recreation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
University of Maryland Hearing and Speech Clinic
06.2021 - 08.2021
Therapeutic Assistant
The Treatment and Learning Centers, Rockville
06.2021 - 08.2021
MA - Speech Language Pathology
University of Maryland
B.A. - Hearing and Speech Sciences
University of Maryland
Clinical Trainings & Research Experience
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2): Clinical Training - The University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium
- Differential Diagnosis of Adults Workshop - The University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium
- Chicago Feeding Group - Picky Eating vs PFD vs ARFID Differential Diagnosis