Katherine Swenson

• Engaged weekly with adults with disabilities, fostering communication and learning various nonverbal communication methods.
• Cultivated an inclusive environment, encouraging community members to participate in weekly craft activities.
• Facilitated a supportive atmosphere, promoting collaboration and shared experiences among participants.

August 2023 and 2024.

• Planned and executed engaging activities for children aged 4-13, integrating inclusivity for those with diverse disabilities.
• Designed and led adaptive sports instruction to meet a range of abilities.
• Facilitated communication with campers using their AAC devices.
• Built meaningful connections to enhance camper engagement.
• Strengthened camper proficiency and confidence in AAC device use.

• Immersed myself into a different culture and language.
• Engaged in academics of Thai history.
• Expanded cultural competency through my experiential learning.
• Developed a stronger sense of problem-solving skills in new environments.

• Presented engaging PowerPoint on America and personal insights.
• Led interactive student game and small group activities.
• Learned about neurodiversity and tailored support.
• Assisted in on-campus café operations with assigned roles.

• Assisted in coordinating care packages for patients, while also providing support during in-home sessions for individuals dealing with aphasia, swallowing disorders, and nonverbal communication.
• Developed patient routines and contributed to document editing.
• Conducted grant research to support funding initiatives.

• Provided extra assistance on a weekly basis to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
• Rendered support to students with patience and kindness.
• Collaborated with team members to develop engaging social opportunities

• Shadowed Pamela Dodrill, PhD, CCC-SLP; Clinical Specialist, NICU Feeding and Development Team.
• Observed infants with feeding and swallowing difficulties, including cleft palate, airway malformation with tracheostomy, and seizures.
• Observed assessment tools for dysphagia. Observed clinicians working with caregivers to properly position infant during breastfeeding.
• Reviewed clinical notes and sat in on meetings with the NICU developmental team.
• Asked questions about individual patients.
• Learned about external pacing and side-lying position for feeding.
• Learn and practice how to test the consistency or thickness of milk for babies.