Kayla Morales
Indio,CA
Summary
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant with extensive experience at Ensemble Therapy, specializing in supporting neurodivergent individuals through tailored therapy sessions. Expertise in AAC device integration and child-led therapy approaches has led to significant improvements in communication abilities. Committed to fostering growth and expanding learning opportunities for children facing diverse developmental challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Ensemble Therapy
Palm Desert, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided support to individuals spanning early intervention to school-aged populations with varied developmental challenges, such as autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and other diagnoses.
- Worked with a wide range of individuals with sensory needs and differences, customizing the environment and the activities with the individuals' interests to help maximize regulation of the body and learning opportunities.
- Adapted speech therapy sessions to include the use of TouchChat, TDSnap, Lamp, and Proloquo2Go in customizing clients' communication devices.
- Educated families on methods for enhancing language skills across environments.
- Captured comprehensive SOAP notes following every session.
- Received weekly supervision from an SLP to enhance therapeutic skills.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Palm Springs Unified School District
Palm Springs, USA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed a caseload of 70 preschool students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ranging from mild to severe.
- Designed tailored speech therapy sessions for high school students with varying levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Integrated over five customized AAC devices into therapy sessions for non-verbal students across a range of ages.
- Documented and maintained detailed records of therapy sessions for over 100 students in paradigm healthcare.
- Acquired knowledge of evaluation criteria used by an SLP during assessments.
Shadowing Experience/ Volunteer Opportunity
Let's Talk Speech Clinic
La Quinta, USA
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated in therapy sessions alongside another speech-language pathologist.
- Trained on adapting AAC devices to enhance communication during therapy sessions.
- Provided guidance on maximizing treatment through child-led therapy.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Internship
Golden Elementary School
Placentia- Yorba Linda, USA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated therapy goals for 85 students and organized them into groups.
- Conducted therapy sessions alongside Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Compiled notes on students post-therapy sessions.
Shadowing Experience/ Volunteer Opportunity
Jump and Schout Therapy
Brea, USA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with a speech-language pathologist during several therapy sessions
Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works
Anaheim, USA
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Conducted more than five behavioral therapy sessions to aid children in reducing unwanted behaviors, using effective strategies.
- Trained over five parents to apply therapeutic methods outside of sessions.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIVE SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
California State University
Fullerton05.2023
Skills
- Child-led therapy
- AAC device integration
- Support for Neurodiverse Individuals
- Knowledge of Sensory Processing Differences
- Session Planning for Therapy
- SOAP note documentation
- Parental training
- Methods for Behavior Modification
Extracurricular Activities
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Member, California State University, Fullerton
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant - License number 8239
- The Meaningful Speech Course- Gestalt Language Processing
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Ensemble Therapy
05.2024 - Current
Shadowing Experience/ Volunteer Opportunity
Let's Talk Speech Clinic
10.2023 - 11.2023
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Palm Springs Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Internship
Golden Elementary School
12.2022 - 05.2023
Shadowing Experience/ Volunteer Opportunity
Jump and Schout Therapy
09.2022 - 03.2023
Behavior Technician
Behavioral Health Works
03.2020 - 11.2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATIVE SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
California State University
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