Kristina Pickett
Loveland,CO
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 12 years clinical experience in early intervention. Experience working with families in the home, community, preschools, daycare, and in parent education classes as an instructor.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech/ Language Pathologist- Early Intervention
Self Employed/ Private Practice
01.2020 - Current
- Owner and sole proprietor of Pickett Speech Therapy.
- Contract with Foothills Gateway in Larimer County to provide in-home and community-based Early Intervention services to young children and their families.
- Provide caregiver coaching to assist car egivers in becoming primary models for their children throughout the day.
- Collaborate with ABA, daycare, and respite care centers to synchronize strategies implemented with the child.
- Implement augmentative communication systems with caregivers including picture communication systems and electronic communication systems.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and developmental specialists to address feeding, motor, behavioral, and sensory concerns.
- Assist families in transitioning from early intervention to Part B services, private services, or other community services.
- Connect caregivers to autism diagnostic services and support them through the diagnostic process.
- Use routines-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in receptive and expressive communication skills including the Hanen Centre, Project ImPact, Early Start Denver Model, Play Project.
- Participate in regular IFSP meetings, collaborating with parents and other professionals to determine appropriate outcomes and treatment plans.
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
The Tiny Tim Center
.1 -1 - .1 -1
- Provided assessment and intervention services to preschoolers in an integrated program.
- Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team that included occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educators.
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
Sheila Goetz & Associates, Inc
10.2006 - 10.2008
- Provided in-home assessment and intervention services to young children and their families.
- Utilized a play-based model, including art and music, to help children improve communication skills.
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
Scarlet Larkin Inc
09.2000 - 02.2002
- Provided in-home assessment and intervention services to young children and their families.
- Utilized a play-based model, including art and music, to help children improve communication skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech/ Language Pathology
University of Colorado
Boulder, COBachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Routines-based and Play-based Therapy
- Parent Coaching
- IFSP Development and Utilization
- Telehealth
- Interdisciplinary Teaming
- Articulation Therapy
- Apraxia/Phonological Processes Therapies
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Therapy
- Language Disorder Therapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Social Emotional Supports
- Augmentative Communication/Assistive Technology Expertise
Affiliations
- Member, American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)/ State of Colorado License (DORA)
- It Takes Two to Talk®, The Hanen Centre®
- BLS, The American Heart Association
- Medicaid Provider, Colorado
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement, Colorado Association of Infant Mental Health
Timeline
Speech/ Language Pathologist- Early Intervention
Self Employed/ Private Practice
01.2020 - Current
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
Sheila Goetz & Associates, Inc
10.2006 - 10.2008
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
Scarlet Larkin Inc
09.2000 - 02.2002
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
The Tiny Tim Center
.1 -1 - .1 -1
Master of Arts - Speech/ Language Pathology
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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