Laura Scholten
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist:
Over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings working with children and/or adults.
Educational Development:
- Augustana University
- SD Board of Regents Universities
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- University of Sioux Falls
- Utah State University
Workshop Presenter/Trainer:
- Workshops throughout South Dakota relating to working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
- Utilized my knowledge and experience through trainings offered at the University of Sioux Falls and Mitchell Technical Institute.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Consultant
South Dakota Services For The Deaf
12.2018 - Current
- Provide families & instructional staff with the knowledge and training they need to help children with hearing loss develop their speech-language to their fullest potential
- Complete speech-language evaluations for students across the state of South Dakota, in-person and through technology
- Coordinate programming of students’ programming in different school districts
- Provide training for organizations and university students regarding speech-language-communication needs of children
- Provide direct early intervention services for children ages birth to three
- Consult with other speech-language pathologists regarding treatment plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Birth to Three
03.2017 - Current
- Responsible for providing speech/language services for infants and toddlers with speech, language, and/or communication issues and training their families.
Speech-Language Pathologist & Trainer
Just Communicate
08.2014 - Current
- Independent pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in working with deaf/hard-of-hearing children, both on-site and through teletherapy
- Provide Hanen, Read with Me, and Elklan workshop trainings.
Speech-Language Pathology Teletherapist
Green Hill Area Education Association
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Evaluation and remediation of speech and language disorders for preschool and school-aged children
- Consultation with instructional staff & parents regarding speech and language facilitation techniques.
Service Coordinator/Speech-Language Evaluator
South Dakota School For The Deaf
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Provide families & instructional staff with the knowledge and training they need to help children with hearing loss develop to their fullest potential
- Coordinate statewide MDT Evaluations for children of all ages as well as being a speech-language evaluator
- Consult with speech-language pathologists across the state
- Assist in implementing a treatment plan for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
Outreach Speech-Language Pathology Consultant
South Dakota School For The Deaf
08.2009 - 01.2015
- Provide families & instructional staff with the knowledge and training they need to help children with hearing loss develop their speech-language to their fullest potential
- Provide home-based services for children ages birth to five
- Statewide speech-language evaluator for children of all ages
- Presenter at the state level for the following organizations: South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference, South Dakota Early Childhood Education Conference, and South Dakota Council for Exceptional Children Conference
- Guest lecturer at the University of South Dakota in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Department
- Guest lecturer at Mitchell Technical Institute in the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
- Statewide presenter for the South Dakota School for the Deaf Outreach Program, including using the Digital Dakota Network (a statewide interactive video communications system)
- Mentor and coach for undergraduate and graduate students to help boost their confidence and competencies
- Provide workshops across the state regarding working with deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
Educational Speech-Language Pathologist
South Dakota School for the Deaf
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Evaluation and remediation of speech and language disorders for preschool and school-aged children
- Statewide presenter for South Dakota School for the Deaf, including using the Digital Dakota Network (a statewide interactive video communications system)
- Consultation with instructional staff & parents regarding speech and language facilitation techniques
- Supervision and mentoring of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
- Supervision and mentoring of Speech-Language Pathologists during graduate school clinical practicum.
Acute Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Specialty Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Evaluation and remediation for patients, ages thirteen to adult, in a long-term acute hospital
- Consultation with families regarding speech, language, and swallowing facilitation techniques
- Training of staff regarding patient communication and swallowing needs.
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
Covington Heights Rehabilitation
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Evaluation and remediation for patients, ages thirteen to adult, in a sub-acute hospital
- Consultation with families regarding speech, language, and swallowing facilitation techniques
- Training of staff regarding patient communication and swallowing needs.
Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
NovaCare, INC.
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Evaluation and remediation for adults in a long-term care setting
- Consultation with families regarding speech, language, and swallowing facilitation techniques
- Training of staff regarding patient communication and swallowing needs.
Speech-Language Pathologist in Total Communication Program
Omaha Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Evaluation and remediation of speech and language disorders for deaf/hard of hearing preschool and school-aged children
- Consultation with instructional staff & parents regarding speech and language facilitation techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD01.1991
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
Omaha, NE01.1987
Skills
- Certified Hanen Therapist – Dedicated to providing parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators and speech-language pathologists with the knowledge and training they need to help young children develop the best possible language, social, & literacy skills
- Certified Elklan Therapist – Dedicated to providing training to adults to support the communication development of all children
- Bright Beginnings Certified-Dedicated to a family-based approach to early intervention
- American Sign Language Proficient (ASL) – Obtained an Intermediate Plus on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) Rating Scale
Awards
Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools, 2022
Professional Associations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
South Dakota Speech-Language Hearing Association (SDSLHA)
Timeline
Outreach Consultant
South Dakota Services For The Deaf
12.2018 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Teletherapist
Green Hill Area Education Association
08.2018 - 12.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Birth to Three
03.2017 - Current
Service Coordinator/Speech-Language Evaluator
South Dakota School For The Deaf
08.2015 - 08.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist & Trainer
Just Communicate
08.2014 - Current
Outreach Speech-Language Pathology Consultant
South Dakota School For The Deaf
08.2009 - 01.2015
Educational Speech-Language Pathologist
South Dakota School for the Deaf
01.2001 - 01.2009
Acute Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Specialty Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
Covington Heights Rehabilitation
01.1994 - 01.2001
Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
NovaCare, INC.
01.1993 - 01.1994
Speech-Language Pathologist in Total Communication Program
Omaha Public Schools
01.1992 - 01.1993
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of South Dakota
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
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