Lauren Shore

• Down Syndrome Association of Orange County
  Provided individual and group-based communication intervention to individuals with Down syndrome across adolescence and adulthood (ages 12-57 years).
• Sierra Preparatory Academy – Santa Ana Unified School District
  Provided assessment and individual and group intervention to pediatric clients (ages 3–10 years), including students with autism. Addressed communication needs including language, articulation, and social communication. Administered standardized assessments (e.g., GFTA-3, ROWPVT, EOWPVT, PLS-5) and conducted playground observations to assess speech, language, and social communication skills in naturalistic settings.
• Linden Oaks AAC Camp
  Participated in an intensive AAC camp and provided individualized support to a young adult with complex developmental and communication needs. Gained hands-on experience supporting functional communication through AAC, multimodal communication strategies, and individualized intervention.
• Rite of Childhood Language Center
  Provided pediatric speech-language intervention to children approximately 15 months–12 years of age, targeting joint attention, articulation, receptive and expressive language, pragmatics, and voice. Administered standardized assessments (e.g., GFTA-3) and dynamic assessments (e.g., SLAM Cards) to evaluate speech and language skills and inform treatment planning.
• Chapman University Adult Learning Lab
  Provided assessment and intervention to older adults with aphasia and apraxia of speech, implementing individualized speech, language, and multimodal communication strategies. Administered cognitive-communication, speech, and language assessments; conducted hearing screenings and clinical swallowing assessment procedures, including PO trials and the Yale Swallow Protocol. Co-treated Coffee & Current Events, a communication group incorporating individualized strategies to support functional communication and social participation in a group setting.
• Warner Middle School – Westminster School District
  Provided school-based speech-language assessment and intervention to students (ages 11–14 years), including students with autism. Administered standardized assessments (e.g., CASL, CAPs) and conducted observations during lunch to evaluate speech, language, and pragmatic communication skills. Provided individual and group intervention targeting fluency, articulation, pragmatic language, and receptive/expressive language.

MedBridge Continuing Education

Completed supplemental education through MedBridge related to speech-language pathology and clinical practice. Such as: Dysmorphology and Craniofacial Syndromes, Understanding Cleft Lip and Palate, Effects of Clefts on Speech, Resonance, and Hearing, Speech/Resonance Disorders and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Part 1 and 2, and Evaluation andTreatment of Speech/Resonance Disorders Associated With Velopharyngeal Dysfunction by Ann Kummer.

Stroke Boot Camp – Chapman University
Participated in a full-day interdisciplinary experience alongside Chapman University Physical Therapy students while working with individuals who had experienced strokes. Gained experience collaborating across disciplines and supporting patients with complex communication and physical needs, and providing speech and language services alongside physical therapy.

Additional Adult Learning Lab (adult outpatient) experiences

Volunteered for additional clinical hours beyond assigned practicum experiences, providing treatment to adults with diverse communication needs. Gained additional experience working with clients with voice disorders, aphasia and apraxia of speech, and supporting a Deaf multilingual adult learning English as an additional language, incorporating individualized communication strategies to address unique linguistic and communication needs.

FEES simulation training

Participated in supervised hands-on FEES simulation training, gaining introductory exposure to FEES procedures, equipment, and clinical applications.

Hearing Screening Training

Participated in supervised hands-on hearing screening training, gaining experience with otoscopy, OME screening, pure-tone screening, and tympanometry.

Mental Health First Aid
Completed a full-day Mental Health First Aid training focused on recognizing and responding appropriately to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Supported Communication for Adults with Aphasia
Completed training in communication strategies designed to support comprehension, expression, and participation for individuals with aphasia.

SPEAK OUT!
Completed training focused on speech and voice intervention principles for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Stop the Bleed
Completed training in recognizing and responding to life-threatening bleeding and basic bleeding-control techniques.