LEEBA BABU

Responsibilities:

• Implemented service delivery with students through individualized and small-group sessions to students with IEPs focusing mainly on social-pragmatic language and social communication
• Collaborated with teachers, caregivers, and other school staff to integrate therapy goals into the classroom and home environments.
• Worked with school teams to address the linguistic and metalinguistic foundations of the content/curriculum students are expected to learn and the implications for students with disabilities, as well as other learners who require additional assistance.
• Provided culturally proficient services that assist in distinguishing disorders/disabilities from other contributions/factors that inhibit language development.
• Initiatiated and engaged in prevention activities, intervention, program design, data collection and analysis, and compliance.
• Completed evaluations per special education timelines - selected appropriate evaluation tools, evaluated students, interpreted findings, and reported results
• Diagnosed speech and language disorders and determined their impact on the student’s educational performance
• Developed and implemented and progress monitored individualized IEP goals
• Participated in IEP meetings, providing input on social communication goals and progress
• Lead social pragmatics groups
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, including session notes, progress reports, and compliance documentation.
• Maintained oral and written communication with districts, families, and community agencies regarding students.
• This included, but was not limited to progress notes, IEPs, collaborative 3-year evaluations, calls, year-end reports, informal notes, virtual conferencing and home programs
• Ensured therapy and documentation adhere to relevant regulations (e.g., IDEA) and school policies
• Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in social communication and pragmatic language interventions
• Attended scheduled meetings for staff development and training and collaboration

• Assessed and documented clients' speech and language abilities to develop personalized treatment plans.
• Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.

• Conducted comprehensive speech assessments to identify communication disorders.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse client needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to improve speech and language outcomes.
• Trained staff on best practices in speech therapy techniques and interventions.
• Monitored progress and adjusted treatment plans based on client feedback and performance.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions to foster communication skills among clients.
• Engaged families in therapy processes to promote supportive home environments for clients.
• Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.