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Lindsay Ketels

North Liberty,IA

Summary

A licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with 11 years of experience diagnosing and treating pediatric speech and language disorders. Highest level of experience and expertise serving toddler to early school-aged children with speech sound disorders and/or literate language disorders. Committed to improving the quality of life of patients and families through personalized therapy plans. Strong skills in therapy implementation and collaboration with families to advocate for the needs of their child in the school setting. Passionate about providing evidence-based care and staying up to date with the research in the field, specifically in the areas of speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and literacy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Speech Language Patholost

ChildServe
05.2014 - Current
  • Conducted evaluations and determined appropriate diagnoses.
  • Interpreted results of evaluation and proposed intervention plan incorporating short term and long term objectives.
  • Provided evidence-based treatment for speech and language disorders.
  • Completed clinical documentation for evaluations and treatment sessions.
  • Completed Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) reports for funding of personal speech-generating devices.
  • Collaborated with members of the speech therapy team.
  • Presented to the speech therapy team on new research or clinical findings in the field.
  • Collaborated with members of the outpatient therapy team (i.e, occupational therapists, physical therapists, mental health therapists).
  • Partnered with families to create individualized treatment plans.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress and response to intervention.
  • Adapted therapy approach or techniques as needed.
  • Scaffolded child’s skills in order to promote success.
  • Worked with children who have a variety of speech, language, and communication deficits.
  • Specialized in speech sound disorders, specifically Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and early literacy disorders.
  • Abided by a prescribed therapy schedule from physician, with attainable goals, well documented progress toward goals, prognosis, and stated criteria for discharge.
  • Supervised speech-language pathology graduate students.
  • Educated student observers.
  • Provided mentoring for members of the regional Literacy Team.
  • Adapted and organized literacy activities and materials for clinician and patient use.
  • Planned and conducted quarterly Literacy Meetings.
  • Collaborated with members of the Marketing/Communication and Learning & Development Team for Apraxia Book Tour, Apraxia CEU, and Literacy Program.
  • Planned, organized, and facilitated Apraxia Book Tour and Apraxia CEU.
  • Provided mentoring for SLPs in the area of Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
  • Participated in company spirit events and team-building activities.


Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Children's Center For Therapy (now ChildServe)
05.2014 - 02.2015
  • Took over full caseload of a seasoned speech language pathologist.
  • Conducted evaluations and treatment under the supervision of CFY mentor.
  • Provided interdisciplinary care.

Education

Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2012

Skills

  • Speech and Language Assessment
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Patient and Family Collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Play-Based Therapy Techniques
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Cultural Awareness and Acceptance

Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
  • State of Iowa Speech-Language Pathology License


Awards


Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Excellence Award (May 2025)


ChildServe's Greatful Families Award (March 2024)


ASHA's Award for Continuing Education (July 2023)

Professional Affliations

  • Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Member, State Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Technical Proficiences

  • Electronic Medical Record Systems (EMR)
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices (AAC)
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Pediatric Speech Language Patholost

ChildServe
05.2014 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Children's Center For Therapy (now ChildServe)
05.2014 - 02.2015

Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology

Wichita State University

Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science

University of Iowa

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