Lindsay Versprille
Hanahan,SC
Summary
Certified speech-language pathologist with pediatric expertise in AAC, complex communication needs, and family-centered care. Founded a private practice and led evaluations, device authorizations, low- and high-tech system implementation, and training for caregivers and multidisciplinary teams across home, school, and therapy settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Principal Speech Pathologist
Lowcountry Speech Solutions
, South Carolina
06.2024 - Current
- Founded practice to serve children in their natural environments, to accommodate a variety of insurance and payment methods.
- Initiated and oversaw trials, application, and implementation of high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices in clients' natural environments, enhancing communication access.
- Trained and supported caregivers and support teams in implementing and utilizing low- and high-tech AAC systems, improving therapy consistency and effectiveness.
- Managed comprehensive speech and language therapy plans for a diverse caseload of complex diagnoses including apraxia, autism, Down syndrome, and rare genetic deletions.
- Developed individualized daily home education programs to empower families in carrying over therapy into the home, fostering skill transfer and progress.
- Cultivate strong communication and working relationships with other therapists, education team, and medical professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment and optimize therapy outcomes.
- Manage a dedicated pediatric caseload of 18 children per week as the sole provider, independently coordinating all evaluations, treatment plans, and progress tracking.
- Authored a number of AAC evaluation reports and funding packets, successfully securing insurance authorization and speech-generating devices for pediatric patients.
Speech Pathologist
Huddle Up Therapy
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Created and executed individualized education program (IEP) goals to meet diverse student needs and promote academic growth.
- Delivered teletherapy services to support students with autism and emotional needs, enhancing their communication skills.
- Addressed goals for AAC, articulation, language, and expressive communication.
- Managed and documented virtual caseload of 37 students, ensuring consistent scheduling and progress tracking.
- Provided training/coaching to teachers, facilitators, and parents.
- Documented daily therapy notes to track student progress and Medicaid billing.
Lead Speech Pathologist
Easterseals of South Carolina
, South Carolina
10.2013 - 03.2024
- Led the speech pathology team, assisted with onboarding, updated the program, presented in-services to staff, and performed annual employee observations.
- Extensive experience accepting referrals from the BabyNet system, attending IFSP meetings, and building a team-based approach with parents, school therapists, teachers, early interventionists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
- Managed, scheduled, and planned a caseload of twenty children weekly, ensuring tailored therapy delivery.
- Counseled parents on how to best facilitate progress toward their child's goals using tools in their natural environment.
- Created individualized daily home education programs to empower families in reinforcing therapy goals at home.
- Developed and utilized picture communication systems alongside other team members and family.
- Treated a variety of disorders including articulation, language, pragmatics, feeding and oral motor.
- Extensive work with various patients including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, Williams syndrome, extreme premature birth, DiGeorge syndrome, a variety of chromosomal deletion syndromes, developmental delays, apraxia, neurological disorders, and learning disabilities.
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostics through caregiver interviews, language samples, play observation, standardized testing, and developing tailored care plans and goals.
Speech Pathologist
Carolina Speech and Language Center
Summerville, SC
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Managed and planned a large caseload of more than 35 patients, most of whom were seen for one-hour sessions.
- Extensive diagnostic experience with a variety of disorders that include interviews with caregivers and development of individualized care plans and goals.
- Treated a variety of disorders including articulation, language, pragmatics, feeding and oral motor.
- Utilized video feedback during therapy sessions to enhance the understanding and skills of parents, therapists, and caregivers.
- Developed home education programs to empower families in implementing therapy strategies at home.
- Extensive diagnostic experience with a variety of disorders that include interviews with caregivers and the development of individualized care plans and goals.
- Planned and facilitated social groups for children and teenagers with pragmatic language disorders and autism spectrum challenges to improve communication and social skills.
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Speech Pathology and Audiology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2012
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Science
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2008
Skills
- Licensed speech pathologist
- AAC implementation
- AAC device evaluation
- Clinical assessment techniques
- State licensure management
- Child development experience
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Trained in communication protocols
- HIPAA compliance training
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
Timeline
Founder and Principal Speech Pathologist
Lowcountry Speech Solutions
06.2024 - Current
Speech Pathologist
Huddle Up Therapy
03.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Speech Pathologist
Easterseals of South Carolina
10.2013 - 03.2024
Speech Pathologist
Carolina Speech and Language Center
05.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Arts Degree - Speech Pathology and Audiology
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Health Science
Clemson University