Madison Lethco
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Personable and passionate about helping children overcome communication barriers and fostering a safe, positive communicative environment for speech and language to grow. Experienced with evaluating and treating speech and language disorders across various age groups and populations. Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop tailored therapy plans that address individual needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Known for professionalism, empathy, and commitment to patient progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
LLA Therapy
01.2024 - Current
- Contracted to a variety of settings including developmental disabilities preschool, regular education elementary schools, and alternative special education school.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to accurately diagnose pediatric speech and language disorder/delays and communication challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized goals addressing the unique needs of each student.
- Experienced in treating students with a variety of disorders and diagnoses including articulation/phonological, childhood apraxia of speech, stuttering, developmental disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy.
- Supported early language acquisition in toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities by implementing play-based therapy strategies.
- Increased access to communication in non/minimally speaking children by introducing alternative and augmentative communication systems from low to high tech including eye-gaze systems.
- Optimized treatment outcomes by staying current on evidence-based practices and consistently incorporating new research findings into therapy sessions.
Registered Behavior Technician
Language Learning Associates, LLC
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Implemented one-on-one therapy by using Applied Behavior Analysis principles and individualized treatment plans to a variety of pediatric clients
- Employed natural environment/incidental teaching and discrete trial training to support learning and communication
- Developed understanding and experience with the relationship between communication and behavior
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The University of Akron
Akron, OH12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language-Pathology and Audiology
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2021
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Documentation and reporting
- School personnel and parent/caregiver training
- Alternative communication devices
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
Course Work
- Training in Orton-Gillingham principles for literacy development
- Individual course in organization and administration of public schools
- Extensive instruction in motor principle-based treatment for childhood apraxia of speech
- Instruction in evidenced based Voice Facilitating Approaches for disorders of voice
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
LLA Therapy
01.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Language Learning Associates, LLC
01.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language-Pathology and Audiology
The University of Akron
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The University of Akron
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