Margaret Towsley

Gained experience in the evaluation and treatment of the following communication disorders through in-person, telepractice, and simulated modes of delivery:

• Pediatric Sound Disorder including administration of the Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation: 3 (GFTA:3) and the Arizona Articulation and Phonology Scale, Fourth Edition.
• Preschool language screening including administration of the Preschool Language Scales-5 Screening Test (PLS-5 Screening Test)
• Child and adult augmentative and alternative communication modalities
• Adult Language Testing: Western Aphasia Battery: Revised (WAB:R) and the Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test + (CLQT+)
• Child Language Evaluation: Diagnostic Evaluation of Language Variations (DELV)
• Adult voice and resonance
• Child fluency and voice

• Gained valuable experience working with individuals across various age groups and diagnoses.
• Continuously sought feedback from mentors to gain insight into areas of improvement and enhance clinical skills.
• Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference and continuity of care.
• Collaborated with teachers to identify ways to best support the student.
• Participated in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, collaborating with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure the best possible treatment approach for the student.
• Enhanced client communication skills by utilizing evidence-based speech therapy techniques and strategies.

• Gained skills working with a variety ages and diagnoses including, patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and head and neck cancer.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
• Supported patients'' understanding of their diagnoses by providing clear explanations and educational materials tailored to individual needs.
• Conducted thorough evaluations for accurate diagnosis and determination of appropriate intervention strategies.
• Improved patient experience by developing creative therapy activities that incorporated individual interests while targeting specific spech goals.

• Completed necessary trainings to be best fit to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. Including training for VNS stimulation, and gait belt use.
• Developed and applied skills in behavior management.
• Filled out daily and monthly tacking of individual's goals via medisked.
• Gained experience in assisting individuals with the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
• Formed strong bonds with the individuals to assist in goal planning and finding fulfilling activities.