Marla Douskey

Speech-Language Pathologist

Self Employed Services

01.2012 - Current

Conducted assessments to evaluate speech and language abilities in diverse populations.
Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and therapy goals.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
Implemented evidence-based interventions to support communication skill development.
Trained and mentored junior therapists on advanced therapeutic techniques and assessment tools.
Monitored client progress through detailed documentation and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare systems, ensuring continuity of care across services and settings.
Conducted thorough evaluations of cognitive-linguistic skills, enabling targeted treatments and measurable progress tracking.
Designed engaging group therapy activities that fostered peer interaction and enhanced social communication skills among participants.
Mentored graduate students during clinical placements, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and professional growth opportunities.
Developed and executed data-driven treatment plans, effectively addressing individual patient goals.
Improved patient communication abilities by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
Utilized evidence-based practices to provide the most effective therapy techniques for each patient''s unique situation.
Maintained accurate records of patients'' progress while adhering to HIPAA regulations, supporting ongoing assessment and intervention adjustments as needed.
Provided support in IEP meetings, contributing valuable insights into student progress and potential accommodations needed for academic success.
Enhanced patient quality of life by working closely with families to develop at-home strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
Implemented voice therapy techniques for patients experiencing vocal cord dysfunction or other voice-related disorders, promoting healthy vocal habits and reducing strain on the vocal mechanism.
Stayed current on industry advancements through continuing education courses, ensuring the provision of up-to-date therapeutic techniques.
Utilized appropriate technology tools such as augmentative communication devices to aid patients in achieving their communication objectives more efficiently.
Assessed and diagnosed speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients of various age groups.
Adapted therapy materials and approaches as needed to accommodate patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, languages, or learning styles.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and treatment planning.
Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.