Mary Purhamus
Summerville,South Carolina
Summary
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 20+ years experience in early childhood intervention, as well as school age and adult populations. Experience working with children and families in the home, community, and preschool environments, as well as schools, clinics, and day programs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech/ Language Pathologist- Early Intervention
Easter Seals Of South Carolina- Contract/per Diem
08.2011 - Current
- Provide in-home and community-based Early Intervention services to young children and their families.
- Use routines-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in receptive and expressive communication skills.
- Use medical, nutritional, and behavioral models to evaluate and treat oral motor/sensory and feeding disorders.
- Provide parent/caregiver coaching to assist them in becoming primary models for their children throughout the day.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Evaluate progress using standardized diagnostic tests and professional judgement to plan for next steps.
- Participate in regular IFSP meetings, collaborating with parents and other professionals to determine appropriate outcomes and treatment plans.
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
Charleston Children's Therapy Center - Contract
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Provide in-home and community-based Early Intervention services to young children and their families.
- Use routines-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in receptive and expressive communication skills.
- Use medical, nutritional, and behavioral models to evaluate and treat oral motor/sensory and feeding disorders.
- Provide parent/caregiver coaching to assist them in becoming primary models for their children throughout the day.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Evaluate progress using standardized diagnostic tests and professional judgement to plan for next steps.
- Participate in regular IFSP meetings, collaborating with parents and other professionals to determine appropriate outcomes and treatment plans.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Abilities First
05.2000 - 08.2009
- Member of Augmentative and Alternative Communication team that provided evaluation and treatment, and follow-up training sessions for all ages, using both low-tech and high-tech systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including home-based, preschools, schools, clinics, and adult day centers.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with speech, language, oral motor, feeding, and sensory disorders.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2000
Skills
- Speech, language, feeding, and AAC evaluation and treatment
- Oral motor, oral sensory, SPD knowledge
- IEP and IFSP meetings and team coordination and collaboration including school staff, home health workers, doctors, therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and families
- Family and child-centered, play based therapy
- CFY Supervisor
- Provide in-service trainings on various subjects
Affiliations
- Member, American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)/ State of Colorado License (DORA)
Timeline
Speech/ Language Pathologist- Early Intervention
Easter Seals Of South Carolina- Contract/per Diem
08.2011 - Current
Pediatric Speech/ Language Pathologist
Charleston Children's Therapy Center - Contract
08.2009 - 08.2011
Speech-Language Pathologist
Abilities First
05.2000 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
State University of New York At New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
State University of New York At New Paltz
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