Megan Norton
Rochester,NY
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist offering high-quality therapy services to a diverse client base. Skilled in diagnosing and assessing individual conditions, creating specialized treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs. Exceptional treatment administrator utilizing expertise to inform the utilization of proven techniques, ensuring effective outcomes for clients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist CCC-SLP
Select Rehabilitation – The Friendly Home of Rochester
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated and treated geriatrics with feeding and swallowing disorders, voice disorders, cognitive-communication disorders and speech and language disorders
- Diagnosed and treated members with varying levels of dysphagia
- Collaborated with Dieticians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and Doctors to provided client-centered care and utilize best practice.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Speech Language Pathologist CF-SLP
Roosevelt Children’s Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided in-classroom and in therapy room intervention to preschool children with diverse cognitive-communication disorders including dysarthria, childhood apraxia of speech, dysarthria, autism spectrum disorder, and genetic syndromes
- Utilized Oral Placement Therapy and jaw grading exercises for children with childhood apraxia of speech
- Administered, scored, interpreted, and completed reports utilizing standardized assessments: CELF-5, GFTA, and PLS-3
- Engaged in meal time to assist with feeding and swallowing disorders such as dysphagia.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
Medical Practicum
Monroe Community Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Evaluated and treated adults and geriatrics with feeding and swallowing disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, speech and language disorders, and voice disorders
- Co-treated with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dieticians, Medical Professionals, Social Workers, and Respiratory Therapists in order to provide client-centered care
- Administered, scored, interpreted and completed reports utilizing standardized assessments and screening tools: Burns Right, Burns Neuro, ALFA, CLQT, FEES, and MOCA.
Neurogenic Communication and Cognition Clinic at Nazareth College
Graduate Student Clinician
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Evaluated and treated adults with motor speech disorders, acquired aphasia, and cognitive communication disorders
- Utilized verb network strengthening treatment, semantic features analysis, attentive reading and constrained summarization, and cognitive-based treatments during individual sessions
- Participated in a piloted intensive aphasia program with two co-clinicians in an effort to target expressive and receptive language skills.
Education
M.S in Speech-Language Pathology - Medical Specialization
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY08.2023
B.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY12.2020
Skills
- Design and implement treatment plans
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Neurological Disorders
- Voice Rehabilitation
- LOUD Crowd training
- Dysphagia Management
- Modified Barium Swallowing Study trained (MBSImP)
- Experienced AAC provider
- Well versed in electronic note taking
Professionalorganizations
SLP2B Graduate Club, 08/21-05/23
Relatedexperiences
- Ethiopia: Deaf Education and Empowerment Short-Term Study Abroad, 12/18-01/19
- Inspire Crayon Campus Infant Assistant Teacher, 11/22-08/23
- Family Caregiver to Mother with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, 2013-2018
Personal Information
Title: New York State Certification, Certification of Clinical Competence/ASHA, Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, (TSSLD), PreK-12.
Research
Helping Hands: Educating Students Who Are Deaf in Ethiopia, Creative Activity and Research Showcase (CARS), Nazareth College, 2019
Certification
- New York State Certification for Speech Language Pathology (August 2024)
- Certification of Clinical Competence/ASHA (July 2024)
- Initial Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, (TSSLD), PreK-12 (June 2024)
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist CCC-SLP
Select Rehabilitation – The Friendly Home of Rochester
08.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist CF-SLP
Roosevelt Children’s Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Practicum
Monroe Community Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Neurogenic Communication and Cognition Clinic at Nazareth College
Graduate Student Clinician
05.2022 - 06.2022
B.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Nazareth College
M.S in Speech-Language Pathology - Medical Specialization
Nazareth College
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