OLIVIA PYORALA
Midland
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience in outpatient therapy settings, specializing in pediatric language. Expert in multidisciplinary collaboration and child-centered therapy, successfully implementing sensory-informed approaches. Adept at problem-solving and delivering educational presentations, enhancing client outcomes through innovative treatment strategies. Committed to expanding education in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Flourish Therapy
04.2024 - Current
- Attained multiple high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for various clients with severe expressive language impairments.
- Collaborated with support coordinators via Community Mental Health on a regular basis for case management, and acquisition of billing codes.
- Collaborated with BCBAs, QBHPs, SLPs, ABA technicians, and OTs for client case reviews and treatment implementation.
- Implemented a sensory-informed treatment approach with ASD populations.
- Provided educational presentations to staff on pediatric language development.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Game Changer Therapy Services
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Utilized a play-based, child-led therapy approach with both neurodiverse and neurotypical pediatric populations.
- Provided oral motor strengthening and mobility treatment.
- Consistently communicated with clients' caregivers to design and maintain a family-centered and client-centered model of treatment.
- Provided specialized voice treatment.
- Acquired multiple high-tech AAC devices for clients with complex, expressive language challenges.
Speech-Language Pathologist, CFY
Children's Therapy Corner
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech and language needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Specialized in the treatment of speech sound disorders.
- Received mentorship on treatment strategies via an assigned speech therapist mentor.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mount Pleasant, MI12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2019
Skills
- Child-centered therapy
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Teletherapy
- Play-based therapy
- Articulation therapy
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Family education
- Sensory-informed treatment
- Problem solving
- Educational presentations
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Flourish Therapy
04.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Game Changer Therapy Services
10.2022 - 03.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist, CFY
Children's Therapy Corner
01.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY