Riley Garner

MILLEY Play Group Student Clinician

• Provided skilled intervention to children ages 3-4 in group settings with both speech/language and sensory needs
• Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals (Occupational Therapy)
• Educated family members about various topics, such as communication techniques at caregiver counseling sessions

Student Clinician

• Performed screening, treatment, and evaluation of both adults and pediatrics in active university clinic
• Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs
• Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
• Conducted thorough evaluations for accurate diagnosis and determination of appropriate intervention strategies

• Cared for child with Cerebral Palsy
• Attended and participated in weekly speech, occupational, and physical therapy sessions at UCP of Central Arizona
• Attended out-of-state therapy intensives at NAPA Center
• Communicated both verbally and nonverbally via American Sign Language to increase exposure to various forms of communication
• Adopted new strategies to meet unique needs of disability, such as directing use of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC-LAMP and TouchChat) and working with necessary medical equipment