Sarah Blevins
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate clinician with a strong background in pediatric communication disorders, AAC implementation, and family-centered intervention. Passionate about working closely with parents and caregivers to support early language development, equip families with effective communication strategies, and foster skill generalization in natural environments. Committed to empowering families and promoting early intervention to enhance lifelong communication success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCC-SLP
TEAM 4 Kids
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered evidence-based individualized and group therapy to 70 pediatric clients with receptive-expressive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency, and social communication impairments, leading to measurable improvements in communication skills.
- Implemented AAC intervention strategies (LAMP, TouchChat, TD Snap), resulting in increased functional communication for nonverbal and minimally verbal clients; authored letters of medical necessity to secure AAC device scripts and funding.
- Educated and coached caregivers on therapy strategies, leading to improved skill generalization in home and community settings.
- Optimized clinical documentation by efficiently navigating Raintree EHR, ensuring accurate progress tracking and continuity of care.
Graduate Student Clinician
Integrated Therapy Works
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed and treated adults with aphasia, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorders, articulation disorders, and social communication impairments, utilizing evidence-based approaches (e.g., ORLA, CART, PMT, Metacognitive Strategy Instruction, Advanced Organization Training).
- Collaborated with clients and caregivers to develop functional goals, enhancing participation in daily activities and reducing communication barriers.
- Navigated facility’s electronic health record software to review patient records and record client progress data
Graduate Student Clinician
Hawthorne Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed therapy caseload of 30 students, delivering individual and group treatment in articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, social pragmatics, fluency, and literacy, leading to documented academic and social progress.
- Integrated PECS and TouchChat AAC systems to improve communication accessibility for students with complex communication needs.
- Advocated for students' needs in IEP meetings by presenting strengths, challenges, and progress data to parents and educators, ensuring tailored support.
- Streamlined documentation and Medicaid billing processes using Infinite Campus and reimbursement software to maintain compliance and efficiency.
Graduate Student Clinician
Dewit RiteCare Clinic
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Applied evidence-based interventions (e.g., functional behavior assessments, social narratives, scripting, visual supports, ORLA, VNeST) to improve expressive language, articulation, and written communication skills for clients with autism spectrum disorder, aphasia, and related conditions.
- Performed Led interdisciplinary AAC evaluation, analyzing client response to high-tech and low-tech devices (Super-Sized Communicator, BIGmack, Switch) to determine the most effective communication solution.
- Documented evaluations, treatment plan information, and progress notes to maintain updated client records.
Graduate Student Clinician
Rocky Mountain ENT
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Reduced voice disorder severity through targeted interventions, including CAPE-V perceptual assessments, acoustic analysis (VisiPitch), and Resonant Voice Therapy (RVT); trained clients in EILOBI techniques, cough suppression, and vocal function exercises.
- Provided counseling on vocal hygiene, hydration, reflux management, and phonotrauma prevention, leading to improved vocal health and reduced strain-related injuries.
- Conducted supervised Clinical Swallow Evaluations (CSE) and analyzed FEES results to assess laryngeal and swallowing function, guiding appropriate treatment plans.
Graduate Student Clinician
Dewit RiteCare Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Designed and implemented evidence-based interventions (social narratives, prompting, video modeling) for individuals with autism, increasing social engagement and functional communication.
- Developed interactive, client-centered therapy materials for telehealth services, enhancing engagement and accessibility for remote learners.
- Maintained meticulous client records in Therabill EHR, ensuring comprehensive documentation of progress and treatment outcomes.
Research Assistant
VOICES Lab - University of Montana
12.2018 - 01.2022
- Implemented investigative progressive desensitization treatment for refractory chronic cough, successfully improving symptom management for over 20 participants.
- Conducted literature analysis to refine clinical questions and enhance research methodologies.
- Streamlined lab data and patient record management, ensuring HIPAA compliance and improving data accessibility for research teams.
- Delivered five research presentations, effectively communicating findings to academic and clinical audiences.
- Co-authored two published research articles, advancing the field of chronic cough treatment through randomized controlled trials.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Sciences And Disorders, Psychology
University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Data management
Awards
- Student Employee of the Year - Experiential Learning and Career Success - 2022
- Excellence in Student Research - Montana Speech and Hearing Association - 2021
- Certificate of Achievement for Student Leadership in Support of Diversity - UM Diversity Advisory Council - 2019
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) -American Speech and Hearing Association - 2024
- Speech Language Pathology License - Arizona Bureau of Special Licensing - 2024
Publications
- Cough desensitization treatment: A randomized, sham-controlled pilot trial for patients with refractory chronic cough, co-author, Respiratory Medicine, 2022
- Cough desensitization treatment for patients with refractory chronic cough: results of a second pilot randomized control trial, co-author, BCM Pulmonary Medicine, 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Creative Writing
- Computer programming
- Hiking
Timeline
CCC-SLP
TEAM 4 Kids
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Integrated Therapy Works
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Hawthorne Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Student Clinician
Dewit RiteCare Clinic
06.2021 - 07.2021
Graduate Student Clinician
Rocky Mountain ENT
01.2021 - 05.2021
Graduate Student Clinician
Dewit RiteCare Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
VOICES Lab - University of Montana
12.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Sciences And Disorders, Psychology
University of Montana
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