Kaylee Sisson CCC-SLP
Springfield,US
Summary
Enthusiastic speech-language pathologist eager to contribute to a positive team environment, and support patients' towards achieving their communication and feeding/swallowing goals. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Dynamic Strides Therapy
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders and feeding difficulties.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Treated children between ages 1 to 20 with speech and language development deficits.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support patient progress.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech/language, feeding/swallowing therapy.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05.2022
Skills
- Feeding therapist: treating infants, toddlers, children with tethered oral tissues (TOTs), feeding delays and disorders
- Teletherapy experience
- Experience evaluating and treating children with a wide variety of intellectual and physical disabilities
- AAC Devices
- Knowledgeable in American Sign Language
- Interprofessional collaboration
Accomplishments
Coursework certifications:
-A Professionals Guide to Tongue Tie in the Breastfeeding Infant
-Feed The Peds: Foundations of Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing
-Supporting Complex Sensory Feeders
-Kitchen Strategies: Food Variety & Texture Expansion Techniques
-The Myo Method
Graduate Student Externships
Graduate Student Externship at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
Springfield, Missouri January 2022 through March 2022:
- Provided treatment to adult and geriatric patients diagnosed with neurogenic disorders of language and/or cognition
- Conducted bedside evaluations for language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Aided in conduction of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) & Modified Barium Swallow
- Studies (MBSS) to evaluate and develop management plans for patients with dysphagia
- Active participant in multi collaborative team approach to health care and treatment
Graduate Student Externship at Disney Elementary School
Springfield, Missouri March 2022 through May 2023
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Provided articulation and language therapy to children ages 3 to 13 in the school
- environment.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Timeline
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Dynamic Strides Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Truman State University
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