Wendy Hagenow

• Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and observations.
• Managed an average caseload of 65 students, grades pre-k - 5th.
• Implemented therapy for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• Provided training and ongoing support for AAC users and their communication partners.
• Served as a CF supervisor, SLPA supervisor and mentor for new speech therapists new to the district.
• Maintained clinical and administrative records including Medicaid billing and IEP compliance.
• Provided teletherapy speech and language services.

• Assessed and diagnosed speech and language disorders using standardized tests to determine patients’ needs for therapy.
• Use clinical judgment to develop and implement relevant treatment plans aligned with physicians’ orders.
• Recognized and addressed patients’ needs through scaffolding speech therapy sessions, using modeling, expansions, cloze procedures, etc., and systematically fading supports to promote independent communication.
• Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.

• Evaluated students using appropriate standardized and nonstandard tests, clinical observations, and informal assessment tools.
• Determined eligibility for special education as a student with a speech impairment.
• Developed IEP goals and gave professional input regarding student progress.
• Maintained clinical and administrative records including Medicaid billing and IEP compliance.

• Provided treatment in an interdisciplinary care setting focused on cognitive-communication, language, voice, and swallowing disorders
• Evaluated patient’s level of function
• Developed treatment plans including short and long-term goals, maintained written documentation including daily notes and weekly summaries as well as provide patient and family education

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