Speech-language pathologist with experience working with communication disorders with Adults: Brain injury, TBI, mTBI, Aphasia (Broca's, Wernicke's Mixed, Global, etc.), Dysarthria, Cognitive-Communication Disorder/Cognitive-Communication Impairment, Concussion, Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices, group therapy, acute care, inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation, Neurodegenerative Disorders (MS, ALS, Primary Progressive Aphasia), Stroke, Dysphagia, Home Health & Community, Aphasia groups & teens with Autism, developmental disorders, and intellectual disorders.
My speech therapy style is functional and also no-nonsense! I believe in age-appropriate, high-quality, and fresh speech and language therapy materials and activities that are evidence-based for adults with communication disorders so that we can treat clients with dignity. I saw a gap in materials for modern, adult-appropriate materials that were diverse and relevant, so I decided to make my own and share them with you.
My favorite memory was working was a gentleman who had severe expressive aphasia and acquired apraxia of speech. Though he knew exactly what he wanted to say, he had so much difficulty getting any words out. He had an incredible spirit and together we wrote and pre-recorded a welcome speech to his daughter and new son-in-law to be played as a surprise at their wedding. Not a dry eye was in sight during that speech!
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Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, Special Education, Health, Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Psychology, Writing, Oral Communication, Holidays/Seasonal, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, End of Year