Caitlin Nelson, M.A., CCC-SLP
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American Sign Language Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Diane Bahr Mouth Development Course
Ages and Stages LLCJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Oral Motor Course
TalkToolsJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Tethered Oral Tissues
Chrysalis OrofacialJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
TummyTime! Method
Michelle Price EmanuelJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ADOS-2 Training
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) -
Blood Borne Pathogens Training
Northern Illinois University -
CPR/BLS Certification
Mokena Fire Department -
HIPAA Training
Northern Illinois University -
Hanen Training
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) -
ISHA Member
ILLINOIS SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION -
MBS-IMP Student Certification
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NSSLHA Member
NATIONAL STUDENT SPEECH AND HEARING ASSOCIATION INC
Experience
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Early Intervention
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Early Intervention Specialist
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Jul 2022 - Present
-Provide in-home community-based Early Intervention services to children (0-3) and their families -Create and implement evidence-based intervention for infants and children with dysphagia and sensory based feeding difficulties -Use routine-based and play-based models to target receptive and expressive communication skills -Integrate parent coaching and models for improved therapeutic carryover -Provide in-home community-based Early Intervention services to children (0-3) and their families -Create and implement evidence-based intervention for infants and children with dysphagia and sensory based feeding difficulties -Use routine-based and play-based models to target receptive and expressive communication skills -Integrate parent coaching and models for improved therapeutic carryover
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Jun 2021 - Present
Evaluate and treat feeding in infants by examining breast/bottle feeds, appropriate oral motor milestones, and body development. Evaluate and treat infants and children placed on gastrostomy tubes and nasogastric tube by assessing oral phase dysphagia, working on oral motor strength and using different tools and strategies uniquely chosen for the patient. Collaborate closely with medical professionals across disciplines to provide exceptional patient care and formulate individualized therapy plans for patients with complex medical needs such as tongue ties, low muscle toned infants, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome. Manage a caseload of 45+ clients per week, while running social media and billing for the company. Administer assessments such as the Arizona-4, The Rossetti Infant-toddler Language Scal, Chastain Checklist for Infant/Toddler Feeding, Diane Bahr’s Ages and Stages Checklist for feeding, Rossetti. Conduct evaluations for above cases.. Collaborate and coordinate therapy sessions. Show less
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Social Butterfly Inc.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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SLP Graduate Student Clinician
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Mar 2021 - May 2021
Personalized individual and group speech and language (gestalt language processing) therapy for children and adults with dysfluency, dysphonia, articulation disorders, receptive/expressive language disorder, and social communication disorder from three years old to adulthood via teletherapy. Sought out new technology to adapt speech therapy services to teletherapy. Collaborated and coordinated services by using different applications and websites to create an inclusive environment for the client on the computer. Show less
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Martin County School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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SLP Graduate Student Clinician
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
Tailored speech and language services to 60+ children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with a focus on bilingual English-Spanish assessment and treatment. Reviewed, created, and implemented Individualized Education Plans to meet each child’s specific needs, and participated in IEP meetings with the school’s interdisciplinary team. Created and facilitated group therapy to support literacy and language development intervention. Tailored speech and language services to 60+ children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with a focus on bilingual English-Spanish assessment and treatment. Reviewed, created, and implemented Individualized Education Plans to meet each child’s specific needs, and participated in IEP meetings with the school’s interdisciplinary team. Created and facilitated group therapy to support literacy and language development intervention.
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Assisted NIU’s college of education advisors with organization of students’ classes. I corresponded with each advisor’s students to ensure class needs are met and organized and imported confidential files to NIU’s online portal. Assisted NIU’s college of education advisors with organization of students’ classes. I corresponded with each advisor’s students to ensure class needs are met and organized and imported confidential files to NIU’s online portal.
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Bravehearts At the Bergmann Centre
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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SLP Graduate Student Clinician
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Utilized equine movement in clinical sessions to improve sensory experiences with young and school-age clients. Assisted in training volunteers and parents on language expansion strategies. Adapted and created activities that incorporate hippo therapy. Facilitated and aid in alternative-augmentative communication device trials with stakeholders and team. Utilized equine movement in clinical sessions to improve sensory experiences with young and school-age clients. Assisted in training volunteers and parents on language expansion strategies. Adapted and created activities that incorporate hippo therapy. Facilitated and aid in alternative-augmentative communication device trials with stakeholders and team.
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Student Clinician
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
Assessed, diagnosed and treated children (ages 0-3) with expressive and receptive disorders through family-based, collaborative Early Intervention services via teletherapy. Assessed, diagnosed, and treated children (ages 4-10) with expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation, ADHD, and ASD. Assessed and treated adults with aphasia. Created and implemented individualized treatment plans for all clients and carried them out with fidelity. Collaborated with other related service professionals to provide the most functional treatment for all clients. Participated giving speech and language services via tele-therapy due to the COVID-19 pandemic Show less
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Graduate Assistant
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Oct 2019 - May 2020
Tutored children 5-13 years old in reading skills with a focus on phonological awareness and sight words. Organized front desk by checking in clients, filing paperwork, and collecting money. I scheduled therapy dates with clients and restocked medical supplies throughout the clinic. Tutored children 5-13 years old in reading skills with a focus on phonological awareness and sight words. Organized front desk by checking in clients, filing paperwork, and collecting money. I scheduled therapy dates with clients and restocked medical supplies throughout the clinic.
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Poster Presenter
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
Presented research poster about question asking during conversational interactions in school-age children. Presented research poster about question asking during conversational interactions in school-age children.
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
Assisted in the research of Listening Effort, Complex Listening, and Vocabulary Depth studies. Transcribed and organized data to assist full-time staff completing research. Completed personal research project about question asking during conversational interactions in school-age children. Assisted in the research of Listening Effort, Complex Listening, and Vocabulary Depth studies. Transcribed and organized data to assist full-time staff completing research. Completed personal research project about question asking during conversational interactions in school-age children.
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Co-Speaker
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
Co-spoke about Medicare in the state of Iowa regarding hearing aids. Co-spoke about Medicare in the state of Iowa regarding hearing aids.
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Elim Christian Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Paraprofessional
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked individually with junior high students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Assisted speech-language pathologist during individual therapy sessions by assisting with tasks and fixed ratio. Worked individually with junior high students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Assisted speech-language pathologist during individual therapy sessions by assisting with tasks and fixed ratio.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Northern Illinois University
Master of Arts - MA, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
2015 - 2019
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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