Speech Pathologist

• Feb 2021 - Present

Speech Pathologist

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

I work with both paediatric and adult clients who present with communication, behavioural and swallowing difficulties. I conduct evidence-based individual therapy tailored to each client. A key focus area has been managing individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and providing communication management to individuals and families. I also support clients who present with phonological awareness difficulties, literacy deficits, severe speech and language delays. I work with a wide range of adult clients who present with Down Syndrome, Acquired Neurological Impairments, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury. I have provided comprehensive assessment and collaborated intervention goals with my client and their families. Under guidance and supervision I have provided dysphagia assessments and management strategies to clients. Show less

Sales Assistant

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

Student Speech Pathologist

• Jul 2019 - Sep 2019

Completed a paediatric block placement (6-weeks) within a multidisciplinary health setting. During this placement I conducted individual assessments and intervention sessions for speech, language and cognition. Key Responsibilities - Independently managed caseload consisting of speech, language, literacy and swallowing clients - Engaged in collaborative practice with Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT), Paediatricians, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dieticians and Interpreters to provide a holistic model of care. - Completed a range of comprehensive assessments with clients presenting with various delays and deficits (reduced expressive and receptive language, speech sound development, literacy and cognitive deficits). - Developed cultural awareness working with bi-lingual families and interpreters (Dari, Farsi, Burmese and Urdu). - Successfully managed complex cases involving complicated psycho-social backgrounds, family and birth history. - Conducted various speech and language assessments consisting of: o CELF 5 o CELF P2 o DEAP o PLS 5 o Bilingual Language Survey - Provided intervention using the parent coaching model to facilitate therapy in the home environment Show less

Student Speech Pathologist

• Mar 2019 - May 2019

Adult caseload working in a nursing home. I managed four adult clients and group therapy one day a week for 12 -weeks. I conducted a range of individualised assessments; oral motor assessment, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) and perceptual voice assessments (GRABAS and CAPE-V). Key Responsibilities • Completed assessment tasks for clients with Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Right Hemisphere Stroke. • Implemented intervention that focused on improving quality of life (QOL), spiritual care and palliative care. • Worked collaboratively with nursing staff and clients to develop a functional multimodal communication (MMC) board. • Implemented group therapy which focused on improving speech, language and voice. Activities typically included topic discussions, singing, dancing and reminiscence therapy. • Completed mealtime observations and made recommendations for diet modifications and feeding strategies. Show less

Student Speech Pathologist (Health Promotion)

• Feb 2019 - May 2019

I worked collaboratively with an Occupational Therapist student, Speech Pathologist and Audiologist to develop a handout that detailed the impact of poor acoustic settings on a child’s development. Key Responsibilities - Planned and facilitated meetings with my supervisor and other stakeholders involved in the project. - Designed and developed a handout appropriate for teachers and parents to implement in their environments to reduce acoustic implications. - Developed a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of the handout and information provided to stakeholders. - Presented at the Southern Cross Allied Health Conference 2019 Show less

Student Speech Pathologist

• Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

I managed a caseload of three clients and literacy groups one day a week for 12 weeks. I worked collaboratively with teachers and Occupational Therapist students to provide assessment and intervention. Key Responsibilities - Conducted standardised (SPAT-R, CELF – 5) and non-standardised assessments (speech and language sample) to determine location of breakdown against the school curriculum. - Provided speech, language and literacy therapy for students referred for Speech Pathology services. - Developed interactive resources that engage students during therapy sessions - Worked collaboratively with teachers to develop appropriate goals for students. - Engaged in inter-professional practice with OT students to deliver holistic model of care. Show less