Alex Ma

Speech Language Pathologist at EBS Healthcare

United States

About

Speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working with children and adult populations in the school, early intervention, and skilled nursing settings. Dedicated to improving the communicative function of clients with respect to quality of life and personal standards of living.

Experience

  • Speech Language Pathologist at Rebecca School
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Provide speech and language intervention based on the DIR/Floortime model DIR 201 and 202 Certified Certified Natural Language Acquisition Practitioner

  • Speech Language Pathologist at Nyman Associates, Inc
    Sep 2009 - Jun 2014 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Provide early intervention services to the preschool aged population Provide speech therapy services to the school aged population through teletherapy Provide evaluation services to FACTS charter school in Mandarin Trial AAC devices for students to determine best fit

  • Speech Language Pathologist at Select Rehabilitation
    Dec 2009 - Aug 2013 · 3 yrs 9 mos

    - Provide PRN services to various skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation hospitals under the Select Rehab umbrella of care - Evaluate and treat cognitive disorders, communicative disorders, dysphagia, swallowing disorders, voice disorders, and other disorders associated with dementia, Parkinson's, CVA/TIA, falls, tracheotomy, and intubation - Use Casamba to manage patient documents and maintain productivity of 85-90% - Screen patients as needed and as referred by other professionals - Refer patients to occupational, physical, or respiratory therapists, as well as dieticians and nurses as needed - Provide training and information to caregivers and staff regarding strategies for swallowing, cognition, and safety

  • Speech Language Pathologist at Dynamicare Therapy
    Jul 2008 - Sep 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Provide speech language services to the preschool aged population in home and daycare/school settings.

  • Speech Language Pathologist at EBS Healthcare
    Sep 2007 - Jun 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Provide speech pathology services in the school setting for grades K-5 and 9-12 - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech and communication disorders according the DSM V and ASHA standards - Treat articulation, fluency, expressive/receptive language disorders, social and pragmatic skills, selective mutism, auditory processing, and apraxia - Treat students with various diagnoses and disorders including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, apraxia, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, emotional disturbance, cognitive impairment, traumatic brain inury (TBI), and multiple disabilities - Develop alternative and augmentative communication as required including PECS, picture exchange, sign language, communication boards, and high tech devices - Schedule and hold IEP meetings with parents and staff in a timely fashion - Comply with child count standards - Maintain 100% compliance using EasyIEP - Develop appropriate goals and objectives for students based on PA Common Core Standards and developmental stages -Provide training and home practice for parents and caregivers to increase and support generalization of skills across settings