Washington, District of Columbia, United States
I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Children’s National Hospital, where I work as a faculty affiliate within the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders as part of an interdisciplinary diagnostic team. In collaboration with psychologists and developmental pediatricians, I contribute to comprehensive autism evaluations, supporting accurate diagnosis and individualized care planning. In addition to diagnostic work, I provide assessment and treatment for a wide range of speech and language disorders, with specific clinical interests in fluency, speech sound disorders, and higher-order language skills. I am committed to evidence-based practice and family-centered care, with the goal of empowering children to communicate confidently across settings. I hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech Language Hearing Association and am currently licensed to practice in Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia. Let's connect! I'm enthusiastic to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve. Open to networking in DC/NOVA and surrounding areas. #CommunicationMatters
Faculty affiliate within the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Provide outpatient speech-language therapy services to children and young adults (birth–21), supporting communication, language, and social skill development. - Deliver IEP-based services through the Ohio Autism Scholarship Program, including direct therapy, progress monitoring, and parent communication. - Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to contribute to the development of IEPs and Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), aligning goals with academic and functional needs. - Co-developed and implemented a Work Readiness Program targeting job-related social skills and self-advocacy for teens and young adults with disabilities, in collaboration with an occupational therapist. - Co-led, planned, and facilitated Camp Connect, a two-week summer camp program for teens and young adults with disabilities.
School-based SLP externship placement through Taylor Elementary in Cincinnati, Ohio. Responsibilities: - Conduct assessments to identify speech and language disorders in elementary school students. - Design and implement individualized treatment plans for students with communication difficulties. - Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school professionals to support students' communication needs. - Provide direct therapy services to students with speech and language disorders, addressing articulation, language, fluency, and pragmatic skills. - Conduct and participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to discuss students' progress and goals. - Work with classroom teachers to integrate speech and language goals into the academic curriculum. - Administer and interpret standardized tests and informal assessments to track students' progress. - Collaborate with other specialists, such as occupational therapists and special education teachers, to provide comprehensive support. - Offer strategies and resources to teachers for fostering communication skills in the classroom. - Provide guidance and training to educational staff on speech and language development. - Maintain accurate and organized documentation of assessments, interventions, and progress reports.
- Underwent 300 hours of coursework focused on interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership development, cultural humility, community outreach, and family-centered care as it relates to the assessment and treatment of developmental disabilities. - Participated in an interdisciplinary team to conduct semester-long case studies on children with suspected developmental disabilities. - Completed 15 hours of community service to serve children and families with developmental disabilities. - Participated in an evidence-based research team to disseminate developmental toolkits to Head Start families and teachers to promote outcomes in children aged 0-5. - Participated in the evaluation and diagnostic process for children with suspected developmental disabilities as it relates to speech and language. - Represented the Miami University graduate program in the discipline of speech-language pathology.
Completed pediatric externship through the Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Responsibilities: - Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech and language skills in pediatric patients with developmental disabilities, with a specific focus on ASD. - Administer and interpret standardized tests and observational tools to assess communication abilities, social communication, and pragmatic language skills. - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts, to gather a holistic understanding of a child's developmental profile. - Provide diagnostic evaluations for ASD, contributing to the multidisciplinary assessment process. - Collaborate with families to gather relevant information about a child's communication skills and to involve them in the assessment and treatment process. - Offer support and education to parents on strategies for enhancing communication and social skills at home. - Participate in case conferences and team meetings to discuss assessment findings and treatment strategies. - Document assessment results, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and in compliance with clinic policies.
Part time and seasonal employment