Head of Speech and Language Pathology Department
Child Development Center
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :11 years, 5 أشهر
provide consultations, assessment and treatment of various communication and learning based disorders
* provide school-observations that aim screening and assessment of school environment and teaching protocols for
students with special education needs
* develop and implement topic specific parent training programs during initial and ongoing stages of therapy
* provide ongoing consultations to the parents of the children on the ASD spectrum, to support them in application of
behavior management and communication techniques
* consult parents and advise them on the selection of enrichment and carryover activities to facilitate generalization of
skills in the natural environment
* consult and support parents in identification of goals and development of practical programs for family intervention
plans
* develop and implement learning support programs for students in the mainstream and special education settings
* assess and analyze client’s home/educational settings to support their integration within the community
* develop home/school programs to support clients’ progress and promote generalization of learned skills across all
settings
* promote cultural sensitivity across all team members to ensure appropriate approach to clients/ families from various
cultural backgrounds
* liaise and closely collaborate with schools’ teaching staff on implementation of special education programs and plans
* promote a model of client oriented and individualized service provision through staff supervision and training
* develop clinical and administrative protocols within and across departments
* ensure client satisfaction by closely interacting with families and incorporating their feedback within the department
procedures
* supervise staff members, clinical fellows, students, and volunteers
* assess the need and order clinical materials for the SLP department
* anticipate, evaluate and prevent safety risks for the clients and staff members
* manage team’s caseload and support the team in making imperative clinical and professional decisions
* develop clinical programs within/across the clinical departments (PT, OT, Learning Support, Psychology/ABA, etc.)
* develop and disseminate learning materials for the staff and clients’ family members
* assess team members’ performance; prepare quarterly and annual performance reviews/reports
* provide ongoing training across clinical departments to ensure high standards of care and evidence-base practice
* provide ongoing supervision and serve as the mediator between the team and management to ensure maximum
productivity
* develop and organize clinical schedules and case allocation/re-allocation within the department
* actively collaborate with other department heads in developing and promoting multidisciplinary approach to
intervention
* provide multidisciplinary referrals to related external health care providers and authorized learning agencies
* actively support marketing team in developing and organizing promotional and outreach initiatives
* screen, interview, and facilitate hiring process of the new clinical personnel
* develop and maintain partnership with other clinical/educational institutions in the region and worldwide
Therapeutic Resources /Amerimed Early Intervention Homecare Services
provided habilitation service to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with various neurological conditions and
developmental disabilities: Autism, VATER syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Seizure Disorder,
Encephalopathy Dysphagia and feeding related disorders, medically fragile, hearing loss, global developmental delays,
intellectual disabilities, Apraxia of Speech (CAS), articulation disorders, phonological disorders, Dysarthria of speech,
fluency /voice disorders, and others.
* provided comprehensive evaluation of communication and swallowing skills, utilizing standardized and dynamic
assessments
* designed and implemented dynamic and engaging individualized therapy plans
* designed and trained family members in implementation of home therapy plans to facilitate generalization of skills
* designed and organized therapeutic and recreational activities to be implemented by multidisciplinary team members and
families
* provided community trainings to cultivate functional, social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development of infants
and toddlers
* appraised family’s unique needs, developed and arranged necessary modifications to achieve target objectives
* developed progress reports reflecting patients’ individual growth of skills, and necessary modifications to achieve long-
term goals
* provided references and clinical justifications for additional medical consultations, evaluations and exams
* facilitated, coordinated, and lead multidisciplinary monthly Individualized Family Service Plan meetings
* generated and provided professional development trainings and learning materials for the team staff and family members
* consulted families in regard to compensatory and stress coping techniques related to family’s specialized needs via
Embedded Coaching Technique
* assessed and developed individualized AAC systems and provided training to clients and their families
* coached therapists on the team in effective intervention strategies related to the family’s unique circumstances, cultural
differences and believes to ensure family focused approach
* served as a parent and community advocate to ensure quality of service and necessary accommodations across different
settings
* evaluated and facilitated continuing collaboration of multidisciplinary team members to ensure holistic approach to
intervention
in SLP
* screened/evaluated and treated communication and learning based disabilities across grades
* developed and implemented lesson plans in SLP sessions
* developed and implemented special education programs in the mainstream and inclusion settings
* participated in the Individual Education Plans
* developed carryover protocols to support generalization of skills across settings
assessed and treated various cognitive disorders pertaining to attention, memory, problem solving, and executive
function, etc.
* assessed and treated various receptive/ expressive language, speech, voice and fluency disorders
* provided evaluation and treatment to students with learning disabilities, PDD, MR, ADHD, CAPD, etc.
* provided consultations to parents and teachers to support carryover and generalization of learned skills
Audiological Practicum
provided audiological screening and evaluation to children and adults
* assisted with development of care-plans, providing habilitation and rehabilitation services to children and adults with
various types of hearing impairments
and Education
courses: Teacher for Students with Speech and Language Disorders certified (TSSLD) * PROMPT trained (level 3) * Embedded Coaching Techniques (Level 2) * Talk Tools (Oral Placement Therapy) * Hanen Program Certified
Speech-Language Pathology/ Teacher for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)