ASHLEY M PODHEISER
Speech Language Pathology in Boston, MA

Emerson College
Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism University of Rhode Island
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Creative, organized, hard-working, team player <br/><br/> Experience with administration and scoring of standardized assessment tools, including (but not limited to):<br/>o Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-Second Edition (GFTA-2)<br/>o Stuttering Severity Instrument- Fourth Edition (SSI-4)<br/>o Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-Preschool, Second Edition (CELF-P2)<br/><br/>Certified to administer LSVT LOUD treatment, a level one-efficacy speech treatment for individuals with Parkinsons disease (PD) and other neurological conditions. Research data supports improvement in vocal loudness, intonation, articulation, and voice quality for patients. <br/><br/>Graduate Student Clinician (URI Diagnostic Clinic)<br/> Administered, scored, and interpreted the results of a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessments. <br/> Correspondence with speech-language pathologists, doctors offices, early intervention services<br/> Provided parent education <br/><br/>Graduate Student Intern (Pawtucket Memorial Hospital)<br/> Will begin in Spring 2015<br/><br/>Graduate Student Intern (South Kingstown Public Schools)<br/> Experience working with preschool and elementary school-aged students with various speech and language disorders.<br/> Participated in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings <br/> Collaboration with other school professionals regarding students IEP, treatment, and progress<br/> IEP Report writing<br/> Experience with using and programming augmentative and alternative communication devices such as Dynavox and Proloquo <br/><br/>Graduate Student Clinician (URI Speech and Hearing Clinic)<br/> Experience in treating various speech-language disorders across the lifespan. <br/> Educating patients and family members regarding treatment and progress. <br/> Experience with SOAP note and progress report writing<br/> Participated in audiological screenings and evaluations <br/> Experience with providing aural rehabilitation treatment <br/> Participated in providing treatment using the Orton Gillingham approach to reading and spelling in both individual and group settings<br/> Experience with administering LSVT LOUD treatment