Position:
Owner, Clinical Trainer, Speaker at Kids in Transition, Owner, Clinical Trainer, Speaker at Clinical Assist, Ltd., Owner and Executive Director at Black Bear Academy/Clinical Assist
Work:
Kids in Transition
- Greater Chicago Area since Jun 2012
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Owner, Clinical Trainer, Speaker
Clinical Assist, Ltd.
- Greater Chicago Area since Sep 1992
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Owner, Clinical Trainer, Speaker
Black Bear Academy/Clinical Assist
since Jan 1992
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Owner and Executive Director
Education:
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1978 - 1982
B.S., M.S., Communication Disorders
Skills:
Brain Injury, Pediatric Development, Language Acquisition, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Presenter, Consultants, Clinical Trainer, Parent Trainer, Academic Evaluator, Consultant to public/private schools, Educational Speaker, Clinical Educator, Pediatrics, Training, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Apraxia, Augmentative Communication, Oral Motor, Voice Disorders, Language Disorders, Early Intervention, Phonology, Boardmaker, Program Development, Assistive Technology, Auditory Processing, Speech, Verbal Behavior, Plannning, Developmental Disabilities, PECS, Sensory Integration, Articulation, Preschool, Learning Disabilities, IEP, Phonological Disorders, Communication Disorders, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Lesson Planning, Child Development
Interests:
Neurological Development
Cognitive Development
Developmental Play
Language Acquisition
Photography
Honor & Awards:
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Regional Fundraiser for Autism Speaks
2008 Distinguished Alumni Award, Southern Illinois University
2012 Voted one of the best preschools in Chicago
Awards:
Chosen Outstanding Alumni, the School of Education, SIU-E
Southern Illinois University