Caroline Short

Manage a pediatric caseload of 60+ patients, providing individualized speech-language therapy services within a high-volume clinic. Conduct oral mechanism examinations and administer standardized assessments (GFTA-3, PLS-5, TOCS, REEL-3, etc.) to evaluate speech, language and social communication skills in pediatric patients. Evaluate and treat a variety of speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, and social-pragmatic communication deficits.

Speech-Language Pathologist at Ivy Rehab for Kids (2023-08 – Present)

• Manage a pediatric caseload of 60+ patients, providing individualized speech-language therapy services within a high-volume clinic.
• Conduct oral mechanism examinations and administer standardized assessments (GFTA-3, PLS-5, TOCS, REEL-3, etc.) to evaluate speech, language and social communication skills in pediatric patients.
• Evaluate and treat a variety of speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, and social-pragmatic communication deficits.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for children with a variety of diagnoses and developmental differences, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Utilize a total communication approach during therapy sessions, incorporating spoken language, American Sign Language (ASL), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) to support functional communication.
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapist through co-treatment sessions and interdisciplinary care planning to support functional communication and overall developmental goals.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, establish measurable goals and monitor patient progress through ongoing assessment and data collection.
• Partner with parents and caregivers to provide education, home programming and strategies that promote carryover of skills across environments.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory and insurance requirements.
• Foster a supportive and engaging therapeutic environment that promotes communication, social participation and developmental success for pediatric patients.

Speech-Language Pathologist at TALK Therapy (2022-08 – 2023-06)

Full-time placement at OB Gates Elementary School in Chesterfield County Public Schools.

• Providing direct speech and language services for children in the general education, ADP/IDP program, moderate program, and special education classrooms.
• Implement therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Apraxia of Speech, Intellectual/Global Developmental Disabilities and other students with special needs.
• Administer standardized, dynamic and informal assessments.
• Evaluation and treatment of fluency disorders, receptive/expressive delays, articulation/phonology delays or disorders and cognitive/social aspects of communication.
• Create and utilize augmentative alternative communication (AAC), including Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), iPads, and Speech-Generating Devices.
• Conduct Individualized Educational plans (IEP), Progress Reports, and re-evaluations within proper timelines.
• Schedule and conduct IEP meetings with team members to address educational concerns related to speech and/or language therapy.

Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Intern at North Mississippi Medical Center- Inpatient Rehabilitation (2022-03 – 2022-05)

• Providing therapy services within an inpatient setting to adults with a wide variety of deficits, including, dysphagia, cognition, voice, and overall speech/language difficulties.
• Patients present with history of CVA, experienced traumatic injuries or head injuries, voice disorders, swallowing/respiratory issues or neurological deficits.
• Experience administering cognitive screeners such as Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) and Brief Interview for Mental Status.
• Perform swallow evaluations, including Oral Mechanism Exam and a Bedside Swallow Assessment, to determine the presence/severity of dysphagia and recommend if further treatment is needed.
• Manage patient evaluation and treatment summaries to ensure continuity of care.

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician at Central Elementary School (2021-09 – 2021-12)

• Evaluation and treatment of elementary school-aged children for articulation/speech, fluency, expressive/receptive language and cognitive/social aspects of communication.
• Responsible for creating lesson plans and recording student data to monitor progress.
• Administered language and articulation assessments: (e.g. Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF), Clinical Assessment of Articulation and Phonology (CAAP), Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition (PLS-5).
• Attended IEP meetings to address any educational concerns related to speech therapy and to develop a plan that meets the student's needs accordingly.
• Aided in the administration of hearing screenings.

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician at Preschool Language Group (PLG), University of Mississippi Speech and Hearing Clinic (2021-03 – 2021-05)

• Evaluated and treated children ages 2-5 with expressive or receptive language disorders, mixed language delay and phonological processing disorder/developmental apraxia of speech.
• Conducted screenings and standardized assessments; Developed treatment plans; Led weekly individual & group therapy sessions; Collected data and maintained progress notes for clients.
• Worked alongside parents/caregivers to determine appropriate strategies, consistencies and therapy for their child's needs.

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders – University of Mississippi (2022-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders – University of Alabama (2020-05)