Lauren Matter

Experience

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  S.C.A.L.E. Snyder Center for Aphasia Life Enhancement

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Intern

  - Diagnosed and treated adult clients living with Aphasia due to CVA, tumor, virus, Traumatic Brain Injury.- Utilized standardized testing including the Western Aphasia Battery, Communication Activities of Daily Living 2, and the Assessment for Living with Aphasia to help create effective and meaningful therapy plans for clients.- Implemented use of compensatory software such as Word-Q, Lingraphica, AAC devices (Dynavox, Ipad, etc), and counseled both clients and family members on functional use of the devices in daily living. - Led functional Reminiscence classes to facilitate language and community, including African American Music History and Baltimore Theater.- Provided group as well as individual therapy services to individuals with mild to profound Wernickes, Broca's, Conductive, and Global Aphasia. Show less

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  Trellis Services

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Home Instructor

  Provide in home behavioral and language supports to an 11 year old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Duties include individual and team colloraboration to create, implement, and meet Maryland State goals for social, cognitive, and language objectives.

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  St. Elizabeth School

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Intern

  - Treated speech and language disorders in child and adult clients associated with multiple disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, etc.- Independently and collaboratively led functional classes, i.e. Cooking, Daily Living, etc. - Provided Speech and Language Therapy according to IEP standards and Common Core State Curriculum - Developed and implemented therapy materials and strategies for each client's individual level of functioning- Recorded and analyzed daily progress toward goals Show less

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  Sinai Health System

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Brain Injury Rehab Unit Speech Pathology Intern

  - Complete diagnostic evaluations of persons with Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Accident, and cognitive changes due to anoxic event. Evaluations include Sinai Hospital's Diagnostic Cognitive Linguistic Battery as well as a compilation of testing from the WAB, Boston, FAVRES, RIPA, AIDS, and Woodcock-Johnson.- Aid in organizing and leading the Cognitive-Communication aspect of the RETURN! Group, a specialized program designed to implement supports in activities of daily living for individuals with cognitive disabilities, with the end goal for clients to eventually return to the work force.- Deliver comprehensive, individualized language, speech, and cognitive rehabilitation therapy to individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries. This includes designing and utilizing innovative materials/strategies focused on improving clients' verbal/written expression, attention to detail, memory, spoken/written language comprehension, sustained attention, and thought organization.- Collaborate with professionals in the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurospychological, Social Work, and Recreation disciplines. Show less

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  Pediatric Therapeutic Services, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - now

  CCC-SLP, People for People Charter School
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  Kaleidoscope Education Solutions

  Aug 2017 - now

  CCC-SLP at Aspira Bilingual Charter School