Paige Platenik, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Experience

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  Johnston R. Bowman Center

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

  • Delivered weekly language and cognition therapy for adults with cognitive deficits secondary to stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and aphasia.• Administered and interpreted results of VFSS.• Administered and interpreted the results of bedside clinical swallowing evaluations and oral mechanism examinations.• Administered and interpreted the results of the Western Aphasia Battery – Revised (Bedside Record Form), Boston Naming Test, Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test, and Mini-Mental State Examination. Show less

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  Rush University Day School

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

  Pediatrics, Diagnostics and Treatment• Responsible for addressing the speech and language needs of children ages 4-12 with oppositional defiance disorder, hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and intellectual developmental disorders. • Conducted language screenings to assess for speech and language concerns. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Pediatrics • Observed infant VFSS, pacing techniques, and feeding therapy. • Monitored heart rate and respiratory patterns of infants during feeding therapy. Show less

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  Rush University Medical Center

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

  • Performed speech and language evaluations on populations spanning multiple socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds with a range of articulation and language disorders secondary to craniofacial anomalies, cognitive impairments, hyperactivity disorders, developmental delays, and unknown etiologies. • Responsible for assessment, treatment planning, administration of therapy, and associated documentation. • Observed administration of bilingual test administration and treatment practices in English and Spanish. Show less

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  North Shore Pediatric Therapy

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

  • Participated in interdisciplinary collaboration between occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, and ABA specialists to administer therapy and plan treatment goals to address multiple areas of functioning. • Responsible for assessment, weekly treatment planning, therapy administration, and documentation for pediatric through school age populations, ages one to twelve.• Served culturally diverse populations with articulation disorders and language disorders secondary to cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, apraxia of speech, and unknown etiologies.• Observed Orton-Gillingham reading therapy. Show less

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  Sinai Health System

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

  Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital - Inpatient Rehabilitation - School age-Adults, Diagnostics and Treatment• Planned and conducted weekly cognition, language, voice, and swallowing therapy for adults with deficits secondary to stroke and aphasia.• Administered, documented, and interpreted results of videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS), bedside clinical swallowing evaluations, and oral mechanism examinations.Mount Sinai Hospital – Acute Care – Infants-Adults, Diagnostics and Treatment• Conducted and interpreted results of pediatric VFSS and adult bedside clinical swallowing evaluations.• Assisted in pacing techniques and feeding therapy.• Monitored heart rate and respiratory patterns of infants during feeding therapy. Show less

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  La Rabida Children's Hospital

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

  • Conducted cognition, language, voice, feeding, and swallowing therapy for children with deficits secondary to cerebral palsy, degenerative neurological conditions, and Passy-Muir valves.• Interviewed parents about mealtime habits and challenges for children with oral aversions and dysphagia secondary to medical complexities such as prematurity, allergies, feeding tube placement, and tracheotomies.• Devised and reviewed strategies to increase mealtime success for families with infants through school-aged children. Collected data and designed programs with dietician and social worker. • Gained familiarity with Medicaid and Medicare based social programs specific to obtaining formula for children with individualized dietary needs and/or medically based intake restrictions. • Collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, child life specialists, infant development specialists, and social workers to implement evolving interdisciplinary care goals. Show less

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  North Shore Pediatric Therapy

  Oct 2014 - May 2017

  Speech Language Pathologist

  • Executed assessment, weekly treatment planning, therapy administration, and documentation for pediatric through school age populations, ages 1-18.• Served culturally diverse populations with articulation and language disorders secondary to cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and unknown etiologies. • Administered and interpreted the results of the oral mechanism examination, Rosetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale, Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language, Preschool Language Scales – Fifth Edition, Stuttering Severity Index-Third Edition, Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation-Second Edition, and Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundaments – Fifth Edition.• Facilitated phonological skill development utilizing the principles of Orton-Gillingham reading therapy.• Provided services in a diverse array of clinical environments such as home, school, and outpatient settings. Communicated with caregivers and teachers to derive individualized targets and treatment plans based on the most relevant challenges and functional skills for each child within each place. Show less

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  Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital

  Jan 2017 - May 2021

  Speech Language Pathologist

  • Administered evaluation protocols and provided skilled therapeutic intervention at three levels of care: inpatient, outpatient, and day rehabilitation.• Created and implemented customized treatment plans to address deficits related to complex medical conditions such as pediatric cancer, neurofibromatosis, Soto syndrome, and traumatic brain injuries. • Reviewed individualized education plans with families and discussed generalization strategies with interdisciplinary school teams to facilitate continuity of care. • Conducted interdisciplinary co-treatment sessions to address behavioral, postural, positional, gross motor, fine motor, and emotional needs to reduce barriers to and expand upon progress across multiple domains. • Established a “wins” program that encouraged employees to share their accomplishments as a way to foster team building within the pediatric department. • Provided naturalistic opportunities for AAC use and implemented aided language stimulation to support multi-modal communication. Incorporated families into modeling and focused vocabulary development. • Consulted extensively with BCBA to determine behavior and communication targets that reinforce reciprocity and positive interactional skills. • Participated in weekly staffings to summarize, process, and update physicians, case manager, and other therapists regarding patient progress within the day rehabilitation program. Show less

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  The International Academy of Hope (iHOPE)

  Nov 2021 - now

  Speech Language Pathologist