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About Me
About Me
I am a bilingual speech-language pathologist specializing in language, literacy, and executive function. I have a B.A. in Spanish, an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, and an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology. I have experience in the public school system, early intervention, and private practice.
My husband's name is Edgar and he is a professional salsa dance instructor and choreographer. He also owns the Rumba Room on South Main. We have two children, Ben (17) and Julia (13). Ben loves baseball and Julia loves animals and music (especially singing and guitar).
Supervisor Responsibilities
Supervisor Responsibilities
My goal is to create a learning environment in which everyone feels welcome and supported and in which everyone feels comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and trying things that may be new or difficult.
For beginning students, maximal support and modeling will be provided. As our time together goes on, I will slowly release responsibility to you as I see that you are ready.
Verbal feedback will be provided in the moment, at the conclusion of diagnostic/therapy sessions, and at the end of the semester.
General Clinic Policies
General Clinic Policies
Hours should be entered into Typhon weekly (Policy E-109). Failure to complete Typhon hours will be reflected in clinic grade
SOAP notes in IMS should be completed daily. A SOAP note must be entered for each client encounter (including evaluations). Failure to complete SOAP notes in a timely manner will be reflected in clinic grade. SOAP should be forwarded to supervisor within 24 hours of the date of service.
Wear professional clothing (no low-cut shirts, flip flops, jeans, shorts, etc.). For our diagnostic clients who are very young, we spend a fair amount of time sitting and crawling on the floor. Keep this in mind when you select your clothing. (Policy C-210)
Arrive on time for all sessions (15 minutes before tx session, 30 minutes before dx session) and inform supervisor if you will be late. Notify supervisor if you are ill or unable to attend clinic as far in advance as possible and try hard to find a substitute (Policy E-SLP-102)
Return all therapy/diagnostic materials to proper place in the clinic. Sanitize items/materials after use. (Policy E-SLP-102)
Students with disabilities are encouraged to speak with me privately about academic and classroom accommodations. It is strongly encouraged that you register with Disability Resources for Students (DRS) to determine appropriate academic accommodations. DRS is located at 110 Wilder Tower, by phone at 901-678-2880, and via email at drs@memphis.edu. DRS coordinates all accommodations for students with disabilities.
My Advice For A Successful Clinical Experience
My Advice For A Successful Clinical Experience
1) Be receptive and responsive to feedback.
2) Embrace the vulnerability.
3) Try things before you think you are ready.
4) Be reflective.
5) Ask questions.
6) Connect your clinical experiences to your academic coursework and your own life.
7) Work hard -the bare minimum will NOT cut it.
8) Mind the details-particularly with documentation.
9) Be mindful of your interpersonal skills when interacting with your supervisors and peers.
10) Take care of your mental health and reach out for help if/when you need it.
Helpful Information
Helpful Information
Common ICD-10 Codes
F80.0 Phonological Disorder
F80.1 Expressive Language Disorder
F80.2 Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
F81.0 Reading Disorder/Dyslexia
F81.81 Disorder of Written Expression
F84.0 Autism Spectrum Disorder
F90.9 ADHD
Common CPT Codes
92523 Speech/language evaluation
96125 Standardized cognitive testing
92507 Individual therapy, speech/language
92508 Group therapy, speech/language
97532 Development of cognitive skills to improve attention, memory, problems solving
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