Micaela Burey
Townsville
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist with experience working with both paediatric and adult populations. I possess a strong foundational knowledge of dysphagia management, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and a broad range of speech and language disorders across the lifespan. With a client-centred approach, I aim to provide high-quality care that promotes meaningful communication and swallowing function. Eager to expand my skills, particularly within the adult population, and work within a multidisciplinary team to build collaborative skills and improve client outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Beyond Barriers Therapy Services
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in clients across the lifespan.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to work towards achieving common goals addressing the unique needs of each client.
- Educated families and support workers on strategies for supporting client communication and autonomy at home, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress.
- Completed high and low tech AAC trailing with clients across the lifespan.
- With support, managed caseload inclusive of children/adults with intellectual disabilities, ASD, ADHD, neurodegenerative diseases, CAS, CP, MND, stroke/ABI and general speech and language disorders.
- Supervised AHA's for low tech AAC and early language intervention.
Speech Pathology Assistant
Beyond Barriers Therapy Services
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Created a variety of therapy materials for engaging clients during sessions, promoting motivation and consistent progress toward goals.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices within the field of speech pathology.
- Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based speech, AAC and language intervention following AHA plans - within schools, daycares, community hubs and clinic environments.
- Coordinated scheduling of therapy sessions with other service providers, as well as basic administration work.
- Assisted speech-language pathologists in developing treatment plans for patients with various speech and language disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD12-2023
Skills
- Adult and Paediatric Dysphagia Management
- Parent and caregiver training
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Early-intervention
- Key Word Sign and PODD Trainings for Support Workers
- Experience with Disabilities
- Adult and Paedatric AAC - high and low tech
- School Age Language and Literacy Intervention
- Phonological and Articulation Speech Intervention
- Adult and Childhood Apraxia of Speech Intervention
- Adult Voice Intervention
- Adult Higher Level Language Intervention
Professional Development
- Making it a Success: Autism Spectrum Disorders - Presented by Sue Larkey 2022 (5 Hours)
- Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Introductory Workshop - Presented by Janelle Sampson 2023 (16 Hours)
- Key Word Sign Australia: Getting Started with Key Word Sign - Presented by Tania Teitzel 2024 (7 Hours)
- Hot Topics in Paediatric Dysphagia - Presented by Dr Pamela Dodrill & Dr Memorie Gosa 2024 (16 Hours)
Certification
- Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Member since 16.04.2023 - ID 50652
- Volunteer Induction Online Training - Catholic Education
- QLD Blue Card - 1913271/2
- NDIS Worker Screening - 72411180
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Beyond Barriers Therapy Services
11.2023 - Current
Speech Pathology Assistant
Beyond Barriers Therapy Services
09.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) -
James Cook University
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