Michelle Francis

• Independently administered CELF-3, CELF-5 and 4 articulation assessments per manual guidelines, using positive rapport-building techniques to support student engagement.
• Accurately scored and recorded results for goal establishment and intervention, resulting in notable improvements to student’s communication outcomes.
• Developed ability to plan engaging activities for students, tailored to their goals and skill levels, flexibly incorporating contingencies where needed.
• Wrote 2 comprehensive language reports and 3 speech reports which were delivered to parents and archived for progress monitoring.

• Designed and implemented personalised therapy programs for 3 language, 1 speech and one fluency client, independently delivering 4 weeks of therapy sessions to them.
• Successfully delivered Telehealth therapy and assessment to a CALD Voice therapy client; RET for an aphasic client; literacy support for two adult ABI clients, and stage 3 Camperdown program for a fluency client.
• Developed customised weekly materials for voice and aphasic clients (including MMC), resulting in noticeable improvement following home practice.
• Built strong rapport with each client, one who was previously resistant to communication support.

• Conducted comprehensive bedside speech, bulbar and swallowing assessments for 3 to 5 patients per day under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Pathologist to diagnose communication capacity, swallowing safety and intervention planning.
• Supported aphasic patient with MIT over 2 weeks in the rehabilitation setting, noting his increased engagement and progress with verbal communication skills.
• Implemented tongue strengthening exercises for a Head and Neck cancer patient to maintain safe swallowing.
• Participated in preparation of one Videofluorscopy and one FEES assessment for stroke and general medicine patients.

• Provided comprehensive 1:1 NDIS funding support to 500+ participants with a diverse range of disabilities.
• Developed strong resources and insight about local, community and government services to support participants in working towards their NDIS goals, by increasing their community connections and access, and reducing their barriers to services (referring quite a few of them to Everyday Independence!).
• Collaborated with NDIS participants in the development of funding packages for submission to the NDIS for approval (now no longer the job of an LAC).
• Built meaningful relationships with the majority of participants, 20 who I supported over 7 years, during which time I saw game-changing outcomes, contingent on NDIS support.