Alexandra Riley
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Dedicated and licensed speech language pathologist with 3+ years of experience in pediatric and school-based settings. Strong expertise in speech sound disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and augmentative communication. Committed to family-centered and evidence-based care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
1to1 Rehab
Gormley, ON
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed children, ranging from 2-16 years old, with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Conducted treatment and evaluated progress during individual and group therapy sessions for children with similar communication challenges.
- Completed education for parents on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Established strong relationships with clients and their families which led to trust, success and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
1to1 Therapy (now Monarch House Markham)
Markham, ON
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs) and other team members to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for children with various communication challenges.
- Provided direct therapy focused on speech, language, play, communication, and social-pragmatic skills, including alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) systems for appropriate clients.
- Educated and coached parents, caregivers, and ABA therapists on strategies that support AAC, language development and communication goals in natural settings and daily activities.
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments, contributed to functional behaviour assessments, and monitored/modified client's progress using methods that aligned with ABA principles.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Western Ontario
London, ON10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Sciences
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON06.2019
Skills
- Strong proficiency in assessment and therapy interventions for children with various disorders, difficulties and diagnoses
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with children, adolescents and families
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of a variety of service delivery models
- Proficient in using virtual technology for telehealth sessions
Certification
- Registered with CASLPO
- Certified Member; Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC)
- PROMPT Level 1 Training (2024)
- Helping School-Age Children Face the Challenges of Stuttering Workshop (2024)
- Optimizing treatment Efficiency for Children with Speech Sound Disorders: Ages 4+ Workshop (2023)
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
1to1 Rehab
07.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
1to1 Therapy (now Monarch House Markham)
06.2021 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Sciences
Brock University