Heather McCarley
Burleson,Texas
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist with 8 years of experience providing evidence-based therapy for pediatric speech, language, and feeding disorders in outpatient and early intervention settings. Specialized in pediatric feeding therapy, including oral motor dysfunction, sensory-based feeding challenges, and ARFID. Certified in AmpCare NMES and trained in myofunctional therapy to support optimal oral function and nasal breathing. Experienced in interdisciplinary collaboration, family-centered care, and clinical leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Children's Therapy Solutions
Burleson, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluate and treat pediatric speech, language, and feeding disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based and play-based therapy approaches.
- Provide oral motor feeding therapy for children with sensory feeding challenges, ARFID, and delayed feeding skills.
- Implement AmpCare NMES to support swallowing and oral motor function when clinically indicated.
- Utilize myofunctional therapy techniques to support nasal breathing and oral rest posture.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide caregiver education to support home carryover.
Clinical Director
Children's Therapy Solutions
Burleson, TX
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Directed clinical leadership and supervision for multidisciplinary pediatric therapy staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Ensured delivery of high-quality, evidence-based therapy services.
- Developed clinical policies and best practice guidelines.
- Monitored treatment outcomes and mentored therapists to enhance clinical practices and improve patient care.
- Led onboarding and training program for new staff, facilitating smooth integration into clinical operations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy
Mansfield, TX
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted evaluations for speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders.
- Participated in co-treatment sessions with OT and PT for interdisciplinary care.
Speech-Language Pathologist
MHMR Tarrant County
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Evaluated and treated speech, language, and feeding disorders in children birth-3 years.
- Completed specialized feeding therapy training for sensory and oral motor feeding disorders.
- Provided family-centered therapy within the ECI model.
- Served as service coordinator to support family needs and developmental goals.
- Delivered early childhood intervention services to enhance child development
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
Waco, TX12-2017
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Texas
05-2015
Skills
- Clinical Expertise
- Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
- Oral Motor Therapy
- ARFID Treatment
- AmpCare Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Myofunctional Therapy
- Early Language Development
- Articulation & Phonological Disorders
- Sensory-Based Feeding Interventions
- Play-Based Therapy
Certification
- Texas Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - CCC-SLP
Certifications And Specialized Training
- Certificate of Clinical Competence - Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- BLS certified
- AmpCare Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) Certified
- Myofunctional Therapy Training
- ARFID Feeding Therapy Training
- TOTS Training
- A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding in the Down Syndrome Population
Clinical Expertise
- Pediatric Feeding & Swallowing Disorders
- Oral Motor Therapy
- ARFID Treatment
- AmpCare Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Myofunctional Therapy
- Early Language Development
- Articulation & Phonological Disorders
- Sensory-Based Feeding Interventions
- Play-Based Therapy
Timeline
Clinical Director
Children's Therapy Solutions
02.2022 - 01.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Children's Therapy Solutions
08.2019 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cutting Edge Pediatric Therapy
01.2019 - 08.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
MHMR Tarrant County
02.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Texas