Patricia Patterson
Toronto,ON
Summary
Skilled Registered Speech Language Pathologist offering over 30 years of experience with children aged 2 to 18 years of age. Expertise includes assessment of speech and language skills, intervention planning, and documentation. I have strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach. On a personal note, I am the parent of a son with Autism and Developmental Delay and a significant communication disorder, which has added personal experience managing the complex needs of my son at home and in the community.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO
1 to 1 Rehab
Toronto And The Greater Toronto Area
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented individual therapy sessions for individuals with speech and fluency challenges, promoting fmaily support and increased motivation.
- Enhanced speech development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO
Toronto District School Board
Toronto
03.1991 - 10.2020
- Conducted thorough evaluations of speech and language skills, enabling targeted treatments and measurable progress tracking.
- Designed engaging group therapy activities that fostered peer interaction and enhanced social communication skills among participants.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives through active participation in staff meetings and committees.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carleton University
Ottawa, ONHonour's Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics - Linguistics
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ONMaster of Health Science, M.H.Sc - Speech Language Pathologsy
University of Toronto
Toronto, ONSkills
Creativity and Innovation
Assessment abilities
Technology proficiency
Interpersonal Communication
Articulation therapy
Speech and Language Evaluation
Problem-Solving
Diagnostic Testing
Treatment Planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO
1 to 1 Rehab
05.2022 - 08.2023
Speech Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO
Toronto District School Board
03.1991 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carleton University
Honour's Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics - Linguistics
University of Ottawa
Master of Health Science, M.H.Sc - Speech Language Pathologsy
University of Toronto