Karen Sardella
Downingtown
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong focus on developing personalized therapy plans and implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance communication skills in children.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
The Arc Alliance
Eagleville
08.2006 - Current
- Developed personalized Early Intervention therapy plans tailored to individual child and family needs and goals.
- Implemented Early Intervention evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance communication skills.
- Collaborated with educators to support students with speech and language challenges in daycare facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members (OT, PT, SI) to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Monitored client progress and adapted treatment strategies based on ongoing evaluations.
- Engaged families in therapy sessions to promote consistency in communication practices.
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
Norristown
08.1993 - 08.2006
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders in school age and preschool students.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08-1993
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1991
Skills
- Development of therapy plans
- Early intervention techniques
- Assessment procedures
- Augmentative communication systems
- Treatment plan design
- Collaboration with educators, SI, OT, PT
Timeline
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
The Arc Alliance
08.2006 - Current
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
08.1993 - 08.2006
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Pennsylvania State University