About
Allison is a NYS licensed speech-language pathologist and Certified Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH). She earned her B.A. and M.S. in Speech Language Pathology from The State University of New York College at Fredonia. Allison holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She has 8 years teaching/therapeutic experience in school and naturalistic settings, as well as 6 years of supervisory experience. Allison has gained this experience through her positions in various agencies providing Early Intervention services, as well as in a variety of special education preschool programs including the Rainbow School for Child Development, Milestone School for Child Development, and in her current position with AHRC New York City, as the Clinical Supervisor of Speech Services, working with students ages 3-21, supervising clinicians, and training staff and families on a range of communication topics. She is highly skilled at working with a variety of language, and articulation delays, phonological disorders, social/pragmatic deficits, auditory processing disorders, fluency, and oral-motor difficulties. Over her years as a clinician and supervisor, she developed a passion for working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and providing them with the language, social skills, and supports necessary to become independent adults. This has led her to become passionate about the funding, programming, and implementation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, such as the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), in which she has been formally trained, static and dynamic display devices (i.e., Tech Speak, Dynavox, Saltillo, iPad) and American Sign Language (ASL). She is also a Certified Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding provider and has developed a love for treating feeding disorders, through this methodology. Allison prides herself on her ability to effectively collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals in related fields to encourage effective communication across all environments. She believes that a combination of evidence-based practice, parent/caregiver involvement, and fun is the key to communication success.
Service Type
Home Visit
Education
B.S. In education from SUNY Fredonia
M.S. In Speech Language Pathology from SUNY Fredonia
My Specialties
- Ages 0-3
- Ages 4-8
- Ages 9-17
- Alternative Augmentative Communication
- Apraxia
- Articulation
- Auditory & Hearing
- Autism
- Communication
- Feeding & Swallowing
- Fluency
- Language
- Learning Disabilities