Speech-Language Pathologist & Director of Clinical Compliance

Certification and Licensure:

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, North Carolina

ASHA Certification for Clinical Competency (SLP-CCC)

Specialized Training:

Natural Learning Environment Practices

Coaching Model

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: A Medical, Motor, and Behavioral Approach

Language and Literacy

DIR Floortime Method

Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention

Sign Language

Linguistically Diverse Children

Pediatric Language Disorders

Experience:

Language-Based Literacy Disorders

Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Fluency Disorders

Articulation/Phonological Processing Disorders

Children with Sensory-Integrative Dysfunction

Language Delays

Medically Fragile Children

Down Syndrome

Developmental Delays

Parent Testimony:

Our son who has Down Syndrome has been using Raleigh Therapy Services for Speech Therapy for almost 3 years now and we couldn’t be happier with them! They have proven to be flexible, timely and consistent. Allison in particular is just the greatest – personable, structured and creative with her therapy. She even brings an IPAD to her sessions to engage the children! As a speech therapist myself, my expectations were obviously high and after having gone through several therapists that just didn’t click with my son, we finally found a winner with Allison. Love Raleigh Therapy Services!

Bio:

Allison is a native of Raleigh, NC. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University with a B.A. in Communication Disorders and a minor in Spanish. Allison received her M.A. degree in Speech- Language Pathology from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. While completing her Masters degree, Allison received specialized training with Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum, a structured and integrated approach to literacy instruction. She has a particular interest in language and early literacy skills, including phonological/phonemic awareness. Allison has worked in many different settings including rehabilitation, public school, natural environment, and hospital. Her clinical experience includes work with children with Developmental Delays, Feeding/Oral Motor Disorders, Down Syndrome, Autism, Apraxia, Language-Based Literacy Disorders, Fluency Disorders, Medically Fragile Children, Failure to Thrive, Tracheostomies, and Articulation/Phonological Disorders. She has received specialized training in Feeding assessment/intervention, Apraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, The Floortime Method, Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention, basic sign language, and the Picture Exchange Communication System. Allison also has experience in evaluating and treating Spanish speaking children with speech and language delays/disorders in their native language. Allison enjoys working with family members, teachers, and other disciplines to help the child achieve his/her goals and experience carryover into daily routines.

Allison is the Director of Clinical Compliance at Raleigh Therapy Services. She oversees various aspects of documentation as well as compliance with federal and state regulations for physical, speech, and occupational therapy services.

She is an active member of the Wake County Local Interagency Coordinating Council, which promotes coordinated and effective Early Intervention in Wake County. She is also a sustaining member with the Junior League of Raleigh and currently serves on the board of directors for Wee Care Children’s Enrichment Program.   Allison licensed by the board of North Carolina and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

En Español

Allison originalmente es de Raleigh, Carolina del Norte. Se graduó con máxima distinción en la Universidad North Carolina State con un B.A. en desórdenes de la Comunicación y un grado secundario en español. Ella recibió su Master en la Universidad North Carolina Greensboro. Cuando aun estaba estudiando ella recibió una especialización en Language! The Comprehensive Literacy Curriculum, una estructurada y e integrada aproximación a la alfabetización. Ella tiene un interés particular en el lenguaje y habilidades de alfabetización a temprana edad, incluyendo conciencia fonología y fonémica. Allison ha trabajado en distintos lugares, incluyendo rehabilitación, escuelas públicas, entornos naturales y hospitales. Su experiencia clínica incluye trabajo con niños con retrasos del desarrollo, Desordenes de la alimentación y control motor oral, Sindrome de Down, Autismo, Apraxia, Desordenes de la alfabetización con base en lenguaje, Disfluencias, Niños Medicamente Frágiles, traqueotomías y  trastornos fonológicos y articulatorios. Ella ha recibido entrenamiento especializado en intervención y evaluación en alimentación, Apraxia, Trastornos del Espectro Autista, el método Floortime, Evaluación e intervención Beckman Oral Motor, lenguaje de señas básico y en sistema de comunicación de intercambio de imágenes. Allison también tiene experiencia en evaluar y tratar a hispanohablantes que tengan retrasos o trastornos en el habla y lenguaje en su lenguaje nativo. Ella disfruta trabajar con los miembros  de la familia, maestros y otros profesionales para ayudar al niño a alcanzar sus metas y que éste lo incluya en su rutina diaria.

Allison es la Directora de Cumplimiento Clínico en Raleigh Therapy Services. Ella revisa muchos aspectos de la documentación, como cumplimiento de las regulaciones estatales t federales para Terapia Física, Ocupacional y de Lenguaje.

Ella es un miembro activo de Wake County Local Interagency Coordinating Council, los cuales abordan  la coordinada y efectiva Intervención Temprana en todo el Condado de Wake.

Ella tiene una licencia otorgada por el Consejo de Certificación de Carolina del Norte y tiene un certificado de Competencia Clínica en Patología del Habla y Lenguage por la Asociación Americana de Lenguaje y Audición (ASHA, por sus siglas en inglés).