April Jackson

Beautifully You Speech Therapy's goal is to identify the unique and individualized communication needs of the pediatric community we serve and support that market with routine speech therapy treatment intentionally prescribed that consists of ethical, evidenced-based, culturally competent, expert recommended techniques while valuing a holistic approach (i.e., emotional regulation, social connection, multi-disciplinary collaboration).
Beautifully You Speech Therapy ("Be You") was founded by April Jackson, an ASHA-Certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) with 8+ years of licensed expertise in the science of communication. Prior to earning her master's degree, April entered the field of speech-language pathology in 2013 as an SLPA. Since then, she has cultivated extensive expertise evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication disorders as well as feeding difficulties while simultaneously utilizing culturally aware, evidenced-based practices which include her extensive experience working with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Through years of clinical management experience, April has developed skills in businesses management, customer service, and employee retention. Her expertise in the science of communication paired with her well-rounded experience in multicultural team management ensures her ability to deliver customer satisfaction.

•Serve as a liaison between multidisciplinary therapy staff (OTs, COTAs, PTs, SLPs, SLPA, CF-SLP) &
upper management
• Conduct onboarding/training for newly hired staff; support ongoing training needs
• Follow laws/procedures to guard clients' rights
• Participate in continuing education courses to stay abreast of current evidence-based procedures &
disseminate information
• Plan, coordinate, oversee the delivery of patient care services conducted by 1 Speech-Language
Pathology Assistant (SLPA) & 1 Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist (CF-SLP)
• Provide individual treatment supervision
• Administer comprehensive evaluations in concerning areas that fall within expertise
• Diagnose speech & language disorders
• Prescribe measurable/appropriate/attainable treatment plan goals to support individualized area(s)
of need
• Provide evidence-based speech therapy to children 18 months-18 years old
• Ensure up-to-date medical records/care-related documents
• Provide augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) usage guidance
• Revise data-driven speech therapy treatment plans to improve patient progress
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care
• Provide guidance and support to Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) within the company
• Make continuous improvements to the company’s speech-language services
• Serve as the company’s consultant for staff and parents on issues related to speech and language
development

• Proactively plan, develop, streamline, and enforce long term clinical processes & procedures
• Ensure the retention of adequate, qualified staff available to provide patient care
• Facilitate in the recruitment process for vacant employee positions, as directed by CEO
• Conduct new employee onboarding & training for newly hired staff as well as ongoing training needs
• Complete annual performance appraisals for all clinical staff, as requested by the CEO, to motivate staff, improve engaged & ensure high-quality operations
• Manage, plan & execute internal/external communication strategies such supporting the CEO in management of front desk needs (i.e., scheduling, flow, organization)
• Recommend & justify purchase of supplies to ensure the clinic is equipped with the tools needed to provide ethical, evidenced-based, quality service
• Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies & quality standards
• Build & maintain a positive culture within the clinic
• Ensure the clinic meets all productivity goals & contractual requirements
• Research & recommend trainings to CEO for consideration & possible approval
• Assist with clinic marketing
• Follow all laws & procedures to guard clients' rights (e.g., HIPAA, Privacy Rules, etc.)
• Participate in continuing education courses to stay abreast of the most current evidence-based procedures & disseminate information
• Administer comprehensive evaluations

• Attend conferences to stay abreast of the most current evidence-based procedures and disseminating
information gathered from conference
• Administer comprehensive evaluations in all areas of concern as it relates to communication/evaluate
and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders
• Communicate and collaborate with clients' professional team (e.g., BCBA, RBT, OT, etc.), as allowed
under HIPAA
• Complete daily SOAP notes for therapy sessions and evaluations within the day services were rendered
• Complete discharge summaries
• Work with guardians/families of clients to create approachable, understandable, and manageable home
exercise programs
• Write measurable, appropriate, and attainable short-term and long-term goals
• Provide evidence-based therapy to children 12 mo through 10 years of age; Treat speech, language,
and communication disorders
• Provide education to family/caregivers and other professionals
• Create home programs to foster an environment for skills that will carry over into the home
• Communicate readily and regularly with parents/guardians of clients to discuss treatment protocols
and for ongoing home exercise programs
• Follow all laws and procedures to guard clients' rights (e.g., HIPAA, ADA, etc.)
• Use technology provided efficiently and effectively to maintain secure and data-driven records
• Assess and monitor morale within the clinic
• Build and maintain a positive culture within the clinic

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders
• Treat speech, language, and communication disorders
• Provide education to family/caregivers and other professionals
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff
• Create therapeutic materials
• Make recommendations for Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings as it relates to communication
• Conduct Annual Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Meetings

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders
• Treat speech, language, and communication disorders
• Travel to treat speech, language, and communication disorders
• Create home programs to foster an environment for skills that will carry over into the home

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders
• Treat speech, language, and communication disorders
• Travel to treat speech, language, and communication disorders

• Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, and communication disorders
• Treat speech, language, and communication disorders
• Provide education to family/caregivers and other professionals
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff
• Make recommendations for Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings as it relates to communication
• Conduct Annual Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Meetings

• Provide speech-language treatment and patient care under the supervision of a credentialed SLP and according to hospital, state and federal regulations and professional guidelines
• Support the improvement of adult patients with speech disorders, swallowing difficulties, oral muscle weakness, memory loss, and cognitive relearning

• Schedule Annual Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
• Schedule, conduct, and document progress of therapy sessions
• Act as the liaison between teacher and parent

In recognition of exceptional commitment to lifelong learning through earning 7.0 ASHA CEUs (70 hours)

The Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in both speech-language pathology and audiology. It is the only universally recognized credential for the professions.

Only individuals who meet specific requirements may obtain the CCC. Holders of the CCC must abide by the ASHA Code of Ethics, which incorporates the highest standards of integrity and ethical principles.

Every individual who holds the CCC has completed the following:
-Earned a graduate degree
-Completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of professional course work,
-Taken at least 27 semester hours in the basic sciences
-Earned at least 21 graduate credits,
Completed a minimum of 350 clock-hours of clinical practicum under a certified supervisor
-Completed 36 weeks of supervised clinical fellowship
-Passed a national examination

Maintaining the CCC is contingent upon participation in 30 contact hours of professional development activities every three years.