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Dr. Dorothy Townsend

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Speech Language Pathologist

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About

With over a decade of experience in speech-language pathology, I have built a reputation for being adaptable, creative, and solution-oriented, particularly in telepractice settings. I thrive both independently and as an integral member of Special Education (SPED) teams, always working to foster positive relationships with administrators, educators, and parents to ensure students meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. My expertise spans troubleshooting telepractice technologies like laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads, as well as proficiently navigating documentation systems such as SEIS and ECATS. I am passionate about delivering engaging, evidence-based therapy and enjoy integrating my extensive collection of resources into virtual classrooms, homework assignments, and parent education. Committed to student success, I am eager to contribute my skills to a team dedicated to making a lasting impact.

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Expertise and Specializations

As a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist, I bring deep expertise across multiple domains of communication and educational support. My practice is informed by clinical precision, educational insight, and over a decade of experience in both in-person and virtual school settings. My key areas of specialization include: Telepractice Service Delivery; Individualized Education Program (IEP) Compliance and Development; Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders; Speech Sound Disorders; Pragmatic Language and Social Communication; Stuttering; Supervision, and Multicultural and Bilingual Learners; Swallowing Disorders; Aphasia; Linguistic Cognitive Disorders; Dementia Communication; Apraxia of Speech; and Head and Neck Cancer Communication and Swallowing Disorders.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist

Licensed States

Arizona
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Nevada
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Utah
Washington

Work Experience

SLP
Shasta View Speech Center April 2008 - Present
Klamath Falls , Oregon , United States of America

Provide telespeech-language pathology services to rural and underserved public schools across multiple states, delivering comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and consultation in compliance with IDEA and state-specific guidelines. Services include IEP development, progress monitoring, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and parent education.

Founder and ongoing sponsor of the Head and Neck Cancer Support Group of Klamath County, a community-based initiative offering monthly meetings to provide emotional support, education, and resources to individuals and families affected by head and neck cancer.

Active member of the Klamath Falls Chamber of Commerce, supporting local economic development and professional networking while advocating for community health initiatives.

Volunteer provider of speech-language therapy services for Camp Rock, a weeklong summer program sponsored by the Klamath Falls Kiwanis Club. This program supports children and adolescents with multiple disabilities by providing tailored communication support in a recreational and inclusive environment.

Education

ClinScD
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2017
Provo, Utah

MA
California State University, Stanislaus, 1988
Turlock, California

Awards & Recognition

Award for Continuing Education
American Speech Language and Hearing Assn., 2020

Graduate Student Ambassador
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2015

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