Research
Utilizing evidence based treatment is best practice in a clinical setting. I do my best to keep up to date on the most current, evidence based treatment methods that pertain to my clientele. I am also interested and highly involved in research in the areas of motor speech disorders, using technology in speech and language intervention, and bilingual and multilingual speech and language development, assessment, and treatment.
Research Assistant
University of Alberta-Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
March 2013-July 2013
Group Research
University of Alberta- Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
September 2010-August 2012
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Worked with Dr. Megan Hodge in translating into French her "Let's Starting Talking" program for children with motor speech disorders.
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Engaged in conversations with Dr. Megan Hodge regarding similarities and difference in how the motor speech disorder presents itself in children who speak French and in children who speak English.
Research Assistant
University of Alberta-Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
April 2011-August 2013
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Conducted research on the use of the iPad in speech and language intervention with children.
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Abstract published in ACSLPA, Winter 2011, p.16-17.
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Presented poster about findings at CASLPA conference 2012.
Independant Research
University of Alberta-Faculty of Arts
September 2009-April 2010
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Assisted with the collaborative Autism Research Study- Pathways to Better Outcomes-Offord Centre for Child Studies.
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Transcribed data gathered from the administration of the ERNNI in French.
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Calculated Raw Score, Percentile, Standard Score, and MLU.
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Conducted independent research on the acquisition of French grammatical gender under the supervision of Dr. Elena Nicoladis.
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Presented results to and facilitated discussion with a small group of students and staff.