“My approach to outpatient speech and swallowing therapy is holistic. I strive to provide high quality and personalized care that takes into account the whole individual and maximizes their quality of life.”
LICENSURE
|
| |
1989-present |
Licensed in Massachusetts |
| |
1990-present |
Certificate of Clinical Competence -American Speech and Hearing Association |
EMPLOYMENT
|
| |
2008-present |
Speech and Language Pathologist
Speech and Swallowing Disorders Clinic
Northeast Ear Nose and Throat
N. Dartmouth, MA |
| |
1996-2008 |
Senior Speech and Language Pathologist
Southcoast Hospital Group -St. Lukes Hospital Campus
New Bedford, MA |
| |
1993-1996 |
Clinical Supervisor for Inpatient and Outpatient Speech Department
Southcoast Hospital Group -Charlton Memorial Hospital Campus
Fall River, MA |
| |
1991-1993 |
Speech and Language Pathologist
Southcoast Hospital Group -Charlton Memorial Hospital
Fall River, MA |
| |
1996-present |
Speech and Language Pathology Consultant
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern MA
Fall River, MA |
| |
1994-1997 |
Per Diem Speech and Language Pathology Consultant for the following
agencies: Visiting Nurse Association of Rhode Island, Genesis Rehab,
Health South, Personal Touch Home Care, Alternative Care of Fall River |
| |
June 1991 |
Speech and Language Pathology Consultant
VTA Management Service
Brooklyn, NY |
| |
1989-1991 |
Speech and Language Pathologist
Rome Developmental Disabilities Service Office
Rome, NY |
| |
1988 |
Speech and Language Pathology Assistant
Suffolk Child Development Center
Smithtown, NY |
EDUCATION
|
| |
1989 |
Master of Science Speech and Language Pathology
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY |
| |
1988 |
Bachelor of Science Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology
Minor in Psychology
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY |
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- ASHA ACE Award 2006-2009
- Presidents Award for Excellence - St. Lukes Hospital 2002
- Ithaca College Teachers Assistant Stipend 1988-1989
- NY State Marcus Stanley Humanitarian Award 1984
PRESENTATIONS
|
| |
Star, K., Coucci, K. |
“Swallowing and cognitive changes with Multiple Sclerosis”
Multiple Sclerosis Community Support Group
New Bedford, MA. September 2008 |
| |
Star, K., Coucci, K |
“Maximizing Communication strategies following stroke”
Community Stroke Survivors Support Group
Dartmouth, MA. Novembr 2008 |
| |
Star, K., Coucci, K. |
“Managing Communication and Swallowing Problems for ALS patients”
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Foundation -Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter
New Bedford, MA. January 2009 |
SPECIAL SKILLS/INTERESTS
- Adult neurogenic speech and swallowing disorders
- Cognitive problems related to head injury
- Speech rehabilitation in stroke survivors
- Modified Barium Swallow studies