Anna Little
Anna, MS, CCC-SLP, is a dedicated, caring therapist who has diverse experience working with both children and adults with medically complex needs. She has expertise in working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and providing interventions with individuals and small groups focusing on social thinking and AAC use. She has conducted cognitive-linguistic and swallow evaluations and has a passion for working with children and their families.
Education
- Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, medically-oriented prgram, New York Medical College, Valhalla NY, 2016
- Bachelor of Arts, Communication Science and Disorders, Butler Uiversity, Indianapolis, IN, 2014
Certifications & Acknowledgements
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologiist, Illinois
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Illinois Early Intervention Credential - Speech Language Pathology
- Proficient in Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) implementation
- Proficient in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) programing
Organization
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Illinois Speech Language Association
- Member, Misericordia Young Professionals Council (MYPC)
- Member, Misericordia SIBS Organization
Presentations
- “Dysphagia Diets and NPO Status with Multicultural Populations: Considerations for the SLP”, oral presentation to staff at Westchester Medical Center, December 2015, Valhalla, NY.
- “Diagnostic Disparities in Autism Spectrum Disorder Across Three Demographic Factors”, metaanalysis presented as a poster to New York Medical College faculty, April 2016, Valhalla, NY.