Venture Speech Therapy
Active Therapy for Active Minds
Golden, Colorado
(She, her, hers)
Welcome to Venture Speech! I'm Taylor, a neurodivergent speech language pathologist 🗣️located in Golden, Colorado. I became a speech language pathologist because I am fueled ☕by talking, learning, and spending time with people. I am passionate about helping kids to find their voice and express themselves fully.
I received my undergraduate degree at Kent State University, Ohio ⚡, where I also ran on the cross country and track team. I graduated with my masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Akron, Ohio 🦘.
I have experience in the following settings:
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Private practice
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Nature-based schools
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Aquatic therapy pools
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Home health
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Public schools
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Teletherapy
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Autism clinics
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Day cares
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Montessori schools
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Vocational programs
I am certified as a speech language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ASHA and the Department of Regulatory Agencies Colorado DORA. I am also a Colorado and California Department of Education Special Services Provider. Additional certifications include:
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Ready Rockets Resources Emotional Regulation Course Instructor
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Ready Rockets Resources All About Emotions Certified
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Speech Dude's Neurodiversity Affirming Assessment Strategies Trained
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Natural Language Acquisition in Autism Level 1 and 2 Trained
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Introduction to PROMPT Technique Trained
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Gender Affirming Voice Therapy Trained
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Early and Bright's First 50 Words Course Trained
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Evidenced Based Aquatic Therapy for the Pediatric Therapist Certified
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Basic Life Support BLS Provider
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Safe Sport Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments for Athletes with Disabilities Certified
I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating on many multidisciplinary teams which include the following:
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Individual Education Plan IEP teams
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Individual Support Plan ISP teams
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Autism assessment teams
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Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
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Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Pathology Assistants
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Psychologists
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Otolaryngologists
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Music Therapists
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Art and Play Therapists
Outside of work, you'll probably find me moving 🏃♀️ and grooving 💃around the mountains: rock climbing, running, skiing, and camping. I also love to take advantage of all our community has to offer: our fabulous coffee shops, gyms, and local parks. In my downtime (and sometimes with clients!) I find joy in volunteering, playing board games, and creating artwork. I'm incredibly grateful to my partner, family, friends, teachers, coworkers, and employers for encouraging me on this journey every step of the way 👣.