Speech Therapist Joins Williamstown Practice
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Growe received a master's degree in speech, language and hearing sciences in May from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders with a minor in cognitive neuroscience in 2009 from Temple University in Philadelphia.
While at the University of Colorado, Growe did clinical internships at Craig Hospital in Englewood (exclusively dedicated to spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation); Denver Public Schools; National Jewish Hospital in Denver; Life Care Center in Westminster; Talking with Technology Camp at the Children's Hospital, Denver; and the University of Colorado Speech, Language and Hearing Center.
With a special interest and expertise in neurogenic communication disorders, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, augmentative and alternative communication, Growe will help Berkshire Speech & Language Institute extend the availability of its services to adults and children with communication disorders related to brain injury and disease.
Growe is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Neurophysiology Special Interest Division and the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences. She also holds certification in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, an innovative and clinically-proven method for improving voice and speech in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
"We are excited to welcome Kendal to our growing practice," said White, BSLI's owner. "Her experience and knowledge of neurogenic communication disorders will help us serve the needs of Berkshire County residents with severe speech and language problems."
One her first assignments will be to help develop an aphasia support group that will begin meeting weekly at St. John's Church on Aug. 3 at 1 p.m.
