Rebecca L. Dana, M.S., CCC-SLP, P.C., SIPT-C, COM®


Frisco


Speech Language Pathologist, 2006-Present


Provide speech, language, feeding, myofunctional and social skills therapy to clients in the areas of articulation, apraxia of speech, oromotor, sensory aversion, picky eaters, problem feeders, language, and pragmatics.

  • Built and managed a diverse caseload in public schools and private practice.
  • Assessed and developed treatment plans for patients with oral dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic challenges and language impairments.
  • Assessed and developed treatment plans for patients with oromyofunctional disorders.
  • Worked closely with dentists, dental hygienist, orthodontists and ENTs to provide pre-operative and post-operative treatment following lingual, labial and buccal revisions.
  • Create and carry out weekly lesson plans for dyslexia and social thinking.
  • Participate in annual IEP meetings related to IEEs for speech and language disagreements.
  • Increased verbal output for low cognitive and motor impaired individuals on the Autism Spectrum diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and gross motor dyspraxia.
  • Increased joint attention and learning readiness through sensory regulation therapy.

Education


Rebecca graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in 2004. I received her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2006. Holds her Clinical Certification of Competence through the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and is a licensed and registered member of the Texas Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

  • PROMPT Certified therapist. Provides parent and caregiver training for carry over strategies required to facilitate motor speech targets in different environments.
  • SIPT Certified. Her training in Sensory Integration allows her to give the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test.
  • Attended the intensive mentorship program through the STAR center to become a sensory therapist.
  • Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) in 2021.
  • Certified provider for The Listening Program from Advanced Brain Technologies.
  • Certified provider for Interactive Metronome and the Interactive Metronome Home Program.
  • Beckman Oral Motor tissue release
  • Oral Placement Therapy
  • O.S. Approach to Feeding
  • Sensorimotor Approach to Feeding
  • SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support) Model, which is a comprehensive educational approach for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty
  • Understanding the Orofacial Complex

    Curriculum Vitae

    Awards & Acknowledgements


    • Recipient of 8 Consecutive Award for Continuing Education
    • Member of the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology

    Affilitations