Speech Language Pathology

Abagail Middendorf

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language Pathology May 2023

●Minor(s): Gerontology and Psychology

●Cumulative GPA: 3.95; Major GPA: 4.0; Dean’s List (eight consecutive semesters)

Miami University Oxford, OH

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology May 2025

Cumulative GPA: 3.95

American Red Cross August 2023 – August 2025

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid

National Council for Mental Wellbeing January 2025 – January 2028

Youth Mental Health First Aid

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Judd Leighton Speech and Language Clinic, Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, IN

Undergraduate Student Clinician August 2022 – December 2022

●Assisted the lead graduate student in providing speech therapy services for a 6-year-old client diagnosed with a developmental language disorder, under supervision of the clinic director.

●Documented and tracked client progress by creating SOAP notes, plans of care, and comprehensive treatment summaries.

Miami University Speech and Hearing Clinic Oxford, OH

Graduate Student Clinician August 2023 – September 2024

Provided speech therapy services for clients diagnosed with a developmental language delay, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, and aphasia.

Documented and tracked client progress through SOAP notes, plans of care, and treatment summaries.

Six-week clinical rotations to gain experience in different settings. Rotations include diagnostics, voice clinic, Knolls of Oxford, and Audiology.

Miami University Stroke Group

Administered assessments, developed a treatment plan, and provided individual speech language therapy for an adult male with Broca's Aphasia

Miami University Concussion Management Program

Administered baseline testing to Miami university club sports athletes

Proctored ImPACT online concussion testing, King Devick, Grooved Pegboard, and COWAT tests

Miami University SPEAKOUT!

Provided group-based treatment for patients with Parkinson's involved in the SPEAKOUT! Program

Knolls of Oxford

Assessed and treated patients with dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive impairments

The Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH

Graduate Student Clinician June 2024 – August 2024

Provided speech, language, and cognitive therapy along with diagnostic assessment to patients of varying ages with communication and swallowing disorders ranging from mild to severe

Documented and tracked client progress through daily notes, treatment summaries, and diagnostic reports

Planned and implemented strategies with family members and caregivers

Completed assessments and treatments for aphasia, dysphagia, traumatic brain injury, dysarthria, cognitive impairment, voice disorders, and speaking valves

Worked among interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to patients in inpatient rehab

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH

Graduate Student Clinician August 2024 – April 2025

Provided diagnostic assessment in play-based setting to children of various ages with known or suspected developmental behavioral disorders

Completed documentation including diagnostic reports

Collaborated with parents regarding prominent concerns

Co-assessed with a variety of disciplines including psychology

Taylor Elementary School Cincinnati, OH

Graduate Student Clinician January 2025 – May 2025

Assessed and provided language and articulation therapy to children in elementary school

Provided therapy in the classroom, small groups, and an individual setting.

Participated in Individualized Education Planning and Evaluation Team Report meetings.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Speech Language Pathology Department, Miami University Oxford, OH

Graduate Assistant for Dr. Gerard Poll August 2023 – May 2024

●Supported Dr. Poll in his development of a social communication assessment the “Transition Pragmatics Interview” by organizing lab files, managing lab member duties, and running participant trials.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Speech Language Pathology Department, Miami University Oxford, OH

Miami University Stroke Group Mentor August 2024 – December 2024

Provided mentorship to first year speech-pathology graduate students assessing and treating Miami University Stroke Group participants with history of aphasia

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities affiliated with University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH

LEND Trainee at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center August 2024 – April 2025

Interdisciplinary training in neurodevelopmental disabilities

Completed disciplinary evaluations of children suspected of possible developmental disabilities

Focused on key areas including life-course perspective, social determinants of health, health care disparities, medical home, and policy and advocacy issues

Participated in team-based, faculty-led interdisciplinary project focused on the profile of preschool age children with prenatal opioid exposure

PUBLICATIONS

Thomas, K., Haggerty, M., Lauren, D., O'Grady, J., Palma, N., Stratton, S., Middendorf, A. & Sullivan, A. (2024). A preliminary

systematic literature review and analysis of intimate partner violence: Clarifying terminology, identifying neurological outcomes, and assessing frontline workers’ knowledge. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 105(4), e122.

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