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My Sweetie. Luke, Husband. Contact Representative ... Wife and Daughter Spoiler. Education. PhD SLP _at_ UT, Knoxville TN ... Write and publish a children's book ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Anissas MiniBio
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Anissas Mini-Bio
There Back Again . . .
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Growing Up
- Born June 14, 1973
- Raised in Cowen, WV
- One older brother, Greg
- Webster County High School Class of 1991
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My Sweetie
- Luke, Husband
- Contact Representative for the Social Security
Administration - Soon to be Law School Student _at_ ASL
- How-to Book Addict
- Pop-up Book Enthusiast
- Guitar Player
- PC Shoot em up Gamer
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My Mayzie
- Teacup Poodle 5 years old 3 lbs. Hates her hats
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Dad
- Bill Weese
- Avid Hunter Fisherman
- Retired Coal Miner
- Logging Co. Owner
- 1952-2003
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Mom
- Peggy Sue Crowe
- Preschool Teacher
- National Board Certified Educator
- Childrens Book Connoisseur
- Collector of Fine Diamonds
- Cowen, WV
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Pop Crowe
- Gil Crowe, my spare Dad
- Contracting Company Owner
- Admirer of Antique Tractors, esp. John Deere
- Collector of Big Boy ToysBackhoes, Dozers,
Cranes, Trucks, etc. - Wife and Daughter Spoiler
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Education
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Speech Therapy
- Children I work with may have one or more of the
following diagnoses or associated issues - Developmental Delays
- Communication Devices
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Syndromes Velocardiofacial Syndrome, Down
Syndrome, Apergers - Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chromosomal Anomalies
- Abuse and Neglect
- Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure
- Oral Aversions (Picky Eaters)
- Feeding or Swallowing Disorders
- Head Injuries
- Late Talkers
- Among MANY other problems . . .
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Lessons on the Job
- Here are a few lessons Ive gleaned from working
with children as a Speech Therapist in schools
and in a medical setting . . .
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Top 10 Lessons
- Kids are not just small adults.
- Energy black outs are not allowed.
- Kids just want to have fun.
- One size does not fit all.
- Endurance varies among kids as well as
therapists. - TIME OUT is not just for basketball.
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Top 10 Lessons
- Its a package deal. Kids come equipped with
parents. Respect their role. - Kids can be brutally honest.
- Sometimes its sad.
- Kids are worth your extra effort and time, no
matter how exhausting.
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Wishes for the Future
- Secure a faculty position in an SLP division at a
teaching and research institution - Write and publish a childrens book
- Continue supporting and teaching children with
disabilities with innovative programming and
research - Live life with high energy, enthusiasm,
contentment
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In My Spare Time, I
- Hang out with my favorite, funny Honey, Luke, and
my Mayzer - Drink great coffee
- Spend time with family
- Attend concertsbluegrass, rock, country
- Learn new technologies
- Travel and study languages
- Read classics, suspense, fantasy, childrens
books - Write stories, letters, poems
- Scrapbook
- Browse antique shops
- Cross-stitch
- Play boardgames
- Rent lots of movies
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Contact Me!
- ameacha1_at_utk.edu
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