JENNIFER DOWLING

MY BACKGROUND

 I grew up in Southern Maine and received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education at the University of Maine at Farmington. I worked as a teacher, educational technician, and a substitute for many years.  While working in schools, I met many speech-language pathologists and I saw how they helped my students.   I decided to go to graduate school and in 2004 I received a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.  After graduating, I worked in an outpatient clinic with children and adults.  I've worked in skilled nursing facilities and in the acute care hospital setting.  I am qualified to evaluate and treat children and adults who have speech-language disorders, cognitive communication disorders, or dysphagia.   My experience is unique, I have been fortunate to work with both children and adults in my career. 

I am licensed to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Maine, Massachusetts, and Minnesota. 

 For the past few years, I provided telehealth speech therapy for students and adults in rural towns in Minnesota and Maine.

    I must maintain a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).    I am qualified to administer modified barium swallow studies to assess oral-pharyngeal swallow function.  

When I am not working, I am usually outside exploring or hanging out with my family and friends.   In the summer, I love to go sailing and go to the beach.  In the winter, we head to the mountains to downhill ski. 

 I recently became a certified yoga teacher! 

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I am excited to start this new adventure as the owner of my own private practice, Rise Speech Therapy. 

I look forward to hearing from you!