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Meet the Therapist
Natalie Badin, M.S. CCC-SLP
Owner and Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Hello, I'm Natalie Badin (Ba-Dean), the owner and lead speech-language pathologist here at Say So. It's a pleasure to meet you! Being a Speech-Language Pathologist isn't just a career for me, it is my truest passion in life. I truly love what I do and am committed to improving the quality of life of every individual I serve. I am deeply passionate about helping clients unlock their communication potential and achieve their goals. Every success story fuels my dedication to providing compassionate and effective therapy services. Outside of the therapy room, you can often find me spending time cooking up a new recipe in the kitchen, hosting an intimate get together with family or friends, traveling and exploring new places with my husband or staying active by running on the beach and doing pilates.
Qualifications and Experience
Natalie is a native San Diegan and a bilingual Spanish speaking SLP. She has extensive experience working with all ages and speech disorders. Since High School Natalie knew she wanted to become a Speech Language Pathologist and always dreamed of owning her own business one day. She has made her dream a reality and is thrilled to be a part of her clients journeys in helping make their dreams come true as well.
Work Experience
Natalie has experience working with a wide range of ages and deficits. Prior to becoming a Speech Therapist she worked as a paraprofessional educator for a private school for children with special needs ages (middle to highschool) as well as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist providing behavioral therapy to children with Autism ages (2-10 years).
In graduate school Natalie gained experience providing speech therapy for clients as young as infants up to 92 years old. Natalie has found a joy and passion for working with all ages and disorders and improving their communication abilities.
Post graduate school Natalie wanted to enhance her skills and knowledge working with the adult population, so she began her career as an SLP working at a Post Acute Skilled Nursing Facility providing speech and swallow therapy to adults including: expressive and receptive language rehabilitation for stroke survivors with Aphasia, swallow and feeding therapy for people suffering from dysphagia, cognitive-communication therapy for individuals suffering with memory loss, TBI, dementia, and acquired neurological communication disorders including Apraxia and Dysarthria as well as voice therapy. No matter the impairment, Natalie finds enjoyment in helping all improve their communication and quality of life.
Education
Natalie received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from San Diego State University and her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California Baptist University. She is licensed in CA and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and stays current with the latest research and best practices in speech therapy.
Certifications and Trainings
Feed The Peds®: 12 week Comprehensive Program on The Foundations of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing
McNeill Dysphagia Therapy (MDTP): Systematic Exercise-Based Approach to Dysphagia Therapy in Adults
Abilties Care Approach: Rehabiltition & Communication for Patients with Neurocogntitve Impairments
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