Kellen Gaither

Private aid for child with autism– Cincinnati, OH                                                    May 2023-Present

• Engages in positive play to foster developmental growth and enhance learning experiences

• Attend speech therapy appointments to integrate therapeutic sessions with at-home activities effectively.

• Designs and facilitates activities catered to improving social skills, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory integration

• Communicate monthly progress to family members, highlighting improvements, identifying areas in need of further attention, and providing strategies that will further support development

 

Private aid for senior with right side hemiparesis – Cincinnati, OH                     May 2023–Present

• Participates in physical rehabilitation initiatives to maintain functional mobility and physical wellbeing

• Adapts and assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) to ensure safety and foster independence

• Engages in and facilitates social activities that strengthen community connections and mitigate feelings of loneliness and isolation

 

Student Participant- Guatemala 

XU Service-Learning Trip                                                                                        September- October 2024

• Contributed to enhancing the quality of life for children with several developmental and physical disabilities

• Collaborated on the implementation of tailored interventions to support participation and success in traditional academic settings

• Provided education and demonstration on various adaptive tools used for sensory, physical, and emotional needs