Cortney holds a Master’s of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences also from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Cortney believes that augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) devices can be life changing for people with disabilities. AAC devices can allow an individual the opportunity to communicate and participate in their life in ways they may not have been able to previously. Cortney supports and trains the families and other team members (e.g. teachers, SLPs, PTs, OTs, etc.) to use, implement, and teach AAC to children and adults who an AAC device, so that these individuals may communicate and engage with their world.
Cortney has worked in a variety of settings from acute/sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities to private clinics and in the schools. In these settings, Cortney has worked with both adults and pediatric clients with a variety of disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, cerebral palsy, dementia, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Her journey into AAC began approximately 7 years ago while working with a pediatric client in a private clinic. Since that time, Cortney took several classes to learn about various AAC options and help other children acquire personal AAC devices.
Cortney is a licensed SLP in Georgia, maintains certification as an SLP (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a member of ASHA Special Interest Group 12 for AAC.
Financial: Cortney Maholtz is a salaried employee-owner for PRC-Saltillo.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.