Natalie M. Kovtun, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy Coordinator
Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Specialist
Phone:
832-822-3280
Languages: English, Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Natalie M. Kovtun, MS, CCC-SLP
Natalie M. Kovtun is a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at Texas Children’s Hospital. She is involved in evaluating and treating patients with complex medical diagnoses as part of various multidisciplinary teams, including Aerodigestive Program, Swallow Disorders Clinic, Head and Neck Tumor Program, and Trach/Vent Outpatient Clinic. In addition to her dynamic work in the areas of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, Natalie is passionate about her work in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She evaluates patients with a variety of medical diagnoses to determine if they can functionally access low or high technology communication systems to improve their expressive output and ultimately increase their participation in the home, school, and community.
In her role as Speech Therapy Coordinator, Natalie ensures patients and their families access the most efficient and appropriate care. She also educates providers and families on the role of SLPs and mentors team members in the areas of complex feeding and swallowing disorders and AAC.
Natalie’s philosophy of care focuses on providing skilled intervention that is rooted in evidence-based practice and that meets the clinical needs of her culturally and linguistically diverse patients and their families.
Clinical Interests
Aerodigestive Disorders, Airway Disorders, Dysphagia, Pediatric Feeding Disorder, Instrumental Swallowing Evaluations, Neurological Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Bilingualism, Multicultural considerations
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | Masters | Master of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders | 2014 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Applied Linguistics | 2012 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Member |
| Society for Ear Nose and Throat Advancement in Children | Member |
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Research interests
Natalie’s research interests include bilingual and bicultural considerations and their impact on feeding, swallowing, and communication.