GREENFIELD, NH — Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce that audiologist Noelle Paradis, Au.D. of Bennington, NH has received her clinical doctoral degree in Audiology from A.T. Still University of Mesa, AZ. She graduated this spring having completed her studies through their on-line distance learning program last fall.

After earning her bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Rhode Island, Paradis continued there to complete her master's degree in Audiology in 1991. She is actively involved in many professional associations including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. She has served as certified clinical audiologist at Crotched Mountain since 2000.

"We congratulate Dr. Paradis on this outstanding achievement" remarked Kathy Thonis, director of clinical services. "Her experience and insights into the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families are a great resource to our organization."

In addition to meeting the needs of its inpatients, Crotched Mountain offers complete hearing aid services – evaluation, fitting, counseling, instruction and repairs – for people of all ages on an outpatient basis.

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization employing more than 900 people. Its mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 consumers, including individuals with disabilities and the elderly, living in New England and New York . For direction and further information about Crotched Mountain , please visit their web site: www.crotchedmountain.org

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