Amber Ramirez
Hi, I'm Amber Ramirez, M.S., CCC-SLP. Helping children communicate with confidence is more than my profession—it’s my passion.
With over 15 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, I have had the privilege of supporting children and families across a variety of settings, including Early Intervention, preschool, elementary and high schools, transition programs, and home-based services.
My approach is individualized, evidence-based, and family-centered. Every therapy plan is thoughtfully tailored to a child’s unique strengths, needs, and goals, creating engaging and meaningful experiences that build confidence, strengthen communication, and support success at home, in school, and throughout the community.
My Journey
My passion for speech-language pathology began while working as a Behavior Technician at a non-public school serving children with autism. During that time, I witnessed the life-changing impact communication can have on a child’s ability to connect with others, participate in everyday activities, and build meaningful relationships.
Inspired by those experiences, I pursued a career in speech-language pathology, working as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant while completing my graduate studies. That foundation continues to shape the compassionate, individualized care I provide today.
Experience Across the Lifespan
Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of settings, including:
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Early Intervention (Birth–3)
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Preschool Programs
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Elementary Schools
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High Schools
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Adult Transition Programs
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Home-Based Services
These diverse experiences allow me to meet children where they are and create therapy plans that support meaningful progress in real-world environments.
Education & Credentials
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from California State University, Sacramento, graduating summa cum laude. I continued at Sacramento State to earn my Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout my graduate studies.
I have been practicing as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist since 2011 and hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Areas of Clinical Expertise
I have experience supporting children with:
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Receptive Language Delays
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Expressive Language Delays
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Articulation Disorders
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Social Communication Challenges
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Pragmatic Language Disorders
I also have experience supporting AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) users across a variety of settings, helping individuals access and expand functional communication through multimodal strategies, aided language input, core vocabulary systems, and speech-generating devices.
Specialized Training
Specialized Training
I have completed specialized training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), an evidence-based treatment approach recognized as one of the leading interventions for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
I am also More Than Words® Certified, with specialized training in supporting parents of children with autism and social communication challenges through a child-centered, naturalistic approach.
Looking
Ahead
Every child communicates in their own way and on their own timeline. My goal is to provide a supportive, engaging environment where children can build confidence, develop meaningful communication skills, and experience the joy of connecting with the people around them.
I look forward to partnering with your family to help your child communicate with confidence and reach their fullest potential.
All About Articulate Minds Speech and Language Therapy
Supporting Children at Every Stage of Communication
Communication looks different for every child. I work with children from birth through adolescence, helping them develop the skills needed to connect with others, express themselves, learn, and participate more fully in everyday life.
Whether your child is saying their first words, working on speech clarity, developing language skills, or strengthening social communication, therapy is tailored to their unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Areas of support include:
• Articulation-
Difficulty producing speech sounds clearly or being understood by others.
• Expressive Language-
Difficulty using words, phrases, or sentences to communicate thoughts, ideas, wants, and needs.
• Language-Based Learning-
Difficulty understanding or using language skills needed for learning, reading, writing, and academic success.
• Phonological Processing-
Difficulty recognizing and working with the sounds in spoken language, which can impact speech, reading, and spelling.
• Receptive Language-
Difficulty understanding words, questions, directions, concepts, and other spoken language.
• Social Language-
Difficulty using and understanding language during conversations, play, and interactions with others.
My goal is to create engaging, meaningful therapy experiences that build confidence, foster connection, and support lasting communication growth.
Communication looks different for every child. I work with children from birth through adolescence, helping them develop the skills needed to connect with others, express themselves, learn, and participate more fully in everyday life.
Whether your child is saying their first words, working on speech clarity, developing language skills, or strengthening social communication, therapy is tailored to their unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Areas of support include:
• Articulation-
Difficulty producing speech sounds clearly or being understood by others.
• Expressive Language-
Difficulty using words, phrases, or sentences to communicate thoughts, ideas, wants, and needs.
• Language-Based Learning-
Difficulty understanding or using language skills needed for learning, reading, writing, and academic success.
• Phonological Processing-
Difficulty recognizing and working with the sounds in spoken language, which can impact speech, reading, and spelling.
• Receptive Language-
Difficulty understanding words, questions, directions, concepts, and other spoken language.
• Social Language-
Difficulty using and understanding language during conversations, play, and interactions with others.
My goal is to create engaging, meaningful therapy experiences that build confidence, foster connection, and support lasting communication growth.