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Childhood Apraxia of Speech

I have completed specialized training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), a leading evidence-based treatment approach for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Children with apraxia often require highly individualized treatment focused on motor planning and speech movement patterns. Therapy is designed to improve speech intelligibility and functional communication through structured practice and meaningful communication opportunities.

I have completed advanced, ASHA-approved continuing education in the assessment and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech and am listed in the Once Upon a Time Apraxia Treatment professional directory, which highlights clinicians with specialized training in CAS.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have extensive experience supporting autistic children across a variety of settings and have completed training in Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA). Therapy is individualized to support functional communication, language development, social connection, and meaningful participation across home, school, and community environments.I have completed training in gestalt language processing and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and am listed in the Meaningful Speech® Clinician Directory.

Parent Coaching & Social Communication

I am More Than Words® Certified, a Hanen® program designed to support parents of autistic children and children with social communication difficulties.

More Than Words® uses a child-centered, naturalistic approach that builds on a child's individual interests, strengths, and preferences. Parents learn how to better understand their child's communication, identify what motivates them to interact, and use everyday routines and interactions to create more opportunities for social communication.

Through parent coaching, I help families learn practical strategies to:

Recognize and respond to their child's communication attempts
Identify what motivates their child to communicate
Follow their child's interests and strengths
Encourage longer and more meaningful interactions
Support their child's understanding and social communication
Adjust how they communicate to make interactions easier for their child
Build communication opportunities into everyday routines and play

The goal is to help parents feel more confident supporting their child's communication while making everyday interactions more meaningful, enjoyable, and connected.

Specialized Training & Credentials

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, California
Advanced training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Listed in the Once Upon a Time Apraxia Treatment Professional Directory
Training in Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
Listed in the Meaningful Speech® Clinician Directory
Alta California Regional Center Vendor
Listed in the More Than Words® Clinician Directory

Extensive Experience Supporting Children with:

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children presenting with a wide range of communication needs, including:

Receptive Language Delays
Expressive Language Delays
Speech Sound Disorders
Articulation Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Communication / Pragmatic Language Differences
Fluency (Stuttering)