I received my Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Eastern Michigan University, followed by my SLP certification while working in Washington. I have worked with preschoolers, Kinders, elementary, middle school, high school, and geriatrics.

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech:
I have training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), as well as in Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST), and implement both in my therapy sessions with children who either have an apraxia diagnosis or who exhibit possible apraxic challenges. 

Phonology and Articulation:

My linguistic background laid the foundation for understanding phonetics and phonology, but I've focused on several training programs by other specialist SLPs who teach about apraxia, articulation, phonology, and stuttering. I've personally seen the following phonological approaches support my client's progress: Cycles Approach, Minimal Pairs Approach, Multiple Oppositions Approach, and Complexity Approach.

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Language Delays or Disorders:

I've also eagerly absorbed training on establishing a neurodiversity-friendly therapy approaches, as well as training about diagnosis and therapy for Gestalt Language Processors, and implementing this training in my sessions. I love using Cough Drop's robust AAC programs for any child who needs support in expressive language skills.

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My previous Masters degree in Linguistics gives me an increased knowledge base for assessing and treating speech sound, phonological, and language disorders.

 

All this prepares me uniquely for children who are late talkers or hard to understand.