Therapy Focus
I provide evaluation and treatment for two populations via teletherapy or in-person sessions.
Gestalt Language Processors
​​Who is a Gestalt Language Processor?
Children who use gestalt language processing are often drawn to longer units of language they hear in their environment, in songs, or in media clips. The child encodes an entire experience that was meaningful to them in a chunk of language, called a gestalt. The child uses these gestalts to communicate although it may not be clear to their communicative partner what they are trying to say. Many autistic children are gestalt language processors, but not all gestalt language processors are autistic. We will work together to determine if gestalt processing fits your child.
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Natural Language Approach (NLA)
Described by the work of Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Marge Blanc, and Dr. Ann Peters, and shared through the work of Meaningfulspeech.com, the Natural Language Approach describes the 6 stages of Gestalt Language Development and a framework for moving from gestalts to single words and to self-generated language. The approach is child-led, strengths-based, and incorporates the child's interests.
Stuttering Disorders
Who is a Stuttering Client?
Stuttering is the interrupted flow of speech characterized by repetitions, blocks, elongated sounds, and interjections. Excessive tension, movements, and negative feelings often accompany stuttering. Stutterers are usually very aware of their speech patterns.​​​​
Client-Centered Approach
Fluency shaping techniques should be personalized - and sometime this means working on stuttering tolerance instead of or in addition to fluency skills; however, fluency shaping is often the tip of the iceberg.
We build a knowledge-base tailored for the client that helps them navigate the emotional and practical impacts of stuttering such as bullying, preparing for the job market, and many other invisible elements that affect a stutterer's life. I use a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to promote your vision.