ABOUT ME

I am a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with over 13 years of experience in the private and clinical setting. One of my main objectives is to collaborate with my client’s parents as well as any other professionals to equip the children I serve with the ability to communicate effectively with others.

I was born in California but was raised in Mexico until I was 11 years old.

Being bilingual is a gift that not only opens many doors but has been proven to be beneficial for children as it improves cognitive functions linked to critical thinking, problem solving skills, and develops strong sense of cultural identity.

I discovered Speech-language Pathology while completing longitudinal research with Cerebral Palsy patients for the CSUN department of Psychology in the country of Guatemala. I originally wanted to be a Marriage and Family Therapist, but once I got to know the field of Speech Pathology, I knew I had found my calling. Speech Language Pathology provided the gratification of helping children communicate and supporting their parents through the process of speech therapy.

Education

2008-Master’s of Science- Communication Disorders and Sciences (California State University, Northridge)
2005-Bachelor’s of Arts- Psychology (California State University, Northridge)
2005-Bachelor’s of Arts- Child & Adolescent Development (California State University, Northridge)
2001-2002- Spanish Minor- Universidad de Granada, Spain (Study Abroad Program)
I hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA - https://www.asha.org/)
I am licensed by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Auditory Board to practice speech pathology therapy in the state of California.

Certifications and Trainings

Bridging PROMPT Technique to intervention (Level II), PROMPT © Institute
K-SLP®- Evaluation and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech: The Kaufman K-SLP Methods and Behavioral Strategies to Build Vocal Communication, Nancy Kaufman, SLP
Auditory Processing Disorders, Dyslexia and Apraxia: Assessments and Evidence-Based Interventions- Northern Speech Services©
Auditory Processing Disorders: Treatment planning for children with ASD and other Developmental Disabilities- Northern Speech Services©
Leading Social skills group using Social Thinking ® curriculum-(Thinking about YOU thinking about ME; Implementing Social Thinking concepts and vocabulary into the school and home)
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication-PESI®, Inc.
Play & Language: The roots of Literacy- PESI®, Inc.
Stopping the stuttering trajectory in the preschool years- Northern Speech Services©
A Three-Part Treatment Plan for Oral Placement Therapy-Talk Tools®

Conferences (Presenter)

Verbal and Non-verbal communication and how the environment impacts it (August 2021)
Haciendo que la comunicación ocurra (April 2017)
What is needed for the development of speech and language (April 2012)
Practical Everyday Strategies for Facilitating Language Development (January & June 2011)

*Supervised Speech-Language Pathology Aids (SLPA)