Suzanne

About Suzanne

I am a Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP) with more than five years of experience serving children and young adults (ages 1–21) with developmental disabilities, language delays, articulation disorders, and feeding and swallowing challenges. Since 2020, I have worked in a school serving children and young adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities, where I plan and deliver individualized and group therapy in both in-person and virtual settings. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I provided a full year of remote therapy using Zoom, Google Meet, and a variety of virtual therapeutic tools to ensure continuity of care. I have extensive experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including both low- and high-tech systems. I am proficient with devices such as the Accent 1400 and GridPad 13 and have supported communication access through direct selection, eye gaze, switch access, and scanning. My clinical background also includes dysphagia and feeding safety, IEP development, and data-driven progress monitoring to support individualized treatment planning and measurable outcomes. Before becoming a speech-language pathologist, I worked as a paraprofessional and caregiver for individuals with special needs. Those experiences helped shape the patient-centered, collaborative approach I bring to every client. I am passionate about building meaningful relationships with the individuals and families I serve, following each client's interests and strengths to foster engagement, trust, and effective, individualized therapy.