Speech Therapy Services
(That Are Actually Neurodiversity-Affirming!)
What Clients and Parents are Saying:
“She is the only one who modified her methods to suit my son. Rachel was always thinking ahead and changing her strategy to meet his needs.”
- Deb, parent
“I saw progress in his speech every week and she made therapy a fun experience for him…She is very accommodating and I would recommend her to anyone.”
- Kelly, parent
Currently Full—Waitlist Open
I have state licensure in NY and MA and am accepting clients from both states over teletherapy. I offer home-based services to those that live within reasonable driving distance from my office in Arlington, MA. At this time, I am private pay only. While my focus is on suspected or diagnosed Autistic and ADHD populations, I occasionally accept other clients if I feel my expertise would significantly benefit them. Please contact me for further detail.
Speech Therapy Evaluations
I conduct neurodiversity-affirming speech, language, social communication on children, adolescents, and adults that go beyond standardized assessments which often only recognize client “deficits".” My approach to conducting evaluations is to critically analyze the client’s abilities, highlight strengths, and make recommendations that foster communication growth, identity, overall regulation, and self-advocacy skills.
Speech Therapy Sessions
I see children, adolescent, and adult populations and cater my therapy sessions to each client’s unique needs. Some areas of focus include:
Building upon echolalia (spoken language imitation)
AAC implementation heavily informed by the full-time AAC-using community
Communication of regulatory state
Social connection and self-advocacy building that feels authentic to identity for the purposes of employment, friendships, and romantic relationships
Trauma-informed care