Amanda is a highly qualified speech-language pathologist with extensive experience and a profound skill set. Her passion, adaptability, and commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices are integral to her practice. Amanda holds a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Mercy College and a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from SUNY Cortland. She is licensed in speech-language pathology in New York and holds the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).In her role in the Valhalla Union Free School District, she provides speech, language, and feeding therapy to elementary students utilizing evidence-based practices. Her approach involves a combination of push-in and pull-out therapy sessions, utilizing a strengths-based and multisensory approach to address student needs and goals. Amanda is adept at administering standardized tests and informal observations to evaluate students, determine their service eligibility, and tailor interventions as needed. Similarly, at Isa Marrs, she delivers individualized feeding therapy services to elementary and middle school students in the North Salem Central School District in a supportive environment to enhance positive mealtime experiences. Amanda prioritizes collaboration with parents, caregivers, and professionals in both roles, ensuring comprehensive guidance and education.Beyond her school-based experiences, Amanda has extended her expertise to a comprehensive speech, language, and social development center, Dramatic Pragmatics, where she excels in developing and implementing personalized therapeutic interventions for clients aged 3-12. She focuses on sensory regulation and building authentic connections to ensure a ready state for learning and enhance engagement. Her work involves close connections with families, a practice she extends to her role at Northern Westchester Center for Speech Disorders. Amanda provides speech and language therapy to preschool-aged students in their homes and preschool settings using a holistic, play-based approach, to foster speech and language development in naturalistic environments. Building trust and rapport with families is essential in both settings, ensuring meaningful therapy that cultivates learning.Amanda is committed to making a positive impact in the field of speech-language pathology, continuously enhancing her skills and knowledge to provide the best possible support for individuals with speech, language, feeding and communication disorders.