“Communication is at the head of child development, be it cognitive, social, emotional or behavioral.”L.S. Vygotsky, (1978) Mind in Society, Harvard University Press, Cambridge MA.Meridith Rose, MS, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and owner of HomeTele SLP, which was founded in June of 2020. She was inspired to become a speech-language pathologist over 20 years ago, following her youngest brother’s diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Her passion to help her brother and other children with communication and neurodevelopmental disorders led to her receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Florida, Master of Sciences degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Florida Atlantic University, and Applied Behavior Analysis program certificate from Florida Institute of Technology.Meridith has over 15 years of experience as a Florida and Georgia licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist, and has served neurotypical and neurodiverse pediatric populations ages 2-18 with various communication disorders and exceptionalities in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, daycares/preschools, clinics, homes). Her background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been instrumental in her speech and language therapy treatment approaches (e.g., positive reinforcement, facilitation of oral language development). Throughout her career she has developed an immense passion for her work. She strives to improve her clients' communication skills through the implementation of fun yet functional therapy activities that are culturally responsive, in their school or home environment via tele-therapy. Understanding the importance of the generalization of learned skills, she works closely with her clients and their families to provide them with strategies and supports to aid in the transfer of communication skills across environments.As a lifelong learner, Meridith is continually seeking opportunities to grow professionally. She is currently a doctoral student, graduate research assistant (GRA), and GaLEND Fellow at Georgia State University, where she is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in the Education of Students with Exceptionalities.For more information regarding the speech-language therapy services that HomeTele SLP provides, please visit HomeTeleSLP.com. Follow HomeTele SLP on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube @HomeTeleSLP.