A1 Speech Therapy, LLC is a private speech-language pathology practice and non-public agency focused on providing exceptional and individualized speech and language services to the pediatric population. At A1 Speech Therapy, LLC, we strive to reach the highest potential of each child's communication abilities and focus on building speech and language skills one step at a time beginning from the very basic blocks of communication to developing meaningful conversation.

Melissa Johnson is a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist residing in Santa Barbara, California. Melissa received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders and Master of Science degree in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist by the State of California. Melissa has extensive experience working with a wide variety of individuals with speech and language disorders in diverse settings. Melissa has worked in outpatient clinics, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation units, schools, and private practice.

I am a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years experience that includes both medical and educational based speech-language pathology. I have extensive experience with children ages 18 months through 21 years of age. Virtual speech and language assessments, virtual speech therapy, and advocacy support are available to ensure children receive the support and intervention needed to improve communication. I provide a complimentary consultation to discuss needs and concerns. Services include virtual speech and language assessments and therapy as well as advocacy support including a record review of previous assessments, IEP documents, and service history as well as virtual attendance at IEP meetings.

A highly EXPERIENCED and CREDENTIALED team of speech/language pathologists, educational therapists, and learning disability experts, who each have up to 20-30 years experience. Our team has experts in: articulation disorders, auditory processing disorders, oral-motor speech difficulties, language delay, autism spectrum disorders, and all aspects of communication. This practice is unique because we also treat the link between communication and reading/ academic learning and integrate work on oral and written communication to maximize outcomes not only for speech/ communication purposes, but also to maximize school success. We offer a variety of techniques/programs to meet individual needs, including: Social Skills groups, Lindamood Bell, Wilson, & Many Other Programs for Learning Differences, Hearing Impairment, Articulation and Language Disorders. and auditory processing disorders. We believe that it is important to treat the whole child, not just a disability, and find what will bring the most change and success to that child's communication, education, and life experience.We also believe that learning for children should be fun, yet focused. Parents are kept well informed of therapy goals and progress after each session to allow for carry-over at home, which can ensure best progress.