Alisa Prewitt has been practicing in the field of Speech Therapy for over 20 years. She has many years of experience working with pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. Areas of specialties include feeding, swallowing, orofacial myology, cognitive and neurological disorders. Alisa has provided assessment and treatment for autism spectrum disorders, auditory processing/attention, oral motor/feeding disorders, speech disorders, apraxia, cleft palate, craniofacial anomalies, voice disorders, language disorders, stuttering/fluency disorders, accent modification/reduction, facilitating Parkinson adult groups, and special needs intervention. She enjoys a long-standing working relationship with colleagues from the health, corporate, educational, military, and entertainment sectors.

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.

Julie DeAngelis is a speech-language pathologist in Santa Barbara, CA. Practice Type: • Elementary School Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cleft palate • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Language acquisition disorders • Laryngectomy • Learning disabilities • Multilingualism • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech-Language Research • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Julie DeAngelis for a consultation.

Rachel Hochberg is a speech-language pathologist in West Hills, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy Please contact Rachel Hochberg for a consultation.

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.

Deandra Schmidt is a speech-language pathologist in Encino, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Speech Therapy Please contact Deandra Schmidt for a consultation.

Stefanie Canter-Karp is a speech-language pathologist in Encino, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders Please contact Stefanie Canter-Karp for a consultation.

Robin Binnie is a speech-language pathologist in Newhall, CA. Practice Type: • Speech-Language Treatment Center/Clinic Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy Please contact Robin Binnie for a consultation.

Carol Graiwer is a speech-language pathologist in Encino, CA. Practice Type: • Center Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Carol Graiwer for a consultation.

Linda Diamond is a speech-language pathologist in Los Angeles, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Language acquisition disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy Please contact Linda Diamond for a consultation.

Georgia Jessup is a speech-language pathologist in Santa Monica, CA. Practice Type: • Hospitals Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders Please contact Georgia Jessup for a consultation.

Catherine Owens is a speech-language pathologist in Los Angeles, CA. Practice Type: • Speech Hearing Center/Clinic Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Autism • Central Auditory Processing Issues • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Learning disabilities • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • SLP developmental disabilities • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders Please contact Catherine Owens for a consultation.

Lisa Bolden is a speech-language pathologist in Los Angeles, CA. Practice Type: • Office Practice Areas: • Speech Language Pathology • Accent Modification • Aphasia • Apraxia • Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Communication Improvement and Public Speaking • Fluency and fluency disorders • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Phonology Disorders • Speech Therapy • Voice Disorders Please contact Lisa Bolden for a consultation.

Speech disorders include: * Articulation disorders: Difficulties producing sounds in syllables or saying words incorrectly to the point that listeners can't understand what's being said. * Phonological disorders: Difficulties in speech sound patterns. * Fluency disorders: Problems such as stuttering, in which the flow of speech is interrupted by abnormal stoppages, repetitions (st-st-stuttering), or prolonging sounds and syllables (ssssstuttering). * Resonance or voice disorders: Problems with the pitch, volume, or quality of the voice that distract listeners from what's being said. * Motor speech disorders such as Apraxia of Speech (AOS): Difficulties saying what is wanted to say correctly and consistently. * Language disorders can be either receptive or expressive: * Receptive disorders: Difficulties understanding or processing language. * Expressive disorders: Difficulty putting words together, limited vocabulary, or inability to use language in a socially appropriate way. Pragmatic/social aspects of communication: Difficulties using language, changing language and following conversational rules. * Dysphagia/oral feeding disorders: These include difficulties with drooling, eating, and swallowing. * Cognitive aspects of communication: Difficulties with attention, memory, problem solving and executive functions. Tia worked in various settings leading speech and language therapy groups, facilitating and training staff in using augmentative and alternative communication devices in the classroom and collaborated and participated in co-treatment sessions with Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Floortime Specialists, while using Floor Time (DIR Model). She also developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs for each child in her caseload. She is now in private practice in Stevenson Ranch, providing consultations, home, school, and clinic based interventions. Tia’s love of children shines through in her dedication and passion to enriching their lives, as well as the lives of their family. Tia received a B.A. and a M.S. in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Northridge.

Innovative Speech & Language Pathology Our mission at Innovative Speech & Language Pathology is to help people of all ages to communicate better and make a difference in the each of our individual's life despite how small or large, fast or slow the progress may be. ISLP is an INTEGRATED practice that provides SPEECH THERAPY (individual and small groups), OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, ABA THERAPY, SOCIAL SKILLS, WOODWORKING/KNITTING, TODDLER THROUGH PRESCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES AS WELL AS INTEGRATE HOMEOPATHY!!!! ISLP is a private practice serving pediatric through geriatric populations. Our services are dedicated in building a bridge for communication through speech/articulation, phonology, apraxia, voice, tongue thrust, fluency, reading/writing comprehension, auditory processing, ASD, cognitive deficits, dysphagia, dysaprthria, aphasia among other developmental/acquired speech and language deficits. ISLP uses an innovative approach utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques tailored specifically towards each individual's needs. Each session is based on an individual 1:1 with optimal energy and client/clinician involvement. ISLP takes an integrative approach, using either a whole/partial technique to better serve the individual and their families. This results in an effective, eclectic and an individualized approach that's specific to each individual. Our therapeutic services are enhanced through the use of music, singing, and movement involving the left hemisphere to better serve the individual needs where traditional speech therapy has failed. We offer services in English and Farsi and as well utilize the use of Cued Speech as well as some American Sign Language. ISLP provides comprehensive evaluations with reprots in the areas of speech and language skills, including but not limited to: articulation, phonology, tongue thrust, expressive and/or receptive language, auditory processing, voice, fluency/stuttering, social/pragmatic skills development and reading comprehension. We further provide consultations and therapy for individuals, their families, non-public/private school, early intervention programs, as well as the Regional Center. We accepts private pay clients by appointment only with cash/check being the only means of payment at the time of service. At ISLP we don't accept insurance, however, a super-bill with all the necessary documentation is provided for our families to submit to their insurance company.

Innovative Speech & Language Pathology Our mission at Innovative Speech & Language Pathology is to help people of all ages to communicate better and make a difference in the each of our individual's life despite how small or large, fast or slow the progress may be. ISLP is an INTEGRATED practice that provides SPEECH THERAPY (individual and small groups), OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, ABA THERAPY, SOCIAL SKILLS, WOODWORKING/KNITTING, TODDLER THROUGH PRESCHOOL MUSIC CLASSES AS WELL AS INTEGRATE HOMEOPATHY!!!! ISLP is a private practice serving pediatric through geriatric populations. Our services are dedicated in building a bridge for communication through speech/articulation, phonology, apraxia, voice, tongue thrust, fluency, reading/writing comprehension, auditory processing, ASD, cognitive deficits, dysphagia, dysaprthria, aphasia among other developmental/acquired speech and language deficits. ISLP uses an innovative approach utilizing a wide variety of therapeutic techniques tailored specifically towards each individual's needs. Each session is based on an individual 1:1 with optimal energy and client/clinician involvement. ISLP takes an integrative approach, using either a whole/partial technique to better serve the individual and their families. This results in an effective, eclectic and an individualized approach that's specific to each individual. Our therapeutic services are enhanced through the use of music, singing, and movement involving the left hemisphere to better serve the individual needs where traditional speech therapy has failed. We offer services in English and Farsi and as well utilize the use of Cued Speech as well as some American Sign Language. ISLP provides comprehensive evaluations with reprots in the areas of speech and language skills, including but not limited to: articulation, phonology, tongue thrust, expressive and/or receptive language, auditory processing, voice, fluency/stuttering, social/pragmatic skills development and reading comprehension. We further provide consultations and therapy for individuals, their families, non-public/private school, early intervention programs, as well as the Regional Center. We accepts private pay clients by appointment only with cash/check being the only means of payment at the time of service. At ISLP we don't accept insurance, however, a super-bill with all the necessary documentation is provided for our families to submit to their insurance company.