Amazing Brains Therapy, LLC
Neurodiversity Affirming, Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed
Child-led, Respectful, Individualized Evals & Treatment
Hi there :) I’m Kasha (they/she), and I have been working as a pediatric speech-language pathologist in outpatient and early intervention (home and community based) settings since 2009. I enjoy working with clients and families with complex communication needs and sensory processing differences. I work with families to address functional communication goals from a strengths-based perspective.
I strongly believe in presuming competence and helping clients communicate and advocate for themselves more independently. I have experience with trialing and procuring Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices to support communication access. Another professional interest is supporting Gestalt Language Processors; Gestalt Language Processors learn to speak in chunks or phrases, using echolalia (repetition of phrases or units of meaning) prior to learning to break up those chunks into single words that may be combined into more traditional grammar.
Authentic Communication is a Human Right!
Education/Training
M.A. Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Hampton University in 2009
Bio
I'm probably...homeschooling my kid, hanging out with my cat, way down an internet rabbit hole, and/or watching roller derby. Happy to be back in Charlottesville!
Memberships
I am a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and am licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Virginia. I am featured in the Meaningful Speech Directory as well as the NLA SLP registry.
Payments Accepted
Medicaid, Optima, Anthem, UHC, Tricare Select
Hours:Weekdays by appointment
Cost/Session
discounts available for private pay
License:Virginia
Helpful Links
 Not An Autism Mom--Parenting...With a Dash of Awareness:
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Neuroclastic: The Autism Spectrum According to Autistic People:
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Meaningful Speech: Gestalt language processors, echolalia-users--Natural Language Acquisition info:
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Call for Submissions: Neuroqueer Learning Spaces:
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The AAC Coach: Autonomous Communication for All:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Apraxia
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Learning Disabilities
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Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Child Speech/Language Disorders
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Developmental Delays
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Licenses/Certifications
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ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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