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Speech-Language Pathologist in Atascadero, CA

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Yvette Deleo

Yvette Deleo | Speech-Language Pathologist photo
Speech Therapy
Beyond Speech Theapy
Yvette Deleo is a speech-language pathologist in Atascadero, CA.

Practice Type:
• Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Practice Areas:
• Speech Language Pathology • Aphasia • Apraxia • Augmentative Alternative Communication • Cognitive-Communication Disorders • Fluency and fluency disorders • Language acquisition disorders • Laryngectomy • Neurogenic Communication Disorders • Speech Therapy • Swallowing disorders • Voice Disorders & autism.

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Bio
Yvette graduated from San Jose State University with her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Yvette is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. After more than 20 years in San Jose, California, she moved to the Central Coast in 2003 with her husband, Michael, to enjoy the "SLO Life." Yvette is experienced in the evaluation and remediation of impaired communication, cognition, pragmatics, voice and swallowing, with a specific passion - working with adolescents and adults. Yvette is a certified Vital Stim. provider, a therapeutic intervention for the management of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Vital Stim. is the only neuromuscular electrical stimulation device that is cleared by the FDA to treat dysphagia. Yvette also holds a certification in Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT), for Parkinson's disease and an Interactive Metronome certification for improving synchronization in the brain. Recently, Beyond Speech Therapy has added Biofeedback and Neurofeedback therapy to the practice. Yvette also has her certificate for Mindfulness Training. Yvette has many years of experience performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies, which is an exam to assess a persons' swallow function. She has provided services in variety of settings including: Hospitals, private practice clinics, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, home-health care, and skilled nursing facilities. Yvette has supervised several students during their externships and clinical fellowships. Yvette has enjoyed providing community education for local caregiver support groups and in-service training in every setting where she has been employed.

Currently, Yvette is employed by April Nolan, owner, at Beyond Speech Therapy. Yvette states, "Helping others is my life's privilege."
Memberships
American Speech-Language & Hearing Association.
Other Languages
Spanish
Payments Accepted
In net-work with most insurances.
Hours:9:00-5:00
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Speech-Language Therapy  Language-Based Learning Disabilities
 Accent Reduction  Learning Disabilities
 Adult Speech/Language Disorders  Mental Health and Speech Issues
 Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia  Motor Speech Disorders
 Aphasia  Online / Video / Teletherapy
 Apraxia  Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
 Auditory Brainstem Response Testing (ABR)  Speech Sound Disorders
 Autism Spectrum Disorders  Stuttering
 Child Speech/Language Disorders  Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
 Developmental Delays  Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
 English as a Second Language  Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
 Head and Neck Cancer  Voice Disorders
Licenses/Certifications
 ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)  Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)