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Understanding SpeechJodi Norris, MS, CCC-SLP
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| About Me |
| I am a licensed speech and language pathologist specializing in pediatrics with over 11 years experience in the Massachusetts and Ohio areas. I currently have a private practice in the greater Cincinnati area that focuses on children with a wide range of needs. Although autism and related disorders are my passion, I am also skilled in treating other speech and language impairments common in pediatrics. Apraxia, dysarthria, phonological impairments, developmental delay, and receptive and expressive language difficulties are among the many diagnoses that I have experience in treating. |
My prior experience includes work for four years in early intervention, and occupation for eight years in the public school system. My time in the school system exposed me to both elementary and preschool-aged students before specializing in preschool children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. This area has been my primary focus for the last six years. In addition to the school system, I ran a small private practice from my home to provide additional services to families (that requested more than what either the state or towns could provide.) Collaboration, co-treatment with other professionals, and training have provided me with extensive knowledge in sensory integration techniques and Applied Behavioral Analysis discreet trials that have been incorporated into speech and language therapy sessions. In addition, I have been trained in the SCERTS model, LIPS, Visualizing and Verbalizing and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System). All of these tools have made a significant impact in the children I have treated. I hold a Master of Communication Disorders from Boston University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences from the University of Maryland |
