Meet Our Speech-Language Pathologist
Amanda Myers M.S., CCC-SLP
At Pathways to Communicate, our dedicated speech-language pathologist (SLP) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. With a Master's degree in Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Spanish and certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), she is fully qualified to assess and treat a variety of communication disorders. Her extensive training includes specialized courses in developmental delays, articulation disorders, autism and social communication skills, ensuring that she is well-equipped to support clients of all ages, particularly those from birth to young adulthood. With a passion for helping individuals find their voice, she employs evidence-based practices tailored to each client's unique needs.
Comprehensive Training & Credentials
Amanda has undergone rigorous training that encompasses both theoretical knowledge and practical application. This includes hands-on experience in clinical settings, where she has worked with diverse populations facing various communication challenges.
She hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the leading credentialing organization for speech-language pathologists. This certification authorizes me to bill insurance for services. Additionally, I have a Certificate in Cultural Linguistic Diversity, CPR/First Aid certification, and professional insurance to practice in Oregon.
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Spanish
Master of Science in communicative sciences and disorders
Areas of Expertise
She specializes in addressing Autism Spectrum Disorder, with a primary focus on pediatric populations.
Her expertise extends to apraxia of speech and supporting individuals of all ages with autism, particularly in developing social communication skills, for all ages.
Additionally, she offers assistance to Spanish-speaking clients, drawing on her Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, though she is not fully fluent. Her goal is to provide personalized, effective therapy tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Her expertise allows her to create individualized therapy plans that address specific goals, ensuring effective and meaningful progress.
The goal is to provide ethical, evidence-based, and personalized treatment in a supportive environment to enhance speech, language, cognition, and executive functioning skills in the clients.
Treatment Approaches
Amanda has formal training in a variety of effective treatment models, ensuring that I can tailor my services to meet the unique needs of each client. Here are the approaches I utilize:
- PROMPT – PROMPTS for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets
- RIT – Response to Imitation Training
- The Zones of Regulation
- Social Thinking Curriculum
- Behavior Intervention Strategies
- S’Cool Moves
- Brain Gym
- TEACCH Autism Program Training
- Autism Training Solutions
- Basic & Advanced PECS – Picture Exchange Communication System
- Various specialized training in Autism Spectrum Disorder