Our TeamWe are a diverse team dedicated to improving the livelihoods of children and their families through personalized therapy programs. We take care in explaining to families their child's needs and sharing therapy techniques to take home to help make parenting a little bit easier. We guide your family through a process of building your child's life skills for daily living.
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Clinicians
Amy Grant, M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her)
Clinic Director/ Owner
Speech-Language Pathologist
Focus Areas: Autism/ADHD/Trauma
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual
Amy holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a license to practice as a speech-language pathologist from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. She is the Chairperson of the Member Advocacy Committee under the VP for Social and Governmental Affairs for The Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association and is a member in good standing. She was a founding member and served on the Senior Advisory Board of the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective whose mission is is to provide free public access to pro-neurodiversity focused therapists, to advocate with our therapists and the neurodivergent and disabled populations we serve and to provide education for therapy practices and methodologies which presume competence, trauma-sensitive and which respect human rights, dignity and sensory preferences. She continues to mentor therapists transitioning from a pathologizing model to a neurodiversity-affirming model. Amy is an Autism and ADHD Specialist as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual with the Arizona Trauma Institute. She nearly two decades of experience as an SLP.
She has an extensive background with Autism in evaluating and treating clients requiring augmentative communication devices, and she also has advanced knowledge of American Sign Language. Amy received extensive training on administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and provides assistance to pediatricians and neurologists in identifying someone as Autistic with the unique perspective of a pro-neurodiversity and neurodivergent SLP. Born and raised in Texas, Amy received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2005.
She has experience working with people of all ages and in a variety of settings, including home health, public schools, hospitals, inpatient and private outpatient clinics. Her exposure to working with a variety of diagnoses includes; Autism , Stuttering, Demand Avoidance, history of trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, Language Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Childhood Aphasia, Cleft Lip/Palate, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Down Syndrome, Non-speaking communication impairments, as well as a multitude of other diagnoses. Amy’s professional interests include Autism, Narrative Language, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD), childhood aphasia, child language, medically complex clients, and reading disorders. Providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy as well as providing counsel, access and support to apply for social services and grants available to them, helping caregivers to maneuver the school system and empowering them to be strong advocates for their child and/or themselves, and providing education to families about diagnoses, the neurodiversity paradigm, and compassionate evidence based therapies are the foundation of her practice.
Amy wholeheartedly supports the Neurodiversity Paradigm and movement. We are innately different. This includes our differences in our neurological system/ neurotype. She believes every individual deserves respect and their own voice. That "voice" may be in action form, gestures, sign language, spoken word, alternative communication methods, total communication methods, via a personal speech generating device, etc. Acknowledgement and honoring an individual's communication method is vital to establishing a mutually respectful relationship and accomplishing the most optimal outcomes of therapy. She also believes in educating our community to make equitable opportunities for our marginalized populations.
In their free time Amy and her daughter enjoy attending festivals, traveling, reading, and spending time with their extended family. Email Amy
Clinic Director/ Owner
Speech-Language Pathologist
Focus Areas: Autism/ADHD/Trauma
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual
Amy holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a license to practice as a speech-language pathologist from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. She is the Chairperson of the Member Advocacy Committee under the VP for Social and Governmental Affairs for The Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association and is a member in good standing. She was a founding member and served on the Senior Advisory Board of the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective whose mission is is to provide free public access to pro-neurodiversity focused therapists, to advocate with our therapists and the neurodivergent and disabled populations we serve and to provide education for therapy practices and methodologies which presume competence, trauma-sensitive and which respect human rights, dignity and sensory preferences. She continues to mentor therapists transitioning from a pathologizing model to a neurodiversity-affirming model. Amy is an Autism and ADHD Specialist as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist- Individual with the Arizona Trauma Institute. She nearly two decades of experience as an SLP.
She has an extensive background with Autism in evaluating and treating clients requiring augmentative communication devices, and she also has advanced knowledge of American Sign Language. Amy received extensive training on administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and provides assistance to pediatricians and neurologists in identifying someone as Autistic with the unique perspective of a pro-neurodiversity and neurodivergent SLP. Born and raised in Texas, Amy received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2005.
She has experience working with people of all ages and in a variety of settings, including home health, public schools, hospitals, inpatient and private outpatient clinics. Her exposure to working with a variety of diagnoses includes; Autism , Stuttering, Demand Avoidance, history of trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, Language Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Childhood Aphasia, Cleft Lip/Palate, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Down Syndrome, Non-speaking communication impairments, as well as a multitude of other diagnoses. Amy’s professional interests include Autism, Narrative Language, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD), childhood aphasia, child language, medically complex clients, and reading disorders. Providing compassionate trauma-informed therapy as well as providing counsel, access and support to apply for social services and grants available to them, helping caregivers to maneuver the school system and empowering them to be strong advocates for their child and/or themselves, and providing education to families about diagnoses, the neurodiversity paradigm, and compassionate evidence based therapies are the foundation of her practice.
Amy wholeheartedly supports the Neurodiversity Paradigm and movement. We are innately different. This includes our differences in our neurological system/ neurotype. She believes every individual deserves respect and their own voice. That "voice" may be in action form, gestures, sign language, spoken word, alternative communication methods, total communication methods, via a personal speech generating device, etc. Acknowledgement and honoring an individual's communication method is vital to establishing a mutually respectful relationship and accomplishing the most optimal outcomes of therapy. She also believes in educating our community to make equitable opportunities for our marginalized populations.
In their free time Amy and her daughter enjoy attending festivals, traveling, reading, and spending time with their extended family. Email Amy
Nicole White, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist (she/her)
Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010. After spending 8 years as a Montessori teacher in the Austin area, Nicole returned to school and received her Master of Science degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include fluency disorders and receptive/expressive language disorders. In her free time, she enjoys reading, trivia games and traveling. Email Nicole
Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at Austin in 2010. After spending 8 years as a Montessori teacher in the Austin area, Nicole returned to school and received her Master of Science degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include fluency disorders and receptive/expressive language disorders. In her free time, she enjoys reading, trivia games and traveling. Email Nicole
Gabriela "Gabby" Dominique, MS., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist (she/her)
Gabriela received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners as a speech-language pathology assistant. Her professional interests include Autism, stuttering, receptive/expressive language disorders, and articulation disorders. Gabriela enjoys traveling, puzzles, and listening to true crime podcasts. Email Gabby
Gabriela received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners as a speech-language pathology assistant. Her professional interests include Autism, stuttering, receptive/expressive language disorders, and articulation disorders. Gabriela enjoys traveling, puzzles, and listening to true crime podcasts. Email Gabby
Joshua "Josh" Knappenberger, MS., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist (he/his)
Josh received his Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Science from Temple University and his Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Stroudsburg University. He is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. His professional interests include phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and reading disorders. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, going to concerts, cooking, and playing tennis. Email Josh
Josh received his Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Science from Temple University and his Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Stroudsburg University. He is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. His professional interests include phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and reading disorders. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, going to concerts, cooking, and playing tennis. Email Josh
Tracy Tice, MS., SLP-Intern Speech-Language Pathologist Intern (she/her)
Tracy received her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston and her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas State University. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include cognitive communication disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, and fluency disorders. In her free time, she enjoys tabletop games, puzzles, and traveling.
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Tracy received her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston and her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas State University. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include cognitive communication disorders, expressive/receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, and fluency disorders. In her free time, she enjoys tabletop games, puzzles, and traveling.
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Administration
Brandi Bice, Office Manager (she/her)
Brandi has extensive knowledge in the multi-service industry. She adeptly handles daily office responsibilities, heads our human resources, mentors the administrative team, and even wears the unexpected hat of resident snake-wrangler. Always there to assist Amy in her ambitious endeavors, Brandi's primary focus is to tackle challenges head-on, ensuring a nurturing and joyful environment for every child. Outside of work, Brandi's passions span from crafting artistic masterpieces and shopping to cruising on motorcycles and selflessly dedicating her time to animal welfare. Email Brandi
Brandi has extensive knowledge in the multi-service industry. She adeptly handles daily office responsibilities, heads our human resources, mentors the administrative team, and even wears the unexpected hat of resident snake-wrangler. Always there to assist Amy in her ambitious endeavors, Brandi's primary focus is to tackle challenges head-on, ensuring a nurturing and joyful environment for every child. Outside of work, Brandi's passions span from crafting artistic masterpieces and shopping to cruising on motorcycles and selflessly dedicating her time to animal welfare. Email Brandi
Karen Kimmons, BS, Billing Specialist (she/her)
Karen is a valued member of our team, bringing a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration and over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Her extensive background in insurance management positions her perfectly to bridge the gap between our families and insurance companies, ensuring maximum benefits with minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Outside the office, Karen loves taking day trips with her family, diving into crafting and scrapbooking, and cherishing moments with her two daughters. Email Karen
Karen is a valued member of our team, bringing a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration and over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Her extensive background in insurance management positions her perfectly to bridge the gap between our families and insurance companies, ensuring maximum benefits with minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Outside the office, Karen loves taking day trips with her family, diving into crafting and scrapbooking, and cherishing moments with her two daughters. Email Karen
Angela Sprouse, Care Coordinator (she/her)
Angela brings a wealth of experience to our team with a stellar 15-year track record in customer service and a decade in medical administrative roles, specializing in insurance verification. Passionate about excellence, she consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring both clients and colleagues receive unmatched support. Away from her professional realm, Angela cherishes moments spent with her family—whether they're immersed in a captivating movie or out shopping. On days off, you're likely to find her lavishing love on her beloved dogs and cat or seeking serenity with a fishing rod in hand. Email Angela
Angela brings a wealth of experience to our team with a stellar 15-year track record in customer service and a decade in medical administrative roles, specializing in insurance verification. Passionate about excellence, she consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring both clients and colleagues receive unmatched support. Away from her professional realm, Angela cherishes moments spent with her family—whether they're immersed in a captivating movie or out shopping. On days off, you're likely to find her lavishing love on her beloved dogs and cat or seeking serenity with a fishing rod in hand. Email Angela
Deborah Bruce, Care Coordinator (she/her)
Deborah comes to us with an impressive background in the world of business, having studied at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident as she has owned and operated several successful businesses. A firm believer in the power of dedication, Deborah is deeply family-oriented and often finds joy in spending quality time with her loved ones. Outside of work, she's an avid fitness enthusiast and enjoys cooking up a storm in the kitchen. And for those in the know, Deborah is quite the Pokémon aficionado. Whether at work or play, her passion and commitment shine through.
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Deborah comes to us with an impressive background in the world of business, having studied at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident as she has owned and operated several successful businesses. A firm believer in the power of dedication, Deborah is deeply family-oriented and often finds joy in spending quality time with her loved ones. Outside of work, she's an avid fitness enthusiast and enjoys cooking up a storm in the kitchen. And for those in the know, Deborah is quite the Pokémon aficionado. Whether at work or play, her passion and commitment shine through.
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