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, CAS, CCTS-I (she/her)
Clinic Director/ Owner
Speech-Language Pathologist
Focus Areas: Autism/ADHD
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
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
Katherine P. Navarro, B.S., Executive Assistant & Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (she/her)
Katherine received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners as a speech-language pathology assistant. Katherine is the Executive Assistant to the clinic Director, Amy Grant, M.S., CCC-SLP, CCTS-I. Her duties are both administrative and clinical in nature. Katherine was a treating clinician at Therapy Center of Buda for over 6 years prior to taking on this administrative role. Her professional interests include Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism, Fluency Disorders, late talkers, and Augmentative Alternative Communication. Katherine loves helping as many families as she can and making a positive difference in the lives of all children and their families. In her free time Katherine enjoys spending time with her family. Email Katherine
Katherine received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She is licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners as a speech-language pathology assistant. Katherine is the Executive Assistant to the clinic Director, Amy Grant, M.S., CCC-SLP, CCTS-I. Her duties are both administrative and clinical in nature. Katherine was a treating clinician at Therapy Center of Buda for over 6 years prior to taking on this administrative role. Her professional interests include Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism, Fluency Disorders, late talkers, and Augmentative Alternative Communication. Katherine loves helping as many families as she can and making a positive difference in the lives of all children and their families. In her free time Katherine enjoys spending time with her family. Email Katherine
Gabriela "Gaby" Carranco , M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist (she/her)
Gabriela received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas State University in 2016. After working as a speech-language pathologist assistant at TCOB, Gabriela went on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas State University. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include Autism, articulation disorders, and receptive/expressive language disorders. Gabriela has a passion for working with the pediatric population and providing families with the tools to help their loved ones make progress. Her hobbies outside of work include spending time with her family, swimming, and baking. Email Gaby
Gabriela received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas State University in 2016. After working as a speech-language pathologist assistant at TCOB, Gabriela went on to receive her Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas State University. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist intern with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include Autism, articulation disorders, and receptive/expressive language disorders. Gabriela has a passion for working with the pediatric population and providing families with the tools to help their loved ones make progress. Her hobbies outside of work include spending time with her family, swimming, and baking. Email Gaby
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
Rebecca Compton, DOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist (she/her)
Rebecca received a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Professional interests include the needs of children 0-5, specifically Autistic children, as well as sensory and emotional regulation difficulties. Her passion is facilitating children's positive, active, and successful participation in their life through the empowerment of both child and caregivers. In her free time, she enjoys cooking/baking, hanging out with my dog, and reading. Email Rebecca
Rebecca received a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine. She is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Professional interests include the needs of children 0-5, specifically Autistic children, as well as sensory and emotional regulation difficulties. Her passion is facilitating children's positive, active, and successful participation in their life through the empowerment of both child and caregivers. In her free time, she enjoys cooking/baking, hanging out with my dog, and reading. Email Rebecca
Sherry Ryan, COTA/L, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (she/her)
Sherry received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas State University and an Associates Degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program from St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas. She is a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Texas. Prior to becoming a COTA, Sherry was a teacher in a non-traditional school. Sherry is passionate about working as a team to improve the lives of children and families by providing high-quality, personalized therapeutic activities that carry over into daily life. Her professional interests include: Autism, Sensory Integration differences, Cerebral Palsy, Dysgraphia, fine motor/handwriting weakness, and Vision Processing Disorder. In her free time, she enjoys game nights with her family, cooking, gardening, and listening to music. Email Sherry
Sherry received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas State University and an Associates Degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program from St. Philip’s College in San Antonio, Texas. She is a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) in the state of Texas. Prior to becoming a COTA, Sherry was a teacher in a non-traditional school. Sherry is passionate about working as a team to improve the lives of children and families by providing high-quality, personalized therapeutic activities that carry over into daily life. Her professional interests include: Autism, Sensory Integration differences, Cerebral Palsy, Dysgraphia, fine motor/handwriting weakness, and Vision Processing Disorder. In her free time, she enjoys game nights with her family, cooking, gardening, and listening to music. Email Sherry
Administration
Brandi Bice, Office Manager (she/her)
Brandi has extensive knowledge in the multi-service industry. Brandi manages daily office functions, serves as human resources, and supports Deborah with insurance dealings. Her main goal is ensure that all issues are addressed in order to promote a healthy and happy environment for your child. Brandi’s interests include art, riding motorcycles, and volunteering at animal shelters like PAWS. Email Brandi
Brandi has extensive knowledge in the multi-service industry. Brandi manages daily office functions, serves as human resources, and supports Deborah with insurance dealings. Her main goal is ensure that all issues are addressed in order to promote a healthy and happy environment for your child. Brandi’s interests include art, riding motorcycles, and volunteering at animal shelters like PAWS. Email Brandi
Karen Kimmons, BS, Billing Specialist (she/her)
Karen joined our team Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration and over 20 years of experience in the medical office setting with extensive background in insurance management. Her background uniquely qualifies her to act as the liaison between insurance companies and our families in order to utilize all benefits available and minimize out of pocket charges. In her free time Karen enjoys day trips with her family, crafting, scrapbooking, and keeping up with her two daughters. Email Karen
Karen joined our team Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration and over 20 years of experience in the medical office setting with extensive background in insurance management. Her background uniquely qualifies her to act as the liaison between insurance companies and our families in order to utilize all benefits available and minimize out of pocket charges. In her free time Karen enjoys day trips with her family, crafting, scrapbooking, and keeping up with her two daughters. Email Karen
Terra Wilkes, Patient Care Coordinator (she/her)
Terra joined us with 20 years costumer service; 9 years medical administrative/ insurance verification. She enjoys helping clients and co-workers alike. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, riding bikes, playing volley ball, and walks with her husband. She also loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. Email Terra
Terra joined us with 20 years costumer service; 9 years medical administrative/ insurance verification. She enjoys helping clients and co-workers alike. In her free time she enjoys going to the beach, riding bikes, playing volley ball, and walks with her husband. She also loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. Email Terra
