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, Clinic Director, Speech-Language Pathologist,
Certified Autism Specialist (she/her)
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. She is a founding member and serves 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, are non-trauma inducing and which respect human rights, dignity and sensory preferences. Amy is listed as a Certified Autism Specialist with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards and has over 15 years experience as an SLP.
She has an extensive background with Autism in evaluating and treating patients 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 neurodivergents 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 , Fluency Disorders, Language Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, 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, 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 model and movement. We are all born different. These differences don't make us any better or worse than the person next to us. This includes our differences in our neurological systems. She believes every individual that visits with us deserves equality, respect, and their own voice. That "voice" may be in action form, gestures, sign language, verbal output, alternative communication methods, total communication methods, or via augmentative communication. Acknowledgement and honoring an individual's communication method is vital to establishing a mutually respectful relationship and accomplishing the most optimal outcomes of therapy.
In their free time Amy and her daughter enjoy attending festivals, traveling, reading, and spending time with their extended family. Email Amy
Certified Autism Specialist (she/her)
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. She is a founding member and serves 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, are non-trauma inducing and which respect human rights, dignity and sensory preferences. Amy is listed as a Certified Autism Specialist with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards and has over 15 years experience as an SLP.
She has an extensive background with Autism in evaluating and treating patients 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 neurodivergents 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 , Fluency Disorders, Language Impairments, Hearing Impairments, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, 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, 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 model and movement. We are all born different. These differences don't make us any better or worse than the person next to us. This includes our differences in our neurological systems. She believes every individual that visits with us deserves equality, respect, and their own voice. That "voice" may be in action form, gestures, sign language, verbal output, alternative communication methods, total communication methods, or via augmentative communication. Acknowledgement and honoring an individual's communication method is vital to establishing a mutually respectful relationship and accomplishing the most optimal outcomes of therapy.
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, CAS. 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, CAS. 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
Ashley Sutton, B.S., Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (she/her)
Ashley received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is a licensed speech-language pathology assistant with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include Aphasia, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and cognitive communication disorders. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, quilting and spending time with her dog, Sushi. Email Ashley
Ashley received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She is a licensed speech-language pathology assistant with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Her professional interests include Aphasia, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and cognitive communication disorders. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, quilting and spending time with her dog, Sushi. Email Ashley
Gabriela "Gaby" Carranco , M.S., Speech-Language Pathologist- Intern (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
Katie Abrego, B.S., Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (she/her)
Katie received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas A&M University Kingsville. She has been a licensed speech-language pathology assistant with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation since 2013. Her professional interests include articulation and phonology disorders, social language skills, Autism and receptive/expressive language disorders. Katie has previous experience working in pediatric clinic and home health settings. Katie loves connecting with her clients and their families and providing them with as many tools and support to reach their goals. Her hobbies outside of work include spending time with her family, singing, and being outdoors. Email Katie
Katie received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas A&M University Kingsville. She has been a licensed speech-language pathology assistant with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation since 2013. Her professional interests include articulation and phonology disorders, social language skills, Autism and receptive/expressive language disorders. Katie has previous experience working in pediatric clinic and home health settings. Katie loves connecting with her clients and their families and providing them with as many tools and support to reach their goals. Her hobbies outside of work include spending time with her family, singing, and being outdoors. Email Katie
Kimberly "Kim" Sernett, MOT, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist (she/her)
Kim recieved her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology from Creighton University and her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Nebraska Methodist College. She moved to Texas after graduation to escape the Midwest winters. Kim is passionate about learning through play, adjusting the environment to meet the needs of an individual, and integrating skill building into daily routines. Her professional interest and exposure includes Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing, handwriting, and oculomotor/visual processing skills. Her occupations outside of work include spending time with loved ones, hiking, yoga, and dancing. Email Kim
Kim recieved her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology from Creighton University and her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Nebraska Methodist College. She moved to Texas after graduation to escape the Midwest winters. Kim is passionate about learning through play, adjusting the environment to meet the needs of an individual, and integrating skill building into daily routines. Her professional interest and exposure includes Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, sensory processing, handwriting, and oculomotor/visual processing skills. Her occupations outside of work include spending time with loved ones, hiking, yoga, and dancing. Email Kim
Emily Swogger, OTR, M.S., Occupational Therapist
Emily received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Walsh University. She then went on to receive her Master of Arts in History and Government from Ashland University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State University. In 2016 she and her family moved to the Lone Star State. She is licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Emily joins us with a passion for making a difference in the world and forever learning. Professional interests and exposure include; infants, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration differences, Cerebral Palsy, Dysgraphia, and Vision Processing. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, gardening, and wrapping gifts.
Emily received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Walsh University. She then went on to receive her Master of Arts in History and Government from Ashland University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State University. In 2016 she and her family moved to the Lone Star State. She is licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. Emily joins us with a passion for making a difference in the world and forever learning. Professional interests and exposure include; infants, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Integration differences, Cerebral Palsy, Dysgraphia, and Vision Processing. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, gardening, and wrapping gifts.
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
Deborah Garza, B.S., Administrative Director (she/her)
Deborah leads the administrative team with over nineteen years of experience in office management. Born and raised in Texas, she received her Bachelor of Science in Communication with Minor in English from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also a certified paralegal and a real estate broker. Deborah oversees all processes pertaining to medical billing, insurance rules and regulations, customer protection regulations, and financial and budget activities for the clinic. Her years of experience as a legal secretary and office manager has well-equipped her with all the tools necessary to maintain an effective relationship with insurance companies in order to ensure your child receives every benefit that can be garnered. Deborah’s interests include facilitating workshops, swimming, and working with children and animals.
Deborah leads the administrative team with over nineteen years of experience in office management. Born and raised in Texas, she received her Bachelor of Science in Communication with Minor in English from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also a certified paralegal and a real estate broker. Deborah oversees all processes pertaining to medical billing, insurance rules and regulations, customer protection regulations, and financial and budget activities for the clinic. Her years of experience as a legal secretary and office manager has well-equipped her with all the tools necessary to maintain an effective relationship with insurance companies in order to ensure your child receives every benefit that can be garnered. Deborah’s interests include facilitating workshops, swimming, and working with children and animals.
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
Angela Sprouse, Patient Care Coordinator (she/her)
Angela Sprouse joins our family with 15 years of customer service experience with 9 of those years being in the medical field. She prides herself in building relationships with our families, assisting with scheduling, answering questions regarding services, and making your time with us as comfortable as possible. In her free time you can catch Angela reading a book or catching up on the latest movie/music craze going on. She loves antiquing and spending time with her husband, 4 fur-babies, and the rest of her family and friends. Email Angela
Angela Sprouse joins our family with 15 years of customer service experience with 9 of those years being in the medical field. She prides herself in building relationships with our families, assisting with scheduling, answering questions regarding services, and making your time with us as comfortable as possible. In her free time you can catch Angela reading a book or catching up on the latest movie/music craze going on. She loves antiquing and spending time with her husband, 4 fur-babies, and the rest of her family and friends. Email Angela
