
Building Confidence,
One Word at a Time
Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy for Language, Literacy, Social Communication and Executive Functioning Skills
Your child has so much potential – we’re going to help them discover it.
In a world full of unspoken social rules and expectations, ever-increasing academic demands, and constant sensory overload, it’s no surprise that many children struggle with friendships, schoolwork and emotional regulation. While some people thrive in busy, stimulating environments, not all brains are wired that way.
Neurodivergent (ND) individuals, such as autistic people, ADHDers, and those with learning disabilities often struggle to thrive in our society due to social, emotional, sensory and cognitive differences. These differences aren't always obvious, and they are often misunderstood and overlooked by many, including ND individuals themselves.
I’m here to help your child identify their strengths and build on them to unlock their potential. Together, we will establish a strong therapeutic relationship and identify meaningful, individualized goals, based on your child’s interests, needs and desires. When we know what helps us function at our best, we have so much more capacity to thrive and learn.
Therapy for School-Aged Children
Every child deserves to feel confident in how they communicate, learn, and interact with others. That’s why my personalized therapy is designed to support their unique journey—helping them find their voice, strengthen language skills, boost reading and writing, and develop essential executive functions. Whether it’s building social confidence, mastering reading, or improving problem-solving, I create a plan that meets children where they are and helps them grow. Together, we’ll unlock their full potential and give them the tools to thrive—at school, with friends and family, and in everyday life.
Hi, I’m Catherine
As a registered SLP, I’ve been working with children and adolescents for over 10 years, and am passionate about what I do. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of children in schools and private practice settings, helping them achieve their communication potential.
My personal and professional experiences of neurodiversity have cemented a deep belief that every child deserves to feel safe and comfortable enough to express who they are with authenticity and confidence. My goal is to create a warm, engaging, and supportive space where kids can build essential skills, discover their strengths, and thrive.
What I Can Help With
Language
Receptive Language
Expressive Language
Vocabulary Development
Sentence Structure & Grammar
Storytelling & Narrative Skills
Pragmatics (Social Language)
Figurative Language & Inferencing
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
Executive Function & Language Organization
Literacy
Letter recognition and letter sounds
Phonemic awareness (blending and segmenting sounds)
Sight word recognition
Reading fluency
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary development
Spelling and word building
Sentence writing and grammar
Storytelling and narrative skills
Understanding different types of texts
Social Communication
Self-advocacy and expressing needs
Understanding personal boundaries
Turn-taking and conversation flow
Navigating misunderstandings and repairing conversations
Reading and using nonverbal communication (if desired)
Perspective-taking without masking
Flexible thinking in social interactions
Building and maintaining relationships
Executive Functioning
Planning and organization
Time management
Task initiation
Working memory
Attention and focus
Flexible thinking
Problem-solving
Self-monitoring and self-reflection
Emotional regulation
Impulse control
