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Neuroaffirming Parent Coach | AAC-Informed | Sensory-Informed | Communication-Centered

I’m a neuroaffirming parent coach with over 15 years of experience in the field of speech-language pathology, supporting children with diverse communication profiles across public schools, private practice, and international learning environments. I hold a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders and plan to become a fully licensed and credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist by Fall 2026.

My professional path began under an Emergency Variable Waiver in Los Angeles County, where I worked as a school-based SLP for seven years. I later served for another seven years as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in private practice, focusing on autistic children, AAC users, and children with complex sensory needs. Internationally, I designed and taught a homeschool curriculum in Bali, Indonesia that integrated speech-language principles, play-based learning, and sensory-informed strategies.

Through my business, MabsTalk, I currently offer private pay parent coaching that is AAC-informed, sensory-informed, and rooted in neuroaffirming values. My coaching includes in-home sessions, collaborative problem-solving, and guided community outings to help parents build confidence supporting their child’s communication in everyday routines.

As a single parent to a child with ADHD and caregiver to aging parents, I bring both lived experience and professional insight into every session. My mission is to help families feel empowered, connected, and confident—because communication begins at home.

MabsTalk Parent Coaching Disclaimer:

Parent coaching services provided through MabsTalk are not diagnostic or therapeutic speech-language services. Coaching is designed to support parents with general communication strategies and sensory-informed practices. All advice is educational and consultative in nature and is not a substitute for direct therapy by a licensed provider.

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