Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Brief info
Nicole is the speech-language pathology assistant at Acorns To Oak Trees, where she leverages over five years of experience to support children with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. She received her Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University San Marcos in 2018. Currently, Nicole is a second-year graduate student at Baylor University. She anticipates graduating with her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in May 2025 and becoming a fully licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. With a focus on child-led play, Nicole tailors sessions to build on each child's individual strengths and fosters growth through engaging, interactive methods. Her unique passion for integrating equine assisted therapy into speech sessions enriches her approach, harnessing the natural benefits of horses and other farm animal interactions to enhance speech and language development, foster relationship-building and social skills, and improve overall communication skills.