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Meet Taylor
Taylor is a neurodivergent speech language pathologist 🗣️ located in Golden and Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Taylor became a speech language pathologist because she is fueled ☕ by talking, learning, and spending time with people. Taylor is passionate about helping kids find their voice to express themselves fully!
Taylor received her undergraduate degree at Kent State University ⚡, where she also ran on the cross country and track team. She graduated with her master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Akron 🦘.
Outside of work, you'll probably find Taylor moving 🏃♀️ and grooving 💃 around the mountains- rock climbing, burro racing, dancing, skiing, and camping. Taylor also loves to take advantage of all our community has to offer- our local coffee shops, gyms, and parks. She finds joy in volunteering, learning American Sign Language ASL, playing board games, and organizing. Taylor is incredibly grateful to her partner, Ed, her family, friends, teachers, coworkers, and employers for encouraging her on this journey every step of the way 👣.
Taylor is a certified speech-language pathologist and a member of:
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ASHA
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Department of Regulatory Agencies Colorado DORA
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Colorado Department of Education CDE Special Services Provider
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Colorado Speech Hearing Association CSHA- Public Policy and Education Board Member
Additional certifications include:
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AAC 📱🎧
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AAC: Autistic Experience, Research, Recommendations Course Trained
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Unlocking AAC Potential: Implementation, Goal Setting, and Caregiver Support Trained
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Early Intervention 🧸👶
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First 50 Words Course Trained
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Emergency ❤️🩹🚨
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Wilderness First Aid WFA Certified
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CPR/AED Trained
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Executive Functions 🧠🎯
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How to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically with executive functioning support Trained
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Movement-Based Therapy 🧘🏻♀️🏊🏻♂️
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Evidenced Based Aquatic Therapy for the Pediatric Therapist Certified
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Safe Sport Creating Safe and Inclusive Environments for Athletes with Disabilities Certified
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Talk Yoga Instructor, Talk Yoga Course Certified
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Neurodiversity ♾️🌈
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All About Emotions Certified
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All Brains Connect: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice in Action Trained
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Assessing Autistic Individuals Differently: A Framework to Understand Not Fix Trained
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Coaching with Compassion: A Neuro-affirming Approach to Early Intervention Trained
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Interoception and Monotropism: Paying Attention to Autistic and ADHD Experiences Trained
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Natural Language Acquisition Practitioner (Level 1, 2, and 3 Trained)
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Neurodiversity Affirming Assessment Strategies Trained
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PDA: Neurodiversity-Affirming, Trauma Informed Practice & Supports Trained
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Trauma-Informed Mental Health Care for Neurodivergent Populations Certified
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Speech Sounds 🗫🎙️
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Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS Using Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) Certified
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Introduction to PROMPT Technique Trained
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Let's Get Real: R Remediation Course Certified
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R: Techniques And Interventions to Correct /r/ Trained
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The Road to R: From Eliciting to Engaging Intervention Trained
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Tongue Tie 101 for SLPs Trained
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Unraveling the Ties: The Role of Ankyloglossia in Orofacial Growth, Speech Articulation, and Airway Health
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Stuttering 🗣️💬
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Counseling Children and Adults who Stutter Trained
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Voice 🔊🎤︎︎
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Gender Affirming Voice Therapy Trained
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The Global Voice Therapy Model (GVTM) for Children and Adults Trained
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Taylor has provided speech therapy in the following settings:
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Private practice
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Nature-based schools
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Aquatic therapy pools
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Home health
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Public schools
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Preschools
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Teletherapy
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Autism clinics
Taylor has had the pleasure of collaborating on many multidisciplinary teams which include the following:
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SPED teams
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Nature school teams
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Autism Assessment teams
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Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
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Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Pathology Assistants
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Psychologists
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Social Workers
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Music Therapists
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Art and Play Therapists
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Tongue Tie and Airway Specialists
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Myofunctional Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologist
Owner of Venture Speech
Meet JoHanna
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JoHanna is a neuro-affirming speech-language pathologist serving children and families in Golden and Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She has a passion for working with the autism community and supporting individuals who use alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Her clinical interests also include speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language, and social communication.
JoHanna believes therapy is most meaningful when children feel comfortable, supported, and empowered to be themselves. She incorporates movement, play, and child-led activities into her sessions to create engaging, functional opportunities for communication and connection
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JoHanna earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Oklahoma City University, where she also played collegiate basketball. She went on to earn her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Outside of speech therapy, JoHanna loves staying active and exploring the outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, climbing, traveling, and working out. As a newer Coloradan, she has loved all the adventures this state has offered. JoHanna also works part-time as a certified strength and conditioning coach, where she continues to help others through movement.
JoHanna is a certified speech-language pathologist and a member of:
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ASHA
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Department of Regulatory Agencies Colorado DORA
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Colorado Department of Education CDE Special Services Provider
Additional certifications include:
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Emergency ❤️🩹🚨
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Wilderness First Aid WFA Certified
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BLS CPR and AED Trained
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Language 🧠🗣️
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Teaching English as a Second Language TESOL Certified
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Movement-Based Therapy 🧘🏻♀️🏊🏻♂️
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Talk Yoga Instructor, Talk Yoga Course Certified
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Certified Personal Trainer, CPT
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, NSCA
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Neurodiversity ♾️🌈
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NLA, GLP Trained Clinician
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JoHanna has provided speech therapy in the following settings:
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Home health
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Public schools
JoHanna has had the pleasure of collaborating on many multidisciplinary teams which include the following:
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SPED teams
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Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants
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Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
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Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Pathology Assistants
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Psychologists
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Social Workers