Jessa is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with licenses in Virginia and Pennsylvania. She holds a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Radford University in Virginia.
Jessa is a three time recipient of the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) and a member of the ASHA Special Interest Group 12 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She has presented at the Fairfax County Public Schools Special Education Conference on topics related to AAC and Inclusive Technology Tools for Reading & Writing.
Jessa has over 10 years of experience working with individuals aged birth to 22 in early intervention, public schools, private practice, and outpatient clinics. She has worked with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, developmental delay, phonological and articulation disorders, and receptive and expressive language disorders. Jessa is a lifelong learner, investing in continuing education and specialized trainings to learn and implement best practices, methods, and new technologies!
Jessa has received extensive training and continuing education in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including but not limited to, LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat, WordPower, Unity, and TobiiDynavox. She has experience conducting AAC evaluations and providing professional development to school teams and families. She collaborates closely with individuals, families, and other professionals to support an individual's communication needs using a holistic approach.