Focused on communication, centered on you

We provide comprehensive, evidence-based autism evaluations in close collaboration with your referring providers. Using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and additional standardized assessments, we ensure accurate, thorough diagnoses that guide meaningful next steps for your child’s care and support.

When your child needs support through augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), we provide evidence-based evaluations tailored to their unique strengths. Our process includes trialing multiple devices from leading companies such as PRC, Tobii Dynavox, Forbes AAC, Eye Tech, and more to ensure the best fit. Evaluations are conducted in close collaboration with OT and PT providers, giving your child a holistic plan and the right tools to unlock their voice and independence.

For children with ADHD and executive function challenges, we offer therapy that builds the communication and self-management skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in daily life. Using evidence-based protocols such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies, COGMED Working Memory  the SMARTS Executive Function curriculum, and self-regulation frameworks like Zones of Regulation and Goal-Plan-Do-Review, we help children strengthen planning, organization, working memory, and self-advocacy. Therapy sessions are engaging, practical, and designed to give children and families tools they can use immediately—supporting long-term success in academics, friendships, and independence.

Because communication and sensory needs are closely connected, we integrate occupational therapy (OT) into our intensive programs for a truly comprehensive approach. Katherine is sensory-trained, bringing valuable expertise in understanding how sensory processing affects communication and learning. To ensure the highest quality, evidence-based care, each intensive speech therapy session is paired with our in-house occupational therapist, who works side by side with Katherine. Together, we address sensory regulation, motor planning, and communication goals in unison—helping your child make faster, more meaningful progress.

Our intensive therapy model brings expert support directly into your home, the place where your child feels most comfortable and can thrive. We offer 4, 6, or 8-week intensive programs with 1:1 sessions scheduled 3–5 times per week, always paired with parent coaching to ensure real-life carryover. This approach is designed to eliminate the long waits many families face when searching for an insurance-approved therapist—so your child doesn’t miss out on crucial windows for growth. After the intensive program, we guide families in securing the right ongoing care, ensuring that your child continues to receive consistent, evidence-based support.

At Summit Speech & Autism Center, we believe parents are the most powerful partners in a child’s progress. Katherine is an Internationally Certified Parent Coach, specializing in helping families of children with complex communication needs build skills and confidence at home. She has developed a trademark-pending parent coaching program grounded in the latest evidence-based practices, designed to give parents practical tools that extend therapy far beyond each session. With this guidance, families learn how to create communication-rich routines, foster independence, and support their child’s growth every single day.