BIO
Danielle is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 14 years of experience across a variety of clinical and educational settings. Her research interests include neurodiversity-affirming communication measures and intervention supports for minimally speaking autistic children.
Since earning her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2011, she has remained committed to ongoing learning, including completing the prestigious Vermont Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (VT-LEND) fellowship in 2016. She is the owner and operator of Piece of Mind Therapy and Consulting, LLC, through which she provides statewide consultation and evaluation services, as well as professional development in areas such as self-regulation, executive functioning, and social communication within school settings. Danielle is also the co-owner of VT AAC, LLC, where she and her colleague deliver specialized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations and consultations for students with complex communication needs. Together, they also offer professional development to school teams throughout Vermont on AAC, play-based learning, and literacy.
As an instructor with the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative (VT-HEC), Danielle teaches a variety of workshops and courses focused on her areas of expertise, including early language and literacy development. In addition, she is the host of the Coaching Youth For Life podcast, where she shares insights and strategies for supporting youth development. Danielle is also the author of the self-published children's book Max Learns to Pause, which she enjoys sharing with families and professionals alike.
Bio
Danielle is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 14 years of experience across a variety of clinical and educational settings. Her research interests include neurodiversity-affirming communication measures and intervention supports for minimally speaking autistic children.
Since earning her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2011, she has remained committed to ongoing learning, including completing the prestigious Vermont Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (VT-LEND) fellowship in 2016. She is the owner and operator of Piece of Mind Therapy and Consulting, LLC, through which she provides statewide consultation and evaluation services, as well as professional development in areas such as self-regulation, executive functioning, and social communication within school settings. Danielle is also the co-owner of VT AAC, LLC, where she and her colleague deliver specialized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) evaluations and consultations for students with complex communication needs. Together, they also offer professional development to school teams throughout Vermont on AAC, play-based learning, and literacy.
As an instructor with the Vermont Higher Education Collaborative (VT-HEC), Danielle teaches a variety of workshops and courses focused on her areas of expertise, including early language and literacy development. In addition, she is the host of the Coaching Youth For Life podcast, where she shares insights and strategies for supporting youth development. Danielle is also the author of the self-published children's book Max Learns to Pause, which she enjoys sharing with families and professionals alike.