Deborah Wells, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Deborah received her Associates degree in Child Development, her Bachelors degree in Communicative Disorders, and her Masters degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences from San Diego State University. She joined Kara Dodds and Associates in June of 2008 where she brought her experience working in public and private schools with children who are on the Autism Spectrum.

Deborah's experience also includes evaluating and implementing therapy for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, oral motor/feeding deficits, articulation/phonological disorders, Apraxia, fluency disorders, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Deborah has specialized training in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC).

Her treatment techniques include the use of visuals, PECS, In Harmony, Kaufman, Talk Tools, and AAC.