SLP Nerdcast

Kate and Amy are co-founders of SLP Nerdcast. Kate is a dually certified SLP / BCBA who works primarily as an "AAC Specialist." She owns a private practice with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, augmentative alternative communication intervention and assessment, and consultation. Amy is an SLP who also works as an "AAC Specialist" in a public school setting. Amy's primary interests are AAC, typical language development, motor speech, phonology, data collection, collaboration, coaching, and communication partner training and support.

Nicole Moore is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who works with families, couples, and adults. She earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Using attachment theory, mindfulness, traditional and alternative modalities (including EMDR) to personalize every treatment plan, she strives to make a genuine connection with each individual to help inform her approach. Additionally, Nicole has an interest in comedy and completed the improv comedy program at Upright Citizens Brigade. While working with Maja through Zip Zap Zop Enrichment which uses improv to teach social and emotional learning (SEL) to children, Nicole experienced the value of the approach as a therapeutic intervention and how it can be applicable in a multitude of clinical settings. Nicole Moore Financial Disclosures: is the owner of The Center Method. Nicole Moore non-financial disclosures: psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma specialist and trauma related disorders

Dr Ali Arena is passionate about social cognition, language processing, executive functioning, creating meaningful friendships & relationships for my clients. She has dedicated her education and career to finding the best communication patterns and behavior changes required to navigate the ever-changing social world. Ali’s background is unique as she is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She holds a Autism, Trauma-Informed Care, Level 1A Social Thinking Practitioner, UCLA Peers, and Neurodiverse Couples Counseling certifications. Lastly, Ali’s Doctorate focus was unique to say the least as it addressed the dating intricacies of those on the Autism Spectrum which lead her to develop unique coaching practices for individuals with social learning differences (including Asperger’s syndrome, high functioning autism, ADD/ADHD, and those without a formal diagnosis but who struggle in the social world). She believes that anyone who had trauma in their life can benefit from direct communication intervention to teach how to communicate what they want & need, to communicate boundaries, and learn the different ways your communication style can work for you or against you. Topics included: public speaking, adding try value to the conversation, receiving value, active listening, forming meaningful and lasting relationships. Dr. Ali Arena Financial Disclosures: is the owner or Ali Arena Communications. Dr. Ali Arena non-financial disclosures: Dr. Arena is a member of ASHA and licensed speech and language pathologist and board certified behavior analyst