Jennifer Johns, MA, CCC-SLP
Jennifer has over 10 years experience working with children from toddlerhood through adolescence. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and her master’s degree from Western Washington University, and went on to work in local schools and multidisciplinary clinics. She is particularly interested in Autism, motor speech disorders, and beginning communication skills.
Jennifer is certified in PROMPT, and was mentored for 6 years by two skilled PROMPT instructors. She has received training in Lindamood Bell’s LiPS and Visualizing and Verbalizing (VV) programs. She is experienced with pre-verbal communication development, low-tech augmentative communication tools (e.g.: PECS, communication books, voice output devices), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Greenspan’s Floor Time, and other techniques effective with children with Autism as well as a variety of other communication disorders. Although she does not administer it formally, she has also been trained to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS). This tool can be part of the Autism diagnostic process conducted by a neurologist or neurodevelopmental evaluation team, but knowledge of the ADOS can also lend valuable insights to work with children on the Autism spectrum.
Jennifer holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, is licenced by the Washington State Department of Health, and holds her Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate from the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Jennifer resides in the Mill Creek area with her husband and two young children.
"Thank you so much for all your help with our son. We are thrilled with how well he is talking and your expertise has been invaluable. We are so happy to have found you!"- Robin, Mt. Vernon