Pediatric Speech, Language, and BCBA services "Meaningful impacts through evidence-based practice" Macarena is a dually certified speech-language pathologist/Board Certified Behavior Analyst (SLP/BCBA) who has utilized her certifications for working with a wide range of children and their families in private practice settings, in-home and clinic-based. She also has experience collaborating with school systems and other professionals including teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, other BCBAs, other SLPs, and licensed psychologists. She believes in making meaningful impacts on the lives of children and their families by providing quality, evidence-based treatments where the kids LEARN while having FUN! LovetoLearnMD provides support to children and families with a variety of speech, language, and learning needs including:
- The assessment and treatment of children with:
- Articulation/phonology delays and disorders
- Childhood apraxia of speech
- Communication and learning delays and disorders
- Expressive/receptive language delays and disorders
- The assessment and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities utilizing the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with an emphasis on communication, speech, and language acquisition based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of language.
- Assessments utilized:
- Standardized speech and language assessments
- Criterion-referenced assessments, including but not limited to the ABLLs-R©, VB-MAPP©, and/or Essential for Living©
- Functional life skills (including toilet training)
- Family training and support
- Observations of school settings, including support in IEP meetings
- Complimentary speech and language screenings for child-care centers.
LovetoLearnMD, LLC currently provides services in your home, or in private school or daycare settings. If applicable, services can also be provided in the community to promote generalization. Serving Howard County and parts of Montgomery, Frederick, Carroll, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties.