Meet the Clinician

Hello! My name is Valerie Bourraine, M.S., CCC-SLP. I am a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Florida, and am certified as a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University.

I have worked with children and young adults between the ages of 1-21 in a variety of settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and schools. My primary area of expertise is working with children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Additionally, I have extensive knowledge of the development of speech, language, literacy, and social skills in the pediatric population.

I am passionate about providing a voice for others who are often misunderstood and I am a firm believer that all children can maximize their communication skills when provided with the proper support. Therapy sessions are created using up-to-date, evidence-based practices, and are highly individualized to fit each client’s speech and language needs. All sessions are interactive, and aim to keep your child motivated and actively engaged. I believe children do their best work when they are having fun!

 
 

A Few of My Specialties…

  • Receptive Language Therapy

    Focuses on improving how your child understands language that is heard or read. Examples include following directions, answering questions, understanding a story, reading comprehension, and much more!

  • Expressive Language Therapy

    Targets your child’s ability to communicate through verbal or non-verbal communication. This form of therapy gives your child the tools and strategies they need to communicate their needs, thoughts, and ideas to the world.

  • Articulation and Phonological Therapy

    Treats your child’s speech sounds and patterns, making it possible for them to initiate, imitate, and produce speech efficiently. This therapy focuses on making your child’s speech more intelligible, so that they are clearly understood by others.

  • Pragmatic Language Therapy

    Provides your child with the social language skills they need to interact and build relationships with others. This includes conversation skills, turn-taking, body language, facial expressions, perspective-taking, problem solving in social situations, and more!

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