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Amanda Soper, M.S., M.S., CCC-SLP, TVI
Amanda Soper (she/her) is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) based in Washington, DC. Amanda launched AACreATively Communicating because she is fiercely passionate about changing mindsets and attitudes about education for individuals with complex communication needs. Her just cause is to innovate therapeutic and education practices so that all students, regardless of disability, can learn to read, write, and communicate.
Amanda works directly with individuals with complex communication needs, their families, communities, and education teams. She believes best practices for literacy and language development apply to all individuals and she strives to create materials and provide supports that align with these practices.
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Jillian Frankel, M.S., CFY-SLP
Jillian Frankel (she/her) is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and prior special education teacher based in Washington, DC. Jillian joined the AACreATively Communicating team because she strongly believes in every child’s ability to learn and thrive when given the right tools and supports. Understanding the value of working as a team, Jillian aims to work directly with complex communicators, their families and school team, to identify these tools. Jillian uses quality therapeutic and educational best practices paired with creative and engaging activities to support her client’s in unlocking their potential. Jillian believes fostering parent and caretaker confidence with
communication strategies is essential to growth and progress outside of therapy and strives to include consistent parent training and guidance in her practice.
Nothing brings Jillian more joy than building rapport with her clients and their families and celebrating their moments of success in communication and literacy. And no step forward is too small to celebrate! In her spare time, you might find her doing a MaxieFord in her tap shoes or taking center stage at your local community theatre.
Jillian is a steadfast advocate for AACreATively Communicating’s values to reframe mindsets surrounding literacy development and education for individuals with complex communication needs. No one should ever be asked to prove their abilities to access the opportunity to learn, and removing that barrier is a guiding value embedded within Jillian’s practice.
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For more, visit AACreatively Communicating