​​About Me
Hi! I'm Denice. I am a Speech and Language Pathologist who has been practicing in the Portland area for over 13 years. I love my job because it's unpredictable, challenging, and sometimes down right hard. But at the end of the day when I'm digging play doh out from under my nails, I feel honored and rewarded to be a part of my student's and client's lives. I relish the challenge of thinking outside the box to help children communicate and be successful in life. I believe that there is no one size fits all method, and most of what I learned about being a great SLP I did not learn in school. I learned my craft from interacting with real kids, real families, and real life situations. 

I am certified in Project ImPACT and a certified Project ImPACT Trainer Consultant. I am an AAC specialist who loves a good challenge when it comes to finding the best communication system for a client. I love working with families in their homes  to help them gain the tools to better communicate with their child and to see their real world challenges first hand. I have previously worked as an adjunct professor at a local university and enjoy teaching students how to be better listeners and advocates for children and families. I have a passion for helping people find their voice. ​

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Continuing Education classes and workshops, mentoring, resources
Project ImPACT
Project ImPACT is recognized as one of the most effective parent coaching programs for parents of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other social communication challenges. Research shows that this program is an effective treatment approach that leads to social communication improvements for the child and provides real life tools for families. 
denice@speakandbeheard.org