Vanessa Saintil

Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) at Martin County School District (2025-03 – Present)

Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations to assess communication needs of students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, speech, and language disorders.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, speech, and language disorders.
Support communication through augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems including PECS, Proloquo2Go, and LAMP.
Create therapy materials targeting executive functioning, language processing, and functional communication skills.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, educators, and behavioral specialists to develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals.
Maintain Medicaid-compliant documentation and submit service billing through the Medicaid Tracking System (MTS).

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow at Ivy Hills Elementary School (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Provided speech and language therapy services to elementary-aged students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
Participated in IEP development, meetings, and progress monitoring.
Designed individualized therapy materials aligned with student goals and evidence-based practices.
Managed scheduling, documentation, SEMI logging, and progress reporting.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) at Ivy Hills Elementary School (2021-06 – 2023-08)

Developed and operated low-tech and high-tech AAC systems including PECS to support communication development.
Provided speech-language therapy to individuals across the lifespan (12 months -22 years old).
Implemented individualized treatment plans for children with autism spectrum disorder, expressive-receptive language disorders, and speech sound disorders in in-person and teletherapy settings.
Documented daily sessions and managed scheduling through ClinicSource practice management software.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and caregivers to support carryover of communication strategies.

Graduate Student Clinician at November & Associates Therapy Center (2019-08 – 2022-12)

Completed 400+ supervised clinical hours under ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists.
Performed oral mechanism examinations, speech, and hearing screenings.
Conducted comprehensive speech-language assessments and treatment for adults with neurogenic communication disorders, including aphasia and apraxia of speech.
Evaluated and treated students with dyslexia, reading comprehension difficulties, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and social communication deficits.
Led aphasia group therapy sessions.
Provided both in-person and teletherapy services.

Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist at HomeBridge Therapy LLC (2024-03 – Present)

Founded a family-centered speech-language pathology practice providing in-home and virtual services to support communication across settings.
Conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide individualized treatment for children and adults with speech, language, and communication disorders.
Implement evidence-based functional interventions targeting language, social communication, and AAC needs.
Provide caregiver coaching to support generalization of communication skills beyond therapy sessions.

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