Melissa Grant, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist

Role: 

· Speech-Language Pathologist

Degree:

· Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology from 

  CSU Sacramento, 2017

· Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from 

  CSU Sacramento, 2022

License:

· Speech Language Pathologist – SP 20204

Experience: 

· 8 years in private practice and school settings

· Inspired by her parents’ work in special education

Focus Areas:

· Functional communication

· Total communication with AAC

· Gestalt communication

· Building connection and engagement through play

· Receptive and expressive language

· Social language

· Self-advocacy

Therapeutic Style:

· Builds strong communication skills to support identity and life success

· Neurodiversity-affirming and empowering 

Personal Interests: 

· Cooking

· Hiking

· Spending time with her pets

Described as: 

· Warm

· Empathetic

· Bubbly

· Curious

· Encouraging