Getting your child special education services can feel like a game. Let me teach you the rules for the IEP meeting.
Let me introduce myself
My name is Katherine Thiboutot. I am a speech language pathologist who has worked in the school setting since 1997.
I have gained extensive knowledge in the field of special education, particularly regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). I am eager to utilize my skills and expertise in a meaningful way to support students and families in need.
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Services
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ADVOCACY
Allow me to partner with you to navigate the special education process in order to provide your student with the resources and support they need to learn and thrive in school.
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PARENT COACHING
A collaborative approach in which the SLP (me) and the caregivers work together to help the child's communication to develop.
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IEP REVIEW
Review the IEP presented by the district to determine if it reflects the student and provides the resources and support that will facilitate student success.
Speech Sound Disorders
Treatment of speech errors, phonological process disorders and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Gestalt Language Processors
Support your child’s development through the Natural Language Acquisition stages.
Language Therapy
Treatment of language delay to develop your child’s understanding and use of language to effectively communicate with you.
Teletherapy
For the convenience of the family or the comfort level of the child.
Social Skills Groups
Group or individual therapy to teach social norms as determined by neurotypical peers. Note this isn’t to teach your child to mask. Just to access this information.
Katherine Thiboutot
Speech Language Pathologist & Educational Advocate
I started my private practice to fulfill my career dreams. Since I began my career in 1997, I have learned that the IEP process is a game. To get your child what they need…you need to know the rules. Let my expertise learned over 27 years, teach you the rules.
My journey as a speech language pathologist began many moons ago. I participated in speech therapy from kindergarten to 6th grade. I loved it. I loved the special attention and I loved my SLP, Ms. Glissen. In college, while telling a story about my beloved Ms. Glissen, a thought occurred to me. Imagine if I could make a child feel so loved that the mere thought of you brought them joy. That would be a life well lived. I switched majors, completed my schooling and started my career in the school setting. Thus my school persona of Ms. Kate began.
Over the years, I have genuinely loved each and every student. I have advocated for them, but my role as a school based speech language pathologist, my influence is limited. So that sparked my dream of advocating for families from the other side of the table.
It would be my pleasure to work with your child and your family.
