Jennifer Benoliel, M.S., CCC-SLP

Jennifer earned her master’s degree from the University of Washington in 1996. She served as speech-language pathologist for the Bellevue Public Schools for four years followed by seven years at a private pediatric practice in Issaquah, WA. She started Benoliel Speech and Language, PLLC in 2008.

Jennifer is the author of the “best seller” series Autism and PDD Photo Cards: WH-Questions and Autism and PDD Photo Cards: Verb Tense Questions which are available at www.linguisystems.com

Therapy Style

• High energy, fun, interesting, and meaningful activities
• PROMPT approach and strategies implemented
• Kaufman techniques employed for development of motor sequencing
• RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) and Floor-Time strategies practiced to support ongoing development of natural, unprompted social interactions
• Skilled at identifying the changing needs of the child and instantaneously altering plans to meet those needs

Therapeutic Values

• Every child has endless potential.
• Each child deserves personal, individualized therapy designed to meet the specific needs of the child.
• Educating parents and caretakers is essential to the ongoing progress of the child.
• Treatment approaches are grounded in evidence-based practice.
• Communication among members of the child’s therapy team (parents, teachers, school specialists, OTs, PTs, ABA coordinators, doctors) will contribute to a cohesive therapy team and facilitate overall development.