Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP is a New Jersey State licensed and ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over ten years of experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental differences. Amy graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges where she received her BA in Sociology and Special Education, and from Kean University where she received her MA in Speech Language Pathology. She has experience assessing and treating children and adults with diverse communication challenges in a variety of settings including home-based intervention, preschool, public school and specialized private programs. Amy is passionate about identifying and implementing innovative, integrative and effective language learning strategies for individuals with autism. She uses a person-centered approach that spans cognitive, linguistic, sensory-motor, social and emotional domains. She has received training in DIR/Floortime, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Masgutova's Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI), and PROMPT therapy. Amy is also a Grounded Kids Yoga Instructor and Holistic Circus Therapy Provider. She incorporates joyful, regulatory, and play-based movement into her practice to insight intrinsic motivation for clients to engage, explore, increase capacities, and effectively communicate.
Presenter: Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP
Engaging, experience-based interactions rich in auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic opportunities are imperative for developing robust, functional communication. Because individuals with autism have difficulty acquiring adequate speech and language skills through typical interactions, a systematic, supportive approach that mimics the typical developmental process is effective. Circles of Communication combines Neuro-semantic Language Learning Theory, mindfulness strategies, movement routines, DIR-FCD principles, and multi-sensory experiential learning to strengthen language processing pathways and support the use of language as a tool for moving, thinking, initiating, socializing, and communicating.
Engaging, experience-based interactions rich in auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic opportunities are imperative for developing robust, functional communication. Because individuals with autism have difficulty acquiring adequate speech and language skills through typical interactions, a systematic, supportive approach that mimics the typical developmental process is effective. Circles of Communication combines Neuro-semantic Language Learning Theory, mindfulness strategies, movement routines, DIR-FCD principles, and multi-sensory experiential learning to strengthen language processing pathways and support the use of language as a tool for moving, thinking, initiating, socializing, and communicating.
Although all providers in this directory have completed one or more of Profectum’s certificate training courses on the DIR-FCD model, the providers listed in this directory are independent contractors. Providers are not agents nor are they employees and nor are they under the control of Profectum Foundation. Providers are solely responsible for the quality of the services you receive.
