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Ashley McAtee

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Ashley McAtee is an Indiana based Speech-Language Pathologist. She lived in Chicago for 3 year where she worked in the preschool setting. She currently works in an ABA center in Indianapolis with autistic children ages 3-10 years. She believes in tailoring her speech services to following the child's needs and interest in order to increase engagement and progress. Her favorite part of her job is creating relationships with the children and watching them grow! Outside of work she loves to travel with her fiance and spend time with her two pups.

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Articles by Ashley

Language & Communication

Where Do I Start With My Nonverbal Autistic* Child?

First words are a milestone that many parents eagerly await for their young child to achieve. For most children, the first word is spoken around 11-13 months of age. However for some children, especially those children eventually diagnosed or currently diagnosed with autism, a d

Ashley McAtee

Apr 9, 2022 · 8 min read