Jessica Dao, M.S., CCC-SLP earned her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Redlands. During her academic career, Jessica gained experience working with pediatrics and adults across multiple settings including private practice, acute inpatient care, and an elementary school. Throughout these experiences, Jessica’s passion for working with pediatrics grew and after graduation, she completed her clinical fellowship at a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic. She has stuck with this setting ever since! During her professional career, she has administered individual and group-based therapy in person and via telehealth and gained experience in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Receptive and Expressive Language Delays and Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders, AAC, Early Intervention, and Play Based Therapy. Jessica prioritizes connection with her clients and families above all else and works to target her client’s goals in ways that are engaging, meaningful, and generalizable to their everyday life. In Jessica’s free time she enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and spending time with her two rescue pups.