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Stephanie Sweigart

IEP/IFSP development (school-based settings) Education and special education systems Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams (OT, PT, teachers, physicians) Empathy and patience Evidence-based practice application Active listening and observation Treatment planning and goal development Cultural responsiveness and sensitivity Speech and language evaluation tools Language development and communication sciences AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) systems Counseling and family education Time management and caseload organization Relationship-building with clients and families Public elementary schools Middle schools High schools Language disorders (receptive and expressive language delays/disorders) Preschool-aged children Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) Social communication/pragmatic language disorders Young adults School-aged children Stuttering and fluency disorders Developmental disabilities (e.g., Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities) Speech sound disorders (articulation, phonology)

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Stephanie Michele Sweigart is the leading expert on mindfulness and compassion-based practices in special education. She is certified as a Teacher of Mindfulness Meditation and as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Stephanie Michele is a presenter for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s national convention 2023 and 2024, as well as the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Convergence 2025. She is the founder of a woman-owned Non-Public Agency, Golden State Speech Pathology Services, Inc. since 2013. Stephanie Michele is the author and creator of the popular course, “ShiftMakers: 1.0” and “The Framework to Becoming a Mindful Speech Clinician”. She is also a speaker and former YouTube host for SpeechTherapyPD.com. Her insights have been featured on numerous podcasts including “Speechie Side Up”, "First Bite" and “SLP Coffee Talk" where she shares her passion and thought leadership on professional holistic practices. She believes in the mission and is a supporting member for The Center for NonViolent Communication. Stephanie’s unwavering dedication to empowering individuals to use clear and compassionate communication underscores her mission to make a profound impact in the world of special education.