About Us

I am a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of CommuniKids Miami Speech Therapy.

Meet Erika Olmedo

I am a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist and the founder of
CommuniKids Miami Speech Therapy. Since 2001, I’ve been helping
children from 18 months to 11 years to overcome their speech and
language challenges by implementing best-practice techniques and
methods. I conduct the evaluation and therapy sessions primarily in the
child’s natural environment (i.e., home or school) via personal visits and
teletherapy. Parent collaboration is a crucial component in the therapy
process. I ensure that parents and caregivers are involved in their child’s
speech and language treatment every step of the way. I can offer my
services in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

My degrees

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorder
Certificate of Clinical Competence for the American Hearing and Speech Association
Speech-Language Pathologist since 2001
Recipient of a 3rd ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE)
Former clinical supervisor for the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program at Florida International University

Our Focus

My focus has been working with children from 18 months to 11 years with speech-language disorders in a variety of settings including schools, private clinics, and children’s homes. I has also served as clinical supervisor at Florida International University (FIU), instructing graduate student interns in the public-school setting. I holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and I’m currently licensed in the state of Florida. I am also a frequent recipient of the ASHA ACE award for exceeding continuing education requirements.

In addition to working with children with ASD and related disorders to improve their language and social communication, I also focuse my practice in helping children whose speech is difficult to understand due to Speech Sound Disorders including Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Articulation/Phonological Disorder. Furthermore, I provide Orofacial Myofunctional therapy in collaboration with Dentists and ENT doctors.

Our Mission

Provide high-quality speech & language therapy services to help children overcome their communication challenges and empower them to connect with the world, succeed in school, and provide parents much-needed relief from the stress caused by speech-language issues.

Our Purpose

At Communikids Miami Speech Therapy, I seek to improve your child’s speech and language skills by offering a comprehensive therapy approach that provides meaningful and engaging work for the child and involves the caregiver as an essential partner in treatment.

Our Philosophy

It does take a village to raise a child. Connection and trust come first. At Communikids Miami Speech Therapy, I believe in teamwork between the therapist and the child’s family. I strive to reach the child’s full communication potential in every session by following their interests. I ensure that each session ends positively, resulting in the child looking forward to the next session.

Our Values

Clinical Certifications/Trainings

1. DIR/Floortime® (CL2—Advanced)
2. Baby Navigator’s SoCo Check-up Screening provider
3. “JumpStart to Coaching in Everyday Activities”—Autism Navigator
4. “It Takes Two to Talk”—Hanen Program
5. Social Thinking
6. PROMPT trained