Alissa Stolz, M.A. CCC-SLP

Hello and welcome! My name is Alissa and I am the founder and speech-language pathologist for Cactus Kids Speech Therapy. After practicing in pediatric clinics and home health for 10+ years, I am thrilled to bring my expertise directly to your child through Cactus Kids Speech Therapy.

Areas of focus in my practice include:

• early language skills (toddler to preschool)

• speech sound disorders (e.g. articulation, phonological)

• motor speech disorders (e.g. Childhood apraxia of speech)

• AAC support (augmentative and alternative communication- all ages)

• receptive and expressive language delays (toddler-adolescent)

• conversation and narrative development (school-age to adolescent)

Clinically, I have worked with children across ages (1 year olds to young adults) and with a wide range of speech and language needs. My experience includes early intervention, AAC support, receptive and expressive language delays, significant work with CAS (childhood apraxia of speech), and speech sound disorders.

As the sole provider at Cactus Kids Speech Therapy, you work directly with me throughout your child’s speech therapy journey. I utilize research and evidence-based treatment while ensuring all sessions are individually tailored to your child. Art, crafts, music, movement, and reading about preferred topics are all regularly incorporated activities in therapy sessions. I aim to be a positive, warm, and engaging part of your child’s week. I take care to know you and your child, understand their temperament, and tailor therapy from there.

As a parent myself, I understand that having questions about your child’s development may feel overwhelming. Have questions? Please ask me! I’m here to help.

Are you wondering if your child may benefit from speech therapy or does your child currently receive speech therapy and you’re looking for home support? Reach out to me for a free 15-minute consultation. I would love the opportunity to connect.