Kimberly Martinez, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Specialist
Phone:
832-822-3280
Idiomas: English, Spanish
Departamentos:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Kimberly Martinez, M.A., CCC-SLP
Kimberly Martinez is a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist fluent in English and Spanish who specializes in evaluating and treating bilingual (Spanish-English) children and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users. Kimberly has experience in working in the pediatric outpatient and school setting. They have experience working with children with a variety of medical diagnoses including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, genetic syndromes, developmental disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurological disorders.
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I am passionate about delivering family-centered, neurodiversity-affirming care that recognizes each child's unique strengths, communication modalities, and developmental journey. As a bilingual clinician, I am committed to providing culturally responsive care and empowering families to support communication development across both English and Spanish environments. My clinical approach emphasizes collaboration, advocacy and parent education. Caregivers are an integral part in the therapeutic process, and I strive to equip families with practical strategies and confidence to help their children thrive. I am dedicated to fostering meaningful communication, self-advocacy and participation in daily activities while honoring each child's strengths and weaknesses.
Intereses Clinicos
Bilingualism, autism spectrum disorder, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), early language development, Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), parent coaching, early literacy skills
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Houston | Masters | Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 2021 |
| The University of Houston | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 2017 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) | Member |
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