Meet Our Team

Clinical Director

Amber Yaldo is a distinguished speech therapist whose academic journey began at Wayne State University, where she graduated from the undergraduate program with exceptional performance, earning a place on the Dean’s list. Building on this success, she pursued her passion for speech pathology at Wayne State’s esteemed program, supported by a partial scholarship.

As a testament to her academic excellence and dedication to her field, Amber is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, an esteemed society that recognizes outstanding achievement in the arts and sciences. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is highly selective, where only about 10% of arts and sciences graduates are chosen to join, underscoring Amber’s exceptional accomplishments and commitment to her education.

Amber Yaldo has cultivated a rich and diverse career as a speech therapist, specializing in pediatric populations across various settings such as schools, outpatient facilities, and hospitals. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring that her interventions are grounded in the latest research and tailored to each individual patient’s needs.A particularly notable aspect of Amber’s expertise is her proficiency with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices. These specialized tools play a crucial role in helping individuals with communication challenges to express themselves effectively and participate more fully in daily life.

One of the hallmarks of Amber’s practice is her ability to provide unique therapies that are specifically tailored to her patients’ skillsets and challenges. She recognizes that each child is unique, requiring personalized interventions to optimize their progress and success.

Throughout her career, Amber has worked with a wide range of diagnoses, including childhood apraxia of speech, receptive and expressive delays, autism spectrum disorders, and voice disorders. Her extensive experience with diverse populations has equipped her with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of these conditions and how best to address them through therapy.