Welcome to DDV Speech!

Hi, I’m Katie Abendroth, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, a board-certified specialist in child language and practicing speech-language pathologist since 2008.

I know how overwhelming it can feel to support middle and high school students—because I’ve been there too.

I created this space to help SLPs, Clinical Fellows, and grad students feel more confident, especially when working with Autistic & neurodivergent adolescents.

Whether you're new to this age group or just looking for fresh, evidence-based ideas, you'll find no-prep, neurodiversity-affirming materials, trauma-informed tools, and monthly freebies to support your therapy sessions and IEP planning.

You’re in the right place if you:

• Work in middle or high school settings

• Want to engage older students more effectively

• Are learning to use a neurodiversity-affirming approach

• Feel unsure how to support autistic students

• Struggle with imposter syndrome

Welcome—I’m here to support you and share any tips I've learned along the way.

Are you seeking community? You are not alone. Connect with me!