ILLINOIS • SCHOOLS • EI TEAMS • THERAPY ORGANIZATIONS
Empower Your Team to Support Children with Autism & Communication Challenges
Professional development, staff coaching, and provider training for schools, Early Intervention teams, and therapy organizations in Illinois.
In-person or Virtual
Practical, implementable strategies
AAC + Autism expertise
About Mariana Polischuk
Mariana – Autism & Communication Specialist
- Speech-Language Pathologist with 10+ years of experience
- Owner of a pediatric clinic for 5+ years
- AAC devices & alternative communication systems
- Language development & milestones
- Behavior support strategies for children with autism
- Child-centered, functional communication interventions
- Experienced in coaching school teams and multi-disciplinary providers
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Who I Work With
- School Teams: Teachers, aides, special education staff
- Early Intervention Providers: Therapists, service coordinators
- Therapy Organizations: Speech, OT, PT teams
- Special Education Programs & Clinics supporting autistic children
Services Offered
1️⃣ Staff Coaching & Professional Development
- 1:1 or group coaching for teachers, aides, and therapists
- AAC implementation + functional communication in classrooms/therapy
- Language modeling, behavior strategies, milestone support
2️⃣ Trainings for Therapy Teams & EI Providers
- Speech, OT, PT teams
- Evidence-based strategies for autism + communication challenges
- Hands-on guidance for AAC modeling and growth
3️⃣ Workshops & Continuing Education
- Customized workshops for your team’s needs
- Natural settings support • engagement strategies • AAC implementation
- Interactive, practical, and implementable
Why Partner With Me
- 10+ years of clinical and teaching experience
- Proven work with schools, EI programs, and therapy clinics
- Hands-on strategies your staff can use immediately
- Flexible delivery: in-person or virtual (Illinois organizations)
- Support for multi-disciplinary teams
What Teams Say
★★★★★
“Clear, practical strategies our staff could use immediately. The AAC modeling examples were especially helpful.”
— Special Education Team Lead
★★★★★
“Engaging training with real-life classroom solutions. Our team left feeling confident and supported.”
— School SLP
★★★★★
“Professional, evidence-based, and realistic. Great for multidisciplinary teams.”
— Clinic Director
Help your staff help every child communicate, engage, and thrive.
Email: functionalspeechtherapy@gmail.com • Phone: +1 (224) 219-1924
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