Christy Dresback, owner of Coastal Speech Pathology, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and is currently licensed in the state of Connecticut, Maine, and Rhode Island. She received a Bachelor's degree of English from California Polytechnic State University and a Bachelor's degree of Communication Disorders from Southern Connecticut State University. She holds a Masters degree in Communications Disorders from Arkansas State University. Christy has worked in schools, pediatric hospitals, and private practice with children from birth - 21 years of age who are diagnosed with feeding disorders, traumatic brain injuries, autism spectrum disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), phonological disorders and language disorders. Her background includes working with children with complex communication needs who require augmentative and alternative communication  (AAC) and she is trained in Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT).  She has a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential. From providing feeding therapy to equipping your child with speech-language skills, Christy enjoys working with children of all ages and abilities. Her goal is to aid your child in becoming confident, empowered individuals by providing therapy in a fun and encouraging context. Interacting, communicating, and expressing oneself are crucial developmental milestones that Christy is committed to making sure your child feels confident doing.