Meet Dr. Pardos

Hello there! I am Dr. Jessica Pardos, CCC-SLP (she/they), an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) licensed in Colorado and Illinois. I am the owner and SLP of AugmentAbility Speech Therapy PLLC. I have experience working in various settings, including public schools (preschool—transition) and acute care.

I received my Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD) and Master of Science in Speech-Language and Learning from Northwestern University (Go Cats!).

My therapeutic approach is disability and neurodiverse-affirming, client-centered, and strength-based. My goal is for clients to feel empowered by their disability rather than restricted or ashamed. I approach all therapeutic interactions through an anti-racist, anti-ableist, and LGBTQ+-affirming framework.

In addition to treating clients, I love to keep up on the recent research in the science of teaching and learning. I am also a teaching assistant for Northwestner’s SLPD program.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our five pets (I know five is a lot). I also love sailing, hiking, reading, crocheting multiple projects at once, practicing yoga, and creating and collecting fidgets. My current favorite is making picky pads! Check out my Augment Blog for directions on how to make one.

Please let me know if you prefer not to see my my during our online sessions.