Julie Abbott Olsen, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from UC San Diego, Julie spent a year coordinating and teaching after school reading programs for a Speech & Language clinic. She then attended San José State University, receiving her Master’s Degree in Education (Speech Pathology). As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Julie is passionate about strength-based education, neurodiversity affirming practice and strengthening children’s communication development so that they can better advocate for themselves and their needs. She believes in continually learning and reevaluating her practice in order to better serve her students.

Julie is fluent in French and English and has taken coursework in Spanish, Mandarin and American Sign Language. In her spare time, Julie enjoys hiking with friends and her 2 children, vermicomposting, cooking and exploring her latest hobby.

Education

  • MA, Education (Speech Pathology), San José State University (2009)
  • BA, Linguistics, UC San Diego (2005)

Licenses

  • California SLP License: 18923

Professional Affiliations

  • American Speech-Language & Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)
  • Santa Clara County Speech-Language & Hearing Association

Languages

  • French

Blogs

My Child Is a Strong Reader But Struggles with Writing. How Can I Help?