Melissa came to us and made each visit special for our students. They greeted her with the special song she taught them. Singing enables
them to practice their speech and social skills all in the very moment she walked into our classroom.
Melissa understood the true meaning of collaboration and problem solving. We worked and planned lessons to enable the students to practice speech and at the same time sticking to the standard course of studies.
Melissa is the type of therapist who knows the importance of modification and accommodations. Melissa adjusted or coordinated her schedule to work with students in different environments; hence giving them many opportunities to combine speech with hands on experiences. These experiences allowed students to gain greater independence in their natural environment.
As a special education teacher, I must admit that I have not met one like her. Her practice involves whole individuals, family centered, communities centered, collaboration, and hands on approach.
My child is one of many children that Mrs. Cook has helped. She is very patient and loves to work with children. My daughter was having problems with social skills and pronunciation with certain letters. She guided us, me and my child, of the letters that my child should be pronouncing for her age bracket. She followed up with us and made sure that there were not any problems or concerns.