Areas of Specialty: Pediatric Feeding Disorders with an emphasis on premature babies and kids, Social Cognitive Disorders, Pragmatic Language, Oral Motor, Language Disorders, Augmentative Communication, Autism, and ADD
Mission Integration Committee- Notre Dame High School, San Jose
National Association of Black Speech and Hearing (NBSHLA)
Zero to Three
California Speech-Language and Hearing Association (CSHA)
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
Presentations:
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), 2019
California Speech and Language Association (CSHA): Implementation of Pragmatic Language in Natural Settings, Failure to Thrive
Advance for Speech Pathology and Audiology, 2006, Speech and Language Services for speakers of African-American English
Udie was one of those students who entered college searching for her calling. In 1990, she discovered that her passion was in helping others. As the saying goes, “The rest is history.” In 1992, Udie graduated with her bachelor’s degree in communication disorders and science. In 1997, she received her Master’s degree in communication disorders and science from San Jose State University. She has more than 20 years of experience working with children with various disabilities. Udie is very passionate about neuro-developmental disabilities and social-cognitive disabilities. In 2000, she developed a social skills program that pairs typical developing students with students diagnosed with social cognitive disabilities (Autism, Pragmatic Language, ADD etc). She went on to develop a secondary program “All for 3’s.” Udie has worked as a consultant for several schools, conducted numerous workshops for schools, written and published articles.
Gina Tran
B.A. SLPA (Bilingual)
Areas of Specialty: Early Intervention, Social Cognitive Disorders, Pragmatic Language, Oral Motor, and Language Disorders.
Gina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Pacific in California. She received her SLPA certificate in speech pathology and then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree is Speech Language Pathology. Gina enjoys engaging her clients’ families in sessions.
Fun Facts: Gina likes to explore nature and share those experiences with loved ones. She loves to eat and she wants to try every cuisine from around the world. Gina likes to cook for her friends and family and she enjoys going to live theater shows, traveling, outdoor activities, and painting. She’s constantly learning something new!
Nadia Navai
M.A. CCC-SLP
Areas of Specialty: Pragmatic Language, Language Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Early Intervention, and Autism.
Nadia earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech and Language Pathology from San Jose State University. She loves using everyday games and toys in her therapy sessions, and has a special passion for AAC.
Zoe Giatis
M.A. CCC-SLP
Areas of Speciality: Autism, Articulation, Early Language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Social Communication
Zoe graduated with her master’s in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Chico State University. She is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist who is license to practice in the state of California. Zoe values collaborating with families and colleagues both in and outside the discipline to generate creative therapeutic ideas and to better inform her interventions. She loves working with young clients to help them achieve goals that are applicable to real life and works to address issues in a naturalistic, play-based manner.
Micah Smith-Khan
M.A. CCC-SLP(Trilingual)
Areas of Specialty: Autism, Early Intervention, and Articulation
Micah graduated with her master’s of science degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Micah is trilingual and speaks French, English, and Spanish. Micah is certified in the It Takes Two To Talk Hanen Method. She enjoys collaborating with families and other professionals to develop functional goals and to help children make meaningful gains in their communication.
Fun Fact: When Micah is not working, she enjoys chasing her toddler around the house.
Front Office
Edith Dore
Areas of Specialty: Insurance related matters, billing, payments, etc.
Fun Facts: Regina was almost born at ITS, I guess you know why she enjoys working at ITS. Regina enjoys spending time with her family, dog blue, gardening, traveling and most of all reading.
