“I have had the pleasure of working with Maribel for my daughters significant speech delays, from age 2 to 3 years old, thanks to GGRC. She loves working with young children, and I could see this. Each time we met with her she was genuinely enthusiastic and energetic in her approach with my child, making my child easily want to engage with her. Most importantly she didn’t see deficits in my child, she saw her potential. 

From a parent’s perspective, Maribel made me feel supported on what would be/is a long road with a toddler with delays. She always had time to listen and answer my concerns and questions about anything - from the IEP process, possible evaluations for speech disorders, suggestions on my daughters daycare placement (special day class vs. inclusion class), feeding therapy, you name it. Maribel is very knowledgeable about her field, and provides insight into other early intervention therapies. She is also down to earth. 

Through the introduction of parenting interactions included in the Hanen program, sign language, parent coaching, play without the need for fancy toys, and questions such as “How can you enter your child’s world, so that you can open up the lines of communication and have your child engage with you?” Maribel will coach you to be a better, more engaged parent so that you can support your child in the acquisition of language. “ – J.C.