Angela went to the University of Florida where she received her Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2021. She specializes in early intervention and receptive-expressive language disorders. She has 3 years of pediatric experience. Her hobbies include traveling, playing tennis, and trying new foods/restaurants. She specializes in early intervention and receptive-expressive language disorders. She has 3 years of pediatric experience. Her hobbies include traveling, playing tennis, and trying new foods/restaurants. has experienced multiple transitional meetings in the school systems when she was a Service Coordinator with Gwinnett County

Kara attended the University of Georgia where she received dual degrees in Spanish and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Kara attended Florida State University for her master’s degree in speech language pathology. Kara enjoys working with English and Spanish speaking children and families to provide the highest quality speech therapy starting from the first encounter with parents in the intake and parent interview, through the evaluation process and during speech therapy sessions.Kara has several years experience working with language delayed children from Spanish speaking families. Her sessions are directed at targeting language in the most functional manner with parents attending sessions and giving families homework after the session. Kara is always pleased to share with parents the progress their child made in the session. Kara is excited to work with the parents in the speech therapy sessions to promote language growth in the child’s natural environment. Kara is certified in LSVT LOUD, Vital Stim, Visual Phonics, and AEIOU feeding specialty. Kara has taken several courses on hearing loss and its impact on children’s speech language development. She specializes in AAC speech generating devices, articulation, Autism Spectrum Disorder, pragmatics/social language, early intervention, fluency/stuttering, swallowing feeding disorders, and language disorders. Kara attends speech language conventions in Georgia and the national ASHA conventions to expand her knowledge of speech and language disorders. Her hobbies include traveling, snorkeling, jet skiing, paddle boarding, triathlons, and photography.

Maya graduated from Lehman College with a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology in 2012. Maya has worked in the public school system in New York and Georgia and in pediatric private practices. Maya is passionate about being a speech therapist because Maya is making connections with families and helping children succeed. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with my family and friends, shopping, and crafting.</span >

Emily Hill has been practicing Speech Language Pathology for 9 years in schools, home setting and Babies Can’t Wait. Emily attended Valdosta State University where she graduated with her Bachelors in Education (2010) and Masters in Communications Sciences and Disorders (2012). Emily has obtained and continues to maintain her Certified Clinical Competence (CCC) with ASHA. Emily is skilled in treating a wide variety of disorders ( eg, cerebral palsy, Autism, apraxia of speech , downs syndrome, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and hearing loss problems). Emily is certified to treat sensory feeding disorders with the SOS approach. Emily is able to navigate and show parents/ clients how to use speech generating devices, sign communication and visual phonics. Emily prefers her speech therapy sessions at Atlanta International to be exciting, interactive, and relatable to everyday experiences. She enjoys walking her dog, going to Pure Barre exercise classes, spending time with her daughter , husband, and other members of her family .

Jenna has served the greater Atlanta community as a Nationally Certified Speech-Language Pathologist for several years.Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she cares about empowering the young minds of the future. In 2017, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences with a concentration in Infancy and Preschool at Auburn University. She then earned her Master’s of Education in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of West Georgia in 2019. Jenna has acquired years of experience with the Early Intervention Population (ages 0-3) and has worked with pediatrics of all ages in the school, hospital, and private practice setting. She has a strong passion for helping neurodivergent children develop a sense of confidence through improved communication. Jenna believes that creating a positive and individualized environment for a child is the key to sparking speech and language improvement!</span >

Elena is a speech language pathologist at Atlanta International PT, who graduated with her bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University and master’s degree at West Georgia University. Elena has experience working with the pediatric population in outpatient settings, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s craniofacial lab and private practice. Elena has experience treating children with craniofacial speech, myofunctional, apraxia, fluency, language, articulation, phonological, feeding, and oral motor disorders. She is trained in PROMPT, LAMP, Beckman Oral Motor, and Buteyko breathing. In her free time, likes to hike, cook, travel, attend sporting events (Go Atlanta Hawks!), collect vinyls, attend concerts, and try new restaurants.

Justine is a Physical Therapist who studied at The University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. She has many years of experience as an NDT and MAES ( Movement Analysis and Education Strategies) certified therapist. She specializes in children with cerebral palsy, preemies, Torticollis and congenital disorders. She is a strong advocate for neurodiverse children and their families, believing that building strong relationships is what makes therapy effective. Her hobbies include golf and travel.

Dr. Sergio Hernandez, Atlanta International Clinical Director and CEO has practiced Physical Therapist for more 30 years in different settings such as acute care, home health, outpatient clinic, geriatrics, adults and pediatrics. Dr. Hernandez graduated with Honors in 1985 at The School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine in Chile. In 2011, He completed his doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in Chattan University, USA. Dr. Hernandez practiced pediatric and adult physical therapy in private practices. In 1991, Dr. Hernandez was the coordinator for the Special Olympic in Chile which one of his patients won the gold medal in the Spain Olympic. In 1992, a headhunter recruited him from Chile to practice Physical Therapy in USA. Dr. Hernandez started to work at Phone Putney Hospital, and opened the outpatient clinic of rehabilitation. In 1993 Middle Georgia Hospital offered him a position for a director of outpatient clinic for a short-term assignment. In 1994, Dr. Sergio was a clinical director and supervisor in outpatient clinic in the state of Florida. In 1995 Dr. Hernandez moved to work with the geriatric population, and worked until 1999 in rehab, living centers, long term acute care. In 1999 Dr. Hernandez started to work again in pediatric in the Early Intervention Program, Babies Cannot Wait in the state of GA. In 2001, Babies Cannot Wait invited him to be part of the evaluation team for initial eligibility which Dr. Hernandez worked until the year 2008, in addition Dr. Hernandez treated patients in his private practice. In 2004 Dr. Hernandez started his certification on Neurobiological Foundation of Sensory Integration, The Ayres Clinic. During these years Dr. Hernandez had completed different continue education classes and certifications focused on neurodevelopment, orthopedic, and orthotics. In 2015, Dr. Hernandez completed the certification in Neuro- Developmental Treatment. During these years, Dr. Hernandez has obtained different certifications on Pediatric Vestibular System, Primitive Reflex and Integration, Myofascial Cupping Practitioner, and FMT Kinesiology Taping. In the mist of all, Dr. Hernandez became the clinical director and CEO of AIPT. Also, Dr. Hernandez’s specialty and concentration is children who are premature, have been in NICU and beyond. Dr. Hernandez is well known in the Hispanic community professionals for being a disciplined therapist with his distinctive and intense knowledge in children and adults in neuro-development, orthopedic, cognitive skills, and different techniques to improve and assist children and adults with precision and efficiency to increase independence. In his free time, Dr. Hernandez competes in marathons, Xterra, and Triathlon around USA. Also Dr. Hernandez shares his knowledge to nonprofit organizations in Chile.

Karica attended the University of South Florida to earn a Bachelors of Science in Health Science with a minor in Public Health, then earned her M.S. in Exercises Science in concentration of Rehabilitative Sciences. Shortly after, she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida. She has clinical experience providing Physical Therapy services for the pediatric, geriatric and general orthopedic populations. Specifically, within the pediatric population, Karica has worked with Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Torticollis, and various diagnoses related to Developmental Delays. In her free time, Karica enjoys journaling, crafting, trying new restaurants, nature walks, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Daryll is a Physical therapist at Atlanta International PT, who graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at Cebu Doctors University in the year of 1996. He has practiced Physical Therapy for almost 27 years in different settings.

Caroline is a pediatric physical therapist with experience working with a wide variety of diagnoses including torticollis, cerebral palsy, and autism. She completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Georgia, then went to Georgia State University to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. During her time at Georgia State, she was part of the pediatric therapy research team and a leadership training in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Caroline enjoys reading, baking, and traveling with her husband.

Sarah attended the University of Georgia to earn a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science, followed by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for her Occupational Therapy Doctorate.

Gabriel was born and raised in Georgia and believes that his path was set to be an Occupational therapist due to his younger brother being diagnosed with Autism at a very early age. Gabriel earned his bachelors in Exercise Science in 2017 from Georgia State University and received his ASCM Exercise Physiologist Certification. Gabriel attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences where he initially obtained his master’s and then his doctorate in occupational therapy. Gabriel has also obtained his certification as an Impacted trained occupational therapist for concussion. When Gabriel is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching sports, working out, drawing, or singing.