The Synapse Model of Care
Communication
Language Development
Foundation
Sensory Regulation
Learning
Literacy
Services
We provide speech and language therapy, structured literacy intervention, and autism support for children ages 0–12 through in-home, virtual, and community-based sessions, supporting communication, sensory regulation, and learning in natural environments.
We are in the process of being credentialed with select insurance providers, including Regence BCBS, MODA Health and Pacific Source for ongoing speech and language therapy services.
Speech & Language
Speech & language therapy to support expressive, receptive and functional communication through individualized, play-based, regulation-informed intervention aligned with each child's communication profile
Autism
Specialized support for autistic children and gestalt language processors through a neurodiversity affirming, sensory informed approach focusing on regulation, meaningful communication and natural language development
Structured Literacy
Structured literacy intervention for Dyslexia and Reading difficulties using multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based print-speech approaches, including Barton, IMSE, UFLI and speech-print approaches like Spell Links. Individualized instruction is designed to develop phonological awareness, decoding, reading fluency and reading comprehension.
Parent Coaching
Collaborative parent coaching using evidence-based strategies inspired by Hannen & Project IMPACT strategies to support communication, sensory regulation and language development within everyday routines and interactions
Professional Development Workshops
Trainings & consultation for clinicians and educators focused on sensory informed practices, speech & language development & structured literacy from a SLP lens. Topics include early identification delays, classroom strategies for neurodiverse learners, sensory regulation strategies & play based communication approaches
Not sure where to start?
We'll guide you to the right support based on your child's communication, learning and developmental needs. Schedule a FREE 30 minute consultation with Dr. Gayatri Ram to discuss next steps
Comprehensive Assessments
Our comprehensive speech, language, and literacy assessments evaluate communication skills alongside sensory regulation and developmental factors to identify strengths, needs, and underlying influences impacting communication, learning, and academic development.
Assessments are conducted by Dr. Gayatri Ram, PhD, CCC-SLP, and are grounded in advanced clinical expertise in speech-language pathology, autism, sensory regulation, and structured literacy intervention. Our evaluation process is not limited to a fixed number of sessions, allowing for a thorough, in-depth multisession assessment that captures a complete clinical picture rather than a single-session snapshot.
Findings from the assessment are used to develop a clear, individualized plan for speech therapy, language intervention, literacy support, and sensory regulation strategies, aligned with a regulation-first, integrated approach to communication and learning.
At this time, all of our evaluations are private-pay only due to our commitment to provide an in-depth understanding of your child’s communication and learning profile across multiple sessions.
Meet Dr. Gayatri Ram, PhD., CCC-SLP
Expert-led speech, language, literacy and sensory informed care.
Dr. Gayatri Ram, PhD., CCC-SLP is the founder of SynapseKids and a licensed speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of clinical experience in speech therapy, language development, autism support, structured literacy intervention and sensory regulation.
Her work integrates speech, language and literacy services through a regulation-first, neurodiversity affirming approach. Services are delivered with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care, ensuring each child's communication profile and family context are understood and supported.
The focus is not only on progress in therapy, but on helping children become confident, effective communicators who can thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
What Families are Saying
Dr. Gayatri has a made a noticeable difference in our daughter's reading skill in a short amount of time. She is patient, knowledgeable and incredibly supportive- not just with our child but with our whole family. Her guidance on how to support learning at home using sensory regulation strategies prior to reading work has made a huge impact.
parent of a school-age child