Does Nicole work with children?

Yes, Nicole works with children. Pediatric specialties include: Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Down syndrome, Pediatric Cognition, Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering, Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics.

Nicole Rodriguez

Q: What does Nicole specialize in?

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Cleft Palate/Cleft Lip, Down syndrome, Early Language Development, Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, Ped. Articulation/Phonological Disorder, Pediatric Cognition, Pediatric Fluency/Stuttering, Ped. Receptive-Expressive Language, Pediatric/Adolescent Social-Pragmatics, Selective Mutism, Written Language Disorders

Q: What states is Nicole licensed to practice in?

Florida, Virginia, North Carolina

Q: What is Nicole's educational background?

M.A. - University of Central Florida, B.S. - University of Central Florida

Q: What insurances does Nicole accept?

Nicole accepts 14 insurance plans including: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Anthem BCBS/HealthKeepers, BCBS, ECI, Healthcare Highways, Homelink, Kaiser Mid-Atlantic, Medical Cost Containment, Medicare, Multiplan, Optum/United Healthcare, Sana Benefits, Tricare Humana.

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (M.A., CCC-SLP)

Accepts 14 insurance plans

Hi! I'm Nicole. I became a pediatric speech-language pathologist because I’ve always loved working with children and helping others succeed. One of the most rewarding parts of my work is partnering with parents and professionals, empowering them as active, confident participants in a child’s therapy journey.

My clinical experience spans a variety of pediatric settings, where I support children with diverse speech, language, and communication needs. My therapy approach is holistic, strength-based, sensory-integrated, and routines-based. I prioritize individualized, client- and family-centered care, working closely with families and interdisciplinary teams to foster functional communication, self-advocacy, and overall quality of life.

I am deeply committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care through continuous professional learning. My clinical practice incorporates child-led framework strategies, including principles from the Hanen More Than Words program for early language development as well as Meaningful Speech coursework focusing on echolalia and gestalt language processing.

Here's what you can expect

Book your evaluation

Pick a time that fits your schedule. Choose a 60-minute evaluation or two 30-minute visits.

Attend your evaluation

You'll talk through what you're looking for and complete an assessment to guide next steps.

Get your personal plan

Nicole will share a plan built around your goals, plus practical recommendations to support progress.

Nicole is in-network with major insurers and accepts 14 insurance plans.

AetnaAnthem BCBSAnthem BCBS/HealthKeepersBCBSECIHealthcare HighwaysHomelinkKaiser Mid-AtlanticMedical Cost ContainmentMedicareMultiplanOptum/United HealthcareSana BenefitsTricare Humana

Therapist details and specialties

states licensed to practice

FloridaVirginiaNorth Carolina

specialties

Autism Spectrum DisorderChildhood Apraxia of SpeechCleft Palate/Cleft LipDown syndromeEarly Language DevelopmentOrofacial Myofunctional Disorders Ped. Articulation/Phonological DisorderPediatric CognitionPediatric Fluency/StutteringPed. Receptive-Expressive LanguagePediatric/Adolescent Social-PragmaticsSelective MutismWritten Language Disorders

certifications

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

professional memberships & affiliations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

languages spoken

English

Education and training

M.A. - University of Central Florida

B.S. - University of Central Florida

Other interests

To decompress, you'll usually find me embroidering, scrapbooking, coloring, or diving into a spontaneous DIY craft project. I enjoy good food and great company, love country music, and cherish spending time with my dog, Kodi!