Apple Tree Speech provides speech and language services via teletherapy and face-to-face services in the home.
Meet Lori
Lori has over fifteen years of experience working as a therapist in settings that matter most to her patients, such as schools, the home, and out in the real world. Seeing her patients improve and reach their potential is what motivates her professionally. She understands that communication disorders can be overwhelming and sometimes frightening and she is dedicated to making speech therapy supportive and fun in addition to effective.
Lori earned a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Iowa in 2010. She’s experienced with diagnosing and treating receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation and phonology disorders, stuttering, voice, and various delays secondary to autism. Additionally, her work as a school-based SLP has given her experience with learning disabilities and differences such as dyslexia and ADHD.
Lori holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, and is licensed to practice in the states of Washington and California. She is a part time clinical supervisor at the USC Keck School of Medicine communication disorders department, and a clinical researcher who has published peer reviewed articles with her research partners. She’s also developed and co-taught courses on Artificial Intelligence and speech therapy nationally and internationally. She co-authored the chapters on AI for an upcoming book on technology and clinical practice.
Lori’s first career was in high tech in the Bay Area where she worked for early-stage Internet companies and digital agencies.
“I first met Lori during my freshman year of high school. Lori helped me feel more comfortable in applying for jobs and having conversations. I am really grateful for what she taught me.”
— Harry, College Student
“I always trusted and appreciated all of Mrs. Price’s hard work, patience, and clear instruction. She is a major reason why I am doing well in high school and communicating clearly with the world around me.”
— Owen, High School Student
I was in middle school when I first started working with Mrs. Price. At first, I was unsure of it because I had past experiences in the classroom with speech where I was not engaged and was not learning. But she did something different from the other teachers — she did the classes in the real world. We went to many places like Metropolitan Market where I asked about certain products or kitchen appliances, we went to Bellevue Square Mall and went to the Tesla store and asked about the cars and the prices and we would also go to other stores and ask questions to the employees, we would also go to Gilman village where we would go to the Issaquah Coffee company and ask about the different food products they had, all these places we went were meant to help my communication and speech skills.
At the start of each session, she would ask me what my goals were for communication and speech that session. Then at the end of each session, she would ask if I think I met my goals that day and she would provide feedback. I felt that Mrs. Price greatly improved my communication skills, and she was patient and understanding. Last summer I worked as a gate guard at my local pool, which required clear communication. Even with my mask on, I was able to speak clearly and always aimed to make direct eye contact with them, which was one of the skills Mrs. Price had taught me.