Derek Gower
M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
· 7+ Years Experience
Every person deserves a way to be heard. I’m here to help find it.
Who do you help?
I support clients across the lifespan but am most experienced with school-aged clients and young adults with complex communication profiles and learning needs. I am an advocate for AAC – I like to explore ways that AAC can be incorporated into my clients daily routines and interactions with their family and friends, and used out in the community.
How do you work?
I am passionate about working on functional ways to improve my clients’ overall communication skills and confidence, whether that be targeting their articulation, receptive and expressive language skills, executive functioning, social communication, or supporting and implementing AAC use. Making therapy relevant and interesting to my clients and their family/caregivers is a top priority as it has proven to result in meaningful progress.
A little about you
I love seeing my clients develop new and meaningful ways to express and advocate for themselves. One of the best rewards is observing a client’s confidence grow as their functional communication skills improve.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, I enjoy all things that come with South Philly living, and spending time with my family and dog!