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ABOUT

Get to Know Vivian

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VIVIAN ELLER,M.S.,CCC-SLP

Speech and Language Therapist,

serving families in South and East Bay

My name is Vivian and I am a California licensed speech-language pathologist who helps young children discover the joy of communication—whether that means using words, gestures, AAC, or scripts from their favorite songs and shows. I am a bilingual Thai-English speaker.

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I believe every child communicates with purpose, and it’s my privilege to help families understand and celebrate the many ways their child connects with the world.

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I want families to walk away from therapy not just with new skills, but with a deeper sense of confidence, connection, and joy in their child’s communication journey.

VIVIAN'S BACKGROUND

Speech, Language, Social Communication 

I earned my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University, East Bay,

and have experience supporting children across home, hospital, private clinic, and school settings.

 

​My clinical expertise includes:​​

  • Late Talker (Early Intervention)

  • Receptive-Expressive language delay

  • Pragmatic language and Autism support

  • Gestalt language processing (GLP)

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

  • Articulation and phonological processing delays

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

  • Caregiver and teacher education

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I’m committed to using evidence-based practices alongside real-life strategies that fit each family’s routines, values, and goals.​​ 

VIVIAN'S CNF APPROACH

• C = Child-Led

• N = Neurodiversity-Affirming

• F  = Family-Centered Approach

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​I don’t “fix” communication—I support growth by meeting each child where they are, following their interests, and creating meaningful opportunities to connect.

 

In our sessions, you might see:

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  • Joyful play and child-led exploration

  • Focus on functional skills rather than compliance

  • Modeling of natural, functional communication

  • Gentle guidance for caregivers to use strategies at home

  • Respect for all forms of communication: spoken words, AAC, gestures, echolalia, and movement

VIVIAN'S CONTINUING EDUCATION 

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I believe learning never really stops, especially when it comes to supporting children. I regularly take part in trainings, workshops, and conferences to stay up to date and to better support each child in ways that feel respectful, meaningful, and strengths-based. Below are a few trainings that reflect the approach I use in my work.

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  • 2022 DIRFloortime®: Beyond Playing on the Floor

  • 2023 Frontal Lisp, Lateral Lisp - Pam Marshalla

  • 2024 Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) - AAC Learning Journey

  • 2024 Diagnosis and Treatment of CAS Using Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) - Dr. Edythe A. Strand.

  • 2024 The Meaningful Speech ® Course for Gestalt Language Processors

  • 2025 Assessment and Diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech - Bjorem Speech

  • 2025 Evaluating and Treating Stuttering in Young Children - Dr. J. Scott Yaruss

  • 2025 SCERTS -  Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP, Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L, and Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP 

Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Practice 

Every family’s language, culture, and values are respected and reflected in therapy. I work closely with caregivers to make sure goals feel meaningful, relevant, and aligned with your home life.

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Communication grows best in environments where a child feels understood and valued for exactly who they are.

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Vivian Eller, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech and language therapy in San Jose and South Bay

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