Stephanie is the Assistive technology Specialist handling the state territory of northern Florida.

 

Stephanie is the Assistive Technology Specialist serving the North Florida territory.

Stephanie Lopez is a Speech-Language Pathologist who completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida and earned her graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University's Orlando Campus. A true Florida native, Stephanie grew up in the panhandle before making her way to Orlando, where she has built her career and her home.

During her graduate studies, Stephanie gained valuable experience working within Orange County Public Schools, first as an ASL interpreter and later as an SLP assistant, laying a strong clinical foundation while also developing a deep fluency in American Sign Language that she continues to use in her practice today.

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Following the completion of her Clinical Fellowship in private practice, Stephanie joined Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children's Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation team, where she has served for over four and a half years. As a founding member of the AAC team at APH Outpatient Rehab, Stephanie played an instrumental role in building and expanding the AAC program, providing ongoing education and support to the broader rehabilitation team. Her passion for making AAC accessible extends beyond the clinic, she developed and taught a parent education class at APH focused on using early sign language with children, reflecting her commitment to making caregiver education approachable and practical.

Stephanie's clinical expertise spans a range of pediatric populations, with particular experience serving individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Rett Syndrome, Autism, Down Syndrome, and a variety of developmental disabilities.

 

Outside of work, Stephanie loves spending time with her family, her husband Ben, daughter Lennox, and their dog Lemon. When she is not in the clinic, you will likely find her reading, exploring new restaurants, enjoying live music, or planning her next travel adventure!