Francesca received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Marymount Manhattan College and her Master of Science degree also in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is licensed in both New York and New Jersey and holds a Certificate in Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Further, she also has her Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Certification. During her graduate studies, Francesca worked with both pediatric and adult populations, in a variety of settings including a District 75 public school, private practice, and a skilled nursing facility. She is experienced in working with clients with a variety of communication and developmental disorders including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), receptive and expressive language delays, and children with feeding disorders. When she’s out of the office, Francesca enjoys cooking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her baby, family, and friends!