Jessica Pardos

Hello there! I am Dr. Jessica Pardos, CCC-SLP (she/they), an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) licensed in Colorado and Illinois. I am the owner and SLP of AugmentAbility Speech Therapy PLLC. I have experience working in various settings, including public schools (preschool—transition), university clinics, and acute care. My passion for speech pathology lies in working with teenagers and adults who have a range of abilities. From stuttering to assistive technology, I love seeing my clients thrive in adolescence and adulthood. I love my job! I received my Speech-Language Pathology Doctorate (SLPD) and Master of Science (MA) in Speech-Language and Learning from Northwestern University (Go Cats!). I got my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Speech Language and Hearing Science with a minor in Linguistics from the University of Colorado, Boulder (Sko Buffs). My therapeutic approach is disability and neurodiverse-affirming, client-centered, and strength-based. My goal is for clients to feel empowered by their disability rather than restricted or ashamed. I approach all therapeutic interactions through an anti-racist, anti-ableist, and LGBTQ+-affirming framework. In addition to treating clients, I love to keep up on the recent research in the science of teaching and learning. I am also a teaching assistant for Northwestner’s SLPD program. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our five pets (I know five is a lot). I also love sailing, hiking, reading, crocheting multiple projects at once, practicing yoga, and creating and collecting fidgets. My current favorite is making picky pads!