Amanda Driedric, M.S., CCC-SLP, has been a dedicated member of the ACCESS team since 2011. She currently serves as a speech-language pathologist for clients in the Intermediate 1 ACCESS Academy classroom, as well as for outpatient clients. Amanda first joined ACCESS in May 2011 as an Academic Therapist, specializing in supporting clients with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. In 2016, she transitioned to a full-time speech therapist role at the ACCESS Academy campus.
In addition to her work at ACCESS, Amanda has experience working with adults in stroke recovery, serving part-time on weekends at St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital in Sherwood. This diverse experience allows her to manage a broad caseload and work with a wide range of disabilities. Amanda is committed to challenging children when appropriate while also providing the support needed for them to succeed. She fully embraces the ACCESS mission of expanding individual potential through innovative instruction and is passionate about helping clients achieve success.
Amanda's goal for her clients is to help them become successful, functional young adults. She holds a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Arkansas and is certified in the Dubard Association Method, Lindamood Bell's Visualizing and Verbalizing, Cogmed Working Memory Training, and the Interactive Metronome. Additionally, Amanda has received specialized training in the Wilson Reading System, ASCEND Smarter Intervention, and compensatory technology.
Amanda's favorite part of her role at ACCESS is working with the clients and families. "My clients make me proud every day, and I love how involved our families are in their child's success." Her colleagues also make ACCESS the ideal place for her to work—ACCESS truly feels like her second home.
