Dower and Associates, Inc.

13/06/2026

In this installment of Is Their Science Behind That?, we discuss the scientific research that has been conducted on Leucovorin in the treatment of autism.

06/06/2026

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05/06/2026

😎 Summer can change everything.

☀️ Summer speech, language, and academic support is still open for scheduling on Mondays and Wednesdays, in person as well as Tuesdays & Thursdays, virtually.

If your child has been working hard all year but still needs support in:
• Speech sound production
• Language comprehension or expression
• Early reading and phonological awareness
• Academics: reading, math and/or written language
• Social communication

Summer is often when the biggest gains happen.

I offer:
• Speech-language therapy
• Specialized tutoring for reading, math, and language
• Focused, individualized sessions
• Short-term summer options (no long-term commitment required)

I am a dual-certified SLP and BCBA with 40 years of experience in Loudoun County.

📅 Summer sessions begin June 8 for most students
📍 Located in Leesburg on Red Cedar Drive.

Message me to schedule a brief, free 15-minute consult and secure a spot.

www.dowerandassociates.com

30/05/2026

Last Saturday, The New York Times published “Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers,” an article on applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children with autism. It highlighted evidence of abuse by individual providers, as well as raised questions about organizations prioritizing profits over care. The article also presented a misleading picture of the evidence base supporting ABA’s efficacy.

Read CASP's statement: https://www.casproviders.org/news/casp-responds-to-new-york-times-articles

28/05/2026

Sometimes, you just have to do speech therapy upside down 🤣🤣

25/05/2026

Today, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a time to reflect on sacrifice, courage, and the freedoms secured by those who never made it home.

At Dower and Associates, we extend our gratitude to the military families carrying both pride and loss today. We remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those whose legacies continue through the lives they touched.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

18/05/2026

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 💬🧠🎉

Today, let's celebrate the professionals who help children find their voices, build confidence, strengthen communication, and connect more meaningfully with the world around them. From first words and articulation practice to AAC, literacy, social communication, and language development, speech-language pathologists make a lasting impact every single day.

At Dower and Associates, I am especially proud to provide behaviorally oriented speech-language services grounded in evidence-based practice, compassion, collaboration, and individualized care. Pediatric speech therapy clinics are often filled with toys, books, games, visuals, laughter, and a whole lot of hard work behind the scenes — all designed to make communication meaningful and functional for the children and families we serve.

Thank you to the SLPs who teach, advocate, analyze data, celebrate tiny victories, and help children communicate in ways that matter most to them and their families. ❤️

18/05/2026

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