Welcome
Helping children bloom into joyful & confident individuals
Email: amabletherapiesnm@hotmail.com
Locally owned & operated
Our Therapy Services
Speech and Language Therapy
Our therapists are trained to work with a variety of concerns related to communication, socialization, speech, language and cognition in pediatrics. Our SLPs create custom treatment plans for each child, based on the results of their evaluation. Some of our services address treatment for:
- Articulation and Speech Sound Disorder
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Fluency
- Social and Pragmatic Language
- Expressive Language
- Receptive Language
- Aphasia
Occupational Therapy Services
Occupational therapists facilitate participation in everyday living. Our OTs conduct individualized evaluations and develop treatment plans in a team approach with the family and client (when possible). Our OTs use a strengths and relationship-based approach when working with clients to maximize outcomes and make their experiences both fun and comfortable. Our ultimate goal is to support our clients and families in living meaningful, joyous lives! Some specific areas we may target include:
- Daily Living Activities
- Fine/Gross Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration and Regulation
- Emotional Regulation
- Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor
- Caregiver Education
- Adaptive Equipment/Skills
- Home/Community Accommodations & Modifications
About us!
Meet our team!
Vanessa Gutierrez, Owner & OTR/L Vanessa was born and raised in Bernalillo, NM. She graduated with her Master’s from UNM in 1999. Vanessa has been practicing OT for over 20 years in a variety of settings; public, charter, private schools, residential homes, and clinic.
Ramona Armendariz, Owner & Office Manager Born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Ramona worked in the dental field for 15 years before changing careers and joining AmAble Therapies, Inc. in 2009. Ramona has 25 years’ experience in customer service and handles all our day-to-day operations such as billing, Insurance, and scheduling.
Amy Anderson, MA, CCC-SLP Amy is a certified member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association. Throughout her 16 years of practice, she has serviced children in various settings to include public schools, private clinics, and birth to 3yrs. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of communication disorders to include receptive/expressive language, pragmatics, executive functioning, stuttering, articulation, autism spectrum, literacy and language, and other developmental delays.
Amy remarks: "I have the best job! Everyday I'm afforded an opportunity to help children. That makes everyday a blessing."
Teresa A Lara, COTA has been practicing OT for 8 years and has worked in the public schools and clinic settings. Currently, Ms.Teresa is pursuing her Master’s degree for OT. She is very passionate about her job and seeing her clients excel in their goals
Neurodiversity Affirming
AmAblé Therapies is committed to engaging in neurodiversity affirming practices. How? Here are some examples.
- Respecting each client's autonomy
- Accepting all modes of communication
- Listening to neurodivergent individuals and advocates
- Providing neurodiversity affirming resources to our clients and their families/caregivers
- Continuing education on neurodiversity affirming practice and research for our team members
See the Difference
Children make the most significant strides in therapy when the families are an integral part of the process. We welcome parents/guardians to join! Our therapists will provide recommendations on how you can further support your child at home and in the community. Consistent communication between our therapists and parents/guardians about their child's progress, successes and concerns are also an essential part of their treatment plan.
We believe teamwork is important to a child's success and are here to help your child meet their greatest potential!