About Alexa
Alexa Joiner, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Alexa is an Arizona native who earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Arizona and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Washington State University. Inspired by her younger sister—an artist with a genetic syndrome affecting communication—Alexa learned early on the profound impact that language has on connection and participation. This personal experience continues to fuel her commitment to helping every child find their voice.
Alexa brings extensive experience working in both school and home-based settings, with much of her career focused on supporting autistic students in private schools. In recent years, she has provided direct therapy services and supervised Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) in schools.
Her areas of expertise include expressive and receptive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency (stuttering), and social/pragmatic language. She is passionate about early intervention and is especially skilled in using play-based, child-led approaches to support language development in young learners. When she is not working, Alexa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and being outdoors.
Our Services
Evaluation Services
Ongoing Speech & Language Therapy
Parent/Caregiver Coaching
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Speech Only Evaluation
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Language Only Evaluation
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Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
Based on evaluation results, an individualized plan of care is created to address your child’s specific speech, language, and communication needs. The goal of therapy is to help your child develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively and confidently for their age.
Parents and caregivers play a vital role in supporting their child’s communication development. Coaching sessions are designed to empower families with practical strategies and confidence to encourage communication growth during everyday routines and play.
A comprehensive evaluation is essential in identifying your child’s areas of need and areas of strength to develop an individualized treatment plan. Evaluations include formal standardized assessments, behavioral observations, parent input, and background information.
Following the evaluation, findings and interpretations are reviewed in detail. If results indicate that therapy would be beneficial, recommendations and individualized goals will be provided and discussed with parents and caregivers. If therapy is not indicated, strategies for supporting communication at home or monitoring progress over time will be shared.
Areas that may be targeted during Speech-Language Therapy include:
Speech:
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Articulation
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Phonological Disorders
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Speech Fluency/Stuttering
Language:
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Receptive Language
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Expressive Language
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Early Language Development
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Comprehension
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Grammar and Syntax
Social Communication
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Play Skills
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Pragmatics (social communication)
Literacy
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Phonemic Awareness
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Phonological Awareness
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Storytelling and Recall
In addition to direct therapy sessions, parents and caregivers receive guidance and strategies to support learning and carryover at home.
During coaching, the speech-language pathologist may:
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Model and teach specific language facilitation techniques.
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Provide feedback during interactive play or daily routines.
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Suggest activities to support speech and language goals at home.
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Offer ongoing guidance as your child progresses.
Pricing
Core Communication is a private-pay practice. This allows us to provide personalized, one-on-one care without insurance restrictions or visit limits. While we don’t bill insurance directly, families may be able to submit out-of-network claims depending on their plan. We’re happy to provide any documentation needed for reimbursement.
For specific pricing details or questions about services, please contact us directly.
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