A bilingual colleague when the case needs one.
Cantonese and Mandarin evaluations, AAC consults, second opinions and training from a board-certified child language specialist with 20 years in public schools. I know what your caseload looks like, because it was mine.
Ways to work together
Bilingual evaluation referrals
When a Cantonese- or Mandarin-speaking student needs an assessment your team can't do in-language. Standardized and dynamic assessment in both languages, a report written to IEP standards, and a call with you to walk through it.
Districts, NPAs, private clinics, regional centersAAC and AT consultation
Feature-matching, trials, device recommendations and team training for students who need a communication system. Available as a one-off consult or an ongoing arrangement.
Second opinions and case consults
Difference versus disorder questions, selective mutism, or a case that isn't moving. An hour on video with your notes in front of us.
Workshops and in-services
Half-day and full-day training for SLP teams, special education staff and parent groups. Topics below, or built around your team's caseload.
Supervision and mentoring
For clinical fellows and early-career SLPs working with bilingual or AAC caseloads.
Agencies and insurance panels
Credentialed and available for contracted bilingual services and telehealth. NPI, license and CV on request.
Request credentialsTopics I've presented
Delivered at CSHA, in districts and at the university level. Each can run 90 minutes to a full day.
Book a workshop- Difference or disorder? Assessing bilingual Chinese-speaking childrenCSHA
- Treating in the home language when you don't speak itDistricts
- AAC for multilingual families: choosing and implementing a systemDistricts, clinics
- Selective mutism in the classroom: a team approachSchools
- Working with Chinese-speaking families: culture, expectations and rapportParent groups, staff
Tools I actually use in sessions
Bilingual therapy materials, parent handouts and assessment tools. Some free, some paid.
Refer a child or start a conversation
No identifying information about the child here, please. Give me the shape of the case and I'll reply within two business days to set up a call and exchange paperwork securely.
Prefer email? helenli.speechtherapy@gmail.com · [PHONE]