Jo Ristow

Owner, SLP
Chat NW

Jo is a Seattle-based speech language pathologist and owner of Chat NW. She has 12+ years of experience with a specialty in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. She has worked in multiple settings including outpatient therapy, Autism Centers, schools and private practice. Her passion is supporting those who use AAC to connect with the people important to them, advocate for the things that are important to them, and communicate in the environments that are important to them. She presumes potential and strives to provide neurodiversity-affirming supports and education. The work and joy of communication is meant to be shared.

Sessions

• Early AAC (Part 1): What I Wish Our EI Team Had Known About How Toddler AAC Can Help Families Thrive
• Early AAC (Part 2): Crucial Steps in a Neurodiversity Affirming AAC Journey