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The FIRST STEP™ program was created by KSLC founder, Wendy Nottoli, in 1993 to provide a language-based program, which promotes communication, language, cognitive, independence and social development with our Autism Spectrum Disordered population.

Acceptance in to the FIRST STEP™ program is determined by a diagnosis of a developmental disorder and a communication consultation performed by our Speech and Language Pathologists.

Children are accepted as early as 16 months through 6 years of age.

     
  Kendall Speech and Language Center, Inc. has realized documented gains in our childrens' ability to better communicate and function in their everyday lives due to a combination of a holistic, incidental teaching model with an applied behavioral approach.
  The FIRST STEP™ program is comprised of many components that parents are able to take advantage of for their child and family.
 

   
  "The result for Omar was astounding. He quickly emerged from the silence that had gripped him for so long—for the first time he was able to communicate his wants and needs and observations of the world. We were able to communicate with our son!"
  - Tarek and Pamela El Gammal

"The motivation and encouragement that the children receive at KSLC is extraordinary. We cannot say enough about the First Step™ Program."
  - Carmen and Tony Almeida


"They get to the core of the problem and start building from there. My son has made leaps and bounds since he started the First Step™ Program."
  - Lourdes Aldereguia