Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in training and education but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Amanda Gomez, Founder of Motor Mouth Therapy Services, located in Sugar Hill, GA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
We are a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric practice providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, reading support, feeding therapy, sensory support, and AAC support to our community. We specialize in child-led, play-based, routine-based, & strengths-based therapy for preschool and school-aged children in our sensory-friendly practice from birth to 21 years of age. Our team receives ongoing education & believes in Neurodiversity Affirming Practices. We provide non-behavioral approaches & methodologies that presume competence, are non-trauma inducing, & respect human rights, dignity, & sensory preferences. Our team is enrolled in Motor Mouth Therapy's Neurodiversity University, which was created by our founder to ensure continuity of services by providing continuing education opportunities and resources in neurodiversity-affirming practices exclusively to our therapists.
Tell us about yourself
As a Speech Language Pathologist, my passion is to empower children and families with the tools they need to thrive. I have always believed in maintaining the highest quality of service delivery while providing individualized support for each child. Meeting a child at their level and focusing on their strengths provides the foundation for an authentic relationship. Natural language acquisition and sensory exploration using everyday routines that the family has already established is the key to a successful learning experience for the child and the families we support, which leads to a lifetime of growth. I strongly believe in these principles, and I have worked hard to surround myself with a team that believes the same. I founded Motor Mouth Therapy Services in order to have a safe and nurturing environment for children of all neurotypes and their families.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I created the Neurodiversity University program for our practice to ensure continuity of services by providing continuing education in Neurodiversity Affirming Practices. I plan on expanding this program to include advocacy for the inclusion of neurodivergent people by creating learning and socializing opportunities, along with education for parents and caregivers. I am also working to educate the community about Developmental, Individual-differences, and Relationship-based (DIR) support for children as an alternative to behavioral-based interventions.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Everything falls on your shoulders. At the end of the day, you are responsible for everything and everyone in your practice, and that is overwhelming sometimes.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
- Learn and grow from your mistakes.
- Surround yourself with a team you can trust and rely on.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.motormouththerapy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotorMouthTherapyServices/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motormouththerapyservices/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MotorMouthSLP
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/motor-mouth-therapy-services/
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