WE ARE ABOUTInspiring potential - for all children

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WHAT WE DO

Invested in our mission to help every child

Mariela Santiago is an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience working with children and adolescents with special needs. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Therapy and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Carlos Albizu University, San Juan Campus, Puerto Rico. Santiago has experience working with children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices, Feeding Disorders, and Early Intervention, among others. She is passionate about educating parents on how to foster their children’s communication skills within daily routines and firmly believes that every child has the ability to communicate effectively.
Licensed therapists
Our therapists have a minimum of 15 years of experience, are bilingual, and are licensed to practice in the state of Florida.
Selection process

Our therapists have met selection criteria and are vetted to ensure you receive the best support.

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Mariela Santiago-Rivera, MS CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist

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WHY WE’RE HEREWe believe in every child's potential

  • FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
  • ABA SPECIALISTS
  • PARENT SUPPORT PHILOSOPHY

Our state-of-the-art occupational and sensory gym is designed to make therapy both effective and fun for children. With equipment like climbing walls, sensory swings, tunnels, and balance balls, kids build strength, coordination, and confidence while engaging in play-based activities. Our safe, engaging environment encourages exploration, improves fine and gross motor skills, and supports sensory processing needs. Unlike traditional clinics, our space is filled with colorful, interactive tools that motivate children to participate and achieve therapy goals. Parents choose us because we combine expert therapy techniques with a fun, welcoming facility that makes kids excited to return each session.

  • Speech
  • Language
  • Motor
  • Sensory
  • Confidence
  • Growth
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At Skills Therapy Clinic, our ABA specialists provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy) to support children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges. Our programs focus on building social skills, improving communication, encouraging positive behavior, and strengthening daily living skills in a structured and caring environment. We work closely with families and pediatricians to set meaningful goals, track measurable progress, and celebrate every achievement. With bilingual support and seamless collaboration across our speech therapy and occupational therapy services, families trust us to provide comprehensive care that helps children thrive at home, in school, and in the community.

  • Autism Clermont
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Speech Delay
  • Social Skills
  • School Readiness
  • Occupational Therapy
ABA Therapist Clermont

We believe that parents are essential partners in preparing their children for school success. Our philosophy centers on empowering caregivers through coaching, clear communication, and tools to support progress at home and in the classroom. We guide families in fostering routines, reinforcing early academic skills, and building social-emotional confidence so children enter school ready to learn. By equipping parents with strategies in speech, language, fine motor, and executive functioning, we help create consistency, trust, and momentum outside therapy sessions. Together, we build a foundation that maximizes school readiness, independence, and long-term growth.

  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Oral Movement
  • Articulation
  • Auditory Processing
Toddler ABA Therapy
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OUR SERVICES

We can help with the following conditions

Educational services

  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia
  • Dysgraphia
  • Learning differences

Psychological services

  • Anxiety and mood
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Behavioral problems
  • Learning disabilities

Speech-language therapy

  • Articulation
  • Auditory Processing
  • Oral Movement
  • Voice/ Fluency

We are open

Monday-Friday
8AM-6PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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