“20+ Year Autism Communication Expert | SLP + BCBA-D | Unlocking Language for Nonverbal Individuals & Families”
Dr. Julie Ray Roberts, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, is a speech-language pathologist, autism specialist, and founder of AAC Studio, Inc. With over 20 years of experience, she helps nonverbal and minimally verbal individuals develop meaningful communication using evidence-based strategies rooted in speech therapy, applied behavior analysis, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Dr. Roberts is known for bridging science with real-world application—empowering parents, caregivers, and professionals to become confident communication partners. She developed the SVO Power method, an innovative framework designed to help learners move beyond single words into functional language.
Her work spans the globe, training families and professionals across multiple countries while advocating for inclusion and communication access for individuals with autism and complex needs.
On podcasts, Dr. Roberts delivers practical, story-driven insights on autism, AAC, and parenting strategies thus leaving audiences with actionable tools they can use immediately to support communication and connection.
Julie Ray Roberts. 2,149 likes · 25 talking about this. I thrive in problem solving and outside of the box thinking. Passion-driven & forever-curious.
