Welcome to SCOPE Speech-Language Pathology
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At SCOPE Speech-Language Pathology, our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible, and evidence-based speech therapy services to adults throughout the greater San Diego area. We are dedicated to helping individuals regain and strengthen their communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing abilities—so they can live with greater confidence, independence, and quality of life.
We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of neurologic and complex medical conditions, including but not limited to:
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Stroke (CVA)
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Parkinson’s disease
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ALS
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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Multiple sclerosis
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Primary progressive aphasia and other neurodegenerative conditions
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Head and neck cancer (before, during, and after treatment)
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Our services are designed with flexibility in mind, offering in-clinic therapy in Encinitas, mobile FEES (swallowing evaluations) across San Diego County, and Telehealth options for patients who prefer care from the comfort of home. Whether you’re navigating a new diagnosis or continuing your recovery journey, SCOPE Speech-Language Pathology is here to support you with compassionate care and clinical expertise—every step of the way.
What are our colleagues saying?
“I highly recommend Avalon as a FEES provider. She is organized, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Her assessment is efficient but thorough and she puts her patients at ease.”
Michelle McCadden, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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"Avalon is an exceptional speech language pathologist. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge regarding dysphagia and is well-versed in the latest evidence-based practices for swallowing evaluations which adhere to therapeutic guidelines. I was very impressed with her initiative and hard work in introducing and implementing our hospital’s FEES program, showing true expertise in the field, always advocating for the best possible patient care, and demonstrating a talent for endoscopy. Her FEES assessments allowed for timely service, produced quick results, and provided thorough findings that helped to determine the safest patient diet as well as directing future functional goals. Avalon is an absolute pleasure to work with, is well respected by all her colleagues, and she would surely be a valuable and valued asset to any inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation care team."
Dr. Mark Sadoff, Neurologist
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“Avalon is fantastic! She is incredibly knowledgeable about FEES and great at collaborating with me to provide the best recommendations and treatment approaches for my patients. Her being readily available has made my job as a speech therapist in a SNF/Subacute setting so much more possible with the use of portable instrumentation for dysphagia management. My residents would not have achieved the success they have if it weren't for her!”
Giancarlo Dongo, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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