Meet Our Team
As a speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chu has specialized in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of communication challenges. She has worked with populations ranging from Early Intervention through geriatrics. The focus of her clinical research has been in the area of social communication skills in adolescents and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is passionate about teaching young people to overcome social skills challenges to develop meaningful relationships in their lives.
Dr. Chu holds a Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Queens College - City University of New York, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marymount Manhattan College. She has been a member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) since 1998. Dr. Chu is a Course Facilitator at Emerson College in Boston, MA as well as Clinical Practicum Supervisor at Emerson College, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston University and Northeastern University. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Massachusetts and New York. She is fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese dialect).
Dr. Chu is a certified provider of PEERS® for Adolescents, PEERS® for Young Adults and PEERS® for Preschoolers.
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Jenny H. Chu,
SLPD, CCC-SLP
Executive Director & Speech-Language Pathologist
Emily Tonning,
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Emily holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) from Emerson College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Springfield College.
Emily is a certified provider of PEERS® for Preschoolers.
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Lisa Gurdin,
M.S., BCBA, LABA
Consultant
Lisa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Massachusetts Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience working with students, parents, schools and professionals. She helps children thrive by supporting the adults who guide them — through clear, compassionate, and practical consulting.
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