Certifications & Specialized Training

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – Trained in administration of the gold-standard diagnostic tool for autism spectrum disorders.

Interdisciplinary Specialty in Autism – Expertise in evidence-based supports for autistic individuals across settings.

UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider – Specialized in the premier, evidence-based social skills program for children, adolescents, and young adults with ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and social-emotional challenges.

Social Thinking® Methodology – Trained in building flexible thinking, perspective-taking, and social competency across ages four through adulthood.

Orofacial Myology (In Progress) – Focused on treating orofacial myofunctional disorders impacting speech, swallowing, and oral motor development.

Learn more about Erika Wurz, Speech Therapy LLC’s approach to autism support, here.

Background & Training

Erika Wurz, M.S., CCC-SLP
Founder | Speech-Language Pathologist

Erika Wurz, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a board-certified, licensed speech-language pathologist in both California and New York. She earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Erika’s career spans hospital-based pediatric care, outpatient rehabilitation, school systems, and private practice, giving her a comprehensive perspective across the continuum of child and adolescent development. She began her work in New York’s hospital networks with a focus on pediatrics and acute care before transitioning into school-based therapy, where she pioneered and directed social communication programs for elementary and middle school students.

With advanced training in autism spectrum disorders, pragmatic language intervention, and orofacial myology, Erika specializes in the intersection of communication, social-emotional learning, and functional outcomes. Her approach integrates cutting-edge evidence-based practices with a relationship-centered philosophy, ensuring therapy is individualized, impactful, and designed to support both the child and family system.

In addition to her clinical work, Erika has collaborated with Speech Sisters, a leading platform that equips families worldwide with practical, research-driven tools to foster early language growth.