April Community Spotlight – Gabriella Gizzo

This April, we're thrilled to shine our Community Spotlight on Gabriella Gizzo, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD, a dedicated speech-language pathologist from Westchester, New York. Gabriella has combined her love for animals and passion for speech-language development in her debut children’s book, Sophie’s Special Story.

This heartwarming book follows the journey of Sophie, a lovable dog, and the special bond she shares with Gabriella. Through their adventures, young readers are introduced to essential speech and language concepts in a fun, accessible, and relatable way.

Designed with both entertainment and education in mind, Sophie’s Special Story features verbal and visual prompts tailored for parents, educators, and speech therapists. Whether used in one-on-one or group sessions, the book supports crucial language development goals such as:

• WH questions

• Vocabulary building

• Syntax expansion

• Emotional expression

  
  

• Sequencing

Gabriella’s book is a versatile tool, perfect for supporting children with autism, speech delays, or language impairments. We’re proud to highlight her creative contributions to the field and celebrate the impact she’s making in the community.

👉 Learn more about Gabriella and grab your copy of Sophie’s Special Story to bring joy and learning into your sessions!