Elizabeth Straka "Ph.D. Ccc-Slp"

About the Author

Dr. Elizabeth Straka, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a distinguished speech-language pathologist and developmental specialist with over two decades of experience in early childhood intervention. Holding advanced degrees in communication sciences and disorders, she has dedicated her career to creating evidence-based tools that support the assessment and enhancement of young children's developmental milestones. As the lead author of the renowned Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS®), including the Child Progress Record I: Birth to Three Years, Dr. Straka has empowered educators, therapists, and families worldwide to track and foster progress in infants and toddlers. Her work emphasizes practical, family-centered approaches to early intervention, blending rigorous research with compassionate, actionable strategies for optimal child outcomes.